Played Collection (#3)

Emma Peel from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg). Date: circa 1966

John Steed from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Patrick McNee). Date: circa 1966

John Steed and Emma Peel from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg and Patrick McNee). Date: circa 1966

Men playing Skittles inside in the East End, London pub. Date: 1903

Roman Art. Board game. Cube and bone dice. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

AERIAL DOGFIGHT
A deadly game of life and death is played out over Europe as a Bristol flies against Fokker D.VIIs Date: 1918

Cheerful Agony, the American banker Walker poisoned by mistake incurably, dies between music and flowers (Colour Litho)
2815549 Cheerful Agony, the American banker Walker poisoned by mistake incurably, dies between music and flowers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

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Beach volleyball being played at La Concha Bay in the city of Donostia-San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Northern Spain. Date: 20/07/2005

Detail of the RWF Christmas Truce Plaque, Frelinghien
The plaque is on the memorial plinth unveiled by the daughter of Frank Richards in 2008. There are also plaques to the German 6th Jaeger Battalion and the 133rd Saxon Infantry Regiment

The War Game as played by Volunteer Officers at the Horse-Guards (engraving)
1061712 The War Game as played by Volunteer Officers at the Horse-Guards (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was a piper, he d a cow (engraving)
3656022 There was a piper, he d a cow (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a piper, he d a cow)

Oxford Historical Pageant, 1907: The Witches Scene from "Macbeth, "played before James I (b / w photo)
5991055 Oxford Historical Pageant, 1907: The Witches Scene from " Macbeth, " played before James I (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"He played at piquet with the warders"(engraving)
5995168 " He played at piquet with the warders" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Game of "Pelota"(engraving)
1038780 The Game of " Pelota" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of " Pelota")

La Crosse Match, played Last Saturday at Kennington Oval, by North of England against South (engraving)
1624342 La Crosse Match, played Last Saturday at Kennington Oval, by North of England against South (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Crosse Match)

The Match between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of the New South Wales Cricketers
1620332 The Match between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of the New South Wales Cricketers, played in the Domain at Sydney (engraving) by English School

The Season at Homburg the New Lawn Tennis Court where the International Tournament was played this Week (engraving)
1048030 The Season at Homburg the New Lawn Tennis Court where the International Tournament was played this Week (engraving) by English School

Amateur Theatricals at the Opera Comique, Scene from "Joan, "the Comic Opera played for the Benefit of
1047360 Amateur Theatricals at the Opera Comique, Scene from " Joan, " the Comic Opera played for the Benefit of the Mothers East End Home (engraving) by Brewtnall

Tom the Pipers son played with such skill (colour litho)
960970 Tom the Pipers son played with such skill (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Worrying Whizzing Wasp (engraving)
973150 The Worrying Whizzing Wasp (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worrying Whizzing Wasp)

"No hero ever played a braver part"(engraving)
2781148 " No hero ever played a braver part" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A game of pushball between Anerley and Crystal Palace at the Crystal Palace sports ground. This match, one of the first played in Britain of this American game

A Game of Pushball, Crystal Palace 1902
A game of pushball between Anerley and Crystal Palace at the Crystal Palace sports ground. This match, one of the first played in Britain of this American game

HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser. Forward was built by Fairfield???s S.B. & E. at Govan, in 1904. The ship was in reserve for most of the first decade of her existence

Budding Paratroopers (Colour Litho)
2778466 Budding Paratroopers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Budding paratroopers)

From China to Canada (colour litho)
2777633 From China to Canada (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From China to Canada)

Paderewski in the Vatican (colour litho)
2777619 Paderewski in the Vatican (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paderewski in the Vatican)

Switzerland - Alpenhorn (Alphorn) - a very long valveless wooden wind instrument played like a horn - used for signalling in the Alps. Date: circa 1910s

A beautiful act of courage was carried out in San Severo, near Foggia, by an Avant-gardist (colour litho)
2778126 A beautiful act of courage was carried out in San Severo, near Foggia, by an Avant-gardist (colour litho) by Beltrame

The characteristic afterwork festivals (Colour Litho)
2783926 The characteristic afterwork festivals (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The characteristic festivals of the Dopolavoro)

Heroic Sicily (colour litho)
2784226 Heroic Sicily (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic Sicily. - The strong Sicilian population, under the constant enemy offenses)

Woman with gramophone (colour litho)
3096406 Woman with gramophone (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with gramophone)

I hear you can play by ear (b / w photo)
3095965 I hear you can play by ear (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I hear you can play by ear)

The Muse of Music (b / w photo)
3096208 The Muse of Music (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muse of Music)

Children climbing tree (colour photo)
3094527 Children climbing tree (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children climbing tree. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Two little boys plotting (colour photo)
3093792 Two little boys plotting (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two little boys plotting. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A scene from Adam Bede: as played at an Indian Hill Station. Date: 1898

Woodland Dance
Woodland creatures dancing to the sound of a pipe played by a wee elf, in a snowy winter scene. Artist: Flora White Date: circa 1920

Memorial to Sgt Charles Ranginawawahia Sciasia
New Zealander Sciasia, born of an Italian father and a Maori mother, played, with his brother John, for the Maori All Blacks in 1913

Memorial to 15th Battalion Canadian Highlanders
This bronze plaque, mounted in a brick plinth, records the part played by the 15th on the Gravenstafel Ridge during the Second Battle of Ypres (the Gas Attacks)

Canadian Rifles and VCs Memorials, Passchendaele
Three flat black marble plaques mark the part played by the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles and the 3rd (Toronto)

Thanking the Last Post Buglers at the Menin Gate
The Last Post at the Gate has been played at 8pm under the arches by Ypres firemen (with only an interval during WW2) since the unveiling on 24 July 1927

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

Welsh National Memorial Dragon, Hagebos - Iron Cross
This fine memorial in Belgium is not only to the 38th Welsh Division, but to all Welsh Forces who fought in the Ypres Salient. It is similar to the dragon at Mametz on the Somme

Fives, played at the Tennis Court, Leicester Fields (engraving)
611048 Fives, played at the Tennis Court, Leicester Fields (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fives, played at the Tennis Court)

The game of chess played between London and Portsmouth, through the electric telegraph (engraving)
607974 The game of chess played between London and Portsmouth, through the electric telegraph (engraving) by English School

Christmas of War 1915, In reduced, the toast, To the greatness of the Motherland, to the health of loved ones far away
2815815 Christmas of War 1915, In reduced, the toast, To the greatness of the Motherland, to the health of loved ones far away

Concert by old artists (16 centuries of age in 22) given in the Musicians Retirement Home... (colour litho)
2815531 Concert by old artists (16 centuries of age in 22) given in the Musicians Retirement Home... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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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.