Medallists Collection

Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame)
5845944 Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame) by English School, (20th century); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London

The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)
1592353 The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley)

The Uruguay Football Team at the Paris Olympic Games, 1924 (b / w photo)
CHT214734 The Uruguay Football Team at the Paris Olympic Games, 1924 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright
DGC446556 L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright, Three American Olympic Swimming Champions, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Matron, Gold and Bronze Medallists, Acton Hospital. Reverse reads Gold & Bronze Medallist with the Matron Acton Hospital Date: 1950-60

Lord Burghley engaged to Lady Mary Montagu-Douglas-Scott
David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905 - 1981), Lord Burghley, athlete, sports official and Conservative party politician pictured at the time of his engagement to Lady Mary

Lord Burghley winning the 400m hurdles at 1928 Olympics
The final of the 400 metres hurdles at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, showing Lord Burghley silhouetted against the concrete banking of the stadium racing his way to a gold medal victory

Ed Gordon in the long jump in 1932 Olympic Games
American athlete and long jumper, Ed Gordon (1908 -1971) in flight during a long jump at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, in which he won the gold medal. Date: 1932

Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin pictured winning the 100 metre sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924

Douglas Lowe winning 800m Olympic final in 1924
Douglas Gordon Arthur Lowe (7 August 1902 30 March 1981) was a British double Olympic Games champion, winning gold medals in 1924 and 1928

Medal commemorating Wellington and von Blucher
Silver medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal von Blucher 1815; J N Lang (1776-1835), Vienna and Austria, 1815 (c).Obverse, struck: portrait busts of Wellington, left

Ethel Catherwood
Ethel Mary Catherwood (1908-1987), Canadian athlete and winner of the first womens Olympic gold medal in the high jump at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, setting a world record in the process

American sprinters on the podium, 1932 Olympics
Afro-American sprinter E. Dolan receiving congratulations after winning the 100m and 200m sprint races at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Pictured with R. Metcalfe in second place. Date: 1932

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Synchronised diving at London Olympics C015 / 5893
Synchronised diving. Two male divers competing in the 10 metre board synchronised diving event at the London Olympics in 2012

Swimming medal, Derby Water Polo League
Swimming medal of the Derby Water Polo League, awarded to one of the champions, J. H. Watson. Showing an outdoor scene with swimmers in the water and another swimmer diving in. 1907

Police Olympic Tug O war
The British Olympic Tug-of-War Team, silver medallists in the 1912 Stockholm Games. All team members came from the Metropolitan and City of London Police forces

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"Unveiling of Love: Lord Burghley and Lady Mary Montagu-Douglas-Scott, a Medallist Romance" In the realm of love, even medallists find their match. Lord Burghley, the esteemed athlete who triumphed in the 400m hurdles at the 1928 Olympics, has now found himself engaged to Lady Mary Montagu-Douglas-Scott. Their union is a testament to victory both on and off the field. Speaking of victories, let us not forget Ed Gordon's remarkable leap in the long jump during the 1932 Olympic Games. His prowess propelled him towards greatness as he soared through the air with grace and determination. A true medallist indeed. Another legendary figure that graced the podium was Abrahams, whose electrifying sprint secured his place as champion in the 100m final at the 1924 Paris Olympics. His explosive speed left spectators breathless and etched his name into history as an unforgettable medallist. Cecil Thomas, renowned sculptor and medallist extraordinaire, is immortalized by a bronze plaque encased within a wooden frame from 1946. This artistic masterpiece showcases his exceptional talent for capturing beauty in metal form – truly a treasure fit for any collector or admirer. Shifting our focus to marksmanship excellence brings us to The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley captured in black and white photography. These skilled individuals demonstrate precision like no other as they aim for perfection with every shot fired – true medallists of accuracy. Traveling back to time-honored moments frozen in monochrome imagery takes us to The Uruguay Football Team at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924. These athletes showcased their skills on foreign soil while representing their nation with pride – forever remembered as distinguished footballing medallists. Celebrating women's achievements cannot be overlooked either.