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The Ironstein Theory of Golf, by William Heath RobinsonA prospective competitor in our 500 golf contest makes one of those fance drives that are so bewildering to the ordinary member of a local golf club
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)
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)
Too FishyUnsportsmanlike tactics of a competitor at a recent fishing tournament at Hampstead Ponds. Humorous illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)
Motor racing in the 1950sReg Parnells maiden BRM V16 win Goodwood, England, 30th September 1950. Date: 1950
Surfing championships at Newquay, CornwallA competitor in the surfing championships at Newquay in Cornwall
Start of a Womens Sledging CompetitionStart of a Womens Luge (Sledging) Competition at the Hotel Bristol in the Territet Suburb of Montreux Switzerland. Date: 1909
Northrop YF-17 201570United States Navy - Northrop YF-17 201570 (msn 2, USAF 72-1570), the second YF-17 LWF competitor after transfer to the US Navy
Le Tournoi The TournamentThis illustration shows a group of colourfully dressed young ladies spectating a jousting tournement, they are currently admiring a competitor performing on his armoured horse. Date: circa 1901
Stock Exchange Walk, BrightonWinner L. J. Hollyer at the conclusion of the Stock Exchange Brighton Walk. Founded by a member of the London Stock Exchange
Mrs McBride on Saxon QueenMrs McBride and Saxon Queen competed at Richmond Horse Show, winning Class 8. Date: 1910
Nigel Short, champion British chess player and GrandmasterNigel David Short (b 1965), champion British chess player who became a Grandmaster at the age of 19. He was a chess prodigy, first attracting media attention at the age of 10. Date: circa 1970s
Breguet Br. 1001 Taon 02 - EBreguet Br.1001 Taon 02 - E (msn 2), at the Musee de l'air et de l'espace, Le Bourget, near Paris. The Taon was an unsuccessful competitor in the NATO LWSF (Light Weight Strike Fighter)
School swimming competitionCompetitors in school swimming competition. Date: circa 1930s
RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition 1977 - Green wormRAF Halton Apprentices competing in the 1977 Ten Tors cross-country team march. - A tired competitor sleeping through the day. Date: 1977
A Great Veteran: James BraidGolfer James Braid driving during the 1, 040 golf tournament at Walton Heath 1934
Grand Professional CompetitionGolfer James Braid, who was a probable contestant for the Sphere and Tatler cup which was being played at his home club, Walton Heath. Date: 1911
Open Championships at Muirfield - James Braids 3rd VictoryJames Braid being presented with the winners medal of The Open Golf Championships at Muirfield. This was James Braids third Open golf win. 1906
The Open Golf Championships at St Andrew sJames Braid playing in the Open Golf Championships at St Andrew s, 1905. He eventually won which would be his second Open success. 1905
Winner and runner-up at the Open Golf ChampionshipsJames Braid, the winner and A Herd the runner-up of the Open Golf Championships at St Andrew s. This would be Braids fifth Open success. 1910
The Open Golf Championships at PrestwickThe Open Golf Champion James Braid putting at the Turn at Prestwick in the final round of the match, circled by the crowd. 1908
James Braid in a difficult positionGolfer James Baird taking a difficult shot out of the bunker at the Richmond golf tournament. 1908
Alberto Ascari winning in a works Ferrari 500 at Stowe Corner - British Grand Prix, 19th July, Silverstone, England 1952. Date: 1952
Motor racing Silverstone, EnglandPeter Walker in a BRM P15 V16 finished 7th in British GP, Silverstone, England 14 July 1951. Date: 1951
Fly Fishing competition on the River Usk, Brecon, Wales. (1/2) Date: 1930
Maya Civilization. Ball gameMaya Civilization. Mesoamerican ballgame. Litography
Motor racing Aintree, EnglandJean Behra in a factory Maserati Lightweight 250F at the British Grand Prix, Aintree, England 20th July 1957. Date: 1957
Tacuinum Sanitatis. FencingTacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Fencing. Folio 96v
Greek Art. Panathenaic amphore. Wessel painting. Wrestlers. The large container was once filled with olive oil and given as a prize at the Panathenian Games in Athens to the winner of the depicted
The Duke of Edinburgh competing at CowesPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, competing at Cowes Regatta in 1952. Date: 1953
Sukhoi Su-6 -only 3 built of this (on the ground) attack competitor to the Il-2 Stormovik
Focke Wulf FW 187A trio of this twin engined losing competitor to Messerschmitts Bf 110
Mercury Racer seaplane, a competitor for the Schneider Trophy. Date: circa 1929
Lord Lothian and Lady Astor play a golf tournamentOver eighty politicians gathered at Walton Heath to contest the early rounds of the Parliamentary Handicap. Lady Astor was the only female competitor and beat Lord Lothian on the last green
Herrmann in Mercedes, Pedralbes, SpainHans Herrmann in a Mercedes-Benz W196 at the Spanish Grand Prix, Pedralbes, Spain 24 Oct 1954. Date: 1954
Kling in Mercedes, Silverstone, EnglandKarl Kling in a Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamline in the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England 17 July 1954. Date: 1954
Fangio in Mercedes, Silverstone, EnglandJuan-Manuel Fangio in a Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamline, finished 4th at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone. England 17 July 1954. Date: 1954
Fangios Mercedes, Pedralbes, SpainJuan Manuel Fangios Mercedes-Benz W196 at the Spanish Grand Prix, Pedralbes, Spain 24 Oct 1954. Date: 1954
Motor racing Monaco GPLouis Chiron in an Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto, Scuderia Ferrari-entered car at the Monaco GP 2 April1934. Date: 1934
The Roskear Fairy Queen - Camborne CarnivalJust sitting in the rain at Camborne Carnival is this 4-year-old girl - suitably equipped. Zoe (from North Roskear) is the Roskear Fairy Queen and was taking part in her first Carnival. Date: 1980s
The Outsider by H. H. HarrisHumorous illustration showing an episode during the Grand National at Aintree - as all the jockeys and their mounts take a jump
Auto racing (May 1904). Race for the Gordon BennettAuto racing (May 1904).Race for the Gordon Bennett International Trophy. Drawing
Olympics / 1912 / CertificatCompetitors certificate Date: 1912
Sea Fishing Festival, Southend-on-Sea, EssexThe winner of the Southend-on-Sea Fishing Festival serving refreshments to a lady competitor on Southend pier. circa 1911
Entrant in Ramsgate Battle of Flowers, KentOne of the entrants in the Ramsgate Battle of Flowers event which was staged in the town for many years. This lady has decorated her babys perambulator to resemble an aeroplane of the time. circa 1911
Six women in Chicken Stealing CompetitionSix women competitors in the Chicken Stealing Competition held at the Essex Motor Club Annual Gymkhana at High Beach, Epping Forest, Essex. circa 1911
Two aspiring musical comedy artistes, LondonMinter and Osborn of Manchester, contestants in the 13th Encore Competition staged in Collins Music Hall, Islington, London
The Queens Excitement over the Struggle in the Stadium: ThThe image depicts a scene from the the 1908 Olympics held in London. The marathon was watched by 80, 000 spectators, including Queen Alexandra