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Variety Theatre, Monte SaldoEnglish born Monte Saldo 1879 - 1949 (real name A. M. Woolaston). Strong-man, Gymnast and also an artists model. Here he is photographed in various statuesque classical poses as well as in the more
Maggie Clifton music hall gymnast and equilibrist. Originally a member of The 5 Cliftons from Belgium. Demonstrated head and hand balancing techniques. Date: circa 1913
Finnish GymnastsA team of female gymnasts from Finland, touring the UK with a gymnastic display. Date: 1933
Roualeyn Gordon-CummingROUALEYN GORDON-CUMMING Sportsman, gymnast and hunter of lions. Date: 1820 - 1866
Gymnast on Rings 1914A male gymnast hangs from the rings by his hands and feet. Date: 1914
Harry Mason and Lily BartPromotional postcard for Harry Mason and Lily Bart. These novelty comedy gymnasts were obscure performers. This postcard was commissioned it to advertise their act to music hall managers
Harry Mason and Lily Bart - Novelty Comedy Gymnasts of Brixton, London. " Ah! But What Gymnasts!" It looks conceivable as if Harry Mason is here taking on the persona of King George V
Male gymnast on pole with spectators
Male gymnast backward leap
Male gymnast on planking
Female gymnast by lake jump
Female gymnast by lake stretch
German postcard, athletes carrying flagsGerman postcard showing athletes carrying flags at the start of a sports tournament. Date: 1920s
German postcard, women athletes walkingGerman postcard showing women athletes walking along in step with each other. Date: 1920s
German postcard, two male athletes under oak treeGerman postcard showing two male athletes under a oak tree -- may the oak tree be the symbol of our covenant. Date: 1920s
German postcard, women athletes in a raceGerman postcard showing women athletes at the finishing line of a race. 1920s
German postcard with stone inscriptionGerman postcard with a gymnast carving an inscription into stone: Frisch Fromm Frohlich Frei, meaning fresh, pious, happy and free. Date: circa 1920s
Paris, France - Barriers, booths outside city limits. Date: 1855
National Gymnastics Competition Caen, Parallel and High barsNational Gymnastics Competition Caen, competitors competing on the Parallel and High bars (in synchronised performance). Note the safety mat is actually a large pile of soft sand! Date: 1911
Indian street Gymnastic and Acobatic Display Date: circa 1910s
Czech Republic - 14th All Sokol Rally in Prague14th All Sokol Rally in Prague. A rally to promote public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)
NFS fitness demonstration, Regional HQ. Lambeth, WW2Firefighters of the newly formed National Fire Service (London Region) put on a physical fitness demonstration at a review of the fire service in Lambeths drill yard at the Headquarters of the London
Boy GymnastA young athlete flexes his muscles and strikes a pose at the annual Boys Brigade show. Date: 1938
Swedish National DayThe Swedish National Day - female gymnasts parade at the gymnasium, Trelleborg 1969. Date: 1969
Poster advertising a Sports Festival in Basel, SwitzerlandPoster advertising a sports or gymnastics festival in Basel, Switzerland, on 26 and 27 June 1920. An idealised gymnast stands with his arms outstretched
The Turnfest - Bern - July 1906Swiss-wide Gymnastics Festival which takes place every six years - founded in the early 19th century (24th April 1832 in Aaru) and continues to this day
Indian child gymnast atop a long poleA tiny Indian child Gymnast rather precariously held aloft by a long pole!
