Rounders Collection

A game of club ball
5307249 A game of club ball.; (add.info.: Wood engraving depicting a game of club ball. It is believed that this rounders like game is the forerunner of cricket)

The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving)
1048918 The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor)

Fol. 61v Game of pelota in the open air, from the manuscript made under the direction of
XIR226506 Fol.61v Game of pelota in the open air, from the manuscript made under the direction of Alfonso X (1221-84) The Wise, King of Castile and Leon (vellum) by Spanish School

The Ancient National Game of Stoolball, a Match at Horsham Park (engraving)
1059910 The Ancient National Game of Stoolball, a Match at Horsham Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ancient National Game of Stoolball)

"They spent the afternoon playing rounders on the common"(engraving)
6003639 " They spent the afternoon playing rounders on the common" (engraving) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

P. 124-1950. pt5 The Echoing Green: plate 5 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience
FIT83105 P.124-1950.pt5 The Echoing Green: plate 5 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience (copy R) c.1802-08 (etching, ink and w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 11.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Girls of St Edmunds Collage Liverpool, playing rounders in the grounds of the collage. 8th September 1939

The Four Seasons, Spring, by John Hassall
Children having lots of fun in the park, playing hoops, climbing trees and playing rounders. 1902

A Game of Rounders
A teacher supervises a group of children playing rounders in a park. Date: 1960s

British Officers Playing Rounders in Suda Dockard
The Blockade of Crete: British Officers Playing Rounders in Suda Dockard. The Englishman must have his sport wherever he goes

Rounders ball

Rounders field of play

Autumn manoeuvres at Dartmoor, UK 1873, I. UP-HILL WORKa'A SKETCH ON THE ROAD FROM HORRABRIDGE.-2. THE BUTCHERs SHOP.-3. SOUNDING THE HOUR ON THE GONG IN THE CAMP OF THE 42ND ON YANNATON DOWN

George H. Hirst (1871-1954)
Photograph of George Hirst, the Yorkshire and England cricketer, playing a strong leg-side shot. Hirst was one of Yorkshires best-ever all-rounders, scoring 36, 185 runs and taking 2, 719 wickets

Girl with Bat
Grinning brunette with a baseball bat & wearing a tight sweater, tiny red shorts & white peep-toe shoes, strikes a pose against a tree trunk

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"Rounders: A Timeless Game of Fun and Camaraderie" Step back in time to witness the Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor, where soldiers engaged in a spirited game of rounders. Engraved with precision, this scene captures the joy and excitement that filled the air. Delve further into history as you explore Fol. 61v, a manuscript showcasing an open-air game of pelota. The ancient national game comes alive through intricate illustrations, reminding us of rounders' enduring popularity. Travel to Horsham Park through an enchanting engraving titled "The Ancient National Game of Stoolball. " Witness a thrilling match that captivated spectators and showcased the skillful play inherent in rounders. "They spent the afternoon playing rounders on the common, " immortalized forever in another captivating engraving. This snapshot transports us to simpler times when friends gathered for friendly competition under sunny skies. In William Blake's iconic work "Songs of Innocence and Experience, " plate 5 titled "The Echoing Green" depicts children engrossed in a lively game of rounders. Their laughter echoes across generations, emphasizing how this beloved pastime unites people throughout time. John Hassall's masterpiece "The Four Seasons, Spring" brings forth images of blooming flowers and budding trees—a perfect backdrop for a rousing game of rounders. The vibrant colors reflect the energy present on every field where this timeless sport is played. From British officers engaging in friendly matches at Suda Dockyard to girls from St Edmunds College Liverpool enjoying their own version within college grounds—rounders transcends boundaries and genders alike. A crucial element without which no game can commence—the iconic rounder's ball takes center stage. Its familiar shape evokes memories shared by players young and old who have experienced its satisfying thud against their bat or glove countless times before. Finally, immerse yourself fully into the world by exploring the intricacies of its field of play.