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Olympia Collection

Discover the rich history and captivating wonders of Olympia

Background imageOlympia Collection: Statue of Nike by Paionios - Olympia, Greece

Statue of Nike by Paionios - Olympia, Greece
Reconstruction of a Statue of Nike (Goddess of Victory), originally by Paionios - Olympia, Greece (425420 BC). The statue originally stood near the temple of Zeus on a triangular 6-metre high pillar

Background imageOlympia Collection: Alexandra Palace, the home of the B. B. C. The large transmitt

Alexandra Palace, the home of the B. B. C. The large transmitt
Alexandra Palace as the home of the B.B.C television service in 1936 showing the mast and transmitting aerials for vision and sound

Background imageOlympia Collection: Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills Circus

Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills Circus
Photograph showing a large brown bear riding a motorcycle during a performance of the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia in December 1951. That year was the Silver Jubilee of the Mills Circus at Olympia

Background imageOlympia Collection: International horse show advert

International horse show advert
International horse show at Olympia advert for June 21st-30th, year unknown, but possibly 1930s

Background imageOlympia Collection: Bertram Mills Circus

Bertram Mills Circus
A centaur style illustration, featuring a clown and a circus horse, adorn the cover of a programme for performances at Olympia, London

Background imageOlympia Collection: A Rehearsal of the Wild West show

A Rehearsal of the Wild West show
A series of sketches by Ralph Cleaver of rehearsals for Colonel Codys " Wild West" show at Olympia, including Sioux braves racing horses, cow girls and cowboys

Background imageOlympia Collection: Michelin Tyre Advert

Michelin Tyre Advert
The Michelin Man sits atop Olympia and makes sure all the exhibits for the 1913 motor show are equipped with the best tyres. Date: 1913

Background imageOlympia Collection: The Wallenda Family performing on the high wire, Olympia, 19

The Wallenda Family performing on the high wire, Olympia, 19
Photograph showing the Wallenda family performing their high wire act, as part of Bertram Mills Circus, at Olympia, London, 1931

Background imageOlympia Collection: Officer and Unicyclist

Officer and Unicyclist
Police Constable on point duty directing a member of Bertram Mills Circus to Olympia, Hammersmith, London

Background imageOlympia Collection: The ancient town of Olympia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

The ancient town of Olympia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Background imageOlympia Collection: Ancient Olympia, Greece

Ancient Olympia, Greece
Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageOlympia Collection: In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event

In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event
STC306474 In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Background imageOlympia Collection: The Diver. Tomb of the Diver (Tomba del Tuffatore), ca 470 BC. Creator: Classical Antiquities

The Diver. Tomb of the Diver (Tomba del Tuffatore), ca 470 BC. Creator: Classical Antiquities
The Diver. Tomb of the Diver (Tomba del Tuffatore), ca 470 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum

Background imageOlympia Collection: Ancient Olympic Games

Ancient Olympic Games
Racers cheered at the finish line in the Olympic Games, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageOlympia Collection: Scout Jamboree 1920

Scout Jamboree 1920
Sea Scouts from the British Isles march past Chief Scout, General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, part of a parade featuring scouts from the many nations who attended the first World Jamboree

Background imageOlympia Collection: Laura Knight at the circus

Laura Knight at the circus
Dame Laura Knight, DBE (1877 - 1970) - English painter pictured sketching Bronette and Gonzalis, the lady aerialists at Olympia circus

Background imageOlympia Collection: PRAXITELES (flourished 370, -330 BC). Hermes

PRAXITELES (flourished 370, -330 BC). Hermes bearing the infant Dionysus. ca. 330 BC. Hermes carrying the child Dionysus to the nymphs who were charged with his rearing. Classical Greek art

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia Theatre, Paris, France

Olympia Theatre, Paris, France Date: 1906

Background imageOlympia Collection: Greece, Third Wonder, seated statue of Greek God Zeus, located in ancient town of Olympia

Greece, Third Wonder, seated statue of Greek God Zeus, located in ancient town of Olympia

Background imageOlympia Collection: Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home

Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home
William Heath Robinsons Ideal Home - " The Gadgets". Displayed at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at London Olympia. Date: 1934

Background imageOlympia Collection: Cover design, Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition

Cover design, Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition
Cover design, catalogue of Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition, 19 to 27 March 1909, at Olympia, west London. Showing three Edwardian people looking up at one of the latest aircraft designs. March 1909

Background imageOlympia Collection: Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia

Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
Statue of Zeus in Olympia. coloured historical artwork. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 12 metres high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece

Background imageOlympia Collection: Clown and Indians of the Olympia Circus, London, 1921

Clown and Indians of the Olympia Circus, London, 1921
Illustration showing Pimpo the clown and three Red Indians performing horseback stunts in the ring of the Olympia Circus, 1921. Date: 1921

Background imageOlympia Collection: Cruiser Olympia at Penns Landing, Waterfront District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cruiser Olympia at Penns Landing, Waterfront District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic games in 776 BC

Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic games in 776 BC, Greece, Europe

Background imageOlympia Collection: Triumphant Athlete, 1813

Triumphant Athlete, 1813. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Background imageOlympia Collection: People on a bus, Lincoln to Olympia

People on a bus, Lincoln to Olympia
People on a bus, travelling from Lincoln to Olympia. The advertisement on the side of the bus reads: Battles, Chemists, a century of public service

Background imageOlympia Collection: WA, Olympia, Washington State Capitol, Legislative Building

WA, Olympia, Washington State Capitol, Legislative Building

Background imageOlympia Collection: The Barnum and Bailey Show Programme, 1897

The Barnum and Bailey Show Programme, 1897
Front cover of the Barnum and Bailey Show programme for the 1897 performances at Olympia, London

Background imageOlympia Collection: British Industries Fair

British Industries Fair
A striking red and black poster for the British Industries Fair which was held in the Empire Hall, Olympia, which was built for this event & opened in 1929

Background imageOlympia Collection: Jubilee Hymn, 1897

Jubilee Hymn, 1897
1573960 Jubilee Hymn, 1897; (add.info.: Copy of the Jubille Hymn sheet from the celebration of Queen Victoria's (1819 - 1901) Diamond Jubilee. 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia, London, Details (b/w photo)

Olympia, London, Details (b/w photo)
8632635 Olympia, London, Details (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympia, London, Details)

Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving)
8644782 Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving)

Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving)
8635060 Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)

Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)
LEG4339425 Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving); (add.info.: Hermes of Olympia or Hermes carrying Dyonisos as a child (representation of the sculpture attributed to Praxitele)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia, London (litho)

Olympia, London (litho)
8632655 Olympia, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympia, London. Illustration for The Monumental)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Phidias or Pheidias: Bust of Hermes of Praxiteles, Olympia (engraving)

Phidias or Pheidias: Bust of Hermes of Praxiteles, Olympia (engraving)
8649856 Phidias or Pheidias: Bust of Hermes of Praxiteles, Olympia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of Hermes of Praxiteles, Olympia)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)
8635022 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games, ancient Greece)

Background imageOlympia Collection: History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)

History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)
8668526 History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pacing Triplet)

Background imageOlympia Collection: The royal visit of Queen Victoria to the circus

The royal visit of Queen Victoria to the circus
3586388 The royal visit of Queen Victoria to the circus; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the royal visit of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) with some of her grandchildren, to the Circus at Olympia

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia, London, General Exterior (b/w photo)

Olympia, London, General Exterior (b/w photo)
8632634 Olympia, London, General Exterior (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympia, London, General Exterior)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia, London, Measured Elevation (litho)

Olympia, London, Measured Elevation (litho)
8632633 Olympia, London, Measured Elevation (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympia, London, Measured Elevation)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Altis, sacred grove at Olympia, ancient Greece (engraving)

Altis, sacred grove at Olympia, ancient Greece (engraving)
8635020 Altis, sacred grove at Olympia, ancient Greece (engraving) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Altis, sacred grove at Olympia, ancient Greece)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Empire Hall, Olympia, London (b/w photo)

Empire Hall, Olympia, London (b/w photo)
8676213 Empire Hall, Olympia, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floodlit front of Empire Hall, Olympia, London)

Background imageOlympia Collection: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644781 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Background imageOlympia Collection: The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas)

The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas)
MMM5464056 The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas) by Legrand, Pierre Nicolas (1758-1829); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOlympia Collection: Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving)

Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving)
UIG5420460 Olympia, Greece, At The Time Of The Ancient Olympic Games, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880).

Background imageOlympia Collection: Interior of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving)

Interior of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving)
8635058 Interior of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece)



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Discover the rich history and captivating wonders of Olympia. From the ancient town in Greece to iconic landmarks around the world, this caption takes you on a journey through time. Step back in time at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient Olympia, located in Peloponnese, Greece. Immerse yourself in the birthplace of Olympic Games and marvel at its ruins that still stand tall today. In Olympia, Greece, witness the awe-inspiring Statue of Nike by Paionios. This masterpiece pays homage to victory and showcases Greek artistry at its finest. Travel across continents to Alexandra Palace, home of B. B. C. , where grand events unfold. Experience breathtaking moments like never before as you witness an International horse show advert or catch a glimpse of Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at Bertram Mills Circus. Indulge your senses with adrenaline-pumping performances such as The Wallenda Family's high wire act or be captivated by a Rehearsal of the Wild West show. These spectacles will leave you breathless and craving for more. Even Michelin Tyre Advert finds its place amidst all these wonders - showcasing innovation and precision that keeps us moving forward. But wait. There's more. Picture an Officer skillfully maneuvering his unicycle through bustling streets - a true testament to human talent and determination. And finally, let your imagination dive into Tomba del Tuffatore (Tomb of Diver), created around 470 BC. Witness this ancient artwork depicting a diver frozen in time - reminding us that even centuries later, beauty can still be found beneath the surface. Olympia is not just one place; it's an amalgamation of historical treasures and modern marvels that continue to inspire generations worldwide.