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Girl on a Swing 1922A young girl on a swing attached to a tree. Her reading book and hoop lie abandoned in the grass
Hunchback of NotredameQuasimodo swings from the bell
Good Templar Orphanage, SunburyChildren play on Maypole swings at the Good Templar Orphanage, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
Golfer and his caddyA Golfer and his caddy - characters from Three Little Maids a musical by Paul Rubens - Mr G.P. Huntley in the role of Cheyne and Mr Carroll in the role of Cupid. The show opened in 1902
Children in Sheffield playgroundChildren in a Sheffield playground
Glass Perfume BottleA swinging scent spray: A scent spray which swings on a pivot is a useful and decorative novelty and an ideal last minute Christmas present. Date: 1936
Glen Helen - Isle of Man Date: 1903
Swing High Swing Low by Muriel DawsonA little girl sits placidly in a baby swing clutching a necklace of brightly coloured beads
Young boy swinging on a tree branch - Sunbrite MargarineA young boy swinging on a tree branch - shoot for Sunbrite Margarine. Date: circa 1934
Young boy alone on a playground swing 1939Photograph showing a young boy on a swing in Geraldine May Harmsworth Park. The park is empty following the evacuation of thousands of children in the first few weeks following the outbreak of war
Kazakh village in Zhailau, during Nauryz (Spring holiday)People in a high altitude summer pasture in Zhailau (Jailou), located in the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park, Kazakhstan, during Nauryz (the traditional Spring holiday)
Pudsey Park probably 1920s
Hampstead Heath children's playground London Edwardian period
QSS Lusitania - souvenir of launch, commemorative 18 carat gold handled scissors, with stainless steel blades, the crossover engraved with John Brown and Co
Worcester Steeplechase Fair day with carousel & crowdSwings and other attractions, advertising boards including one for High Flying Boats and another for the Grand National Steeplechase Worcester'. Judging by a large puddle it has been raining
Four young children playing on a see-saw circa 1930s
(insert) Date: 1903
View from Worcester Park station, SW London (Surrey), with children in a playground on the left. Date: circa 1910s
An Afghan man watches his children play on the swings, whilst keeping his rifle handy Date: late 19th century
Wreath on the Door Date: 1940
BARTON AQUEDUCTThe Barton Aqueduct doesnt simply carry the Bridgewater Canal over the Ship Canal, but swings a section of the canal when required to enable large vessels to pass beneath it. Date: 1893
ARISTOCRATIC SWINGINGA beautiful young woman is pushed on a swing by a dashing chap. Date: 18th century
GIRL ON SWING C19A little girl in a flowing dress swings happily. Date: 19th century
GIRL ON SWING 1926Woman swings in a tree. Date: 1926
GIRLS SWINGING C1885Two little girls stand on a swing with a white kitten. Date: circa 1885
3 GIRLS ON SWINGS C19Three girls take turns on a makeshift swing made from a length of rope fastened to a railing. A little child, whose toy horse has broken, sobs. Date: late 19th century
EAST END GIRLS SWINGGirls enjoy a makeshift swing, from a lamp-post in Londons East End Date: late 19th century
INDIAN SWINGS C18A Diversion of swinging practised by the principal people in India Date: 18th century
BOY & GIRL SWING C1890 BOY & GIRL SWING C1890A boy and a girl swing together Date: circa 1890
PARISIENNE SWINGS C. 1810While her friend picks cherries, a Parisienne swings from a branch, displaying her voluminous underwear Date: circa 1810
Toy - Swing - Lady PushedLady on a swing being pushed while her friend looks in her hand mirror Date: ancient Greece
Children on swings, Arran, ScotlandTwo children ride swings on a beach near Blackwaterfoot, on the Isle of Arran, Eilean Arainn, Scotland. One child swings very high. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989
Children on a swing in a park. Date: circa 1960s
Young Prince william on a swing, pushed by Prince CharlesPrince William, Duke of Cambridge (1982-present), pictured here as a young child aged between three and four on a swing being pushed by his father Prince Charles (1948-Present) in 1985 Date: 1985
Fairground at Burntisland, Fife, ScotlandA fairground at Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, with a helter skelter at the centre. Date: circa 1920s
St. Marys Cottage Hospital, Plaistow, East London, showing nurses and children. 1893
Five children on a roundabout in a park. Date: circa 1960s
Funfair, Vale of Health Hotel, Hampstead Heath, NW LondonFunfair and Tea Garden, Vale of Health Hotel, Hampstead Heath, NW London. Date: circa 1910
Cricket The Cut ShotA batsman is shown performing the cut shot where he swings at the ball as if he was cutting it. Date: circa 19th century
A young Prince William on a swing next to his parentsPrince William, Duke of Cambridge (1982-present), pictured here as a young child aged between three and four on a swing next to his parents Prince Charles (1948-Present) and Princess Diana (1961-1967)
British Caribbean man cutting fruit in OmanOman. British Caribbean man cutting fruit. Dog standing by the yellow jeep. Empty swings. Date: 1976
Roundabouts and SwingsIllustration to Patrick Reginald Chalmers verses I met a painted caravan adown a dusty lane, a Pharaoh with his wagons comin jolt an creak an strain. Date: 1930
Days that are gone - Appy Ampstead - people enjoying a bank holiday on Hampstead Heath, north London, as depicted by Webster Murray. 1925
Recreation Grounds, Whitehead - view with a lot of people on benches and vaudeville hut on the left and other buildings and swings in the distance
Golfers on board the BerengariaBoyer, Boomer and Horton Smith enjoy practising their golf swings on board the ocean liner the Berengaria. Presumably they ran out of balls at some point?! Date: 1931
Batgers Christmas Crackers, Fun of the Fair. circa 1930s
In the ParkA father swings his daughter round Date: 1950s
Father Swings DaughterA father swings his young daughter up into the air. Date: 15 April 1966
Budapest Children PlayPhotograph of children playing in the streets, Budapest. A boy swings from a branch of a tree. Date: 20th century
Veronique by Henry HamiltonPromotional postcard for Veronique adapted by Henry Hamilton from the French of Albert Van Loo & Georges Duval (Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, Paris, 10th December 1898); music Andre Messager
Children playing on the swings in a park playground in America Date: 1900s
Mullers New Orphan Houses, Bristol - SwingsMullers New Orphan Houses, Bristol. Girls play on tree-hung swings on an outing to Purdown
Swings. Copes Toy Models (The Country Fair) cigarette cards. Artist: William Henry Ellam Date: circa 1930
Three little girls with a terrier dog in a garden. The middle girl is sitting on a swing. Date: circa 1920s
Girl on a swingEdwardian girl on a swing. Date: 1905
Playground at St Cuthberts Home, DarlingtonChildren on swings in the playground at the St Cuthberts Home, Cleveland Avenue, Darlington, County Durham. The home was opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1893. Date: 1920s
Water Front, Long Beach, California, USA, viewed from the sea. Date: 20th century
Childrens Games Through the AgesThis picture shows children at play from the middle ages to 150 years ago. It has lots of differen scenes of children playing different types of games
Children queueing up for a ride on the swings, probably at a seaside resort in France
Seaside PlaygroundA corner of the childrens playground, including an umbrella roundabout and swings, on the beach at Southport, Lancashire, England. Date: 1960s
Croquet - postcard illustrating side strokes and drivesCroquet - a fantastic postcard of exquisite quality illustrating a wide variety of side strokes and drives. Date: circa 1910s
Serbian Villagers celebrate a traditional festival day, including a girl on a swing attached to a tree. One might also note they could potentially be celebrating a certain postcard collection at Mary
A ginger-haired young lady golfer, completing her swingWinsome - A ginger-haired young lady golfer, completing her swing having driven down the eighth hole. The tight short blue jumper and thin red and white stripe mini-skirt seem par for the course
Recreation Ground
Humorous Cricket Postcard - Wicketkeeper struckHumorous Cricket Postcard by Tom Browne. A batsman eyes up a slog to a short-pitched ball, but his backswing makes contact with the wicketkeepers head and the stumps and bails fly everywhere
Royal Normal College for the Blind, NorwoodBlind inmates enjoying activities such as cycling, boating, and swings at Royal Normal College for the Blind, Norwood. The specially constructed cycles had their wheels side-by-side. Date: 1895
John Bull at Wembley, a man swings on a suspended platform with a bull dog at his feet Date: C.20th Century
Childrens Playground - Bad Munster am Stein-EdernburgChildrens Playground at Bad Munster am Stein-Ebernburg in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, district of Bad Kreuznach. Date: circa 1910s
Dancing fairies. Artist: Lydia Hine. A fairy swings on the stem of a flower Date: circa 1920
Waist Exercises 1940SA young woman kneels down and swings her arms in the air, rotating her body to the left and then to the right. The aim of the exercise is a flat waist. Date: 1940s
1950S Baseball, MontrealA batter swings at the ball during a game of baseball, watched by a small crowd. Date: 1950s
Crocus Time by Muriel DawsonCharming illustration of a small child sitting on a swing amid a dazzling display of spring crocii or crocus
On the Swing by Susan Beatrice PearseA little girl sails through the air on a tree swing, pointing her feet to the clouds, while her friend watches from the ground
An Orangutan. Pastel sketch by Raymond Sheppard
A Vervet Monkey swinging on a branch, holding a bananaA Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) swinging on a branch, holding a banana. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard
Swinging in SpainEl Columpio (= swing) in Andaluzia : most eyes except the dogs are on the young girl, hopeful or fearful that she will display her underwear
Swinging over Waves 1928A happy young woman swings over the waves
Tangled SwingsA group of children in a playground on a wet day, wondering how to get the swings untangled! Date: early 1930s
Girls on a SwingA small boy watches a group of girls playing on a swing
Boy on a SwingA boy in school uniform is playing on the swings
Messager / Veronique 2Poster for a 1950s (?) production of this ever- popular operetta. Veronique swings, her friend Florestan pushes
Merry-Go-Round / RussiaEarly hand-turned Merry-Go- Round at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia
Easter in RussiaCelebrating Easter with swings and dancing in a Russian village near the Black Sea
Children on swings, SheffieldChildren on the swings in a Sheffield playground
