Leisur Collection

"Journey through Time: A Captivating Glimpse into Leisure" Step back in time to the year 1855, where the sound of leather on willow fills the air at Cricket at The Oval

Leisur Collection: Cricket at The Oval c1855

Cricket at The Oval c1855
A cricket match taking place at The Oval cricket ground in Kennington, London. The Oval is the home of Surrey County Cricket Club and was the first ground in England to host a test match in 1880

CHARLTON HESTON (1924-2008). American actor

Leisur Collection: With a rowley-powley, gammon and spinach

With a rowley-powley, gammon and spinach
Frog, Rat and Miss Mouse having a party With a rowley-powley, gammon and spinacha! From R. Caldecottas Second Collection of Pictures and Songsa containing The Milkmaida, Hey Diddle Diddlea

Leisur Collection: NEWSPAPER BOY, SILENT STILL. The comedian Charlie Chase with a newspaper boy in a still from an

NEWSPAPER BOY, SILENT STILL. The comedian Charlie Chase with a newspaper boy in a still from an American silent movie of the 1920s

SILENT MOVIE STILL: RADIO. Silent movie comedian Chester Conklin listening on a short-wave set

CURRIER & IVES: BARN DANCE. The Old Barn Floor. Lithograph, 1868, by Currier & Ives

Leisur Collection: BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1893. Poster for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show at the Worlds Columbian

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1893. Poster for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago

HERRMANN: POSTER, c1900. American poster of Adelaide Herrmann

Silent Still: Dancer

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"Journey through Time: A Captivating Glimpse into Leisure" Step back in time to the year 1855, where the sound of leather on willow fills the air at Cricket at The Oval. Witnessing this historic match is like stepping into a time capsule, immersing oneself in an era when sports brought joy and camaraderie. As we fast forward to the early 1920s, we find ourselves captivated by the legendary Charlton Heston. His commanding presence on screen reminds us of a bygone era when actors possessed an undeniable magnetism that left audiences spellbound. In another corner of entertainment history, we stumble upon Charlie Chase sharing a lighthearted moment with a newspaper boy during the silent movie era. This still from an American film transports us to a time when laughter was conveyed without uttering a single word. Silent movies continue to enchant as Chester Conklin listens intently on his short-wave set. These pioneering films allowed viewers to escape reality and immerse themselves in stories told through expressive gestures and captivating visuals. The artistic brilliance of Randolph Caldecott's illustrations takes center stage next. With each stroke of his pen, he brings characters and scenes to life, capturing hearts with his whimsical charm that transcends generations. Currier & Ives take us back even further with their lithograph depicting The Old Barn Floor during a lively barn dance in 1868. This nostalgic image evokes memories of simpler times filled with music, dancing feet, and carefree laughter under starlit skies. Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show comes alive once more through an iconic poster from 1893. It serves as a reminder that leisure can be found not only within city limits but also amidst untamed landscapes where cowboys showcased their skills for eager spectators. Clara Bow graces our journey next – her radiant smile lighting up screens across America during the early 20th century.