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Olympia Collection (page 7)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Rosette at Olympia

Rosette at Olympia
At the International Horse Show at Olympia, London, the winner of an event is awarded a rosette by a posh-looking gent in topper and tails. Date: June 1910

Background imageOlympia Collection: Aero Exhibition 1913

Aero Exhibition 1913
The AERO EXHIBITION at Olympia, London, features actual aircraft and balloons as well as stands for such companies as Bleriot. Date: 1913

Background imageOlympia Collection: Roller Skating 1891

Roller Skating 1891
Seriously over-dressed Victorian ladies roller- skating at the Olympia rink, London, where " fast skating", though highly unlikely, is " strictly prohibited". Date: 1891

Background imageOlympia Collection: Greece / Olympia(Restored)

Greece / Olympia(Restored)
Olympia (restored)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Ladies Kennel Association Show at Olympia, 1927

Ladies Kennel Association Show at Olympia, 1927
Overhead view of the hall at Olympia during the Ladies Kennel Association Show in May 1927. With nearly 4000 entries and over 50 breeds, the King and the Prince of Wales were among the exhibitors

Background imageOlympia Collection: Princess Arthur of Connaught Ladies Kennel Association show

Princess Arthur of Connaught Ladies Kennel Association show
Princess Arthur of Connaught paying a visit to the Ladies Kennel Association Show at Olympia in May 1927 and watching the parade of champions. Date: 1927

Background imageOlympia Collection: Poster, Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition

Poster, Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia, London, 26 February to 23 March. Nearest stations Addison Road, West Kensington, Hammersmith. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia - L. K. A. Dog Show

Olympia - L. K. A. Dog Show
Olympia - L.K.A. (Ladies Kennel Association) Dog Show. Date: 1935

Background imageOlympia Collection: Carl Haganbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus

Carl Haganbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus
promotional postcard for Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia. 26th December 1913. Under the Direction of Charles B. Cochrane

Background imageOlympia Collection: Ideal Home Exhibition advert

Ideal Home Exhibition advert
Advertisement for the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia, London. Date: 16th April1932

Background imageOlympia Collection: GREECE. WESTERN GREECE. ELIS. Olympia. Temple of

GREECE. WESTERN GREECE. ELIS. Olympia. Temple of Hera (Heraion) in ruins, Dorian style. Built around 600 BC. Archaic Greek art

Background imageOlympia Collection: CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant

CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant Taverne Olympia in Paris. Printed in 1899. Poster (119 x 81 cm.). Contemporary Art. Litography

Background imageOlympia Collection: Big ballet The Fairy Doll. Olympia theatre. Poster

Big ballet The Fairy Doll. Olympia theatre. Poster

Background imageOlympia Collection: Elizabethan Pageant, Olympia, London

Elizabethan Pageant, Olympia, London
Elizabethan Pageant in the Royal Naval & Military Tournament at Olympia, London. The Call to Arms, a display showing the uniforms and accoutrements of the age of Queen Bess. Date: 1912

Background imageOlympia Collection: Re-enactment at Royal Tournament, Olympia, London

Re-enactment at Royal Tournament, Olympia, London
A re-enactment of the Invasion of Britain by the Romans, at the Royal Tournament, Olympia, London. Date: 1921

Background imageOlympia Collection: Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London

Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London
A fascinating turn by Japanese acrobats at the circus at Olympia, London. Date: 1921

Background imageOlympia Collection: Hagenbecks Great Zoological Show at Olympia, London

Hagenbecks Great Zoological Show at Olympia, London
The Christmas Holiday Season - among the birds and beast at Olympia, London - Hagenbecks Great Zoological Show - which featured a full circus show and zoo. Date: 1914

Background imageOlympia Collection: Britannia, Royal Naval & Military Tournament, Olympia

Britannia, Royal Naval & Military Tournament, Olympia
A young woman dressed as Britannia, at the Royal Naval & Military Tournament, Olympia, London. Date: 1910

Background imageOlympia Collection: Royal Tournament - Olympia May 18th to June 3rd 1922

Royal Tournament - Olympia May 18th to June 3rd 1922
Royal Tournament. Last Week. Olympia May 18th to June 3rd 1922. Twice Daily at 2.30 and 8pm.Colour lithograph by A Martinet, 1922, after Thomas Rowlandson, 1790 (c) and I H Bailey

Background imageOlympia Collection: LFB firefighters extinguishing oil can fire

LFB firefighters extinguishing oil can fire
Two LFB firefighters extinguishing an oil can fire

Background imageOlympia Collection: Chromolithograph poster - British Military

Chromolithograph poster - British Military
Royal Naval and Military Tournament OLYMPIA MAY 18TH TO JUNE 3RD TWICE DAILY AT 2.30 AND 8PM. Chromolithograph poster by Dudley Hardy, published by Dobson Molle and Co, 1910 (c)

Background imageOlympia Collection: NFS recruiting van at Olympia

NFS recruiting van at Olympia
A National Fire Service recruiting van at Olympia, West London, 14 February 1946, possibly aiming to recruit soldiers returning from the war and visiting to the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Drinks during an interval at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris

Drinks during an interval at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris
L abreuvoir de L Olympia pendant un entr acte (Drinks during an interval at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris) - c. 1918.Recognisable by its giant red glowing letters above the establishment

Background imageOlympia Collection: Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier & Gunboat Smith, 1914

Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier & Gunboat Smith, 1914
Front cover of the Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of the much-publicised boxing match at Olympia between the Frenchman

Background imageOlympia Collection: International Horse Show at Olympia, 1907

International Horse Show at Olympia, 1907
The exterior of the International Horse Show at Olympia in 1907, as viewed from Kensington train station. Date: 1907

Background imageOlympia Collection: Paris Hippodrome, Olympia, 1887

Paris Hippodrome, Olympia, 1887
The Arab horsemen at the Paris Hippodrome, Olympia, 1887. The troupe, part of Hippolyte Houckes company, were intended to demonstrate the customs and manners of the East

Background imageOlympia Collection: Royal visit to the Olympia Horse Show, 1908

Royal visit to the Olympia Horse Show, 1908
Mr. Walter Winans saluting King Edward VII before the royal box at the Olympia horse show in June 1908. Date: 1908

Background imageOlympia Collection: Roman chariot race at Kensington Olympia, 1886

Roman chariot race at Kensington Olympia, 1886
The Paris Hippodrome at Olympia, the National Agricultural Hall, Kensington: the Roman chariot race, by a four abreast driving team(droski fashion). Date: 1886

Background imageOlympia Collection: Royal visit to Kensington Olympia, 1887

Royal visit to Kensington Olympia, 1887
The visit of Queen Victoria to Olympia, London: royalty watching a re-enactment of a Roman chariot race from a dais. Date: March 1887

Background imageOlympia Collection: Advert for Gamages motoring needs 1926

Advert for Gamages motoring needs 1926
Selection of motoring garments suitable for all weathers, showing at Olympia. 1926

Background imageOlympia Collection: Tango craze: the real tea tango, 1913

Tango craze: the real tea tango, 1913
Sketches made at the tea tango at the Olympia Salle de Danse in Paris. Tea is taken as a reviver by the dancers in the intervals between dances, in contrast to the British tea tango

Background imageOlympia Collection: Hagenbeck Circus and Zoo in London

Hagenbeck Circus and Zoo in London
The sights and sounds of the Christmas season at Olympia, London: Carl Hagenbecks Circus and Zoo from Hamburg. Showing the annexe with sea elephants (sea lions), penguins, polar bears

Background imageOlympia Collection: Opening of International Horse Show, Olympia, London

Opening of International Horse Show, Olympia, London
The opening of the International Horse Show at Olympia, London, showing an event in the arena with a large audience watching. In the foreground horses can be seen in their stalls. Date: 1913

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia Museum artefact

Olympia Museum artefact
In the museum at Olympia, Greece, Dr Bartels, the German archaeologist, shows Princess Irene of the Hellenes a large bronze lions head Date: July 1964

Background imageOlympia Collection: Circus Cleaner

Circus Cleaner
A poor cleaning lady, down on her hands and knees, scrubbing the floor at Olympia Circus, London. Date: 1930s

Background imageOlympia Collection: Miss N. G. Jones is at her desk on the Royal Aeronautical?

Miss N. G. Jones is at her desk on the Royal Aeronautical?
Miss N.G. Jones is at her desk on the Royal Aeronautical Society information bureau at the International Aero Exhibition at Olympia, 16-27 July 1929

Background imageOlympia Collection: Royal Aeronautical Society display at the International ?

Royal Aeronautical Society display at the International ?
Royal Aeronautical Society display at the International Aero Exhibition at Olympia, 16-27 July 1929

Background imageOlympia Collection: Lorne Welch in Olympia glider G-ALJZ is towed to height ?

Lorne Welch in Olympia glider G-ALJZ is towed to height ?
Lorne Welch in Olympia glider G-ALJZ is towed to height at the 1950 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at White Waltham Aerodrome on 14 May

Background imageOlympia Collection: Louise Blot - French Dancer - Perfomer at the Olympia, Paris

Louise Blot - French Dancer - Perfomer at the Olympia, Paris Date: circa 1910

Background imageOlympia Collection: Horse & Soldier of the 116th Battery - Royal Field Artillery

Horse & Soldier of the 116th Battery - Royal Field Artillery
Horse and Soldier of the 116th Battery - Royal Field Artillery - performing at the Royal Naval and Military Tournament at Olympia, London

Background imageOlympia Collection: Society staff & organisers of International Aero Exhibition

Society staff & organisers of International Aero Exhibition
Society staff and organisers of the International Aero Exhibition at Olympia, 16-27 July 1929. From left: (Back row) Boy Messenger, Miss N.G. Jones, J.E. Hodgson, Miss Jarvis, Capt J.L

Background imageOlympia Collection: Bristol-Coanda Monoplane at the Olympia Show 1913

Bristol-Coanda Monoplane at the Olympia Show 1913
Bristol-Coanda Monoplane at the Olympia Show, 1913. Date: 1913

Background imageOlympia Collection: Grahame-White Type 11 Warplane at the 1914 Olympia Aero Show

Grahame-White Type 11 Warplane at the 1914 Olympia Aero Show. Date: 1914

Background imageOlympia Collection: Bleriot XI Gouin parasol at the Olympia Show

Bleriot XI Gouin parasol at the Olympia Show
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Background imageOlympia Collection: Blackburn monoplane at the Olympia Aero Show in March 1911

Blackburn monoplane at the Olympia Aero Show in March 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia Aero Exhibition 14-22 February 1913

Olympia Aero Exhibition 14-22 February 1913
Olympia Aero Exhibition, 14-22 February 1913. Date: 1913

Background imageOlympia Collection: Short No 3 at the Olympia Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition

Short No 3 at the Olympia Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition, 11-19 March 1910

Background imageOlympia Collection: Aeronautical Society of Great Britains stand

Aeronautical Society of Great Britains stand
The Aeronautical Society of Great Britains stand at the Olympia Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition, 11-19 March 1910



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