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"Balls of All Kinds: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Games" Eddie Gray of Leeds and Bobby Lennox of Celtic battle for possession

Background imageBall Collection: St Lawrences Church, West Wycombe

St Lawrences Church, West Wycombe. Perched high on West Wycombe Hill with the famous Golden Ball at the top of the tower. Date: 1913

Background imageBall Collection: Danny Welbeck Dodges Ryan Mason Challenge: Tottenham vs. Arsenal, Premier League 2014-15

Danny Welbeck Dodges Ryan Mason Challenge: Tottenham vs. Arsenal, Premier League 2014-15
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal aviods the challenge from Ryan Mason of Tottenham during the match between Tottenham Hotspur

Background imageBall Collection: Sanchez vs. Adam: Intense Clash between Arsenal's Alexis and Stoke's Charlie

Sanchez vs. Adam: Intense Clash between Arsenal's Alexis and Stoke's Charlie
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal is fouled by Charlie Adam of Stoke during the match between Stoke City

Background imageBall Collection: Oxlade-Chamberlain's Dramatic Winner: Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham (2014-15)

Oxlade-Chamberlain's Dramatic Winner: Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham (2014-15)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: (R) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring for Arsenal with (L) Kieran Gibbs during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal

Background imageBall Collection: Danny Welbeck in Action: Arsenal vs. Tottenham, Premier League 2014-15

Danny Welbeck in Action: Arsenal vs. Tottenham, Premier League 2014-15
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham at Emirates Stadium on September 27, 2014 in London, England

Background imageBall Collection: Arsenal v Manchester City - Premier League

Arsenal v Manchester City - Premier League
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2014 in London, England

Background imageBall Collection: Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR36481 Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 131x175 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBall Collection: Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball

Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball
3077517 Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageBall Collection: Filming the golf scene for 'Goldfinger'at Stoke Park golf course near Stoke

Filming the golf scene for "Goldfinger"at Stoke Park golf course near Stoke
Filming the golf scene for " Goldfinger" at Stoke Park golf course near Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, were Sean Connery ( James Bond ) Gert Frobe ( Goldfinger)

Background imageBall Collection: Playing Roque

Playing Roque
circa 1930: Roque, a type of croquet and one of the favourite winter sports at Tampa, Florida, being played on one of the Minicipal Roque Courts in Plant Park

Background imageBall Collection: fuchsia winston churchill, fuchsia

fuchsia winston churchill, fuchsia
4469 Fuchsia Fuchsia Winston Churchill Fuchsia F." Winston Churchill"

Background imageBall Collection: CS_2245-16

CS_2245-16
Leucospermum cordifolium Pincushion Orange subject White b/g

Background imageBall Collection: Football team, Probus, Cornwall. Around 1930

Football team, Probus, Cornwall. Around 1930
A view of the Probus football team, taken around 1930. The donors grandfather, Leslie George Champion is thought to be in the photograph. Photographer: Possibly Opie Ltd of Redruth

Background imageBall Collection: The most beautiful woman in Paris (La plus belle femme de Paris), 1883-1885

The most beautiful woman in Paris (La plus belle femme de Paris), 1883-1885. Found in the Collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

Background imageBall Collection: An Elegant Soiree

An Elegant Soiree, . Private Collection

Background imageBall Collection: British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917

British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917. Captain Ball was one of Britains most prolific fighter aces of the First World War

Background imageBall Collection: Mrs McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland) dressed as champagne

Mrs McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland) dressed as champagne
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist. Photographed here in a sparkling champagne dress

Background imageBall Collection: Arthur J Gould, Welsh rugby player

Arthur J Gould, Welsh rugby player
Arthur J Gould (1864-1919), Captain of Newport Rugby FC and Welsh International rugby union player. 1890s

Background imageBall Collection: Teddy bear playing tennis

Teddy bear playing tennis. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageBall Collection: Teddy bear playing golf

Teddy bear playing golf, with caddy standing in the background. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageBall Collection: King George V and Queen Mary at Devonshire House Ball

King George V and Queen Mary at Devonshire House Ball
A photograph taken at Devonshire House Historical Costume Ball held during the Diamond Jubilee festivities of 1897, of King George V (then Duke of York), dressed as George Clifford

Background imageBall Collection: Advertisement for Ball Brothers and Co solid steel sheep shears, Globe Works, Penistone Road, etc

Advertisement for Ball Brothers and Co solid steel sheep shears, Globe Works, Penistone Road, etc. c. 1900
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP FOLDER 62

Background imageBall Collection: Pool balls inside triangle

Pool balls inside triangle

Background imageBall Collection: POOL HALL, 1929. An unidentified American pool hall, photographed 31 January 1929

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

Background imageBall Collection: Chelsea Arts Club Ball, 1954

Chelsea Arts Club Ball, 1954
Scene at the Chelsea Arts Club Ball at the Royal Albert Hall at midnight with balloons drifting down from the ceiling and revellers in fancy dress costume singing Auld Lang Syne. 1954

Background imageBall Collection: Un soir de grand prix au pavillon d Armenonville

Un soir de grand prix au pavillon d Armenonville. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageBall Collection: Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937

Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937. Artist: Graphic Photo Union
Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937. An inside forward renowned for his ball control and passing

Background imageBall Collection: Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball and a wicket

Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball and a wicket. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageBall Collection: Liverpool FC football team 1920-1921

Liverpool FC football team 1920-1921
Liverpool FC football team, 1920-1921 season, with two trophies (names below the photo). Date: 1920-1921

Background imageBall Collection: Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageBall Collection: Picture No. 11807628

Picture No. 11807628
Golden Retriever Dog puppy with toy ball Date:

Background imageBall Collection: Illustration of Aztec game of Tlachtli on tlachco court

Illustration of Aztec game of Tlachtli on tlachco court

Background imageBall Collection: When the party entered, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

When the party entered, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451373 When the party entered, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

Background imageBall Collection: Picture No. 11071350

Picture No. 11071350
Cat with football kicking volley -. Digital Manipulation

Background imageBall Collection: Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

Background imageBall Collection: The Fall of the German airship L-21 by Fortunino Matania, WW1

The Fall of the German airship L-21 by Fortunino Matania, WW1
The destruction of the German Zeppelin L-21 over Cuffley, Hertfordshire after being shot down by Lieut. William Leefe Robinson on the night of 2nd/3rd September 1916

Background imageBall Collection: Color lithograph, 1845, by James Ackerman after George Catlin

Color lithograph, 1845, by James Ackerman after George Catlin
SIOUX LACROSSE PLAYERS. Color lithograph, 1845, by James Ackerman after George Catlin

Background imageBall Collection: Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball

Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball
SPH-455 Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball UK Armadillidium vulgare Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBall Collection: Red Squirrel playing Table tennis

Red Squirrel playing Table tennis Date: 15-03-2021

Background imageBall Collection: Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3060378 Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1914 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Brailovsky, Leonid Mihhaylovich (1867-1937); The Museum of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Background imageBall Collection: Men and women playing pool in a billiards room, 19th century

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

Background imageBall Collection: Bobby Charlton and some of the Manchester United football team go ten pin bowling at

Bobby Charlton and some of the Manchester United football team go ten pin bowling at Cheetham Hill Bowling Alley, Manchester

Background imageBall Collection: Mark Davis, Rugby player for Newport RFC. February 1993

Mark Davis, Rugby player for Newport RFC. February 1993

Background imageBall Collection: A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo playing a round of golf. 10th September 1980

A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo playing a round of golf. 10th September 1980

Background imageBall Collection: Martina Hingis during her tennis match at Wimbledon

Martina Hingis during her tennis match at Wimbledon

Background imageBall Collection: 13139861

13139861
The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs Sacheverell Sitwell (seated)

Background imageBall Collection: PINBALL MACHINE / 1963

PINBALL MACHINE / 1963
A pinball machine first manufactured by J.H. Keeney & Co. Inc. in April 1963. The game, Venus, is loosly based on bingo and there are six bingo cards on the back glass. Date: 1963

Background imageBall Collection: Masquerade, 1924. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)

Masquerade, 1924. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Masquerade, 1924. Private Collection




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"Balls of All Kinds: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Games" Eddie Gray of Leeds and Bobby Lennox of Celtic battle for possession, showcasing the timeless allure of the ball. Join Alice in Wonderland as she takes on the croquet game, where flamingos become mallets and hedgehogs turn into balls. Unleash your inner rebel with a glimpse into history's Peasants Revolt led by Wat Tyler in 1381 - even they knew the power of a well-kicked ball. Step into an elegant club where men engage in strategic battles on the billiards table, skillfully maneuvering their balls towards victory. Witness Liverpool FC football team (1932-1933) unite around their shared love for the ball, displaying teamwork that transcends time. Barnet FC football team (1936) reminds us that passion for this spherical wonder has been passed down through generations. In a nostalgic group photo, Millwall Athletic football team stands tall - united by their love for chasing after that elusive round object. Brace yourself for an epic clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at The Emirates FA Cup Final – two giants fighting over one prized possession: the ball. Marvel at nature's beauty as an Orange Harvest Moon rises above, casting its enchanting glow upon those who play beneath it. Delve into Japanese artistry with an old matchbox label depicting a playful cat toying with a lion-shaped ball – reminding us that even opposites can find joy together. Travel back to Brussels in 1815 when soldiers were summoned to Waterloo; amidst chaos, they found solace playing games with balls – proving its universal appeal across borders and timescales. Skill meets precision as snooker players masterfully navigate their way around tables adorned with colorful balls - every shot holding potential triumph or defeat.