Olympic 400m race finish 1924, Eric LiddellEnd of the 400 metres final at the 1924 Paris Olympics, showing Scot, Eric Liddell, crossing the finish line first. Liddell was made famous in the film, Chariots of Fire. Date: 1924
Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 OlympicsHarold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)
Ben-Hur, chariot race scene, book by General Lew WallaceBen-Hur, chariot race scene, jacket design of the book by General Lew Wallace, published by Sears, Roebuck and Co, Chicago, USA. 20th century
Eric Liddell (1902 - 1945), Scottish athlete, rugby union international and missionary, Olympic gold medal winner in the 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games
Ancient Greek BattleANCIENT GREECE The soldiers, some in chariots and some on foot, use spears and swords against their foe
Indian festival of PuriFestividad de Carro en Puri : Spanish poster advertising the Chariot Festival in Puri, India. The temple-shaped chariots can be seen in the background while Indian drummers dance in front
ThorGod of the sky and of thunder, red of beard and fiery of temper, particularly on Thursdays. He will die killing the World Serpent at the battle of Ragnarok
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 - 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin, educated at Repton and Caius College, Cambridge
Flea Circus ChariotsProfessor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s
Sphinx / Rameses II PeriodThe Sphinx during the period of Rameses II. The Pharoah rides to pay homage to the giant visage
Modern Style StreetA colourful illustration showing a busy scene in what is a modern style street from the viewpoint of a French artist in 1901
Arms and armour of the ancient Egyptians including armour, chariots, sword, quiver, arrows, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique
The Battle of MajomaThe battle of Majoma on 21st September 1864. Soldiers on horseback and foot, run towards the opposition, with horses pulling chariots and cannons into place
Christ and Sun Gods in Chariots
Eastern chariots, mostly depicted on coinsEastern chariots (Roman, Persian, Sidonian), mostly depicted on coins and in the centre Roman women sitting in an ox-cart, watched by a soldier. Date: circa 0 BCE / O CE
Chariot RaceA chariot race under way at the Circus Maximus, Rome. An enthusiastic audience watch enthralled
DURER TRIUMPHAL CAR 1518THE GREAT TRIUMPHAL CAR Part of a larger image, designed as part of the Triumphal procession of the Emperor Maximilian. Date: 1518
Roman Chariot Races at the British Empire ExhibitionThe Great Circus at Wembley - The Thrilling Roman Chariot Races at Wembley Stadium. A new thrill for visitors to the British Empire Exhibition
Mumbai, India - Festival of Ratha Yatra - A ChariotMumbai, India - Ratha Yatra or Ratha Jatra or Chariot Festival - a festival that involves moving deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshana on a chariot (called a ratha or rotho)
Sun chariotApollo drives his sun chariot across the sky
Roman sporting combat - jousting in chariotsRoman sporting combat - jousting with spears in chariots - one of the many varied entertainments available at ones local amphitheatre
Harold AbrahamsHarold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)
Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris OlympicsHarold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin pictured winning the 100 metre sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924
Hindu Juggernaut Car - Ceremony at ColomboHindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)
Greek ChariotChariot of the ancient Greeks, with a woman driver and a woman passenger
Ben Hur, by William Young, after Lew WallaceBen Hur, a play by William Young, after the novel by Lew Wallace (1880). First produced in England at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, April 1902
Sketch cover featuring Lord Burghley in actionLord Burghley, captain of Britains Olympic team in 1932 jumping hurdles in a photograph on the front cover of The Sketch. David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905 - 1981)
The Priest of the Temple by Charles MarchPromotional postcard for The Priest of the Temple by Charles March. First produced at the Lyric Theatre, Liverpool, 21st July 1902. Date: 1902
The Magic SlipperPromotional postcard for the Magic Slipper at the Lawrence Opera House, Massachusetts 15th October 1881. American card included here for the Cinderella theme. Special Matinee for Ladies & Children
Silver patera. Iberian artPlate decorated with chariots. Silver. Iberian art. Relief. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA. TARRAGONA. Tivissa. Castellet de Banyoles
Lord Burghley in the steeplechase at Stamford Bridge400 metres hurdles gold medallist, Lord Burghley, at the water jump in the steeplechase at an athletics meeting at Stamford Bridge, shortly after his win at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games
Ovaltine advertisement, 1928Advertisement for soporific, milky bedtime drink Ovaltine from 1928, claiming it to be the ideal drink for athletes due to its ability to build up sinew and muscle
Sri Lanka - Colombo - Hindu Juggernaut ProcessionHindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)
The Ben Hur chariot race. Date between 1840 and 1890
Britons in ChariotsAncient Britons use various types of chariot to attack the invading Roman infantry. Date: 54 B.C
Greek CharioteersGreek warrior soldiers in their fine gilt chariot. One of the two horses rests down on its haunches seemingly from exhaustion
King in ChariotA king in his horse-drawn chariot
Scythian War ChariotsPersian war chariots charge against Alexander the Great
Syrian War ChariotA warrior shoots his bow from the rear seat of an ancient Syrian war chariot : note the blades on the wheels, and the spears projecting in front
Roman Chariot RaceA major Roman chariot race is run at a circus
Chariot of AssyriaAn Assyrian ruler rides in his chariot, drawn by two horses, with two grooms and two attendants
Transport / ChariotAncient Egyptian Chariot
Roman ProcessionA procession in honour of the gods - their statues are carried in chariots through the streets of the city
Roman ChariotA four-horse-power chariot, of the kind used in racing
Roman Chariot Race - 2Four four-horse chariots racing in an arena
Roman Chariot Race - 1Three two-horse chariots racing in an arena
Chariot Race WinnerThe winner of a chariot race performs a lap of honour in this four-horse chariot, carrying the laurel wreath as a symbol of victory
Ministere De LA MarineA surreal depiction showing people in front of the Ministere de la marine looking upwards at an assortment of flying entities e.g men with harpoons riding whales
