Matches Collection (#5)

Newcastle United 3-2 Barcelona, UEFA Champions League Group C match at St James Park, Wednesday 17th September 1997. Our picture shows... match action

Australia 28-9 Wales, Australian 1984 rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland, Match 12, Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, 24th November 1984. Final score

Fulham 10-1 Ipswich Town, league match at Craven Cottage, Boxing Day, Thursday 26th December 1963. " Allow me", Graham Leggat (right)

Budgie sitting on box of matches 1978

Winston Churchill pictured on his final visit to the House of Commons. 27th July 1964

Mrs. May Wheatley will not be lighting the gas mantle in her kitchen much longer as she will be switching on the electric light next week in her new home in October 1959

Mannliches Bildnis mit Aufgestütztem Arm (Portrait of a Man Smoking), 1916
Mannliches Bildnis mit Aufgestutztem Arm (Portrait of a Man Smoking), 1916

My Gems, 1888. Creator: William Michael Harnett
My Gems, 1888

A soldier blowing on a match, from the Musketeers series, plate 40, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier on guard shaping the match between his thumb and his forefinger, from the Marksmen series, plate 41, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

HANDY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Every well-stocked household should have handy packs of matches, safety pins, once- use stocking pencils, etc. Date: 1930s

MATCH & TINDER SELLER MATCH & TINDER SELLER
A Parisian woman selling matches and tinder. Date: early 19th century

LONDON MATCH SELLERS
Streetboys of London sell matches to the passengers of passing buses. They put the matches on long sticks so they can reach the upper deck. Date: 1866

STREET ARABS / MATCHES 19C
London street boys sell matches to bus passengers, passing them up - and receiving payment - on long poles. Date: 1866

PERRY & VINES PERRY & VINES
Fred Perry and Ellsworth Vines, the worlds leading professionals before their match at the exclusive Everglades Club, Florida, USA. Perry won 9 to 7. Date: 1930s

American one-wheel carriage 1886
In this curious which was invented for trotting matches in the United States, in the single wheel runs within an oblong frame to which the axle-boxes are fixed

SELLING MATCHES
A woman and a small boy sell matches on the London streets Date: 1804

MATCH SELLER / GAVARNI
A small girl sells matches in the street Date: late 19th century

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England, Merseyside, Southport, Woman walking along Lord street lighting her cigarette, 1970

Lunch in the Garden, 1879, (1937). Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Lunch in the Garden, 1879, (1937). Scene at a Parisian restaurant: one of Renoirs favourite models, Ellen Andree, raises a glass as the artists brother lights a cigarette

British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London - Bryant & May
Chemical Section - British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London - Bryant & May Ltd. exhibit based in a pretty tudor-style cottage

Table of concordance of the four gospels, biblical references are framed between columns crowned with horseshoes, capitals and bases decorated with human and animal heads

Machine for the header and making of wooden boxes for matches, 1940

Manufacture of matches, packaging and affixing of seals, engraving in l Illustration, 1895

Do you want any Matches?, Cries of London, c1870
Do you want any Matches? Match sellers standing in the street. A woman and a young boy selling matches, with a dog in the foreground and a coach behind them. From Cries of London, c1870

Matches, Cries of London, 1804
Matches. A match seller standing in front of Mansion House. A young boy stands on the street corner, with holes in his shoes

Matches, Mansion House, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Sailor smoking a pipe and drinking rum, 1900. From a private collection

Diamond Golf Tee book of matches, c1900

Page of Victorian adverts for household items 1888
Selection page of Victorian household hardware items for everyday use. 1888

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a crane made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Old Japanese Matchbox label for Parrot Safety Matches made in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Find the Fault card No. 2 -- tray with bottle and glasses. circa 1930s

Juan and Eva Peron watching a football match
Juan Peron (1895-1974), President of Argentina, and his wife Eva (Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, 1919-1952), at the Racing Club in Buenos Aires to watch football matches between Formosa and Santa Fe

Sheffield V Southampton
In the FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace, Sheffield United draw 1-1 with Southampton; Sheffield won the replay 2-1

England v Scotland football match at the Oval, London
England defeat Scotland 1 - 0 in a football match at the Oval, London

Crowds of people trying to get into Wembley Stadium for the first ever FA Cup Final in 1923 between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Gentoo penguins walking together on the beach, Falkland Islands, Antarctica
Four gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking together on the beach with their flippers outstretched; Falkland Islands, Antarctica

Two southern giraffes standing in the golden long grass at the Gabus Game Ranch, Namibia
Portrait of two southern giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) looking at the camera and standing in the golden long grass on the savanna at sunrise on the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi

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"From Hambledon to Hollywood: A Fiery Journey Through Matches" In 1777, a spark was ignited at the Match at Hambledon, marking the birth of an era that would forever change our world. Fast forward to England's Glory Matches poster, proudly displaying its patriotic colors and promising a blaze like no other. They have witnessed historic moments throughout time. In 1936, boxing legend Joe Louis set hearts ablaze with his fiery punches in the ring. Meanwhile, an old Japanese matchbox label depicted a playful cat fearlessly engaging with a mighty lion - a symbol of courage and audacity. Safety became paramount as Bryant and May introduced their innovative safety match matchbox label, ensuring protection against accidental fires. The iconic Bryant and May Match Factory stood tall as it produced countless sparks that lit up homes across the globe. Sports battles were fought fiercely on both sides of the Atlantic. Eton clashed with Blackburn in 1882/3 while Burnley faced Liverpool head-on. The clash between England and Italy in 1934 left fans breathless as they witnessed footballing brilliance unfold before their eyes. The rivalry between Notts Forest and Derby burned bright on multiple occasions, igniting passions within their devoted fan bases. As matches illuminated stadiums during these intense face-offs, history was made on those hallowed grounds. But matches weren't just confined to sports arenas; they also found themselves illuminating screens worldwide through movies like "SON OF THE SHEIK. " These cinematic flames captivated audiences' hearts while providing unforgettable entertainment. Through triumphs and challenges alike, they have remained steadfast companions throughout our journey. From humble beginnings at Hambledon to global fame today, these tiny sticks continue to ignite not only fire but also our imagination – reminding us that even from small sparks can come great illumination.