Stumps Collection (page 6)

Coppiced stool and log pile, in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Coppiced stools and Ramsons (Allium ursinum) growing beside path in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Coppiced stool with collected water, in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Clear-cut coniferous forest, with grass and wildflowers growing amongst stumps, Sweden, june

Tree stump on shore of lake in over-deepened glacial valley, deepest lake in England at 79 metres (258 feet), Wastwater, Wasdale Valley, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, February

Brown-rot (Postia placenta) growing over decaying tree stump, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Crabapple (Malus sp. ) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September
Crabapple (Malus sp.) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September

Froghopper (Aphrophora alni) adult, resting on tree stump in meadow, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis) adult male, sunbathing on stump, Wareham, Dorset, England, July

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind, standing in woodland clearing during rainfall, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Ginger Cat (Felis sylvestris catus) with its paw pressed up against scratching post, rear view

Group photo, LFB cricket team, District B, who won the cup in 1907

Red Squirrel - sitting on an old stump and eating in woodland - February - Scotland - UK
GUY-136 Red Squirrel - sitting on an old stump and eating in woodland - February Scotland - UK Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

DOG - Miniature long haired dachshunds on a tree stump
JD-22880 Miniature long haired dachshunds on a tree stump KNOWN AS DOXIE IN US John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG - Cocker spaniel standing on tree stump
JD-22882 Cocker spaniel standing on tree stump ALSO KNOWN AS ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Squirrel - sitting on an old tree stump eating nuts - February - Aviemore - Scotland
GUY-225 Red Squirrel - sitting on an old tree stump eating nuts - February Aviemore - Scotland - UK Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

DOG - Cocker spaniel sitting on tree stump
JD-22883 Cocker spaniel sitting on tree stump ALSO KNOW AS ENGLISH COCKER SPANIELS John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG - Miniature long haired dachshunds on a tree stump
JD-22881 Miniature long haired dachshunds on a tree stump KNOWN AS DOXIE IN US John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Squirrel - standing on hind legs on old tree stump - February - Scotland - UK
GUY-134 Red Squirrel - standing on hind legs on old tree stump - February Scotland - UK Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on hollow tree stump, July (captive)

Meercat - adult on look out stump - controlled conditions 13149
BB-2483 Meercat - adult on look out stump Suricatta suricatta controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Poland ROG 9037 Mass of Ramsons in Bialowieza Naional Park, old Forest area. © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com
ROG-9037 POLAND - Ramsons / wild Garlic in flower in old forest Bialowieza Forest, National Park. Poland UNESCO World Heritage site Mass of Ramsons Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Felled Larch - showing growth rings on stump
SG-8178 Felled Larch - showing growth rings on stump Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hoof fungus - on stump - Georgia
ROG-13970 Hoof fungus - on stump Georgia. Fomitopsis pinicola Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Scots and Corsican Pine Trees - felled showing tree rings
SG-20294 Scots and Corsican Pine Trees - felled showing tree rings Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Badger - cub sniffing at tree stump - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5270 Badger - cub sniffing at tree stump Lower Saxony - Germany Meles meles Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Meercat - adult on look out stump - controlled conditions 13143
BB-2482 Meercat - adult on look out stump Suricatta suricatta controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Meercat - youngster and adult on look out stump - controlled conditions 13132
BB-2481 Meercat - youngster and adult on look out stump Suricatta suricatta controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) stump, Shropshire, England, december

Coal Tit (Periparus ater) adult, perched on stump, New Forest N. P. Hampshire, England, february
Coal Tit (Periparus ater) adult, perched on stump, New Forest N.P. Hampshire, England, february

Humorous Cricket Postcard - Wicketkeeper struck
Humorous Cricket Postcard by Tom Browne. A batsman eyes up a slog to a short-pitched ball, but his backswing makes contact with the wicketkeepers head and the stumps and bails fly everywhere

Priest River Valley, where many settlers grow hay between the stumps. Bonner County, Idaho. See general caption 49. Date 1939 Oct

Horses pasturing among stumps and snags. Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho. General caption 49. Date 1939 Oct

RB Whitley, who was one of the first citizens of the town and is one of its leading citizens, owner of the general store, president of the bank, and owns a cotton mill nearby and a farm

Boys playing cricket
The boys play cricket, ignoring Jack Sparrows request for help. Date: 1937

Dugouts and trenches on a battlefield, WW1
Dugouts and trenches on a battlefield during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Boys with bats and stumps frighten the birds away
Boys with bats and stumps, on their way to play cricket, frighten the cockerel and his family away. Date: 1937

American gun crew near St Mihiel, France, WW1
An American gun crew from Regimental Headquarters Company, 23rd Infantry, firing a 37 mm gun during an advance against German entrenched positions near St Mihiel, north eastern France

Ruined trees in winter, WW1
Ruined trees in winter, with frost and snow on the ground, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British heavy gun in action, Somme area, WW1
A British heavy gun in action in the Somme area of northern France during the First World War. Date: August 1916

Family & Beach Cricket
A family pose for a photograph on the beach at Weston-super-Mare in front of the Grand Pier with all their beach toys: cricket bat and stumps, a racquet and ball

Fuller Pilch / Cricketer
FULLER PILCH A member of the Kent cricket team. Date: mid 19th century

Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trunk, regrowth from old logged stump, Redwood N. P. California, U. S. A
Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trunk, regrowth from old logged stump, Redwood N.P. California, U.S.A

Narrow Buckler Fern (Dryopteris carthusiana) fronds, growing beside tree stump at edge of reedbed, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England

Fungi, toadstool fruiting bodies, growing on rotting tree stump in woodland habitat, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, september

Cleared invasive woodland at edge of valley fen reserve, close-up of stump with cut grooves, Roydon Fen, Roydon, Upper Waveney Valley, Norfolk, England, june

View of rough pasture habitat with rushes and decaying tree stump, Roydon, Upper Waveney Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Many-zoned Polypore (Coriolus versicolor) fruiting bodies, growing on tree stump, Leicestershire, England, september

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"Stumps: A Timeless Symbol of Cricket's Legacy and Grace" In the world of sport, few names evoke as much reverence as W. G. Grace, the legendary cricketer whose prowess on the pitch became synonymous with excellence. As we delve into the rich history of cricket, one image that stands out is Lawson Wood's iconic illustration capturing a googlie - a deceptive spin delivery that bamboozles batsmen. From Middlebrough Cricket to Old English Sports and Games in 1901, cricket has always been more than just a game; it represents tradition and camaraderie. The vibrant lithograph showcases players engrossed in their beloved sport, embodying the spirit of competition. Cricket enthusiasts will fondly recall Run-It-Out card games where bowled they were celebrated with gusto. Even a young batsman dreams of mastering this art form under the watchful eye of an umpire during village sports events. Beyond its sporting significance, they have transcended boundaries to become ingrained in popular culture. British Artists at the Front immortalized them on cover designs while comic postcards depicted women placing bets both ways at races – a testament to their universal appeal. As daylight fades into dusk, Herbert Sutcliffe's silhouette against an orange sky reminds us that even when darkness looms over cricket fields, hope remains alive for every player and fan alike. And let us not forget Louis Wain's comical cats taking charge as umpires during matches – proof that stumps bring joy beyond human imagination. In essence, "stumps" represent more than just wooden pegs driven into the ground; they symbolize passion for cricket passed down through generations. So next time you witness these humble objects standing tall amidst green fields or hear their resounding thud after being hit by leather-bound balls – take a moment to appreciate their role in preserving our love affair with this timeless sport.