Bowling Collection (#9)

The Wisden Trophy - 1st Test, England V West Indies. West Indian bowler Curtly Ambrose. Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 7th June 1988

The Wisden Trophy - 2nd Test, England V West Indies. West Indian bowler Curtly Ambrose. Lord s, London, 17th June 1988

Yorkshires Arnie Sidebottom seen here on the attack against Leicestershire at Acklam Park 5th July 1986

Bowling Green at Locke Park, Redcar, 25th April 1994

Warwickshire crown green bowls circa June 1954

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, playing cricket at Arundel Castle August 1953

Yorkshire and England fast bowler Freddie Trueman ahead of the upcoming Ashes test series against Australia. 18th April 1953

England footballer Bobby Charlton relaxes with a game of cricket the day before taking part in the World Cup Final against West Germany. 29th July 1966

England footballer Bobby Charlton relaxes with a game of cricket the day before taking part in the World Cup Final against West Germany. 29th July 1966

Manchester United footballer George Best at the Top Rank Bowl in Manchester near to the Old Trafford Ground September 1965

Philip DeFreitas Cricketer for England and Leicestershire CCC fast bowler in action

Ashes Cricket. Ted Dexter batsman receives a ball from Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee. 2nd July 1972

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, playing cricket at Arundel Castle August 1953

Bowling speed test using an electronic device to measure the speed. 15th August 1966

The local cricket team at Meopham one of the oldest teams in Kent seen here in action Circa June 1950

Miners activites at Hartford Hall - playing bowls

Duke of Edinburgh playing Cricket at Arundel Castle Aug 1953

James Callaghan Labour MP bowling in the street during the London Dairy Festival. 3rd June 1969

A view of Hexham Abbey as seen from the gardens and bowling green adjoining the Abbey ground 16 June 1947

England v West Indies. Larry Gomes in action in the 1st innings. 19th July 1984

England v West Indies. England Bowler Bob Willis in action in the 1st innings. 19th July 1984

England v Australia Ashes 3rd Test match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, July & August 1977. England won by 7 wickets. Picture shows

Kuma the tiger, aged 4, meets Caesars Maidens at a £;

West Indies cricketer Andy Roberts. July 1976

Action from the third test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds. July 1978

Derbyshire county cricketer George Pope bowling. April 1947 P008173

A summer scene at Howdon Park with men playing bowls and children looking on. But behind them, the gas holder rears up like a monstrous monument to an age of ugliness

Five members of the King George Ladies Bowling Club, Ashton, East Northamptonshire, pictured during a game. They are: (L to R), Mrs. R. Clough, Mrs. A. Schofield, Mrs. A. Bardsley, Mrs. J

Lancs C. C. C. Roy Tattersall. September 1956 P007153
Lancs C.C.C. Roy Tattersall. September 1956 P007153

Ashes 1st Test: England v Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester. June 3-7, 1993 Australia won by 179 runs Australia 289 and 432/5d; England 210 and 332. Shane Warne bowling in his first Ashes

The Ashes 1956. Australian cricketer Keith Miller in the nets at Old Trafford during training before the fourth test match against England. 25th July 1956

Kuma the tiger, aged 4, meets Caesars Maidens at a £;

Cricketer / Cricket: South African fast Bowler Geoff Griffin gets advice from Alf Grover
Cricketer/Cricket: South African fast Bowler Geoff Griffin gets advice from Alf Grover on ways to avoid throw the ball. June 1960 M4445-001

It may seem like an odd job for a peer of the realm, but the Marquess of Bath doesn t mind that a bit. Sixty-year-old Lord Bath has been adopted as mascot of a tenpin bowling team

Mrs. Joyce Atherton, 40, of Long Lane, Chadderton, Lancs who is finalist in the Daily Mirror Ten Pin Bowling Womens Single Handicap at Wembley on Saturday, July 17

Australian and Oldham cricketer Cecil Pepper in bowling action June 1958

Australia v England 3rd test match in Melbourne. Jeff Thomson Australian fast bowler. January 1975 75-00081-002

Australia v England 3rd test match in Melbourne. Jeff Thomson Australian fast bowler. January 1975 75-00081-003

Evening Classes for girls who want to learn to play Cricket at the Tower Bridge Institute. May 1953 D2720-002

Mrs. Deidre Payne and Joy Nichols at a society gathering. July 1952 C3475-002

Bob Woolmer in action for the Marylebone Cricket Club v. Australia at Lords. July 7th 1975

Man Bowling

A fine general view of Penparcau, a suburb of Aberystwyth, showing the council estate, caravan site and bowling green. Date: 1960s

Bowling shoes

A Young cricketer preparing to bowl
A young bowler, Master Charles Beck, preparing to deliver a wicked off-break... circa 1880

Strike Date: 1941

The Cricket Ground, Harrow School, Middlesex. Two games are being played simultaneously. Date: circa 1906

Medieval bowling
Early bowling. Date: 13th century

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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.