Crosswords Collection

A Picture WITH Words by Chloe Preston
A studious looking little girl with spectacles balanced on her nose, sits among dictionaries as she works on countless crosswords

The Crossword Craze / 1920
A dashing couple display the growing crossword craze with their checked attire and similarly squared-off small dog!

Doing the Crossword / 1925
The thinker, ponders a crossword clue

The Last Word by William Heath Robinson
A motorcyclist, engrossed in a crossword, fails to notice that he is driving over the edge of a cliff just as he discovers the right answer to one of the clues

The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho)
2777623 The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The passion for crossword riddles)

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

Crossword by Lamplight
Three children do a crossword by lamp light

John Bull gets crossword fever
The mid-1920s crossword craze brings John Bull out in crossword fever as an epidemic of crossword puzzles hook the nation

And Never a Cross Word by Howard K. Elcock
A nonchalant young woman in crossword themed pyjamas leaves a hotel bathroom. She smokes a cigarette and swans off oblivious to the waiting queue of other hotel guests who have obviously been there

The Next Infliction - the Cross-Word Puzzle Illustrated by W
Heath Robinsons contribution to the crossword craze of 1925, an illustrated crossword puzzle with clues included under the picture

Worthington Crosswords advertisement
An advertisement for Worthington Ales at the time of the craze for crosswords showing an engrossed crossword puzzler bumping into people and causing chaos in his wake as he walks along

The Missing Link by H. M. Bateman
An engrossed and rather obsessive crossword puzzler looks at his modest collection of dictionaries, reference books and encyclopaedias for inspiration while working in a particularly fiendish puzzle

Squaring the Dance Circles by Reginald Higgins
A stylish 1920s couple are distracted from their dancing by an engrossing crossword puzzle, all the rage in 1925. The caption reads, " A word of five letters, beginning with C

Crossword Fever in USA
Crossword Puzzle Fever hits America - a proposal to erect huge crosswords at railway crossings to entertain travellers waiting for the train to pass

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"A Picture WITH Words by Chloe Preston: Exploring the world through art and creativity. " "The Crossword Craze / 1920: Unveiling the birth of a beloved pastime that continues to captivate minds today. " "Doing the Crossword / 1925: Delving into the joyous moments spent unraveling clues and filling in grids. " "The Last Word by William Heath Robinson: A whimsical depiction of the intricate puzzle-solving process, where words come to life. " "A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson: Marveling at the ingenious contraptions created for crossword enthusiasts' amusement. " "Crossword by Lamplight: Embracing the cozy ambiance as enthusiasts immerse themselves in wordplay during evenings. " "The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho): Witnessing the fervor and dedication crossword aficionados bring to their favorite hobby. " "John Bull gets crossword fever: Joining in on a national obsession as crosswords become an integral part of British culture. " "And Never a Cross Word by Howard K. Elcock: Celebrating moments of triumph when all clues align perfectly, leaving no room for disagreement or dispute. "The Next Infliction - The Cross-Word Puzzle Illustrated by W. : Anticipating new challenges and creative twists that keep puzzlers engaged and entertained. "Worthington Crosswords advertisement: Discovering a treasure trove of brain-teasing puzzles designed to challenge even seasoned solvers. "The Missing Link by H. M. Bateman: Laughing along with comical scenarios depicting both frustration and satisfaction encountered while solving crosswords.