Played Collection (#12)

Cricket in the 18th Cen
Cricket being played at The Royal Academy Club in Marylebone Fields

Storer / Derby County F bl
Harry Storer, player for Derby County (he also played cricket for Derbyshire)

General De Torcy
GENERAL DE TORCY French military in Madagascar, who played a leading part in the conquest and pacification of the island

Left out of Card Game
The odd one out: a young woman is left out of the card game played by three men and an older lady

C18 Kite Flying
Kite flying was amongst the games played by children in the eighteenth century

Sport / Gryllo
A strange game, Gryllo, based on double-wicket cricket, but played with lawn tennis racquets instead of bats. A net at each end of the pitch takes the place of the stumps!

Real Tennis Game 1658
The ball is played against a side wall

Pall Mall Game C18
Gentleman enjoy a game of pall mall, a French hybrid of golf and croquet played on a large strip of land; the idea is to hit a ball through a raised hoop

Female Egyptian Musician
A female musician plays the TAMBOURAH, a stringed instrument played with the bow - a reminder how ancient this form of instrument is !

Japan - the Kokyu
A Japanese musician plays the KOKYU, a string instrument played with a bow

Japan - the Koto
A Japanese musician plays the KOTO, a harp-like instrument played horizontally on the floor till the player collapses from back-ache

Boys Play Dominoes
Evening relaxtion at the Kings Youth Hostel, Dolgelly, Wales, as dominoes and chess are played

Draupadi and Duhsasanar
DRAUPADI, the polyandrous wife of the Katava brothers, is attacked by prince DUHSASANA who drags her into the sabha (assembly) where the fatal dice-game is played

Johann Von Oesterreich
ARCHDUKE JOHANN OF AUSTRIA Son of Leopold II, commanded Austrian Army in Napoleonic Wars, statesman who played a prominent role in the 1848 uprisings, chosen Regent

Norman Heatley
NORMAN G HEATLEY English scientist who played a crucial role in the discovery of penicillin : at work in his Cambridge laboratory in the early 1940s

Hereward Tricks William
HEREWARD THE WAKE How Hereward played the Potter and tricked the King (William the Conqueror): Then Hereward looked at the face of the great man and met his match

Ancient Greek Games
A selection of weird and wonderful games played by the ancient Greeks

Foot Shuttlecock
In China, the game of shuttlecock is played with the feet rather than with a handheld battledore

Titanic / Music Sheet (Fr)
Nearer My God To Thee (" Plus Pre De Toi Mon Dieu" ) French music sheet of the hymn played by the band on the deck of the Titanic as the ship sank

Futuristic recorded message
In the year 2000, people will send messages one to another in the form of wax cylinders, recorded on the senders gramophone, delivered by messenger, then played by the recipient

Sport / Football / 16Thc
Football played in Italy during the 16th Century

Game / Forfeits 1828
Forfeits played at an evening party

Early French Tennis
An early game of tennis played in the Champs Elysees, Paris

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From historic battles to sporting triumphs, 'played' has left its mark throughout the ages. In 1777, a match at Hambledon showcased the true spirit of cricket, while in 1898 Nottingham Forest and Derby County clashed in an unforgettable F. A. Cup Final. The Royal Horse Artillery's L Battery demonstrated their precision and skill on horseback, embodying the essence of teamwork. In Ludlow during the 1950s, England witnessed lively games that brought communities together. Sidney Sussex College fostered camaraderie through friendly competitions among students. Gillray's Anglo-French satirical illustrations captured playful banter between nations. The Empire Air Day Poster celebrated aviation enthusiasts who played with gravity above clouds. Rugby School instilled discipline and passion as pupils embraced rugby on their fields. Dr. Pangloss from Candide reminds us that life is a game we must play with optimism and resilience. Windsor Real Tennis in 1500 displayed elegance and grace amidst competitive matches. Real Tennis at Lord's became synonymous with prestige as players showcased their finesse on court. Margaret of Anjou used her strategic prowess like pieces on a chessboard to navigate political challenges. Through history, 'played' has transcended boundaries - whether it be sports or life itself - reminding us to embrace every moment with enthusiasm.