Bowling Collection (#3)

Knaresborough Castle in the 1930s

Playing bowls at Knaresborough Castle in the 1930s

A bowling match, early 1900s

Bowling green

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - social activities - bowling

West Bowling - Gaythorne Road - Bradford

Advert, Great Player's cigarettes, with cricketers
Advert, Great Player's Medium Navy Cut cigarettes, with caricatures of cricketers (cards to collect) Date: 1926

Hedley Verity bowling, F Chester as umpire
Yorkshire and England cricketer Hedley Verity bowling, F. Chester as umpire Date: circa 1930s

Clarrie Grimmett bowling
Clarrie Grimmett, Australian Cricketer bowling Date: circa 1930s

Writer A. P. Herbert, bowling
Writer A.P. Herbert (1890-1971) bowling during an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939

View along Eastbourne pier with sign for Rifle Saloon
Opposite the Rifle Saloon with its Electric Targets is the American Bowling Saloon and in the centre distance is a magnificent multistoried building with many flags. Date: 1903

Men playing Skittles inside in the East End, London pub. Date: 1903

Fair, Kirchweihfest in Upper Bavaria, c. 1876, Germany, The bowling alley, historical
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Cheadle Asylum from the Bowling Green, 1893-94 (pencil and black ink on paper)
6342809 Cheadle Asylum from the Bowling Green, 1893-94 (pencil and black ink on paper) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); 35.4x24.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Pathways
Johnny Zhang

The Game of Boules at Pont-Aven, 1869 (oil on canvas)
904692 The Game of Boules at Pont-Aven, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Giraud, Charles (1819-92); 105x170.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: by Charles Giraud (1819- 1892))

Entrance to Clyde and Forth Canal, Bowling (colour litho)
5204974 Entrance to Clyde and Forth Canal, Bowling (colour litho) by Hunter, Mary Young (1872-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Clyde and Forth Canal, Bowling)

Westburn Park (b / w photo)
7191235 Westburn Park (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westburn Park. Illustration for Porters Views of Aberdeen and District (James Porter, Aberdeen)

Chums: Cricket (colour litho)
5999144 Chums: Cricket (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket. Illustration for Chums by John Hassall (Thomas Nelson, c 1906).); © Look and Learn

Skittles, 1905 (oil on canvas)
3822252 Skittles, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 71.5mx91.8 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; © Calderdale Borough Council

"I hit one ball right into the sea"(colour litho)
6013996 " I hit one ball right into the sea" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Local Bowlers Langtoft Crown Green Bowls Village Bowling Green Langtoft, North Yorkshire, England 16 June 2009 Date: 16 June 2009

David Corkill Ireland 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

David Hendry Scotland 03 March 1994 Date: 03 March 1994

Adrian Welch Guernsey 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Kevin Cambell South Africa 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Jeremy Henry Ireland 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Russell Morgan Wales 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Gary Lawson New Zealand 03 March 1994 Date: 03 March 1994

Mervyn King England 02 March 1994 Date: 02 March 1994

Rob Parrella Australia 02 March 1994 Date: 02 March 1994

Ian Taylor Australia 02 March 1994 Date: 02 March 1994

Wynne Richards England 28 February 1994 Date: 28 February 1994

Tony Allcock England 28 February 1994 Date: 28 February 1994

Cameron Curtis Australia 28 February 1994 Date: 28 February 1994

John Price Wales 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Stephen Rees Wales 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Mark Mcmahon Hong Kong 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Jeff Rabkin Israel 23 February 1994 Date: 23 February 1994

Mohammead Asif England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 30 July 2010 Date: 30 July 2010

Mohammed Asif England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 29 July 2010 Date: 29 July 2010

Greaeme Swann England England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 09 July 2009 Date: 09 July 2009

Peter Siddle & Ben Hilfenhaus Australia England V Australia Cardiff, Swalec Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Wales 08 July 2009 Date: 08 July 2009

Peter George Australia Derbyshire V Australia County Ground, Derby, England 09 July 2010 Date: 09 July 2010

Doug Bollinger Australia Derbyshire V Australia County Ground, Derby, England 09 July 2010 Date: 09 July 2010

Mohammad Asif Pakistan Pakistan V Australia Headingley, Leeds, England 22 July 2010 Date: 22 July 2010

Mohammad Aamer Pakistan Pakistan V Australia Headingley, Leeds, England 22 July 2010 Date: 22 July 2010

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"Bowling: A Timeless Game of Skill, Strategy, and Camaraderie" Step back in time to Britain in 1903, where the sport captivated both young and old alike. In this vintage photograph titled "A Game of Bowls, " we witness a group of gentlemen engrossed in a friendly match on a sunny afternoon. The meticulously maintained lawn serves as their battleground, each player aiming to outwit their opponents with precision and finesse. Fast forward three decades to 1933 when Harold Larwood's name became synonymous with bowling excellence. Renowned for his lightning-fast deliveries during cricket matches, Larwood's technique revolutionized the game. His powerful throws left batsmen trembling at the crease while spectators marveled at his skillful mastery. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Victorian-era cricket matches held sway over England's sporting landscape throughout the 19th century. Amidst sprawling green fields and enthusiastic crowds cheering from afar, bowlers showcased their artistry by expertly propelling balls towards wickets with unwavering accuracy. Bowling wasn't solely reserved for men; women too embraced its allure during the 1940s. As captured in an enchanting snapshot entitled "Girls Play Bowls, " ladies donned elegant attire while gracefully participating in this beloved pastime. Their laughter echoed through the air as they aimed for victory amidst friendship and spirited competition. From holiday camps like Paignton's Devon Bowling Green to historic venues such as Campbell College Cricket Field in Belfast or even South Africa's African landscapes – bowls knew no boundaries nor borders. It united people from all walks of life under one shared passion – an unyielding love for this timeless game that transcended cultures and continents. Even as time marched on into modernity, bowls retained its charm among generations who sought solace within its tranquil embrace.