Skill Collection (page 2)

Climber makes her way up one of the rock faces of the celebrated Mascun Gorge, Sierra de Guara mountains, Aragon, Spain

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
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Close-up of the hands of a palilleira, a lace maker, in the famous lace making village of Camarinas in Galicia, Spain, Europe

Portrait of a blacksmith at work, town of Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), Formby, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rock climber attempts bouldering, and volcano in background, Conguillio National Park, Chile, South America

Kite surfing at Santa Maria on the island of Sal (Salt), Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic Ocean, Africa

Ideal Scientist
The ideal scientist - interested in the old as well as the new, anatomy as well as astronomy, the laws of chance and of mathematics, the skill of chess, the hues of a rose

Making Tennis Racquets
Stringing new tennis racquets at a workshop in Wimbledon, London

Kite surfing on Red Sea coast of Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture

Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382774 Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale, dentellieres)

Illustration of a Daily Mirror Photographer having a steady hand and not needing a tripod for his camera. Pictured on the left is staff photographer George Greenwell resting the camera on his arm

A Horseman, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Horseman, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

Dom Perignon, French monk known for wine-making
Dom Perignon (1638-1715), French Benedictine monk who is often (incorrectly) credited with the invention of sparkling champagne

Woman police officer in self-defence exercise
Woman police officer (Moya Wood-Heath) taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event, watched by spectators. Date: circa early 1970s

Jockeys riding in horse race, spectators in background, side view

POOL HALL, 1929. An unidentified American pool hall, photographed 31 January 1929

BLACKSMITHS, c1903. Two blacksmiths making a metal hoop, possibly for a wagon wheel. Photograph, c1903

The Flint Knapper, at Brandon, Suffolk, England. This ancient craft is still continued in Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

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Gymnast high-flying between uneven bars

Sequence of black and white illustrations showing how to make bread dough

A F-22 Raptor flies in formation with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows
June 18, 2008 - An F-22 Raptor flies in formation with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, during an afternoon practice flight at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

SOCCER TACKLE, 1976. Richie Powling of Arsenal FC (right) tackles a player of Ipswich Town FC during a soccer match in England, 1976

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Charcoal burner, 1939
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18413

A group of gauchos riding horses, with the Cuernos del Paine (Horns of Paine) mountains behind, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

St. James Street Montreal, Canada
19th century vintage photograph: St. James Street Montreal, Canada, pedestrian and horse drawn traffic

Crossing the Mer de Glace glacier near Chamonix, French Alps
19th century vintage photograph: Crossing the Mer de Glace glacier near Chamonix in the French Alps

Men and women playing pool in a billiards room, 19th century
Fashionable men and women playing pool in a billiards room in the 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph after Jean-Henri Marlet from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Advert, Guthrie & Wells, Stained Glass Windows, Glasgow
Advert for J & W Guthrie & Andrew Wells, Stained Glass Windows and Mosaics, West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

English League Division One match at Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday 1 v Manchester United 0. Uniteds Denis Law tries to take the ball past Wednesday goalkeeper Ron Springett. 4th October 1962

Game of Chess, 1835
Game of Chess, pub by Thomas McLean, 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

The Milkmaid, 1860, (c1915). Artist: Birket Foster
The Milkmaid, 1860, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Practice: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Practice - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. ~ Vince Lombardi

Barefoot Dance In The Snow
New York, New York: March 8, 1916. Girls of the Marion Morgan School of Dance in Los Angeles perform barefoot in the snow in Central Park

Auc Coucett the Champion Monocyclist of the world, advertisement for unicycle
Posters, United States of America, 19th century. Auc Coucett the Champion Monocyclist of the world. Advertisment for the unicycle

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

Holy Land Lebanon - peasant with hookah pipe
c.1890 - Holy Land Lebanon - peasant with hookah pipe

Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
19th century vintage photograph: Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Pipe the Plumber. Date: 20th century

Couple dancing tango on Caminito Street, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, South America

Illustration of netball player keeping one foot on same spot while holding ball and turning

One bowside and one strokeside rower in a boat

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.