Bowling Collection (#6)

Andy Hayhurst Somerset CCC 13 January 1993 Date: 13 January 1993

Odumbe Bowled By Gough England V Kenya 19 May 1999 Date: 19 May 1999

Mahela Jayawardena Sri Lanka 19 May 1999 Date: 19 May 1999

Matthew Hart New Zealand 12 May 1999 Date: 12 May 1999

Daniel Vettori New Zealand 12 May 1999 Date: 12 May 1999

Darren Lehmann Australia 10 May 1999 Date: 10 May 1999

Chris Silverwood Yorkshire CCC 12 May 1999 Date: 12 May 1999

Damian Fleming Australia 10 May 1999 Date: 10 May 1999

Angus Fraser England & Middlesex CCC 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Damien Fleming Australia 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Pramodya Wickremasinghe Sri Lanka 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Mark Bowen. Nottinghamshire CCC 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Richard Stemp Nottinghamshire CCC 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Alex Wharf Nottinghamshire CCC 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Matthew Dowman Nottinghamshire CCC 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Shaun Pollock South Africa & Natal 27 May 1998 Date: 27 May 1998

Andrew Caddick England & Somerset 08 July 1997 Date: 08 July 1997

Dean Headley England & Kent CCC 23 May 1997 Date: 23 May 1997

Anil Kumble India 04 June 1996 Date: 04 June 1996

Parnis Mhambrey India 04 June 1996 Date: 04 June 1996

Javagal Srinath India 13 May 1996 Date: 13 May 1996

Courtney Walsh West Indies 31 May 1995 Date: 31 May 1995

Ian Bishop. West Indies 15 May 1995 Date: 15 May 1995

Craig White Yorkshire CCC 29 June 1994 Date: 29 June 1994

Paul Grayson Yorkshire CCC 29 June 1994 Date: 29 June 1994

Michael Vaughan Yorkshire CCC 29 June 1994 Date: 29 June 1994

Adam Hollioake Surrey CCC 25 May 1994 Date: 25 May 1994

Children playing cricket (colour litho)
7157384 Children playing cricket (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing cricket)

Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172130 Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School

Dutch Pins (engraving)
7186849 Dutch Pins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Pins. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho)
7148204 Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho) by Paterson, J.P. (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men playing cricket in the 19th Century.); © Look and Learn

Bowling Green House, Putney Heath (litho)
7188497 Bowling Green House, Putney Heath (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowling Green House, Putney Heath)

Children playing cricket in the street (colour litho)
7185210 Children playing cricket in the street (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing cricket in the street)

Villa Gamberaia, Florence, The Bowling Green (b / w photo)
7169641 Villa Gamberaia, Florence, The Bowling Green (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Gamberaia, Florence, The Bowling Green)

Tom bowling (engraving)
7178046 Tom bowling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom bowling. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

The Ninepin Players, 1846. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Ninepin Players, 1846

The Bowling Green, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Bowling Green, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. ix from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/50

Bowling girl
Igor Makarov

Jeu de boules, 1858. Engraving in "Le Monde Illustre"
XEE4140055 Jeu de boules, 1858. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'78 of 9 October 1858. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeu de boules, 1858)

Au Temps d Harmonie (La Joie de Vivre - Dimanche au Bord du Mer)
869493 Au Temps d Harmonie (La Joie de Vivre - Dimanche au Bord du Mer), 1895-96 (colour litho) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 42.1x53.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Plate 290. Cricket; Over Arm Bowling, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950045 Plate 290. Cricket; Over Arm Bowling, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x45.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

A bowling-green, St Jamess Park, London (engraving)
3644203 A bowling-green, St Jamess Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bowling-green, St Jamess Park, London)

Batsman struck by a cricket ball (chromolitho)
5996097 Batsman struck by a cricket ball (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batsman struck by a cricket ball)

Boy and girl playing cricket, greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho)
6032254 Boy and girl playing cricket, greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl playing cricket)

Monks playing bowls (engraving)
969472 Monks playing bowls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monks playing bowls)

The nine pin game in the mountains (chromolitho)
968971 The nine pin game in the mountains (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nine pin game in the mountains. Scene from Rip Van Winkle)

Ightham Mote, Kent, North Front from the Bowling Green

"Their visages too were peculiar. ". from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
3100471 " Their visages too were peculiar.". from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

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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.