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Detail of the RWF Christmas Truce Plaque, FrelinghienThe 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
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 1902A 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 CruiserRoyal 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
Switzerland - Alpenhorn (Alphorn) - a very long valveless wooden wind instrument played like a horn - used for signalling in the Alps. Date: circa 1910s
A scene from Adam Bede: as played at an Indian Hill Station. Date: 1898
Woodland DanceWoodland 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 SciasiaNew 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 HighlandersThis 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, PasschendaeleThree 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 GateThe 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, MessinesThe 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 CrossThis 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
International Foursome played at Deal - England vs. ScotlandInternational Foursome - four-match series - the final match played at Deal - England vs. Scotland. England represented by Harry Vardon and J. H. Taylor and Scotland by James Braid and A Herd
Entrance of Romero to Mexico 1865Entrance of Matias Romero into Mexico, surrounded by soldiers, as people nearby watch. Romero was Benito Juraez Minister to the United States
Cricket match at Lords Grounds 1846A cricket match in progress at the Lords Cricket Ground, St. Johns Wood, London. Women spectators stand by and watch the in-progress match. Date: June 1846
Womens Autumn clothing 1929Beige, red and brown in fashion for Autumn 1929. 1929
A tally to show womens homefront effort in agriculture, local government service, public utility services and transport, shipping and fishing. Date: 1944
Two teams with eight players pushing a enormous 6 ft ball made from nine hides of horses which took two hours to be inflated
Albert, Duke of York - kicking off a Charity Football MatchPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - kicking off a Charity Football Match in aid of the Dockland Settlement and Malburn Boys Club, Canning Town
Christmas supplement front cover for 1875Christmas front cover supplement for The Illustrated London News, 1875. Showing a group of musicians being greeted at the door with a big bowl of wassail. Date: 1875
Tilting at the ringHorseman rides at full gallop towards a small metal ring to hopefully insert his lance through, this was a medieval sport. Date: 17th century
FALL / KEESHOUND / OWNERKENDRIK and CHAMPION KONSTANT VAN ZaNDAM. Mrs Wingfield Digby was one of the first importers of Keeshounds into the UK and played a part in establishing the breed here. Date: 1934
PLAYING CARDS IN HOLLANDGreat interest is shown in a two-handed game of cards played in a Dutch tavern Date: 17th century
REAL TENNIS GAME 1845At the mansion of Strathfieldsaye in Scotland, real tennis is played by Prince Albert. Date: 1845
Drummer, - 1867D was a Drummer Who played with a grace... Date: 1867
FOOTBALLER / JACKSONJ. Jackson, who played for West Ham United. Date: circa 1905
CROWD AT MARIENBAD / 1899An elegant crowd at Marienbad. A lady takes tea at one table while a game of cards is played at another. Date: 1899
PLAY / JONSON / BOBADILEVERYMAN IN HIS HUMOUR - Baptain Bobadil (played by Mr Woodward) Date: 1776
PLAY / JONSON / EVERYMANEVERYMAN OUT OF HIS HUMOUR - Bobadil (played by Mr Woodward)
Rugby International - Scotland vs France. The Thistle triumphed over the Gallic Cock 16-3. Played at Inverleith near Edinburgh. Date: 1923
Jam Saheb Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji of NawanagarRanjitsinhji Vibhaji, H.H. Ranjitsinhji Jamsaheb of Nawanagar (18721933) Indian prince and noted Test cricketer who played for the English cricket team
Human Chess Game 1904A game of chess using people (dressed as soldiers) as pieces, is played at the home of the American millionaire George J. Gould. Date: 1904
In the famous Plug Street Wood. A relief party marching along Regent Street. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)
The War Baby published in The Sphere, No. 2071 on the 30th September 1939. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time
Wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital wardA wounded French soldier lying in bed in a hospital ward that was originally a school. He is being visited by an elegant lady who is seated beside the bed.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)
With the British Officer in the Ypres Salient. Afternoon tea in a ruined farmstead. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere
Water poloIllustration of a game of water polo being played in the sea. Date: 1903
Somewhere in France A concert behind the linesSomewhere in France. A concert behind the lines. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)
The Communication Trench. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)
In a British advanced observation post. How artillery fire is observed and corrected. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere
How the Staff is informed of movements at the Front. A scene in a stately French chateau. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere
The famous 4 days retreat from Mons. How the wounded helped the wounded between Le Cateau and Landrecies. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere
Winter conditions in the Yser country. A scene on the snow-covered road leading to the rear. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere
The King at the Front. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)
Football in the Streets of London, 16th centuryIllustration showing a game of football, played a group of apprentices, in the streets of London, 16th century. Football, then a game with no rules, had been banned by Elizabeth I
The Sterling Companys Womens Football Team, 1917Photograph of the Sterling Companys Womens Football Team, November 1917. The photograph was taken prior to a match against Harrods Womens Football Team, played at Barnes, South London
Football in Middle AgesFootball played in the street during the Middle Ages