Games Collection (page 21)

Gateshead sixth formers raised more than £200 with a sponsored marathon Monopoly in
Gateshead sixth formers raised more than £ 200 with a sponsored marathon Monopoly in November 1980

Master sleuth Martha Kessler, 12, from Gilesgate, Durham who is practising for theCluedo champ of Great Britain competitiom in April 1977

Tuesday evening in the Durant Hall, Newcastle and brains are in top gear for the Scrabble competition in November 1977

Bricklayer Allan Wilson will "go to jail"for a crime of having a winning way
Bricklayer Allan Wilson will " go to jail" for a crime of having a winning way with words. Allan wrote a catchy slogan to win through to the British Monopoly Championship in August 1979

Marian Dash at the Vaux World Shove Ha penny Championships in Durham in August 1983

Students playing the new Chinese board game GOin April 1977

Monopoly championships held at the nuclear power station at Oldbury near Bristol in September 1977. 12 year old Paul Ellis of Longhirst, West Denton

Youths play on a Space Invaders machine in Newcastle in December 1980

Phil Middlemiss with the Newcastle and Gateshead edition of Monopoly

The latest pastime to his Tyneside in January 1979 is the Chinese board game simply called GO

All the money in the world could not keep Michael Brimer (left) and Gordon Brown from falling asleep in their attemp on the world Monopoly record in June 1978

Here is the latest novelty - The "Peto"a new game in France - where balls are
Here is the latest novelty - The " Peto" a new game in France - where balls are thrown by feet. It is played with a type of cone shaped goblet in plastic fixed to the foot by a band

"The Barber "(left) faces an opponent, Mr. T
" The Barber " (left) faces an opponent, Mr. T. Watson, of Bermondsey, across the four-by-four draught board. Mr

Peter Slough, 13, screws his eyes tight shut and despondently wonders why he volunteered to spend half an hour locked in the stocks while people flings squelchy, ripe tomatoes at him. But, at 6d

(L to right)"The Touchables"Esther Anderson, Judy Huxtable
(L to right)" The Touchables" Esther Anderson, Judy Huxtable, Marilyn Rickard and Kathy Simmonds October 1968

The Untouchables Having a quick game of leap-frog before they have to leave, (top L to R) Judy Huxtable and Marilyn Rickard, (Bottom L to R)Esther Anderson and Kathy Simmonds October 1968

( Left to right) "The Touchables"Esther Anderson, Judy Huxtable
( Left to right) " The Touchables" Esther Anderson, Judy Huxtable, Marilyn Rickard and Kathy Simmonds. October 1968

Fruit machines / Arcades / Amusements / Gambling. January 1975 75-00158-002
Fruit machines/Arcades/Amusements/Gambling. January 1975 75-00158-002

Unusual: Games were played to introduce The New Blue Bag of Salt in the Smith Crisps in Covent Garden yesterday. Models and members of the Covent Garden Community Association competed in a few

One of the smallest primary schools in Coventry, All Saints, in Vecquery Street, is to be replaced at a cost of £ 72

A group of elderly men taking their game of pub dominoes very seriously. Circa 1947

Boogie band leader and singer / guitarist Suzie Quatro, pictured playing snooker at
Boogie band leader and singer/guitarist Suzie Quatro, pictured playing snooker at the Marlborugh pub near the London Palladium today. April 1973 P009718

Pop group The Fourmost on tour A game of cards for members of the band and crew on the tour bus, passes away the time while travelling February 1965

The Purser of the Minnekhada shows our prizewinners how to play Deck Golf. They seem to enjoy the tution. Miss Parry is seen striking and others are Miss Kempton, left, Mr Henris and Miss Lane

Life carries on as usual at a country pub in England. Locals enjoying a pint of beer and a game of darts at a bomb damaged pub following an air raid by the Luftwaffe July 1940

WaF officer Colonel J D Gray demonstrates the art of horseshoe throwing to an American Air Force officer during the Second World War. July 1943

American army soldiers while away the time waiting for a train to leave, by shooting craps on the platform of a station in England during the Second World War August 1943

Sixteen stone St. Bernard dog Sebastian with his ownwe wearing a full size dart board around his neck as he is a mascot for the Ganders pub darts team. May 1977 77-3037-009

Knur and Spell. October 1953 P009512

Young girl and boy playing conkers. circa 1945

Sixteen stone St. Bernard dog Sebastian with his ownwe wearing a full size dart board around his neck as he is a mascot for the Ganders pub darts team. May 1977 77-3037-005

It was a catastrophe when pet moggie Hansel jumped on a pub pool table during a tense local derby match. The curious cat bashed the balls about during the deciding game - with the match standing at

Sister Shine (right) and nurse Cockin playing cards with a group of boys in blue. April 1940 P012263

Alan Goldshaker aged 3 making up his jigsaw puzzles. October 1953 D5977

Sheba the Alsatian - the mixed-up dog who seems to think shes a retriever, taking darts out of a dartboard. May 1978 P011743

While the sports master is away fighting at thr front the sports mistress who usually referees the girls hockey match takes over refereeing duties of the boys rugby match November 1943 P012216

Playboy Club Bunny Girls interviews. April 1968 P018502

It may seem like an odd job for a peer of the realm, but the Marquess of Bath doesn t mind that a bit. Sixty-year-old Lord Bath has been adopted as mascot of a tenpin bowling team

Mrs. Joyce Atherton, 40, of Long Lane, Chadderton, Lancs who is finalist in the Daily Mirror Ten Pin Bowling Womens Single Handicap at Wembley on Saturday, July 17

A Japanese tennis competition in London between the Embassy and Commercial staffs on the courts at the back of the Holy Trinity Church in London

Youngsters playing marbles at Beamish Museum. Left to right: Kevin Ridsdale, Ian Hall, Adam Boyd, Darren Cuthbert and Craig Calvert

Off duty Renault car factory workers playing Boules watched by retired workers in Paris April 1975

Fruit machines / Arcades / Amusements / Gambling. January 1975 75-00158-003
Fruit machines/Arcades/Amusements/Gambling. January 1975 75-00158-003

Unusual: Games were played to introduce The New Blue Bag of Salt in the Smith Crisps in Covent Garden yesterday. Models and members of the Covent Garden Community Association competed in a few

Anything can happen when the lads play Uppies and Doonies... including a dip in the nippy river water. April 1974 P004571

Karate Machine: Man / Machine / Unusual / Humour: Kung Fu man Baron Omidi tries out the new
Karate Machine: Man/Machine/Unusual/Humour: Kung Fu man Baron Omidi tries out the new Karate machine at the distributors factory in North West London. February 1975 75-01014-004

Karate Machine: Man / Machine / Unusual / Humour: Kung Fu man Baron Omidi tries out the new
Karate Machine: Man/Machine/Unusual/Humour: Kung Fu man Baron Omidi tries out the new Karate machine at the distributors factory in North West London. February 1975 75-01014-006

Members of an ATS company stationed somewhere on the Yorkshire Coast pictured during a hard game of hockey on the beach. March 1940 P010181

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"The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI: Exploring the World of Games" Step into a world where sports transcend boundaries and imagination knows no limits. From the early jigsaw puzzle showcasing the regal Kings & Queens of England to the thrilling Pub Darts Match, they have always captivated our hearts and minds. Witness the adrenaline-fueled excitement as cyclists race through challenging terrains in the exhilarating Games-Cycling-BMX-Race. Relive history as Harold Abrahams triumphs in the legendary 100m sprint at the 1924 Olympics, etching his name forever in sporting glory. Feel your heart skip a beat with every card flip, for you might just become the King of Hearts in an intense game night. Marvel at Jesse Owens' awe-inspiring leap during Berlin Olympic Games' Long Jump event, defying all odds and inspiring generations to come. Transport yourself back to post-war London's grandeur with OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 METERS - witness athletes pushing their limits amidst a backdrop of resilience and unity. Unleash your strategic prowess with Mahjong, an ancient game that has stood the test of time and continues to enthrall players worldwide. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you watch a carefree girl swinging joyfully on her swing amidst sunlit landscapes from 1922. Adorned in Ancient Roman costumes, discover how these timeless they have transcended centuries while still captivating our imaginations today. Experience Wembley Stadium's iconic atmosphere from its golden era in the 1950s – witness unforgettable moments that shaped football history unfold before your eyes and can not merely entertainment; they are gateways to adventure, camaraderie, and boundless possibilities. So let us embrace this enchanting realm where dreams take flight and memories are made – for within each game lies a story waiting to be told.