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Princess Elizabeth and Margaret in driving class at WindsorPrincess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister, Princess Margaret the winners of a cup in the private driving class for the best single turn-out at the Royal Windsor Show in May 1945
Chairman of the UK Bentley ClubArthur Cocks, the Chairman of the UK Bentley Club with his pride and joy, a spotless 1926 vintage Speed 6 Bentley
Susi - riding hobby horseSusi - riding a hobby horse. 1950s
Susi - with hobby horse. 1950s
Paper gliderBoys in a school throw a paper glider (given away free with The Modern Boy magazine) out of a window, much to the excitement of everyone. This is what life was like before video games. Date: 1932
The Modern Boy magazine - free model aeroplaneFront cover of The Modern Boy magazine promoting its topping long-distance super model aeroplane - FREE inside! Date: 1932
Model aeroplanesFront cover of The Modern Boy magazine advertising the working parts of a free aeroplane inside the magazine. Date: 1932
Duchess of Marlborough and Lady SpencerCaroline, Duchess of Marlborough (1743-1811, nee Russell) wife of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, seen here with Lady Spencer (either her mother-in-law or sister-in-law)
Clifton Recreation Grounds, Bangor - a scene showing a Fairground in progress with revolving Hobby-Horses and a lot of people. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Bangor)
American Civil War re-enactmentA re-enactment of a battle during the American Civil War, taking place in a cabbage field in the UK in 1962. Date: 1860s (re-enactment)
Phyllis and Zena Dare roller skating at OlympiaActress sisters Phyllis and Zena Dare pictured on roller skates on the rink at Olympia at a time when roller skating was all the rage. Date: 1910
Railway enthusiast couple in EssexThe Station Master, one half of a railway enthusiast couple in Essex, looks down the tracks before allowing the train to depart. Date: 1960s
Russian Soldiers hatching out of eggs - Easter PostcardA rather odd Easter Greetings card depicting a unit of Russian Soldiers hatching out of eggs! Date: circa 1910s
Woman with model ship made of matchsticksWoman with a model ship made of matchsticks. Date: circa 1960
Drais Walking WheelThe walking wheel of Monsieur Drais. Date: 1818
Glucks ArmideMademoiselle Maillard in the role of Armide, an enchantress whose hobby is seducing Crusaders. She adds the hero Renaud to her list of victims, but only by using magic. Date: first performed 1777
French Celerifere in the Tuileries Gardens, Paris Date: circa 1798
Hobby Horse Cycling 1818Hobby horse cycles and their fashionable riders. Date: 1818
Skating costume, 1906A charming skating costume with full bolero coat with epaulet trimmings of heavy braid. The tunic, graduated upwards at the back, shows a full skirt
Diabolo on Hampstead Heath, 1907Women playing diabolo at the height of the craze in 1907, helped by some heron on Hampstead Heath. Date: 1907
Top SpeedPromotional postcard for Top Speed The New Era Production presents. The Unique High Class Revue. Touring to Palace Theatre, Lincoln, 15th February 1920. Date: 1920
Earl of Lanesborough with his model railwayDenis Anthony Brian Butler, 9th Earl of Lanesborough (28 October 1918 27 December 1998), Irish aristocrat pictured with the large model-railway he had set up in his home, Swithland Hall
The Embroidery Frame by Bertha NewcombeA young Victorian woman using an embroidery frame, a sewing box next to her and an example of her work, in the form of a sampler, seen on the wall behind her. Date: 1905
Advertisement for John Hassall Art SchoolAdvertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School based at Stratford Studios, Kensington. One of the leading artists of the day, known for his bold, graphic poster style
Advertisement for the Press Art School. run by art critic and writer, Percy Bradshaw. The correspondence course was recommended as a way to gain new skills for employment
Falco longipennis, Australian hobbyWatercolour 105 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Lunated Falcon, Goo-roo-wang
Man working on miniature steam engineMan in his sitting room, working on a miniature steam engine. Date: circa 1930s
Man in overalls working on miniature trainMan in overalls in a workshop, working on the undercarriage of a miniature train. Date: circa 1930s
Man making model boat in gardenA man making a model boat, Lady Marion, in a back garden. Date: circa 1930s
Engraving of Pedestrian Hobby BicycleColoured engraving titled Modern Pegasus or Dandy Hobbies in Full Speed. By Thomas Tegg of 111 Cheapside, 1813
H. G. Wells and his war game, WW1H.G.Wells playing Little Wars. His book of the same name, published in 1913, described a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers
Chess set made from gun cartridges, WW1A chess set made by Staff-Sergeant H. Henshaw, Royal Engineers, Wireless, Palestine constructed entirely from British and French small-arms cartridges with the help of a small file
Plasticine advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Harbutts Plasticine from 1918, offering something to do to pass a pleasant hour when the weather is dull and wet and things at home seem gloomy
John Hassall Correspondence Art School, WW1Advertisement for a correspondence art school, run by the famous illustrator and poster artist, John Hassall. Advertisements for art schools appeared frequently in illustrated magazines at the time
Selfridges cycle advertisement by H. L. OakleyDelightful advertisement for the cycle department of London department store, Selfridge s, guaranteeing top speeds at low prices and featuring a silhouette of a cyclist zooming downhill by H. L
Selfridges books advertisement by H. L. OakleyAdvertisement for London department store, Selfridges and its book department, featuring a silhouette of a tranquil, cosy scene showing a family seated by the fireside, all enjoying a good book
The Four-in-Hand Club in Hyde ParkThe Four-in-Hand Club which, together with the Coaching Club, used to assemble in Hyde Park in picturesque mail coaches from the 1840s era
Little boy playing with his toysA little boy playing with his toys and riding a hobby horse
The Mind of the Nation by J. L. CarstairsA montage of images showing various people enjoying sports and activities including tennis, motoring, golf, cricket, swimming, punting, fishing and even butterfly catching
Woman riding a hobby horse on board shipA woman riding a hobby horse on board ship. Date: 1930s
Amateur wireless hobbyistsTwo amateur wireless hobbyists listening on their headphones
Assembly Hall - Westminster City School - Gym LessonAssembly Hall - Westminster City School - Converted for a Gym Lesson. Located at 55 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HJ. Date: 1910s
Rosebery menaced by Hugh Price Hughes and Labby LabouchereThe Dreadful Story about Primrose and the Gee-Gee. Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847-1929) - a British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister
Won t You come for a ride?A little Dutch boy offers the chance of a fun ride to a little Dutch girl in his hobby horse and cart. She seems intrigued by the suggestion... (1/3) Date: circa 1920
Full Speed AheadHaving persuaded his lady friend to come for a ride, a little Dutch boys commands his wooden hobby horse to travel " Full Speed Ahead" ! (2/3) Date: circa 1920
Hobby Horse cycle (without pedals), c.1820-1880 Date: 19th century
Falco subbuteo, hobby, Terpsiphone sp. Paradise-flycatcherLarge Series plate 3, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China
Crested HobbyA crested hobby sitting on a branch. From: Genera of birds. Date: 1781