Stumps Collection (page 8)

Tree stumps on beach with incoming tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Remains of ancient forest exposed on beach during low tide at sunset, Westward Ho!, North Devon, England, january

Tree clearance and log piles on recently purchased land for fen habitat restoration project, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Webb's Fen, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) adult, sleeping, perched on tree stump, Oxfordshire, England, march

Southern Tree Agama (Acanthocercus atricollis) adult male, resting on tree stump, Masai Mara, Kenya

Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) adult female, foraging on birch stump, Bialowieza Primeval Forest, Northeast Poland, february

Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major) adult male, drumming on rotten tree stump, Kent, England, spring

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult feeding young, standing on tree stump, Leicestershire, England, june

Little Owl (Athene noctua) two juveniles, standing on stump, Leicestershire, England, july

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, in flight, landing on stump at night, Pevensey Levels, East Sussex, England

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) fledgling chick, standing on stump, Suffolk, England, may

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) adult, with eyes closed, perched on mossy stump amongst larch branches in woodland, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, october (captive)

Candle-snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) fruiting bodies, growing on tree stump in deciduous woodland, Great Wood, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) adult, standing on cut stump of Oak (Quercus sp)
Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) adult, standing on cut stump of Oak (Quercus sp.) tree, Powys, Wales, april

Bar-tailed Treecreeper (Certhia himalayana) adult, foraging on tree stump, Meilixueshan, Yunnan, China, may

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) adult female, sitting at nest in hollow tree trunk, Finland, june

A felled tree trunk
A Scots Pine tree trunk (Pinus sylvestris), felled during forestry operations, showing its growth rings

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) two fledgling chicks, standing on stump, Suffolk, England, may

Little Owl (Athene noctua) three chicks, yawning, perched on tree stump nest, Berkshire, England

Little Owl (Athene noctua) chick, perched on tree stump nest, Berkshire, England

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) three chicks, at entrance to nest in tree stump, waiting for parents return with food, Suffolk, England, june

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) fledgling chick, standing on stump, Suffolk, England, may

Short-nosed Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) adult, clambering over tree stump, in dry heathland, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Sulphur Tuft - growing on dead stump - Lincolnshire - UK
GET-1753 Sulphur Tuft - growing on dead stump Lincolnshire - UK Hypholoma fasiculare Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shortsighted young cricketer is bowled out
A shortsighted young cricketer is bowled out -- the bales are flying off the stumps

Joseph Vine - Cricketer - Bowling
Joseph Vine (1875-1946). Wisden joint cricketer of the year in 1906. Played for England in 1911/12

Boys Club game of Cricket 1935
A small but very determined looking member of a Boys Club stands in bat for a game of Cricket. Behind him an old box of Typhoo tea make excellent make-do stumps

Quick Cricket
A new method of giving both sides a chance of getting in an innings when playing one- day matches Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary

Marshland on the Western Front; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing a section of the Western Front, near Ancre, after heavy fighting had turned the area into a muddy swamp, 1916. Stumps of trees, destroyed by shelling, stand on the left of the image

H Martyn - Cricketer
H Martyn - Somerset wicketkeeper

J J Kelly - Cricketer
James J Kelly - Australian Test cricketer 1896-1905

W W Arstrong - Cricketer
Warwick W Armstrong - Australian Test all-rounder

P Perrin - Cricketer
Percy Perrin - Essex cricketer who scored 343 in a match against Derbyshire in 1904

Lord Harris - Cricketer
Lord Harris - cricketer for Kent and the captain of the England team which toured Australia in 1879

J Iremonger - Cricketer
James Iremonger - cricketer for Nottinghamshire, who also played Association Football for Notts County as a full- back gaining an England cap against Scotland in 1901

J T Tyldesley (Lancs)
John Thomas Tyldesley - cricketer for Lancashire and England

G McGregor - Cricketer
Gregor McGregor - wicketkeeper for Middlesex

England V Australia
A match between England and Australia at the Kennington Oval, London

W. G. Grace as a Giant Bat
The Leviathan Bat..or many-centuried marvel of the Modern (Cricket) World, in his high-soaring, top-scoring, Summer-day flight. How he smites and thumps..!

Sport / Gryllo
A strange game, Gryllo, based on double-wicket cricket, but played with lawn tennis racquets instead of bats. A net at each end of the pitch takes the place of the stumps!

Batsmen Scrap
Batsmen and wicketkeeper

Batsmen Scrap
Batsmen and wicketkeeper

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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.