Footballs Collection

East Surrey Regiment kick footballs
Soldiers of the East Surrey regiment advance through heavy fire towards enemy lines, kicking footballs as they go. The footballs were provided as a means of encouraging the men to attack

Footballs as gifts for men at the front
A boy in a suit admires a tower of uninflated footballs, some with labels attached, destined to be sent as wartime Christmas gifts to soldiers at the front in world war one

DOG. Basset hound balancing a football on head
JD-19903 DOG. Basset hound balancing a football on head John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Basset Hound - playing with football
LA-2992 Basset Hound - playing with football Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Football Team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992
Lostwithiel Football Clubs new strip, sponsored by the Earl of Chatham pub, with balls sponsored by the Globe Inn. Back row, from left to right: Nick Coon, Jock, Andy Annear, Dave Swiggs

United Kingdom, Wales, Conwy, Llandudno, Llandudno Pier

A masterful stroke (Colour Litho)
2783523 A masterful stroke (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masterful blow)

Prowse Point St Yvon Christmas Memorial Area with footballs
Prompted by the 100th Anniversaries of the battles of WW1, much interest in the Truces that took place beteen the enemies at Christmas 1914, particulary in this area

Christmas Truce Memorial, Peace Village, Messines
The memorial carries the words A Lull in the Hate and refers to the football match played between the Germans and the British at Christmas 1914

Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a football factory
1090741 Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a football factory (litho) by Robinson

George G Bussey & Cos Manufactory (engraving)
3643620 George G Bussey & Cos Manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George G Bussey & Cos Manufactory)

British sports oddities (colour litho)
2778095 British sports oddities (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: British sports oddities)

The Boys Own Paper, 1903 (print)
NFM315170 The Boys Own Paper, 1903 (print) by English School, (20th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info)

It looks like everyman for himself as Rangers players fling themselves into their gruelling training routine. 27th July 1967

Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler dressed as Farther Christmas. 19th December 1995

Everton at a special training for their third cup tie with Sheffield Wednesday at their training ground in West Derby, Liverpool

Paul Sugrue, November 1984

World Cup footballer George Cohen, the Fulham and England full back, pictured with some of the Slazenger footballs that have been selected by the FA for use in the upcoming tournament

Kevin Reeves and Justin Fashanu, Norwich City Football Players, 24th August 1979

Bryan Robson Sunderland football player (right) with team mate John Hawley, pictured together after training session ahead of final league match of the season against West Ham United

Picture No. 10983742
Bulldog with football & England flag Digital Manipulation Date:

Football with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cover design, Movie Humor magazine, November 1937 -- Hollywood Girls and Gags! The pigskin you love to touch. Showing a scantily dressed woman holding an American football 1937

Man with footballs on training pitch, Spain

A football match played by troops during the battle of the A
" Our Happy Tommies" A typical upbeat choice of subject for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sutcliffes illustration

Picture No. 11772861
Dog Labrador 8 week old puppy with a football Date:

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Dog Labrador 8 week old puppy with a football Date:

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Dog Labrador 8 week old puppy with a football Date:

Football with reflection

Football globe, symbolic image for international soccer

Picture No. 10983699
Bulldog with football & England flag Digital Manipulation Date:

Plastic jar containing chocolates shaped and wrapped as miniature footballs, basketballs, baseballs, American footballs and globes, front view

DOG - Golden retriever laying in goal with a football
JD-22676 DOG - Golden retriever laying in goal with a footbal John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG - Golden retriever laying in goal with a football
JD-22677 DOG - Golden retriever laying in goal with a football John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Dog, Welsh Sheepdog, adult, playing with deflated football on grass, England, june

A dark skinned boy smiling and holding a football, Moroni, Grand Comore, Comores, Africa

Basset Hound - watching football
LA-2865 Basset Hound - watching football Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"From the muddy fields to the front lines, footballs unite soldiers of the East Surrey Regiment as they kick their way through camaraderie and competition. " "As gifts for men at the front, footballs bring a glimmer of joy amidst the chaos of war, reminding them of home and providing a momentary escape. " "A playful Basset Hound showcases its impressive balancing skills by delicately perching a football on its head, capturing hearts with its adorable antics. " "Inspired by their furry friend, the Basset Hound joins in on the fun, chasing after and playfully rolling around with a football in an enchanting display of canine enthusiasm. " "At Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross in St Yvon, Belgium, football becomes a symbol of unity as opposing forces set aside their differences to engage in friendly matches during World War I's historic ceasefire. " "Lostwithiel Football Team gathers together in Cornwall's November chill for an exhilarating game that ignites passion and sportsmanship among teammates and rivals alike. " "A comic verse adorns a Christmas card featuring a whimsical illustration of friends enjoying a game of football. Laughter fills the air as they bond over this beloved sport during festive celebrations. " "Llandudno Pier stands witness to countless memories created on sunny days filled with laughter and excitement as families gather for games of beachside football under clear blue skies. " "With masterful strokes captured in vibrant lithography artistry, artists depict athletes showcasing their prowess on the field while maneuvering skillfully around opponents – celebrating both strength and finesse within this beloved sport. " "Prowse Point St Yvon Christmas Memorial Area pays tribute to fallen soldiers by adorning it with poignant reminders: rows upon rows of solemnly placed memorial crosses accompanied by heartfelt tributes – including cherished footballs left behind as symbols of remembrance. "The Christmas Truce Memorial at Peace Village Messines serves as an everlasting reminder that even amid conflict there is room for humanity.