Bowling Collection (#8)

The Final Cricket Match between England and Australia at the Oval (engraving)
1605678 The Final Cricket Match between England and Australia at the Oval (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kissing in Bradford (colour litho)
3642896 Kissing in Bradford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing in Bradford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bowling (litho)
3632216 Bowling (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowling. Illustration for The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt, 1801)

American cricket (chromolitho)
3656955 American cricket (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American cricket)

Pinboys in a Subway bowling alley, 65 South Street, Brooklyn. New York. 1910 (photo)
3305194 Pinboys in a Subway bowling alley, 65 South Street, Brooklyn. New York. 1910 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: In bowling, a pinsetter, or pinspotter)

Count Gleichen (Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg) (colour litho)
613749 Count Gleichen (Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg) (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Gleichen (Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg)

Cricket at Canford Manor, 1855 (oil on canvas)
CHT192313 Cricket at Canford Manor, 1855 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b / w photo)
6010147 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, bowling at cricket)

A Suggestion for Winter (engraving)
1616257 A Suggestion for Winter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Suggestion for Winter)

An American ten-pin alley (coloured engraving)
728360 An American ten-pin alley (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An American ten-pin alley - a ladies game)

Bowling (coloured engraving)
668506 Bowling (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowling. Printed by Kronheim and Co, London.); © Look and Learn

Throwing cricket ball (chromolitho)
5235194 Throwing cricket ball (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing cricket ball. One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport)

Paysans jouant aux quilles - Peasants playing bowling, by Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
FIA5409652 Paysans jouant aux quilles - Peasants playing bowling, by Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679). Oil on wood, c. 1655. Dimension : 67x85, 5 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Steen, Jan Havicksz

Young women playing bowling, in the United States, circa 1870 - engraving, 19th century
LSE4089340 Young women playing bowling, in the United States, circa 1870 - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut)
3075743 Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Kayles (litho)
3632215 Kayles (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kayles. Illustration for The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt, 1801)

The Prince of Wales and Suite Playing at Ten Pins, at Zimmerman House, Niagara (engraving)
3638094 The Prince of Wales and Suite Playing at Ten Pins, at Zimmerman House, Niagara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Valiant Diversions (Colour Litho)
2809219 Valiant Diversions (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diversions of valiant)

"His father had seen them in their old Dutch dresses playing at ninepins
3100407 " His father had seen them in their old Dutch dresses playing at ninepins.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Bowls being played during the Regency at an unidentified pleasure garden (engraving)
611049 Bowls being played during the Regency at an unidentified pleasure garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nine Pins (oil on panel)
CH402462 Nine Pins (oil on panel) by Bristow, Edmund (1787-1876); 11.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cricket (coloured engraving)
976384 Cricket (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket.); © Look and Learn

Cricket (chromolitho)
1094498 Cricket (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; English

A general view of London taken from the bowling green at Islington (engraving)
560193 A general view of London taken from the bowling green at Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, over-arm bowling at cricket (b / w photo)
6010148 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, over-arm bowling at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, over-arm bowling at cricket)

Abecedary. Letter Q as bowling. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series
DUV4199967 Abecedary. Letter Q as bowling. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abecedary)

Childrens games (colour litho)
2795438 Childrens games (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens games. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Bowls Players on a Village Green (oil on canvas)
474303 Bowls Players on a Village Green (oil on canvas) by Apshoven, Thomas van (1622-65); 94x160 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Flemish

Sammy Woods, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA328339 Sammy Woods, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Old English Sports and Games: Bowls, 1901 (colour litho)
BSA408878 Old English Sports and Games: Bowls, 1901 (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 30.5x35.6 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

How to Place Men in the Field (V), from Laws of Cricket, published 1910
STC169264 How to Place Men in the Field (V), from Laws of Cricket, published 1910 by Crombie, Charles (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: To a fast left-handed bowler)

The bowling alley at Sandringham House, Norfolk (litho)
6014203 The bowling alley at Sandringham House, Norfolk (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bowling alley at Sandringham House, Norfolk)

Ninepins, Three to One (engraving)
1616660 Ninepins, Three to One (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninepins, Three to One)

Rock Sculpturing recently discovered at Bowling, Dumbartonshire (litho)
1596650 Rock Sculpturing recently discovered at Bowling, Dumbartonshire (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Sculpturing recently discovered at Bowling)

England v Australia at Lords (engraving)
1616478 England v Australia at Lords (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: England v Australia at Lord s)

In Time of Peace (litho)
5209417 In Time of Peace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Time of Peace. Illustration for Brave Deeds Collected and Illustrated by Lieut Col J Marshman)

A New Game for Ladies, A Skittles Competition in Berlin (litho)
1039818 A New Game for Ladies, A Skittles Competition in Berlin (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Game for Ladies)

The Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Louise in Canada (engraving)
1058662 The Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Louise in Canada (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monte Carlo, Monaco. 3rd February 1966

Miss World visits the Excel Bowl in Middlesbrough. Circa 1971

Women Bowlers, Teesside, Circa 1972. Pictures captioned Dolly Bird Bowlers

A man bowling at Top Rank Bowl, Streatham. 9th February 1962

Gladiators at Superbowl, Reading. Kim Betts aka Lightning. 24th February 1996

Gladiators at Superbowl, Reading. Kim Betts (Lightning) and Michael Ahearne (Warrior). 24th February 1996

French fun enjoying a game of petanque, a French form of bowls, are (from left) Mrs Roslyn Spencer, Mr Martyn Mellor, Mrs Carol Mellor and Mr John Spencer

England v Pakistan 3rd Test 1st innings at the Oval. (Picture) Englands David Lloyd bowling. 22nd August 1974

Fulham footballer Alan Mullery with teammates enjoying some recreational time bowling at Hove. 29th March 1962

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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.