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Hobbies Collection (#2)

Background imageHobbies Collection: Knights jousting at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street in May 1972

Knights jousting at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street in May 1972

Background imageHobbies Collection: A Viking longboat arriving on the river Tyne for the Newcastle Regatta in July 1980

A Viking longboat arriving on the river Tyne for the Newcastle Regatta in July 1980

Background imageHobbies Collection: The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Background imageHobbies Collection: The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Background imageHobbies Collection: The 1st Rowlands Gill Girl Guide Company had something to celebrate when two of their

The 1st Rowlands Gill Girl Guide Company had something to celebrate when two of their members, Susan Swan and Shirley Best, received their Queens Guide Award in April 1972

Background imageHobbies Collection: Nine year old Marion Scott in a 1974 Brownie Uniform. The current tinic costs about

Nine year old Marion Scott in a 1974 Brownie Uniform. The current tinic costs about £ 1.50, the tie 18p and the beret 35p

Background imageHobbies Collection: A bookie and a cashier in a betting shop with some winning tickets in April 1996

A bookie and a cashier in a betting shop with some winning tickets in April 1996

Background imageHobbies Collection: A three year effort has finally paid off for Girl Guides Susan Cole (left)

A three year effort has finally paid off for Girl Guides Susan Cole (left), Anne Hyde (centre) and Jill Henderson

Background imageHobbies Collection: Malcolm Hancock is only three years old but he beat a dozen fishermen during a recent

Malcolm Hancock is only three years old but he beat a dozen fishermen during a recent fishing contest. He keeps his mum supplied with a constant supply of freshly caught fish. 2nd May 1990

Background imageHobbies Collection: Barry Collier and Chris Poupard seen here at Aveley Lake with their catch of four five

Barry Collier and Chris Poupard seen here at Aveley Lake with their catch of four five pond rainbow trout. 16th May 1987

Background imageHobbies Collection: A fisherman prepares his rod beside a river in Kent. Circa 1946

A fisherman prepares his rod beside a river in Kent. Circa 1946

Background imageHobbies Collection: A competitor in the Daily MIrror Angling Competition at Surrey Docks, London

A competitor in the Daily MIrror Angling Competition at Surrey Docks, London. Sitting on his tackle box beside one of the rusting mooring points on the now dis used wharf. 10 th June 1977

Background imageHobbies Collection: An old gentleman studying a chess board

An old gentleman studying a chess board

Background imageHobbies Collection: Both mother and child are getting on well with the new library push trolley so there will

Both mother and child are getting on well with the new library push trolley so there will be no running around and making a nuisance of himself for this little one in November 1970

Background imageHobbies Collection: Fishing for tiddlers at Mill Gardens, Leamington Spa. 8th August 1972

Fishing for tiddlers at Mill Gardens, Leamington Spa. 8th August 1972

Background imageHobbies Collection: Jack Curtis and Bill Keal fishing together on the banks of the River Stour

Jack Curtis and Bill Keal fishing together on the banks of the River Stour. Bill Keal has bedded down for the night, prepared for a long wait as he dead baits for a monster poke

Background imageHobbies Collection: Fisherman Ray Mumford seen here with his catch. 26th October 1967

Fisherman Ray Mumford seen here with his catch. 26th October 1967

Background imageHobbies Collection: Young roller skaters lace up their boots and chat back stage as they prepare to take part

Young roller skaters lace up their boots and chat back stage as they prepare to take part in a roller skaters variety show

Background imageHobbies Collection: Eileen Bennett, 16 year old secretary at Beamish Museum with just a small part of

Eileen Bennett, 16 year old secretary at Beamish Museum with just a small part of the bottle collection there

Background imageHobbies Collection: The exposed lakebed at Oldbury Reservoir, near Atherstone, North Warwickshire

The exposed lakebed at Oldbury Reservoir, near Atherstone, North Warwickshire. Anglers risk a mud danger as they persue shaols of fish trapped in the dwindling area of water. 19th July 1976

Background imageHobbies Collection: Children sitting on a wall looking at trains arriving and departing from Barnwell

Children sitting on a wall looking at trains arriving and departing from Barnwell Junction railway station. 14th April 1965

Background imageHobbies Collection: Phantom Squadron CB Radio Group, Neil Robinson with fellow members of the club

Phantom Squadron CB Radio Group, Neil Robinson with fellow members of the club, based in Middlesbrough, 16th February 1983

Background imageHobbies Collection: Salmon fishing in the Dee at Llangollen, North Wales. An 18lb Salmon caught below

Salmon fishing in the Dee at Llangollen, North Wales. An 18lb Salmon caught below the bridge. May 1932

Background imageHobbies Collection: Five boys who went out looking for tiddlers and landed a 12 lb, three foot long pike

Five boys who went out looking for tiddlers and landed a 12 lb, three foot long pike. Left to right, Ian Shaw (8), Stephen Jones (12), Christopher Shaw (12), Antony Lockett (10) and Kevin Thomas (9)

Background imageHobbies Collection: The first London International Inventions Exhibition, held at London

The first London International Inventions Exhibition, held at Londons Royal Horticultural New Hall, Westminster

Background imageHobbies Collection: Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence enjoying a round of golf at Leigh Golf Club ahead of

Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence enjoying a round of golf at Leigh Golf Club ahead of his wedding. 14th July 1963

Background imageHobbies Collection: Record producer Stan Kelly chats with Liverpool footballer Ian Callaghan while teammates

Record producer Stan Kelly chats with Liverpool footballer Ian Callaghan while teammates (left to right:) Roger Hunt, Tommy Smith, Geoff Strong and Tommy Lawrence relax over a hand of cards

Background imageHobbies Collection: Pigeon racing season starts in Brotton, North Yorkshire. 1972

Pigeon racing season starts in Brotton, North Yorkshire. 1972

Background imageHobbies Collection: Liverpool footballer Ron Yeats (centre) enjoying a round of golf. July 1970

Liverpool footballer Ron Yeats (centre) enjoying a round of golf. July 1970

Background imageHobbies Collection: SBAC Farnborough Air Show 1952 The Supermarine Swift takes off for a demonstration

SBAC Farnborough Air Show 1952 The Supermarine Swift takes off for a demonstration flight. September 1952

Background imageHobbies Collection: Scenes of boys fishing at Keston Ponds, Kent. 9th January 1964

Scenes of boys fishing at Keston Ponds, Kent. 9th January 1964

Background imageHobbies Collection: City clerks embroidering and crossword puzzling in St Pauls Churchyard

City clerks embroidering and crossword puzzling in St Pauls Churchyard. 12th March 1954

Background imageHobbies Collection: Thelma Barlow, Mavis in Coronation Street, gardening at home Settle, North Yorkshire

Thelma Barlow, Mavis in Coronation Street, gardening at home Settle, North Yorkshire. 5th March 1993

Background imageHobbies Collection: Denis Healey at leisure in his study at his home in Sussex

Denis Healey at leisure in his study at his home in Sussex, sorting through some of the many colour transparencies that he has taken. 30th May 1985

Background imageHobbies Collection: Start of Fishing Season, Reading, June 1980

Start of Fishing Season, Reading, June 1980

Background imageHobbies Collection: Fulham footballer Alan Mullery with teammates enjoying some recreational time bowling at

Fulham footballer Alan Mullery with teammates enjoying some recreational time bowling at Hove. 29th March 1962

Background imageHobbies Collection: England footballer Joe Baker of Arsenal, replacement for the injured Jimmy Greaves

England footballer Joe Baker of Arsenal, replacement for the injured Jimmy Greaves

Background imageHobbies Collection: Children fishing in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1979

Children fishing in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1979

Background imageHobbies Collection: Families enjoy bird watching at Billingham Beck Country Park. 30th May 1994

Families enjoy bird watching at Billingham Beck Country Park. 30th May 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: ICI Train Preservation, 4th January 1994. Dave Pearson with the A2 No

ICI Train Preservation, 4th January 1994. Dave Pearson with the A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter Locomotive designed by Arthur H Peppercorn of the LNER

Background imageHobbies Collection: Its World Cup fever as the teams line up - every bit as much as it will be for

Its World Cup fever as the teams line up - every bit as much as it will be for tonights England-West Germany clash

Background imageHobbies Collection: Billy Lane owner of Lane Fishing seen here in his Much Park Street circa 1959

Billy Lane owner of Lane Fishing seen here in his Much Park Street circa 1959

Background imageHobbies Collection: This man enjoys a smoke as he waits patiently for a bite

This man enjoys a smoke as he waits patiently for a bite as he fishes in the Coventry Canal. West Midlands, 17th July 1967

Background imageHobbies Collection: These young lads are having fun fishing with a net in the Coventry Canal at the Cash

These young lads are having fun fishing with a net in the Coventry Canal at the Cashs Lane bridge, Foleshill, Coventry. West Midlands, 17th July 1967

Background imageHobbies Collection: An elderly fisherman on the banks of the river Lea at Ware in Hertfordshire circa 1963

An elderly fisherman on the banks of the river Lea at Ware in Hertfordshire circa 1963

Background imageHobbies Collection: The yarn spinners... Mrs Marie Cooper demonstrates the art of spinning to a group of

The yarn spinners... Mrs Marie Cooper demonstrates the art of spinning to a group of children who visited the Tolson Museum at Moldgreen for a farming craft workshop

Background imageHobbies Collection: Checkmates... These youngsters were among 35 cubs from the Holme Valley district

Checkmates... These youngsters were among 35 cubs from the Holme Valley district competing in a chess tournament at Netherthong Primary School

Background imageHobbies Collection: Akela Mrs Jacqueline Sill, of Meltham, has been honoured for nearly 16 years service to

Akela Mrs Jacqueline Sill, of Meltham, has been honoured for nearly 16 years service to Scouting

Background imageHobbies Collection: Pond fishing season opens at Hampstead with good catches of tadpoles and frogs

Pond fishing season opens at Hampstead with good catches of tadpoles and frogs

Background imageHobbies Collection: The Cage and village pond in Shenley, Hertfordshire. The Cage

The Cage and village pond in Shenley, Hertfordshire. The Cage, also known as a lock-up a domed-shaped building which served as a temporary prison for those accused of offences in the village

Background imageHobbies Collection: Helen Charlesworth, Sejal Shah and Kim Rowley take part in crafts at the international

Helen Charlesworth, Sejal Shah and Kim Rowley take part in crafts at the international Brownie Revels at Birchencliffe Parish Hall

Background imageHobbies Collection: Graeme Duffin, Ben Eldon, Mark Purves and Jaonne Day are among 125 from all over West

Graeme Duffin, Ben Eldon, Mark Purves and Jaonne Day are among 125 from all over West Yorkshire taking part in a scouts gang show at Halifax Civic Theatre. 13th January 1990

Background imageHobbies Collection: Children sailing their toy yachts on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens, London

Children sailing their toy yachts on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens, London, 25th August 1947

Background imageHobbies Collection: Children and adults sailing their toy yachts on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens

Children and adults sailing their toy yachts on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens, London, 25th August 1947

Background imageHobbies Collection: A Viking long boat arriving in Blyth Harbour on 22nd July 1980

A Viking long boat arriving in Blyth Harbour on 22nd July 1980

Background imageHobbies Collection: Peter, the York Viking, outside the Jorvik Centre, York on 27th

Peter, the York Viking, outside the Jorvik Centre, York on 27th

Background imageHobbies Collection: Two Viking long ships on the river Tyne on 24th July 1980

Two Viking long ships on the river Tyne on 24th July 1980

Background imageHobbies Collection: A Viking long ship miakes it way up the river Tyne on 21st July 1980

A Viking long ship miakes it way up the river Tyne on 21st July 1980

Background imageHobbies Collection: The 'Guizer Jarl', or Viking Chieftain, Mr Willie Peterson pictured outside

The "Guizer Jarl", or Viking Chieftain, Mr Willie Peterson pictured outside
The " Guizer Jarl", or Viking Chieftain, Mr Willie Peterson pictured outside the Scotch House in Knightsbridge, London on 22nd May 1970

Background imageHobbies Collection: Vikings charging round Newcastle city centre on 17th March 1973

Vikings charging round Newcastle city centre on 17th March 1973

Background imageHobbies Collection: Gordon Payne looks ready to rape, fire and pillage as he lands with other Norsemen

Gordon Payne looks ready to rape, fire and pillage as he lands with other Norsemen on the North-East coast

Background imageHobbies Collection: Colin the Viking on Bamburgh beach on 20th February 1990 a sight for the tourists

Colin the Viking on Bamburgh beach on 20th February 1990 a sight for the tourists

Background imageHobbies Collection: A Viking scene recreated at the Jorvik Centre in York on 28th June 1987

A Viking scene recreated at the Jorvik Centre in York on 28th June 1987

Background imageHobbies Collection: A Viking about to deliver the final blow in a struggle with a Saxon at a Viking battle

A Viking about to deliver the final blow in a struggle with a Saxon at a Viking battle re-enactment at South Shields on 26th August 1973

Background imageHobbies Collection: A medieval battle at St Marys Hospital, Stannington on 21st September 1970

A medieval battle at St Marys Hospital, Stannington on 21st September 1970. The Saxon King Alan Benche from Easington (left) gains victory over the Viking Chief David McGroarty during the battle

Background imageHobbies Collection: Jim Nicholson (left) and Magnus Simpson, dressed in Viking costume arriving at Blyth

Jim Nicholson (left) and Magnus Simpson, dressed in Viking costume arriving at Blyth Harbour on 22nd July 1980

Background imageHobbies Collection: Viking John Haswell invading England on 10th December 1972

Viking John Haswell invading England on 10th December 1972

Background imageHobbies Collection: All good wholesome violence at the South Shields Viking battle re-enactment by members of

All good wholesome violence at the South Shields Viking battle re-enactment by members of the History club. Here an Anglo Saxon is seen off by a Viking Raider on 26th August 1973

Background imageHobbies Collection: Vikings at Lindisfarne Island on 17th June 1993. Vik Sigurd (Kevin Orchard

Vikings at Lindisfarne Island on 17th June 1993. Vik Sigurd (Kevin Orchard) The Viking (left) battles it out with an Anglo Saxon

Background imageHobbies Collection: a bit of action is all in the game. Members of the Norse Film Pageant Society

a bit of action is all in the game. Members of the Norse Film Pageant Society, who dress up and act like Vikings on 23td June 1984

Background imageHobbies Collection: George Byerley on 2th May 1986 with his Marshall twin cylinder portable

George Byerley on 2th May 1986 with his Marshall twin cylinder portable steam engine which is driving a Ransomes heavy duty threshing machine which in turn is driving a Jones wire bailer

Background imageHobbies Collection: Resolution the 12 ton steam roller puffed its way from New Herrington, near Sunderland

Resolution the 12 ton steam roller puffed its way from New Herrington, near Sunderland, to Newcastle in an amazing six hours on 31st August 1979

Background imageHobbies Collection: These veteran traction engines were waiting with steam up to race at the rally at Lambton

These veteran traction engines were waiting with steam up to race at the rally at Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street on 13th July 1957

Background imageHobbies Collection: Andrew Fogon, left, and David Wright of the Walker Steam Project

Andrew Fogon, left, and David Wright of the Walker Steam Project, with a steam roller outside the Science Museum in Newcastle on 16th October 1989

Background imageHobbies Collection: A vintage Aveling and Banford steam roller on 6th July 1976

A vintage Aveling and Banford steam roller on 6th July 1976

Background imageHobbies Collection: Sounds and smell of steam as the entrants prepare their traction engines for the grand

Sounds and smell of steam as the entrants prepare their traction engines for the grand paraged at the South Tyne Steam Rally on 11th June 1988

Background imageHobbies Collection: Jack Makepeace, Junior, drives his vehible puffing past obstacles in a race at

Jack Makepeace, Junior, drives his vehible puffing past obstacles in a race at the Traction Engine Rally in Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street on 15th June 1958

Background imageHobbies Collection: Mr Bill Weeks, complete with top hat, gets ready with a red flag to start the steam

Mr Bill Weeks, complete with top hat, gets ready with a red flag to start the steam traction engine race at Birtley, between Councillor D Smith

Background imageHobbies Collection: A traction engine at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

A traction engine at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: A whiff of the atmosphere at Corbridge on 11th June 1988 at the annual Steam Traction

A whiff of the atmosphere at Corbridge on 11th June 1988 at the annual Steam Traction Engine Rally

Background imageHobbies Collection: Philip Doran of Newton Aycliffe, with his miniature Burrell traction engine in action

Philip Doran of Newton Aycliffe, with his miniature Burrell traction engine in action on 13th September 1993

Background imageHobbies Collection: This time its different chair for seven-year-old Graham Welsh, of Wallsend

This time its different chair for seven-year-old Graham Welsh, of Wallsend, as he takes the driving seat on this one-third scale steam engine

Background imageHobbies Collection: Action from South Shields skateboard park where American pro

Action from South Shields skateboard park where American pros showed off their skills on 1st August 1994

Background imageHobbies Collection: Local youngsters enjoy new skateboarding equipment at the wheels-based activity centre

Local youngsters enjoy new skateboarding equipment at the wheels-based activity centre Walker Wheels on 27th October 1986



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