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Mitcham wins London Brighton relay. Brookwood finishes first by a second. First
Mitcham wins London Brighton relay. Brookwood finishes first by a second.
First man home in the London Brighton relay race was D Brickwood of Mitcham athletic club, who finished just ahead of A Allum of Belgrave Harriers. The winning coast time for the course of nearly 46 miles was three hours 52 minutes and five seconds with Harriers only a second behind.
Photo shows, chairing D Brookwood after the finish.
17 April 1937
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Media ID 11263497
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Relive the thrilling moment of the London Brighton relay race with our exclusive Fine Art Print from TopFoto. Witness Mitcham's D Brickwood crossing the finish line just seconds before Brookwood's top athlete, securing the first place victory for Mitcham Athletic Club. This stunning black and white photograph captures the intensity and excitement of the race, making it a must-have addition to any sports enthusiast's collection. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and bring the history of athletics into your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the exhilarating moment of triumph at the London Brighton relay race in 1937. The image showcases D Brickwood, a member of Mitcham athletic club, being joyfully chaired by his teammates after crossing the finish line. It was an intense competition that saw Brookwood narrowly clinching victory by a mere second ahead of A Allum from Belgrave Harriers. The grueling race covered an impressive distance of nearly 46 miles, testing the endurance and determination of all participants. Despite facing fierce competition, Mitcham's relentless efforts paid off as they emerged as champions with a remarkable coast time of three hours, fifty-two minutes, and five seconds. This photograph not only immortalizes the victorious moment but also reflects the spirit and camaraderie shared among athletes during this era between two world wars. Its monochrome composition adds a timeless quality to the image while emphasizing the intensity and raw emotions experienced on that historic day. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk, this exceptional piece from their Europeana photography collection serves as a reminder of human resilience and sportsmanship. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to April 17th, 1937 - witnessing firsthand how dedication and teamwork can lead to glorious triumphs on life's challenging paths.
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