Games Collection (page 5)

WW2 Destroyer crew relaxing
Relaxations of the lower deck: sailors playing tombola in a destroyer escorting a convoy. One of the rare periods of leisure for the crew of a destroyer; Royal Navy sailors play the game of tombola

A Game of Bezique / Photo
A man and two women play a game of bezique around a polished wood table in a comfortable drawing room

Dominoes in a Tavern
A group of men play dominoes in a tavern

Crossword by Lamplight
Three children do a crossword by lamp light

Happy Families / Miss Tape
Miss Tape the Tailors Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mstr Tape
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happyfamilies / Miss Bones
Miss Bones the Butchers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mrs Tape
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Happy Families / Mrs Bones
" Happy Families" was devised by Mr Jacques in Britain in 1861

Lady Queen Anne, words and music
Lady Queen Anne she sits in the sun, As fair as a lily, as white as a swan

Men playing chess, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Caxton / Knight
A KNIGHT

Milo of Crotona / Coin
MILO or MILON of CROTONA Greek athlete, renowned for his strength; wrestling champion in the Olympic and Pythian games

Game / Greek / Astragali
Ancient Greece: game of Astragali

Game / Fishing Game C1890
A little boy stands on a chair and fishes in a goldfish bowl

Sister holding up baby to see their snowman
A sister holding up the baby to see their snowman. The baby holds out her hand towards the snowmans pipe

Sailors Playing Bingo
Le Lot (bingo), played by French sailors

Whist Party at Athenaeum
Anthony Trollope, Abraham Hayward, W E Forster and Sir George Jessel play whist at the Athenaeum Club, London

Bridge-Playing Girl 1907
A young woman in a red dress suffering from a shocking evening at bridge

Snowman Dancing 1924
A snowman dances with a graceful lady by moonlight

Greenwich Park 1802
Fun and games in Greenwich Park on a Whitmonday - a bank holiday : picnicking, dancing to a barrel organ, playing games and generally making the most of the day Date: 1802

Queen of Hearts & Rose
The QUEEN OF HEARTS holding a rose

Children Playing, Knole
Children playing games in the Long Gallery at Knole, Kent

Christmas in Norway
Jultid [yuletide] fun and games on a Norwegian farm - children dress up as gnomes and other grotesques

Playing Card Assortment
An assortment of cards from an old pack

Selection of Spades
A selection of spades : the 10, Knave, Queen, King, Ace

Frog in the Middle Game
Children playing Frog in the Middle - they form a ring around one child

Naval Battle Restaged
Mock naval battle held in Roman colosseum (in time of Emperor Augustus)

Baron De Coubertin
BARON DE COUBERTIN French educator and sportsman who revived the Olympic games at a 12-nation conference. President of International Olympic Committee

Find the Fault card No. 13 -- children with swing. circa 1930s

Petworth Junior Sunday School Treat, 1st February 1961
Party at the Swan Hotel Photograph by George Garland West Sussex Record Office Ref. No: Garland N57087

You Are Ace
Frankie Kerr-Dineen

Like a Diamond
Frankie Kerr-Dineen

The Gathering of the Highland Clans at Braemar Castle, in the presence of the Prince and..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Gathering of the Highland Clans at Braemar Castle, in the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Playground
Noam Mymon

The Light City
Antoni Figueras

"Allhallow-Eve" - a sketch in Kilkenny by Edmund Fitzpatrick, 1858. Creator: Unknown
"Allhallow-Eve" - a sketch in Kilkenny by Edmund Fitzpatrick, 1858. Allhallow-eve (1st of November)...is the night of all others on which the Irish peasantry believe that ghosts, witches

Home for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. Creator: Murden
Home for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

Book of Hours, 1530. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1530. January: people playing games indoors. Les six premiers ans que vit l'homme au monde / Nous comparons a janvier droictement / Car en ce moys vertu ne force abonde / Non plus

Snapdragon - drawn by C. Keene, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Snapdragon - drawn by C. Keene, 1858. Scene from a short story. Jacob Sharp rang the bell mechanically, and submitted himself without a word to the attentions of the doctor's boy

The bowlers, 1658-1700. Creator: Unknown
The bowlers, 1658-1700. Other Title(s): The bowlers. Copy after Jan Havicksz

Chinese fortune teller, 1800-1899. Creator: Anon
Chinese fortune teller, 1800-1899. A man with a hat sits at a table. With a brush he writes something on a sheet in front of him

An Elegant Company Playing Board Games, 1756. Creator: Johann Esaias Nilson
An Elegant Company Playing Board Games, 1756

Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Scènes médiévales... 1890. Creator: Hector d Espouy
Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Scenes medievales : saltimbanques et jeux d'enfants, 1890

Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville : Scènes médiévales : jeux d'enfants... 1890
Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hotel de Ville : Scenes medievales : jeux d'enfants, saute-mouton, le herault, les rafraichissements, 1890

Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Scènes médiévales: jeux... 1890
Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Scenes medievales : jeux, danses et musiciens, 1890

From the Series "Games and Amusements of Russians", 1805. Creator: Geissler
From the Series "Games and Amusements of Russians", 1805. Private Collection

Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Medieval scenes: hunting... 1890. Creator: Hector d Espouy
Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Medieval scenes: hunting, dancing and games, 1890

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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.