Sliding Collection (#4)

Ice Hill, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169203 Ice Hill, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Card index systems that are in popular use to-day, a selection of models that have proved their efficiency in many
6008316 Card index systems that are in popular use to-day, a selection of models that have proved their efficiency in many offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Line of policemen sliding down an icy street (chromolitho)
6030916 Line of policemen sliding down an icy street (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Line of policemen sliding down an icy street)

Christmas Cards (colour litho)
1622197 Christmas Cards (colour litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Cards. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 December 1882)

The slide (colour litho)
2786697 The slide (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The slide. Illustration for Chatterbox (1876).); © Look and Learn

Madeira, Sliding from the Mount (colour photo)
3642398 Madeira, Sliding from the Mount (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sliding from the Mount)

The Slide (chromolitho)
2780167 The Slide (chromolitho) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Slide. Illustration for Chatterbox (1891).); © Look and Learn

Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731241 Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice)

The humorous diversion of sliding on the ice (engraving)
585188 The humorous diversion of sliding on the ice (engraving) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled The humorous diversion of sliding on the ice)

Those Naughty Young Bunnies!, c. 1930s (colour litho)
IL439447 Those Naughty Young Bunnies!, c.1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Blackies Annual; ); American, out of copyright

Edwardian carriage seat, early 20th century (mahogany & leather)
2645271 Edwardian carriage seat, early 20th century (mahogany & leather) by Charles Hindley & Sons (1841-1917); 121x179x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rabbit slipping on a snowy slope (colour litho)
6014378 Rabbit slipping on a snowy slope (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit slipping on a snowy slope)

La Glissade (oil on canvas)
5914739 La Glissade (oil on canvas) by Metz, Francois Louis Lanfant de (1814-92); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Winter Landscape with Figures Playing on the Ice, 1868 (oil on canvas)
1197482 Winter Landscape with Figures Playing on the Ice, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Kruseman, Frederick Marianus (1817-60); 70x100.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

Baseball in America (litho)
1615505 Baseball in America (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baseball in America. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 April 1898)

The Humours of Skating on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, during the recent frost (litho)
1038650 The Humours of Skating on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, during the recent frost (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lugers on a mountain (b / w photo)
3096482 Lugers on a mountain (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lugers on a mountain. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Schools Out, 1882
CH204836 Schools Out, 1882 by Carr, Samuel S. (1837-1908); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Wood Box, c. 1953. Creator: Betty Jean Davis
Wood Box, c. 1953

Going Sideways
Thomas Sass Pedersen

Hard landing
Sebastian Kisworo

Sliding Bear
Alessandro Catta

Tornado
Wojciech Łączkowski

Sliding doors
Roberto Parola

English League Division One match at Anfield. Liverpool 2 v Manchester City 1. Citys Francis Lee on the ball challenged by Liverpool defenders Peter Wall and Tommy Smith. 10th August 1968

Joey Jones of Liverpool slides in to tackle Peter Barnes of Manchester City during the two teams match at Anfield, won by Liverpool 2-1. 9th April 1977

Steve Kember of Crystal Palace tackles Eddie Gray of Leeds during the league match at Selhurst Park. 18th October 1969

Johnney Byrne of Crystal Palace moves on the ball. Circa 1958

English League Division One match at Craven Cottage Fulham v West Bromwich Albion Bobby Robson of Fulham is tackled by Graham Lovett of West Brom April 1966

English League Division One match at White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur 3 v Derby County 0. Paul Gascoigne of Spurs, who scored a hat-trick in the match, in a hard challenge for the ball

English League Division One match at Highbury. Arsenal 1 v Notts County 0. Arsenals Chris White battles for the ball with Don Masson. 13th February 1980

English League Division One match at Old Trafford. Manchester United 1 v Sunderland 0. Sliding tackle by Charles Hurley beats Manchesters John Connelly. 10th October 1964

Ben Thornley scores for Manchester United youth team during the match against Millwall Youth. 6th April 1993

Manchester United footballer Colin McKee skips past the sliding challenge of a defender during a Premier League match at Old Trafford. May 1994

English League Division One match at the Baseball Ground. Derby County 2 v Everton 3. Ronnie Goodlass of Everton hammers in a shot past Colin Todd 16th April 1977

English League Division One match at Upton Park. West Ham United 1 v Newcastle United 1. Paul Gascoigne in action during his last game for Newcastle. 2nd May 1987

FA Cup Semi Final match at Maine Road, Manchester. Liverpool 2 v Everton 2. Action during the match. 23rd April 1977

FA Cup Fifth Round match at Fratton Park. Portsmouth 1 v Tottenham Hostpur 2. Paul Gascoigne of Spurs is challenged for the ball. 16th February 1991

FA Cup Third Round replay at White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur v Oxford United. Paul Allen of Spurs in a battle for the ball with two Oxford palyers. 8th January 1986

Mike England of Spurs is challenged for the ball by Bobby Bell of Crystal Palace during their goalless league match at Selhurst Park. 27th January 1973

Tom Forsyth of Rangers slides in to try and block a shot by Paul Wilson of Celtic during the two teams Scottish Cup Final match at Hampden Park. In the background is Dave Watson. 7th May 1977

English League Division One match at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest 1 v Aston Villa 2. 5th February 1983

World Cup Group 3 match at Guadalajara, Mexico. England 0 v Brazil 1. Englands Bobby Charlton battles for the ball with Clodoaldo of Brazil during their match. 7th June 1970

English league Division One match at Upton Park. West Ham United v Manchester United. West Ham captain Bobby Moore slides in to tackle Bobby Charlton. 2nd September 1967

English League Division Two match. Plymouth Argyle 2 v Walsall 1. Argyles Bryce Fulton and Walsalls Tony Richards battles for control of the ball. 3rd February 1962

English Premier League match at White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hostpur 0 v Sheffield Wednesday 2. Wednesdays Roland Nilsson appeals for a throw in as Spurs Paul Allen slides in to try

English Premier League match at Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday 0 v Newcastle United 0. Wednesdays John Sheridan is challenged for the ball by Peter Beardsley. 21st January 1995

1990 World Cup First Round Group F match in Palermo, Italy. Republic of Ireland 0 v Egypt 0. Ibrahim Hassan (of Egypt does his best to put a tackle in and stop John Aldridge. 17th June 1990

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"Sliding: A Timeless Act of Grace, Speed, and Adventure" In the realm of sports, it has always been a symbol of agility and daring. Jackie Robinson, an iconic American baseball player, showcased his prowess as he stole home under the watchful eyes of catcher Andy Seminick in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Brooklyn Dodgers' batter Gil Hodges stood witness to this breathtaking moment at Shibe Park in Pennsylvania on that memorable day - July 2nd, 1950. But sliding is not confined to the world of athletics alone; it transcends boundaries and generations. Picture a young boy sledging down a grassy bank with sheer joy radiating from his face - an exhilarating experience that connects him to countless others who have reveled in this timeless pastime. Yet sliding isn't limited to human endeavors either; nature's creatures also partake in its delights. In the Canadian Arctic, a polar bear mother playfully guides her cubs through icy terrain as they slide effortlessly across frozen landscapes. Their graceful movements remind us that even amidst harsh conditions, there is room for joy. The invention of the Cube Car revolutionized transportation by introducing compactness without compromising efficiency or style. Its sleek design allows urban dwellers to navigate crowded streets with ease while adding an element of fun through its smooth gliding motion. Even unexpected places like fire station billiards rooms offer opportunities for camaraderie and amusement after long hours spent battling blazes. Firefighters find solace in friendly competition as they skillfully maneuver their cues across felted surfaces – each shot accompanied by a satisfying glide. Literature too finds inspiration in sliding's allure; Charles Dickens immortalized this act within his works such as "The Pickwick Papers" and "A Christmas Carol. " His vivid descriptions transport readers into scenes where characters embrace life's joys on ice or snow-covered hillsides – reminding us all that merriment can be found in the simplest of pleasures.