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The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July (litho)
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The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July (litho)
1628912 The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July, Scenes at the Display. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 July 1901.
Ralph Cleaver); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23076190
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Announcements Championship Charms Competing Competition Competitions Display Gentry Highgate Inhabitants Lifeguards Lifesaving Megaphone Start Swimming Pools Tournament Vicinity
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This lithograph, titled "The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July" transports us back to a summer day in 1901. The scene is bustling with excitement as the inhabitants of London gather around the high diving vicinity to witness an extraordinary display by the Life-Saving Society. In this vibrant illustration for The Illustrated London News, artist Ralph Cleaver skillfully captures the energy and charm of this event. Lifeguards clad in their distinctive uniforms stand ready at attention while music fills the air, creating an atmosphere of anticipation. Competitors from all walks of life eagerly await their turn to showcase their skills in various swimming competitions. The engraving showcases scenes from different events throughout the day, including the national breaststroke and backstroke competitions. A megaphone-wielding announcer captivates the crowd with his booming voice as he introduces each participant and describes their accomplishments. Amongst those present are members of both gentry and nobility who have come to witness this prestigious tournament unfold. Their presence adds an air of grandeur to an already thrilling spectacle. "The Life-Saving Society at Highgate" serves as a testament to not only the importance placed on water safety during that era but also highlights how communal gatherings centered around sports were cherished moments for society at large. This print is a true gem that offers us a glimpse into history while celebrating athleticism and camaraderie.
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