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24th July 1908: Spectators of the Marathon at the 1908 London Olympics climb trees in Wormwood Scrubs for a better vantage point. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12019388
1900 1909 1908 Summer Olympics London British Culture Climbing Crowd England Black Females H Spo Athl Olympiad 1908 Marathon Point Spectator Sport The Olympic Games Track And Field Watching Better Vantage
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience history come to life with our Tree-Top View Framed Print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Storehouse collection. This stunning photograph, taken by Topical Press Agency in 1908, captures the excitement of the Marathon at the London Olympics. Spectators eagerly climb trees in Wormwood Scrubs for an unobstructed view of the race, creating a unique and iconic moment in sports history. Our high-quality framed print brings this historic image to your home or office, adding a touch of timeless charm and intrigue. Perfect for history buffs, sports enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of a well-composed photograph.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Tree-Top View - A Glimpse into the 1908 London Olympics
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this black and white landscape photograph, captured on the 24th of July in 1908, spectators of the historic Marathon at the London Olympics can be seen defying gravity as they climb towering trees in Wormwood Scrubs. The image, taken by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, transports us back to a time when athleticism and sporting prowess were celebrated with great fervor. Amidst a sea of male and female figures clad in traditional British attire, these daring individuals sought a better vantage point from which to witness the grueling long-distance race unfold. With their eyes fixed on the track below, their anticipation is palpable. As if frozen in time, we are reminded of the immense excitement that surrounded this prestigious event. The photo serves as a testament to both British culture and European enthusiasm for athletics during that era. It captures not only an iconic moment from one of history's most significant Olympic Games but also showcases how sports have always had an incredible power to unite people across generations. Preserved through archival means, this snapshot allows us to relive those unforgettable moments when spectators became part of something greater than themselves – becoming intertwined with nature itself as they clung onto branches for dear life. It stands as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements and modern conveniences today, there is still magic in witnessing extraordinary feats firsthand – whether it be from high up above or down on solid ground.
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