Bowling Collection (#54)

Tulip Display In Bowling Green Park; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Front View Of Bowling Shoes

Brendan Julian Australia & Western Australian 14 May 1997 Date: 14 May 1997

Gavin Haynes Worcestershire CCC 14 June 1995 Date: 14 June 1995

Winston Benjamin West Indies 01 June 1995 Date: 01 June 1995

Dominic Cork England & Derbyshire CCC 26 May 1995 Date: 26 May 1995

Three boys on a comic New Year card -- Manners and Customs of Ye English. Date: circa 1890s

Graeme Swann bowling in the nets at the Oval Graeme Swann England Cricket Spinner Practices in Nets 1999

Ian Botham England Cricket during One Day International Emgland v West Indies

The bowling alley, Sandringham House, Norfolk, 1910. A photograph from Supplement to The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 28th May 1910

Women police officers at a bowling alley, possibly taking part in a competition. They are, from left to right, Margaret Newbon, Monica Ryan, Jennifer Smith, Alison Blair and WPS Roberta Strickland

Street view, Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Street view of Ocean Echo and Lucians Tavern at Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1930

Genesee Amusement Company, Rochester, New York State, USA
Genesee Amusement Company building, Rochester, New York State, USA, offering a rollerskating rink, billiards, pool, bowling, baths, cigars and dairy lunch. Date: circa 1910

Forest path near Alkmaar, The Netherlands, Leonard Schenk, Abraham Rademaker, 1746

Bowling game in New Netherland
Colonists playing a game of bowls in New Netherland, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Boys playing sports, including bowling, spinning a top, stilts, and a swing, England, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Gentlemen v Players, 200th Cricket Eleven
Photographs of the eleven Players in the 200th Gentlemen and Players cricket match. The match was played on an annual basis, the tradition having started in 1806

Peggy Moran / 10-Pin Bowl
Actress Peggy Moran, one of Hollywoods top-ranking female bowlers, boasting an average score of 175

Interior of Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. A very nice view of the interior of the Silver Blades Skating Rink and Boweling Alley, located in Sheffield

Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist
Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

Silver Blades bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Silver Blades bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

Bowling alley scene, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Bowling alley scene, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Employees from Edgar Allens steel foundry on a social outing at a bowling alley

Ten pin bowling, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Ten pin bowling, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. During a social evening organised by Edgar Allens Steel foundry in Sheffield, an employee attempts to down the pins

Steelworks social evening at a bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Steelworks social evening at a bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Employees of the Edgar Allen Steel foundry in Sheffield on a social evening at the Silver Blades Bowling Alley

Group of friends on a night out at Silver Blades Bowling Alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964

Loading bowling pins at Silver Blades Ice Rink, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964

Peasants playing bowling, c. 1655. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Two men bowling. From Der Renner by Hugo von Trimberg, 1411-1413. Found in the Collection of Universita ts- und Landesbibliothek Tirol

Edward Sackville (1591-1652), 4th Duke of Dorset, playing cricket, 18th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd

Cricket, 19th century(?)

The Lobster, 1902. Artist: Spy
The Lobster, 1902. Digby Jephson, Cambridge University and Surrey cricketer. Jephson (1871-1926) is best known for being one of the last to practice the style of bowling known as lob bowling

Fenners, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. Artist: Sports and General
Fenner s, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Children Playing in an Interior, 1893. Artist: Brooker, Harry (1848-1940)
Children Playing in an Interior, 1893. From a private collection

Tatler cover - Victorious England cricketers
England cricketers of 1933 featured on the cover of The Tatler at the time of a tour in Australia where they played five test matches and won the Ashes four matches to one

Condado-Vanderbilt Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Condado-Vanderbilt Hotel, Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico, North Atlantic Ocean. Back of a postcard, with prices and other details. It was built in 1919 in Spanish Revival style

USA - Produce Exchange. New York - Produce Exchange. New York. The building has been replaced by 2 Broadway next to the historic Bowling Green.. Part of Box 160 Modern New York, Boswell collection

USA - Washington and Bowling Green Building. New York - Washington and Bowling Green Building. New York.. Part of Box 160 Modern New York, Boswell collection. Date: circa 1900

Cartoon, Political Skittles -- ex-Prime Minister Gladstone bowls over his Tory rivals. 1879

Francis Drake Bowling
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE The sign at the bowling green at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, where Sir Francis Drake was playing a game of bowls when he saw the Spanish Armada in 1588. Date: 1545 - 1596

Alfred Mynn / Cricketer
ALFRED MYNN Date: 1807 - 1861

Purcell home Westminster
HENRY PURCELL English composers home in Bowling Alley, Westminster, quite a long time after he lived there Date: 1659 - 1695

Recreations of Largs, Scotland
Recreations available at Largs on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, including Bowling on Douglas Street Green, Curling on Hill Pond, Boating on The Bay

Memorial to Sir Francis Drake, Plymouth Hoe, Devon
Memorial to Sir Francis Drake at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, on the site of the original bowling green where he is said to have heard about the approach of the Spanish Armada. Date: circa 1980s

Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Main Street looking north, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA. Date: circa 1908

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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.