The Favourite Wins by H. M. BatemanHumorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a reversal of roles. A group of jockeys in different coloured silks sprint for the finishing post while excitable horses in the stands cheer on the winner
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1961Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 10-11 June 1961. Date: 1961
A Subtle Competition by H. M. Bateman, golfing fashionCartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing two men in competition to wear a series of increasingly outrageous golf outfits
Supermarine aeroplane, Rolls-Royce S. 6The Supermarine aeroplane, Rolls-Royce S.6, winner of the International Schneider Trophy Air Race in 1922, 1927 and 1929, and holder of the world speed record of 357.7 mph
Shire horse team during Ploughing MatchA team of white Shire horses competing in a ploughing match. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Tour De France 1930A group of Italian riders
Schneider Trophy Air RaceSouvenir programme cover design, Schneider Trophy Contest. Date: 12 September 1931
Poster for Englands Glory MatchesStrike out foreign competition by buying Englands Glory Matches: advertisement featuring a boxing match taking place on a ring made of match boxes between British and German pugilists
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1959Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 20-21 June 1959. Date: 1959
The Interport Field Gun Competition - Royal NavyThe Royal Navys field gun competition is a contest between teams from various Royal Navy commands, in which teams of sailors compete to transport a field gun and its equipment over
UK Dairy Show - Feeding the goatsFeeding the prize goats at the UK Dairy Show of 1911, held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London - now the Business Design Centre and former venue for the BAPLA Picture Buyers Fair
Queens College Cambridge rowing team on the River Cam, near Searles Boathouse and Winter Boat Builders. Date: early 20th century
Handbill for balloon race, Green brothersHandbill advertising a balloon race between Charles Green and his brother in two balloons, taking place from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, to celebrate the Queens birthday. 13 August 1835
KPD POSTER / 1932German Communist party (KPD) poster Away with the System produced at a time of intense political competition
Seven women police officers in netball teamSeven women police officers in the 1954 Met Police netball team, posing with a ball and a netball post. They include Heather Walker, Nora Blacklock, June Barrett and Pat Stacke. Date: 1954
Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, River Thames, LondonWatermen on duty at the end of Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on the River Thames. They are wearing the livery of the Fishmongers Company
Nick Skelton in show jumping event, Royal Cornwall Show. circa 1980s
Champion Lady Steer RoperLucille Mulhall - the Champion Lady Steer Roper of the World at the Winnipeg Stampede of 1913. She only took 33 4/5 seconds to rope this unfortunate bull!
International horse show advertInternational horse show at Olympia advert for June 21st-30th, year unknown, but possibly 1930s
The Presidents Putter 1928A cartoon by Mel featuring some of the competitors in the Presidentss Putter. The matchplay competition is held every January at the Rye Golf Club in East Sussex
Glasgow Fire Drill Competition, ScotlandThe Springburn team of firemen participating in a fire drill competition in Glasgow, Scotland. circa 1911
Pigeon racing at Crystal Palace, London15, 000 birds from all parts of England and Scotland are released from Crystal Palace, south London, at the start of a championship pigeon race
Motor Bus London 1903A Motor Bus causes considerable interest on a London Street. Bus owners faced the competition posed by the electrification of the tramways with motor buses
Sheepdog Trials. Bringing in the sheep, starting the dog, driving the sheep and finally trying to get them into the pen
Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B. C. Fresco of boxing kidsMinoan art. Greece. 16th century B.C. Fresco of boxing kids. Fight between two teens provided with gloves and a belt. Painted stucco. Room B1 from Akrotiri (Thera). (1550-1500 BC)
2 MEN CANOEING 1960SJ. Campbell and P.L. Pye race through rough water during the twelve-mile Bradford-Avon competition. Date: 1960s
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)
Autocar Poster -- French Grand PrixAutocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix
Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958A group of people including; Mr Alan Adams, Mr Robin Gibbs, Mr Tony Gibbs, Miss Rachel Chandler and Mr Denis Adams, watching the racing on the last day of the Henley Royal Regatta from a cabin
The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at HanworthThe Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors aircraft arrived at Hanworth Aerodrome prior to take off in the early hours of the morning. Date: 4 July 1930 1930
Outdoor Curling Match on the ice at Bern, Switzerland. Date: circa 1907
Rosie Dolly and the Begum Aga KhanTwo personalities at the Super Elegance de Cote d Azur held in Nice on the French Riviera wearing costumes elegant enough to win
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)
Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving
Brigade Cycle Race, Crystal Palace, South LondonLondon Fire Brigade Cycle Race at the Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, South London
Cover design, International Exhibition, BrusselsCover design, Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles (Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels), with international airship competitions
Athletics event with hurdlesAn athletics event with men taking part in a hurdles race. circa 1940s
Crystal Palace Brass Band FestivalView of the Central Avenue leading to the Crystal Palace in south London at the time of the annual Brass Band Festival. Bands from all over the country took part
Sheep Dog Trial in 1876Sheepdog trials at Alexandra Palace
LCC-LFB Knightsbridge firemen, Wells Challenge Cup winners for 1913. Front row: R J Nicholas, W H Sheldrick, Sub-Officer H C Griffiths, Station Officer J Smith, T H Coggan, D J O Leary
A race of six lifeboats at Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: 1867
Odol Mouth CompetitionAdvertisement for Odol mouthwash or liquid antiseptic dentifrice which features a competition to guess Whose Mouth Is It...? The first prize is 20
Autocar Poster -- Paris-Amsterdam raceAutocar Poster -- Charrons white Panhard fitted with wheel steering (instead of a tiller) for the first time in racing history, for the Paris-Amsterdam race. Date: 1898
Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes raceAutocar Poster -- British driver Charles Jarrott winning the Circuit des Ardennes race in the famous 70 Panhard. His average speed during the race was 54 mph. Date: 1903
A Ladies Archery Match in Regents ParkA lady prepares her bow and arrow at an archery match in the Royal Toxophilite Societys Grounds in Regents Park, London
Perfuming probable prizewinners: dog show perfume, 1911A patient Pomeranian stands on a folding chair while being squirted with perfume at the Ealing and District Canine Society dog show. Date: 1911
Oxford practising for the Boat RaceThe Oxford team practising for the annual Boat Race
Balloon Race at Hurlingham, south west LondonScene at a balloon race at Hurlingham, south west London -- a social event as well as a sporting occasion
