Sledging Collection (#8)

Bruno Liljefors Sledging tobogganing painting
Bruno Liljefors, Sledging, tobogganing, painting, 1882, Oil on canvas, Height, 50 cm (19.6 inches), Width, 61 cm (24 inches), Signed, Bruno Liljefors -82

The Joys Of Winter, After The 16th Century Engraving By De Bruyn. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Children Skating To School During The Winter In Zaandam, North Holland, The Netherlands In The 19Th Century. From Pictures From Holland By Richard Lovett, Published 1887

Dogs Pulling Sled Towards Hallingskarvet Mountain

Main Western sledging party
Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Group of expedition members beside a sledge

Its all about who can go the fastest as children go sledging in 1960

Princess Beatrice daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

Princess Beatrice on the toboggan with mother on the back

Hundreds turn out to sledge on Newcastles Town Moor in 1984

Boxing Day 1962 Whitestone Pond, Hampstead, frozen almost solid was crowded with children and skaters

Margaret Thatcher on dry ski run at Festival Gardens, 1963
Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister but at the time of this photograph, M.P. for Finchley and Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Ministry of Pensions

Thames Frost Fair / 1683
Various activities happening on the Thames when it froze over in 1683. These include ox-roasting, games, sledging and skating and a number of market stalls. Date: 1683

Snow scenes at Hampstead Heath December 1920

Decorative Christmas frieze, Children sledging
Charming scene with children having fun sledging on a snowy day. 1920s

Now We re Off by Florence Hardy
Two small children, wearing clown and Pierrot costumes have fun in the snow on a sledge

Jack and Jill by Florence Hardy
Two children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes, play in the snow with a sledge. The little girl, wearing neck ruff and holding a muff to keep her hands warm waves a sprig of holly in the air

This Weeks Studdy - Bonzos Winter Sport
Several Bonzo dogs sledging with calamitous results. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes

Arctic, Norway, Spitsbergen. Dog sledding near Longyearbyen

Ice Mountain, artificial sledge run, Russia, 1836
Ice Mountain, artificial sledge run, Russia, 1833. Ice Mountains such as this were constructed during the winter for public amusement in Russian cities such as St Petersburg and Moscow

Ice Mountain, artificial sledge run, Russia, 1833. Ice Mountains such as this were constructed during the winter for public amusement in Russian cities such as St Petersburg and Moscow

The Four Seasons, Winter, by John Hassall
Children having lots of fun sledging down hill in the snow. 1902

Bobsleigh team - Switzerland. Date: circa 1920s

Sledging at Chateau d Hennement, France, WW2
Sledging at Chateau d Hennement, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, at Christmas 1944. 1944

Burberry advert: Winter sports dress
Spectators admire a team of sportsmen in matching outfits speed past on a form of bobsleigh or luge

Nearly a Song Hit by Chloe Preston - winter sledging
My Swiss Miss Misses Me" - a narrow escape as a young boy bends to avoid being hit by a girl tobogganist on the snowy slopes of Switzerland. Date: 1926

People Sledging 1908
Tobogganing is simply great fun for people of all ages - come on grandad! Date: 1908

Sledging by Torchlight
Sledging by torchlight adds to the fun. Date: 1905

St Petersburg / Sledging
St Petersburg: people sledging during Easter Week, near the statue of Peter the Great Date: 1847

De Long / Sledging Downhil
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Running the sledges downhill. Date: 1879 - 81

Christabel Pankhurst sledging in Villar
Christabel Pankhurst LLB (1880 - 1958), suffragette, founder and leader of National Womens Social and Political Union, daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst

Young boy does downhill-ice-sliding just on his coat (usually its done on a piece of cardboard), on an artificially built ice-hill.. A traditional midwinter entertainment

Selkup man with reindeer-sledge, Siberia. Nothern Siberia minority selkup father (Eugenii Irikov) and son, travelling by sledge and reindeer team in semitundra; early spring; North Tumen region

Minority selkup father (Eugenii Irikov) and son, travelling by sledge and reindeer team in semitundra (Rangifer tarandus). Early spring; North Tumen region, Northern Siberia, Russia

Children on a sleigh. Xmas/New Year. Boy and girl in snowy winter scene sledging, with a pig in a sack. Swedish. Date: circa 1920

Tobogganning couple by Florence Hardy
Young couple on a toboggan in snowy Christmas scene. Date: 1910

Amusement by the Meuse by H. L. Oakley
Some scenes showing troops billeted in the valley of the Meuse after the signing of the Armistice spending their leisure time on round of golf, sledging

Picture No. 11675751
Husky Dog sledding on snow. Date:

Picture No. 11675720
Husky Dog sledding on snow. Date:

canadian, cold, season, wintertime, winter, 1850, sleighing, sledging, carioling
Canadian Winter, 1850, Sleighing, Sledging, Carioling

Four Little Girls on a Sledge (colour lithograph)
BAL8813 Four Little Girls on a Sledge (colour lithograph) by Hardy, Florence (c.1860-1933); Faulkner & Co. Ltd. London, UK; English, out of copyright

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"Sledging: A Timeless Winter Tradition" Sledging, a beloved winter pastime, has captured the hearts of people across generations. Whether it's the thrill of racing down snowy slopes or gliding over grassy banks, this exhilarating activity has brought joy to both young and old alike. In 1911, The Tabby Toboggan Club embraced the spirit with their daring adventures. Inspired by Louis Wain's whimsical illustrations and Edward Wilson's captivating artwork in "Sledging, " they embarked on thrilling journeys that would forever be etched in history. From children gleefully sledging down grassy banks to families enjoying an American Homestead Winter filled with laughter and excitement, sledging became a cherished tradition worldwide. It symbolized unity and camaraderie as Lt Henry Bowers, Dr Edward Wilson, and Apsley Cherry-Garrard stood beside their sledge during expeditions. Even in far-flung places like Lapland, Finland, huskies pulled sleighs through snow-covered landscapes. The Royds Barrier sledge party braved treacherous terrains while the Southern sledge party returned triumphant from their icy escapades. The journey began as these brave explorers left HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay under Lieutenant Gurney Cresswell's command. Their determination fueled them through challenging conditions as they ventured into uncharted territories during the Southern sledge journey, not just about conquering nature; it was about embracing its beauty. As sledges glided over hummocky ice formations or gracefully maneuvered around obstacles along frozen paths, adventurers marveled at Mother Nature's wonders. Through photographs capturing these timeless moments of pure bliss and adventure-filled tales passed down through generations, we celebrate the spirit of sledging, and is a reminder that no matter where we come from or what challenges lie ahead - when united by a shared love for winter's wonders, we can create memories that last a lifetime.