Competition Collection (page 6)

Clothing : Women : Stockings : The old ladies of the hosiery trade met the young ladies with the " hosiery legs" at Hinckley, Leics. during the weekend

A tamed golden eagle attacks a fox during an annual hunting competition in Chengelsy Gorge, some 150 km (93 miles) east of Almaty February 23, 2013

A member of Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School, Molo, Iloilo City reacts during the 2015 Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City, Western Visayas, Philippines

Fighting Goats, c.1920 (cut paper laid down on tissue)
1767558 Fighting Goats, c.1920 (cut paper laid down on tissue) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 36.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Pischoff aeroplane trying for Deutsch prize 1900 (photo)
681897 Pischoff aeroplane trying for Deutsch prize 1900 (photo); (add.info.: Pischoff airplane competes fro the Deutsch prize)

Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815
527834 Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815 and 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

The Nose Dance, after a 16th century woodcut by Nikolaus Meldemann. A rural German dance festival from the middle ages
955315 The Nose Dance, after a 16th century woodcut by Nikolaus Meldemann. A rural German dance festival from the middle ages

Yatch Race for the Queen's Cup at New York, 1870
1575711 Yatch Race for the Queen's Cup at New York, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts yachts competing for the Queen's Cup at New York. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The English Eight- Winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving)
1575697 The English Eight- Winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the eight winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon)

The Ladies' Archery Match, 1870 (engraving)
1575597 The Ladies' Archery Match, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the ladies' archery match in the royal toxophilite society's grounds, Regents Park)

George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge, near Manchester
530593 George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge, near Manchester, England

London to Brighton walking race, 1925 (b/w photo)
1812898 London to Brighton walking race, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Knights practising quintain
5308071 Knights practising quintain.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting knights practising quintain, also known as pavo, may have included a number of lance games, often used as training for jousting)

Sand Racing
David Bennion

Jumping over an obstacle in a cross country eventing competition
Gert J ter Horst

Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer
2638497 Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer. Seen here are the American and English boats competing in the Harmsworth Trophy in 1931

Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860 (engraving)
1579481 Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860 (engraving)
1579480 Prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the prize animals of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rioting in Belfast, Ireland in 1886
3083186 Rioting in Belfast, Ireland in 1886.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Mosaic with circus scene. 310 (mosaic)
AIS5332878 Mosaic with circus scene. 310 (mosaic); (add.info.: Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

The Rainhill trials
5308507 The Rainhill trials.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Rainhill trials in which five locomotives competed for the contract for the Liverpool-Manchester Railway)

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'
5308506 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge)

Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical
FLO4718340 Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement
3506054 Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

Sand Racing
David Bennion

Jumping over an obstacle in a cross country eventing competition
Gert J ter Horst

Chase
Steven Wu 老鷹

a short story about fordewind
Cembrzynski Ignacy

Old-Style Rugby
Dan Mărășescu

in rails
Milan Malovrh

The two admirers, satirical allegory on the marriage of convenience, Petr Floetner, woodcut, 16th century
UIG5414729 The two admirers, satirical allegory on the marriage of convenience, Petr Floetner, woodcut, 16th century; UIG.

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'
5308509 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket')

Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'
5308508 Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket')

Pioneers of Italian aviation: An illustrated postcard of the painter Scolari
5313721 Pioneers of Italian aviation: An illustrated postcard of the painter Scolari. issued on the occasion of the Brescia air circuit. and illustrating an aircraft

Cartoon depicting prize pigs resting, 19th century
5309213 Cartoon depicting prize pigs resting, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting prize pigs resting. Dated 19th century 01/02/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Small-Bore Competition, 1870 (engraving)
1575627 Small-Bore Competition, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a small-bore competition. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Veteran Rider, 1870 (engraving)
1575671 A Veteran Rider, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a young girl in competition dress, sat on a horse. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The International Ocean Yatch Race, 1870 (engraving)
1575647 The International Ocean Yatch Race, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts passengers aboard a Yatch competing in the International Ocean Yatch Race)

Publicity Poster for the Valencian Regional Exposition Cycling Contest, 1909 (oil on canvas)
IND54621 Publicity Poster for the Valencian Regional Exposition Cycling Contest, 1909 (oil on canvas); Private Collection; Index Fototeca.

Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)
827464 Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.4x30.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Isabella of Bavaria)

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard
527836 Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846
527837 Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Prize pigeons and poultry at Bingley Hall, Birmingham, 1864. Creator: Harrison Weir
excellence, and with no less than 300 pigeon and 1677 poultry entries...Our pigeon group...begins with Mr. Shaw's German Letz, which won in class 124

Prize animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1864. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1864. 'Mr. John Overman's Southdown and Leicester wedders [or wethers - castrated male sheep]...Mr

Prize animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1864. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1864. 'Mr. J. W. Kirkham's shorthorn steer...[Kirkham] won the Smithfield silver cup for the best ox or steer in the yard!...Mr

Prize dogs at the recent show, Birmingham, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize dogs at the recent show, Birmingham, 1862. 'Mr. H. R. Brailsford's Windham, the first prize retriever in "a class generally commended"...; Mr. F. H

Prize birds at the Poultry and Pigeon Show recently held at Birmingham, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize birds at the Poultry and Pigeon Show recently held at Birmingham, 1862. '...no less than 1364 entries of poultry and 232 of pigeons came to this great feathered congress...Mr. T. H. D

Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. 'A novel kind of sailing-match...was that which took place on the Thames, on Friday week under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Yacht Club

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds. " The roar of Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines ignites a fierce competition in the skies, as pilots push their limits for victory. Supermarine aeroplane and Rolls-Royce S. 6 - a legendary duo that dominated air races with their relentless pursuit of speed and excellence. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tussle with the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills in a competitive game of survival. A magnificent Shire horse team charges through the fields during a Ploughing Match, showcasing strength and precision in this age-old farming competition. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter soars above competitors, ready to conquer any challenge thrown its way with unparalleled skill and determination. Crew Team Rowing - synchronized movements on water embody teamwork and intense rivalry as rowers strive for glory stroke by stroke. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M Bateman captures the exhilaration felt when triumph is achieved after fierce competition – a moment worth celebrating. Runners at a marathon push themselves beyond physical limits, fueled by sheer determination to outpace rivals and cross that finish line first. Tour De France 1930 - cyclists pedal through breathtaking landscapes while battling exhaustion and each other's resolve in one of history's most grueling competitions. Schneider Trophy Air Race pushes aviators' skills to new heights as they race against time, defying gravity for supremacy among high-flying contenders Poster for England's Glory Matches symbolizes fiery battles between cricket teams where every run counts towards ultimate victory – an explosive display of sportsmanship. The Interport Field Gun Competition showcases Royal Navy teams competing head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled spectacle where strength and precision collide.