Images Dated 14th July 2011 (page 2)

Reiff, winner of the 5, 000 metres, 1948 London Olympics
Belgian long-distance runner Reiff managed to snatch the lead from the Czech competitor Zatopek with three laps to go, to win the 5, 000 metres at 1984 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948

A. E. Panhorst-Niesink putting-the-shot, 1948 Olympics
A. E. Panhorst-Niesink, a competitor from Holland, taking part in the qualifying rounds of the womens shot put. This event was included for the first time at the XIVth Olympiad in London. Date: 1948

John Mark carrying the Olympic torch, opening ceremony, 1948
The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, circles Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch. Date: 1948

Edelman does the high jump, 1948 London Olympics
The American Edelman is seen here clearing 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948

The village glee singers. Two men enjoy a good sing, whilst a third has a nap at the table. Date: 18th century

The trio - Music at home
Three men make music in a rustic, domestic setting

Wembley Stadium, 1948 London Olympic Games
Wembley Stadium, as viewed from the air. The main track events and the official opening of the XIVth Olympiad took place here, as well as the finals of the football and field-hockey, fencing

American Olympic athletes march round Wembley Stadium, 1948
The American contingent of athletes, the largest at the games, marching round Wembley Arena. 58 nations and 6, 000 competitors took part in the march during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games

Lanchester Ten car advert
Advertisement for the Lanchester Ten car, with comfortable upholstery and a cruising speed of 55 mph with top speed of 65 mph. Date: 1947

A duet under difficulties, 1863
Emily:(sotto voce) My goodness, Edith, what shall I do? My nose itches so dreadfully, and we are coming to the most difficult part." Date: 1863

The final of the 100 Metres, 1948 London Olympics
A photo finish of the 100 metres final. Left to right: Harrison Dillard (no. 69, USA) came first, E. Macdonald Bailey (no. 35) was last, McCorquodale (no)

Heavyweight boxing, 1948 London Olympics
E.J. Lambert of the USA (right) and F. Bothy of Belgium competing for heavyweight honours at the Empire Pool (hence the reflection in the lower half of the photograph)

Front cover of the Sphere, the Olympic torch enters Wembley
Photograph taken during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, as the last runner enters Wembley Stadium with the Olympic flame, ready to set light to the Olympic Altar. Date: 1948

Sunbeam car advert
Speed...endurance...elegance. The Sunbeam, Mk III, outright winner of the Monte Carlo Rally. Date: 1955

The Queen entertains the Shah of Persia
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh entertain the Shah and Queen Soraya of Persia to luncheon at Buckingham Palace. With them are Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1955

B. Singh, long jump, 1948 London Olympics
B. Singh took part in the long jump event to enthusiastic applause. A sikh, he wore his hair tied in a handkerchief. Date: 1948

A morning at Mrs. Ingram s: a lady plays the piano, while a young man and woman sing. Date: 1889

Basketball at the 1948 London Olympic
Britain lost to China 54 to 25 in this basketball match at Harringay Arena. Britain on the whole did badly in this event. Date: 1948

Miss Maud Allan in the ruins of Olympia
Dancer Miss Maud Allan " transported" to the ruins of Olympia in a photograph for the Sketch. She had recently performed in a special matinee in aid of the entertainment fund for Olympic

The Queen and her two children
The Queen with Prince Charles and Princess Anne. They are attending church at the village of Kinclaven during a weekend in Perthshire, Scotland. Date: 1955

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Lithlingow, West Lothian
The Royal party leaving the Palace of Linlithgow, once a favourite home of Stuart sovereigns. Date: 1955

An Album of International Air Liners
Cover of An Album of International Air Liners, for cigarette cards issued by John Player & Sons, featuring a GA - de Havilland aircraft flying over palm trees. Date: 1936

Crown prince of Germany, c. 1875
FRIEDRICH WILHELM(1831 - 1888) The future Friedrich III of Germany while still Crown Prince of Germany, looking splendidly bearded and wearing a blazer

Weight-lifters and wrestlers, 1948 London Olympics
This full page of the Sphere shows weight-lifters Joe de Pietro of America (top) and Shams of Egypt (bottom right), and wrestlers Anderberg of Sweden and Toth of Hungary. Date: 1948

Henry Cotton Lotus Golf Shoes advert
Advertisement for Lotus Anglespike golf shoes as worn and recommended by golfer Henry Cotton.. Date: 1949

A casualty at the 1948 London Olympics
A. B. Toulsen of Denmark receives medical treatment after collapsing during the 5, 000 Metres. Date: 1948

John Mark lights the Olympic bowl, opening ceremony, 1948
The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, lights the bowl on the peristyle, on the east terrace of Wembley Stadium

Baby Princess Elizabeth at Balmoral
The tiny Princess Elizabeth is carried up some stairs at Balmoral in her perambulator. Date: 1927

The Three R s
Following the introduction of the Elementary Education Act, commonly known as Forsters Education Act, in February 1870, Punch magazine depicts William Forster, the Liberal MP who drafted the Act

Player Motor Cars: Bentley, Brough and B. S. A
Page of Players cigarette cards from An Album of Motor Cars, featuring the Bentley 3.5-litre Sports Tourer; the Brough Superior; and the B.S.A

Sensitive pianist weeps, 1877
Herr Pumpernickel, a sensitive German pianist, weeps after performing a composition of his own on the piano. His host and friends look on with concern. Date: 1877

Music in the home, 1887
An accomplished German man eclipses the other talent at an evening party, to the disgust of the watching Englishmen. " Young Muller(from Hamburg)

Start of a 100 Metre heat, 1948 London Olympics
The start of a 100 Metres heat. The runners from right to left are: Haukur Clausen (Iceland), S. C. Lines (Bermuda), C. Silva (Chile), B. O. Lovina (Philipines), E. Macdonald Bailey (Britain), and A

Erasmic advertisement
The secret to the pictured twins perfect complexion is Erasmic Peerless Soap. Date: 1929

Lloyd B. Labeach sprinting, 1948 London Olympics
Sprinter Lloyd B. Labeach from Panama thrusts forward to win Heat 4 in the second round of the 100 Metres competition. His time was 10.5 seconds. Date: 1948

Basketball at the 1948 London Olympics
In this sparsely-attended basketball match at Harringay Arena, the American team (in white) beat the Swiss team. Date: 1948

Queen Mary in a relaxed moment
Whilst visiting University College, the King and Queen were entertained by students singing the University song. The Queen is seen here beating time to the melody

Player Motor Cars: Jaguar, Flying Standard and Studebaker
Page of Players cigarette cards from An Album of Motor Cars, Second Series, featuring the S.S. 2.5-litre Jaguar 100; the Flying Standard 20 H.P

Wax effigy of Princess Elizabeth
The Duke and Duchess of York and Mr Leslie Henson with a wax effigy of the young Princess Elizabeth. The doll was the piece de resistance of an auction held at a Society ball. Date: 1927

Golfers
The runners-up and the winners in the Edinburgh golf tournament. From left to right: Duddingston team (runners-up), W B C Miller, A C Glennie, A P Mitchell, J Inches; Dalmahoy team (winners)

Player Motor Cars: Rover, Siddeley, Singer
Page of Players cigarette cards from An Album of Motor Cars, Second Series, featuring the Rover Sixteen Sports Saloon; the Siddeley Special Touring Limousine; and the Singer 12 H.P. Saloon. Date: 1937

The Olympic Camp, 1948 London Olympic Games
A view from above of the Olympic Camp in Richmond Park, where 1, 700 athletes, trainers and managers are being accommodated during the games. The camp stands at the highest point of the park

Controversy at the featherweight boxing, 1948 London Olympic
Basilio Alves of Uruguay is borne towards the judges rostrum by the Uruguayan manager. There was uproar at the Empire Pool after his defeat on points at the hands of the American Eddie Johnson

Piano student performs, c. 1860
A student of the piano performs as a man looks on-is he her teacher? Date: c.1860

Queen prima-donna at home, 1874
Three girls plead with their musical Mamma to stop playing the piano. Date: 1874

The Great Eastern scrapped: the auction, 1888
The Great Eastern under the hammer. After a thirty year career, the great steamship was scrapped, with her hull and fittings being sold at auction at New Ferry, Liverpool. 1

Royal Ascot Number of ISDN
Cover of the Royal Ascot Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 12th June 1936. Date: 1936

Special Coronation Moss Bros advertisement
A Moss Bros advertisement commemorating the coronation, featuring two smartly dressed gentlemen and a lady viewing the coronation procession from a balcony. Date: 1953

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