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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLarenKing Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLarenThe Green Knight rides over the bridge into Camelot Castle on New Years Day. He will set King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table a special challenge
Mount Everest Expedition 1924Mount Everest Expedition, 1924. Led by General The Hon. C. B. Bruce C.B. A view of Mount Everest from the Base Camp in the Rongbuk Valley, Tibet. Sent (and signed on front) by J. B. L
Richard II interrupting a tournamentRichard II stopping a tournament between Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford -- a scene which comes at the beginning of Shakespeares play
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLarenSir Gawain takes up the challenge. As instructed by the Green Knight, he swings the battleaxe and cuts off the Green Knights head. The head falls off and rolls towards the banqueting guests
Challenge / ClipperThe American clipper ship Challenge, of New York
The FA Cup Final 1899The 1899 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Derby County at Crystal Palace, London. Sheffield United won 4-1, with goals scored by John Almond, Walter Bennett
Eton Vs Blackburn 1882 / 3The Final of the Football Association Challenge Cup : The Old Etonians beaten by Blackburn Olympic
Henley Regatta 1955The final of the Ladies Challenge Plate. The Queens College Cambridge eight defeat their opponents from Lady Margaret College, Cambridge
The Schneider Trophy 1931 - Calshot Spit, EnglandSouvenir Programme for the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)
The Schneider Trophy 1929 - Calshot Spit, EnglandPhotograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)
Lady Dufferin, Wife of 8th Viceroy of IndiaHariot Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (Lady Dufferin, 1843-1936), wife of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, 8th Viceroy of India
Hubert Broad, left, and his mechanic, Sid Weedon, along?Hubert Broad, left, and his mechanic, Sid Weedon, alongside the de Havilland Super Coup Moth, G-aHR, in which they covered the 1929 La Coupe Zenith Challenge Trophy circuit of 1
Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger SpeedboatA modified racing Hispano-Suiza H6C 1924 Speedster racing against the speedboat Baby Bootlegger of New York (designed by George Crouch)
The Schneider Trophy 1927 - Venice, ItalyPhotograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1927 held at Venice, Italy. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)
Saab 91 Safir SE-BNNSaab 91A Safir SE-BNN (msn 91-130), flown by Squadron Leader A.R. Moore DFC in the Grosvenor Challenge Trophy race at Elmdon, with race number 55. SaB 91a. Date: 1949
David / Goliath (Estampes)The young David challenges the mighty Goliath
Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge - handcuffs 1904The handcuffs with which the Daily Mirror challenged Harry Houdini at the London Hippodrome in March 1904. The cuff was allegedly made by a Birmingham blacksmith, Nathaniel Hart
Miles M. 77 Sparrowjet G-ADNLMiles M.77 Sparrowjet G-ADNL at Shoreham Airport. G-ADNL had a moderately successful racing career, winning the SBAC Challenge Cup at Yeadon on 21 May 1956
Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller YB7976 Toby (msn 95/4009). Seen with a 1955 Standard 10 motor car 200CPJ at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. Built in 1925 to the design of Messrs
Two mile challenge cycle race, early 1900s
Two Mile Challenge Race
Two Mile Challenge Bicycle Race Victorian period
2 Mile Challenge bicycle race
Lady and a veteran car, early 1900s Date: circa 1900s
A Challenge veteran car, early 1900s Date: circa 1900s
Poster, Sebring 12 hour race, 24 March 1972 Camel GTMotorsport - Sebring 12 hour race, 24 March 1972, Camel GT Challenge, colour promotional poster. 27 x 20 inches. Date: 1972
King George's Cup YachtsContenders for the King George's Perpetual Challenge Cup at Brixham regatta, an event open to ketch-rigged trawlers over forty tons. Date: 1931
Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide
Advert for Whitbread's Pale AleAn advert for Whitbread's Pale Ale, featuring rowers and referencing the Henley Regatta, which would have been held in the week this issue was published
The challenge eights final. Date: 1907
Comic postcard, Railway passenger and station porter Date: 20th century
The special pair of handcuffs from which Houdini had to extract himself, taking over an hour at a highly publicised event sponsored by the Daily Mirror at the Hippodrome
A group of writers dining at the house of a rich citizenA group of writers drinking punch and dining at the house of a rich citizen. Fabricious Description of the Poets. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Black-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by Captain Heaton, winners of the two challenge cups at Birmingham 1886
Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss EttyDuck-winged game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by John Goodwin. Simon, cup winner at Birmingham 1885 and Miss Etty, first prize at the Dairy Show 1885
Houdini & Daily MIrror ChallengeHoudinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives
The Dry Stane Dykes of Galloway, Scotland - Quality and Quantity: Mr Cs Jardine standing alongside the excellent dyke he built in four hours to win both a special award for speed
The mutiny on board Columbuss ship. circa 1492
Marchioness of Lansdowne presents cup to Harris St. JohnThe Marchioness of Lansdowne presenting the Col. John McKie Memorial Challenge Cup to Jajor E. D. Harris-St.John, who won the race at the Perth Hunt meeting, Scone Palace on Rough Proof. Date: 1950
The Dewar Challenge Cup, 1904Non-stop motoring: the Dewar Challenge Cup. The gift of Scottish whisky distiller 1st Baron Thomas R. Dewar(1864-1930), the cup was wrought in solid silver and richly chased by Messrs Elkington
Accepting the challenge 1387King Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason. This process was used three times during Richards reign, the first one being in November 1387, when the Duke of Gloucester
Association Challenge Cup match at the Crystal Palace 1895The Association Challenge Cup (or FA Cup) match at the Crystal Palace, 1895. This was the first FA Cup final to be played at the Crystal Palace, and was between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion
LCC-LFB Greenwich Station firemen, Challenge Cup winners for Smartest Turn Out, 1920. Date: 1920
Garrett Showmans Tractor 33419, Challenge at Bristol steam rally. Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston, Suffolk Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 33419 Built: 1919 Registration: BJ 4201 Cylinders
The Schneider Trophy 1929 - Calshot Spit, EnglandPhotograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe dAviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)
FALL / MALTESE TERRIER / 35CHAMPION MALTESA RUFFLES Seven times Challenge certificate winner, with his daughter ELLELTESSA ELLINETTE. Owned by Miss Shepperd. Date: 1935
FALL / FOX TERRIER / TAFFYCHAMPION KIPYARD TAFFY Challenge Certificate winner. Owned by Miss Pearson. Date: 1929