Shooting Collection (#5)

Defeat of Colonel Gore, by the Insurgents at St Denis, 22 November 1837, (1877). British military leader Charles Gore is killed by French patriotes in Quebec

Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Police Gun School, North London
Inspector Robert Gould gives instruction to a group of trainees at the police underground shooting range in North London. Date: 1960s

Shooting Gallery & Crowd, Bournemouth, England
Shooting Gallery & Crowd, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1920s

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attack on the police by the people under Smith O Brien in Ballingarry, County Tipperary
KW468269 Attack on the police by the people under Smith O Brien in Ballingarry, County Tipperary, Ireland in 1848, from The History of Ireland by Thomas Wright

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

Heath Spotted Orchid or Moorland Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Peat cutting, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Deserted village of Slievemore, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Foothills of the Sierra Nevada at Orgiva, Alpujarra, Sierra Nevada, Spain, Europe

REDVERS BULLER (1839-1908). English general. Buller rescuing Captain Cecil D Arcy on 28 March 1879 during the Zulu War, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Captured Plane
9th November 1918: On display at the Lord Mayors Show - a German Pfalz plane, shot down near Arras on 17th October 1918. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Duke of Portlands Russian Shooting Box
Welbeack Abbey, Nottinghamshire - a lodge standing in the grounds near the Black Pool, Sherwood Forest. The 6th Duke of Portland erected the quaint log cabin bought at a Russian exhibition in 1884

Belgian Air Force 2
Willy Coppens de Houthuist (born 1892) fights in World War One, specialising in shooting down German observation balloons, of which he destroys 35 ! Date: 1916+

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

Tir Aux Pigeons (Sem)
The great thing about Le tir aux pigeons at Monte Carlo is that you can do it in your best clothes, theres no danger and no one (except the pigeons) gets hurt... Date: 1905

The Irish water spaniel club trials, 1909
A page from The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News, reporting on the Irish water spaniel club trials near Mildenhall, Suffolk, 1909. 1909

Baron Munchausen finds a wonderful marksman in California, from The Adventures
KW315655 Baron Munchausen finds a wonderful marksman in California, from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-94) published c.1886 (colour litho) by Bichard

Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

View to the west below the Weissfluhjoch in summer, 2693 m, Parsennbahn, Davos, Plessur Alps, Graubuenden or Grisons, Switzerland, Europe

Harbour entrance of Constance with the Imperia statue created by Peter Lenk, Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Old town hall, Schweinfurt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Patriotic Postcard - Officer and Union Flag
For the Old Flag A World War One era officer, pointing his pistol toward the enemy. Standing up tall before the Union flag, for King and Country... Date: circa 1916

Dogs Chase Pheasant
Two spaniels chase a frightened pheasant through the undergrowth

Flight Lieut. Nicholson winning the Victoria Cross; Second W
Illustration showing Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicholson shooting down a Messerschmitt 110 fighter-bomber over Southampton on 16th August 1940

Partridge shoot 1830
PARTRIDGE - Two men and their dogs go after partridge in the fields near Windsor

Stalking Horse
A wildfowler, knowing that birds are less frightened of horses than of humans, conceals himself behind a wooden horse

Stalking Horse Used
Shooting wildfowl with the aid of a stalking horse

Hoffmann / Shooting Man
THE STORY OF THE MAN THAT WENT OUT SHOOTING " At last he stumbled at the well, head over ears, & in he fell. The hare stopp d short, took aim, & hark!"

Football Manchester United v Spurs November 1969 Bobby Charlton in Action

Hunting wild geese (engraving)
8631523 Hunting wild geese (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting wild geese. Illustration from Black and White)

Commander Dundas shooting ostriches on the plains, Jubba River, Somalia (engraving)
8631464 Commander Dundas shooting ostriches on the plains, Jubba River, Somalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wild swan shooting (engraving)
8631467 Wild swan shooting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild swan shooting. Illustration from Black and White)

The Battle of Lexington, April 19 1775. First shots of the American War of Independence
3533995 The Battle of Lexington, April 19 1775. First shots of the American War of Independence, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: The Battle of Lexington)

Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7305476 Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Narbonne

Col. C.B. Winders [i.e, Winder], 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. C.B. Winders [i.e, Winder], 1911. Shows Ohio marksman C.B. Winder who served as a Corporal in the Ohio Army National Guard, with a gun.

At the Traps, Travers Island, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
At the Traps, Travers Island, between c1910 and c1915.

Army rifle shooting, Olympic games, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Army rifle shooting, Olympic games, 1912. 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.

Travers Island, New York, National Championship [guns], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Travers Island, New York, National Championship [guns], between c1910 and c1915.

J.H. Hendrickson, ex cham[p]ion [guns], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
J.H. Hendrickson, ex cham[p]ion [guns], between c1910 and c1915.

B.M. Higginson Jr., Nat'l champion Kahler [guns], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
B.M. Higginson Jr., Nat'l champion Kahler [guns], between c1910 and c1915.

C.W. Billings, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
C.W. Billings, between c1910 and c1915.

The Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the firing-point, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the firing-point, 1865. Annual meeting '...to which English volunteers were also specially invited...[Illustration showing] the kind of boxes

Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: general view of practice-ground, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: general view of practice-ground, 1865. Annual meeting '...to which English volunteers were also specially invited...No "wrong

Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the targets, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the targets, 1865. Annual meeting '...to which English volunteers were also specially invited...No "wrong targets" can be

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"Capturing the Essence of Shooting: From RAF Posters to Grouse Shoots and Hunt Scenes" Step back in time with this captivating collection moments. Delve into the rich history of shooting, from the iconic RAF Poster urging us to "Back Them Up. " during World War II, to the picturesque Fisher Street in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland. Transport yourself to 1912 as you witness a thrilling grouse shoot unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the selection of game that showcases both skill and precision in this age-old tradition. Immerse yourself in Edward Benjamin Herberte's hunt scenes, capturing the essence of excitement and camaraderie. Witness elegance on two wheels with the BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green motorcycle. Feel its power as it roars through Europe's roads, leaving an indelible mark on history. Nature lovers will be captivated by a Red Admiral butterfly sunbathing on a plant - a moment frozen in time that reminds us of nature's beauty and tranquility. Discover hidden gems like Sheela-na-Gig adorning church walls in Killinaboy, Burren - an intriguing symbol shrouded in mystery and folklore. Let your imagination run wild as you explore Rorkes Drift or engage in friendly competition while playing billiards. Indulge your taste buds with fresh loquat fruits amidst lush green leaves - a tantalizing treat for all senses. In these diverse glimpses into shooting culture across different eras and continents, we celebrate not only our shared heritage but also our ability to capture fleeting moments that define who we are today.