Hobbies Collection (#31)

Ballooning, hot-air balloons over savannah habitat, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Royal St. Davids Golf Club and Harlech Castle in summer sunshine, Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Tall Ships Regatta - Alexander von Humboldt Funchal 500 - Pendennis Point Falmouth Cornwall UK
MAB-1018 Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta - Alexander von Humboldt Pendennis Point Falmouth Cornwall UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bird Watchers Ivory Gull Sign - Aldeburgh, UK
RFP-798 BIRD WATCHING - Birdwatchers / Twitcher Ivory Gull Sign Aldeburgh, Suffolk, UK Richard Porter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

500 Tall Ships Regatta - Cuauhtemoc three masted barque Funchal - Pendennis Point Falmouth Cornwall UK
MAB-1033 Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta - Cuauhtemoc three masted barque Pendennis Point Falmouth Cornwall UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta - Mir square rigged training ship. Pendennis Point Falmouth Cornwall UK
MAB-1054 Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta - Mir square rigged training ship Pendennis Point Falmouth Cornwall UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tall ships 500 Regatta 2008 Falmouth Cornwall UK
MAB-1032 Tall ships 500 Regatta 2008 Falmouth Cornwall UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tall ships 500 Regatta 2008 - Falmouth Cornwall UK
MAB-1029 Tall ships 500 Regatta 2008 Falmouth Cornwall UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sports & Pastimes Balloning - Shadow of balloon over farmland

The New Island Mere hide at RSPB Minsmere, bird photographs photographing bittern well hidden in reed beds

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Centers Arts & crafts, archery, dancing, music, drama, gym classes, shop hobbies

Miss Isabel Jeans with her greyhound
Isabel Jeans (1891 - 1985), British actress, pictured with her greyhound, Golden Sovereign who, in 1927, had run at several race meetings

Good Things to Know - Woolworths booklet
A booklet produced by high street retailer Woolworths, entitled Good Things to Know and including numerous tips on how to clean your house, save money and of course

Bystander masthead design, 1927 - Fishing
Illustration on the front cover of The Bystander featuring a woman fishing, probably somewhere in the North of England or Scotland

Women doing needlework, Sweden 1920s. Date: 1920s

Motorcycle club
Landskrona Motor Cycle Club has a competion in orienteering, 1951 Date: 1951

Silhouette of a family group
A charming silhouette of a family group a mother and father surrounded by their six children. One plays with a wooden horse on wheels, another with a diabolo

The Queen with her stamp collection
At the window of a room in Buckingham Palace, The Queen, when Princess Elizabeth, with her stamp collection, in 1946, aged 20. Like her father and grandfather, she too had an interest in philately

Princess Elizabeth and Margaret riding
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret on horseback in the ground of Royal Lodge, Windsor c. 1940. Date: c.1940

Princess Elizabeth stroking a pony
Princess Elizabeth of York (Queen Elizabeth II) pictured showing an early interest in horses at an unidentified event in the early 1930s. Date: c.1933

The Queen as a girl with a pony
The Queen standing with a thoroughbred Norwegian Dun pony in the paddock at Windsor Castle in May, 1944 Date: 1944

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Point to Point, Lark
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh watch races from the Box during the United Services Point to Point at Larkhill, near Salisbury in February 1953. Date: 1953

Royal family at Badminton 1961
A candid shot of the royal family at Badminton horse trials in 1961. From left, Lord Snowdon, Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh), Prince Charles, Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1961

Still Sketching by George Ranstead
Drawing on a postcard showing a sailor sketching his comrades on the deck of a ship.The sketch is by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps

Queen Elizabeth II at Badminton Horse Trials
Royal spectators at Badminton. Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother sit on the ground to watch the horse trials on the Duke of Beauforts estate at Badminton House in 1958. Date: 1958

Ballooning, hot-air balloon over farmland with sheep flock, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, september

Karaoke
MODEL RELEASED. Karaoke. Woman singing into a microphone

Online gambling. Conceptual computer artwork of a pair of playing dice hurtling towards a computer screen. This could represent online gambling, one of the largest growing areas of internet commerce

Music CDs (compact discs)

Music CD cases
Music CD (compact disc) cases

Indoor games. Board and skill games stacked on a shelf

Senior woman gardening
PROPERTY RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Senior woman gardening

Girl with a pot plant
MODEL RELEASED. Girl with a pot plant. She is eight years old

Horse racing, flat race on frozen lake, 100th anniversary jubilee, White Turf, St. Moritz, Switzerland

W2KYO Ham Radio Card
The Land of Liberty W2KYO ham radio call card

Worthington Crosswords advertisement
An advertisement for Worthington Ales at the time of the craze for crosswords showing an engrossed crossword puzzler bumping into people and causing chaos in his wake as he walks along

The Missing Link by H. M. Bateman
An engrossed and rather obsessive crossword puzzler looks at his modest collection of dictionaries, reference books and encyclopaedias for inspiration while working in a particularly fiendish puzzle

Squaring the Dance Circles by Reginald Higgins
A stylish 1920s couple are distracted from their dancing by an engrossing crossword puzzle, all the rage in 1925. The caption reads, " A word of five letters, beginning with C

Collection of transport memorabilia
A display of memorabilia and artworks, including model aircraft, a Great Eastern Railway plaque, flying or driving goggles and leather hats, and books and prints

The Hiker & Camper Mag
Front cover of The Hiker and Camper, the magazine advising on one of the premier hobbies of the thirties. Feature an advertisement for Stormgard capes, sou westers, rucksacks

Formula One World Championship: Michael Schumacher and Flavio Briatore relax with a game of darts
Michael Schumacher and Flavio Briatore relax with a game of darts. European Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1 October 1995

Formula One World Championship: Nigel Mansell takes a different form of transport
Nigel Mansell takes a different form of transport. Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, 11 August 1991

Charter yacht at anchor against sun setting over Wolf Volcano. (Schooner Tigress )
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Charter yacht under sail with Gardner and Floreana Islands behind. (Schooner Tigress ). Galapagos Islands
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Person watching with binoculars in otter hide Kylerhea, Isle of Skye, Scotland
MAB-4 PERSON watching with binoculars in otter hide Kylerhea, Isle of Skye, Scotland Vincent Wildlife Trust. Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bike Riding into hay bail
JZ-2890 Bike Riding into hay bail Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Western Australia - canoes on the Margaret River Margaret River, Western Australia LAN03633
AUS-1883 Western Australia - canoes on the Margaret River Margaret River, Western Australia Mike Langford / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cyclist at speed
CRH-928-rf-m Cyclist at speed Cape Town, South Africa Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposed only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Hobbies: A World of Passion and Creativity" From the intense teamwork of the Crew Team Rowing to the whimsical illustrations like "A Decided Catch" by William Heath Robinson and "Little Miss Natty Fingers" by Muriel Dawson, they have always been a gateway to self-expression. In Picture No. 10854169, we witness a dedicated enthusiast meticulously cleaning their beloved possession after a long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire in 1925. It's fascinating how they are take us on incredible journeys both physically and mentally. Even royalty indulges in their passions as Queen Elizabeth II is captured gracefully riding her horse at Sandringham. Hobbies know no boundaries or social status; they are an escape into our personal realms of joy. The thrill-seeking hang glider soaring above a picturesque rural landscape reminds us that they are push our limits and offer breathtaking experiences beyond imagination. For some, it's all about craftsmanship as seen when someone brings their steam engine named Hielan Laddie all the way from Aberdeen. The dedication put into such projects showcases the passion that fuels these endeavors. Kendo martial arts fighter holding his sword with unwavering focus demonstrates how they are also be avenues for discipline and self-improvement. The artistry behind each move is awe-inspiring. Hobbies even find their place amidst grand events like Coronation 1953 where the royal box at Ascot witnessed moments of celebration intertwined with shared interests among enthusiasts. In publications like The Scout magazine's Special Hobbies and Model-Making Number, we discover communities built around common interests - connecting people through shared passions across borders. Lastly, oiling a model railway exemplifies how attention to detail becomes an integral part of pursuing one's hobby. Each tiny component holds significance within this miniature world created out of love for trains. Hobbies encompass more than just pastimes; they embody our dreams, aspirations, and the essence of who we are.