Olympic Collection

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1968. American runners Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) showing the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Mexico City

Olympic 400m race finish 1924, Eric Liddell
End of the 400 metres final at the 1924 Paris Olympics, showing Scot, Eric Liddell, crossing the finish line first. Liddell was made famous in the film, Chariots of Fire. Date: 1924

Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)

Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens in the Long Jump
Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens (1913-1980) in the Long Jump, producing his gold medal-winning leap of 26 ft 5 in (one of four golds he won at this games). Date: 1936

The RMS Olympic - White Star Line - sister ship of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Many postcards have the incorrect ship depicted as the two were very similar

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 MET
Emil Zatopek (Czech) sets the 10, 000 metre record

Poster - White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic
Poster for the White Star Line luxury liners RMS Titanic (which tragically sank after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1912) and RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1912

White Star dock with three liners, Southampton
White Star dock at Southampton with three liners, RMS Aquitania, Mauretania and Olympic. Date: circa 1910s

Southampton Docks - Great Ocean Liners
Aerial View of Southampton Docks - Great Ocean Liners awaiting departure on the Trans-Atlantic route. The ships include RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1930

Olympic and Titanic, Harland and Wolffs, Belfast
Olympic and Titanic, Harland and Wolff S, Belfast - a view of the two ships side by side in the gantries in the Shipyard. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Poster from the first modern Olympic Games, held in 1896 at Athens, Greece

An Inuit Inukshuk stone statue, Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh Univer
Eric Liddell, the 400m gold medallist at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, crowned and chaired at Edinburgh University where he had studied science

Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A. Cup Final, 1883
Engraving showing a number of scenes from the F.A. Cup Final of 1883, played between Blackburn Olympic and the Old Etonians at Kennington Oval, London. The match was won by Blackburn 2-1

Annabelle Cripps - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Swimming - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Great Britains Annabelle Cripps at the Olympic Swim Stadium, University of Southern California

An Inuit Inukshuk stone statue, Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Olympic arrives at Halifax, WW1, dazzle painting
The troopship Olympic arrives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a cargo of 6000 Canadian soldiers. It was the premier troopship in the world and throughout the First World War transported 70

RMS Olympic, cruise ship of the White Star Line, WW1
RMS Olympic, cruise ship of the White Star Line, seen here from a seaplane whilst on war service during WW1. Date: 1914-1918

Eric Liddell (1902 - 1945), Scottish athlete, rugby union international and missionary, Olympic gold medal winner in the 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games

Discus thrower statue
Statue of a discus thrower (discobolus). Marble statue in the Vatican Museums, Italy, depicting a nude, male athlete preparing to throw a discus

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic
A White Star Line booklet containing plans of the Olympic and Titanic triple-screw steamers. Part of a cross-section plan can be seen, revealing the various levels towards the prow of the ship

Wembley Stadium / 1950S
An atmospheric view of Wembley Stadium, setting for the 1948 Olympic Games

Eton Vs Blackburn 1882 / 3
The Final of the Football Association Challenge Cup : The Old Etonians beaten by Blackburn Olympic

RMS Olympic on maiden voyage
Postcard labelled the Titanic, though it is in fact the Titanics sister ship, RMS Olympic, during her maiden voyage. The small tender, Magnetic is by her side

Italian victory in Berlin Winter Olympics
An Italian victory in the ski team event in the Winter Olympics at Garmisch, Germany

Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling, 1948 London Olympics
Fanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch housewife, taking the victory in the 80 metres hurdles and setting a new Olympic record. Maureen Gardner of Britain took the silver

Painting of the Olympic
Painting of the White Star Line ship, Olympic, sister vessel to the ill-fated Titanic

British equestrian team medal winners
Britains only victory in the XVth Olympic Games in Helsinki: the winners of the team showjumping gold medal (from l to r) Colonel H.M. Llewellyn, with Foxhunter; Mr W

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 400 METRE
Arthur Wint (Jamaica) sets the 400 metre record

Football Spectators
At the Olympics 1924 : these two ladies may be passionate about le foot, but they also want you to notice their dresses by Jeanne Lanvin and Doeuillet. Olympic Games

USA, Washington, Olympic National Park. Stacked beach rocks. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A night time light show at the Birds Nest National Stadium during the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing, China, Asia

An Inuit Inukshuk stone statue, Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Harland & Wolff - promotional brochure
Harland and Wolff - extremely rare Harland & Wolff promotional brochure. This soft-bound volume includes company history and information

Frank Wykoff at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic stadium
Frank Clifford Wyckoff (1909 1980) was an American athlete and triple gold medal winner in 4x100 m relay at the Olympic Games in 1924, 1928 and 1932

RMS Olympic, White Star Line cruise ship, Southampton
RMS Olympic, White Star Line cruise ship, leaving Southampton, with people watching from the quay. early 20th century

1908 Olympic Ice Skaters
A montage of competitors who took part in the figure skating events at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The event was held at the Princes Skating Club in Knightsbridge

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Crew of RMS Olympic
The crew of RMS Olympic in dress uniform including Captain Edward Smith (centre with white beard). Four of these men, including Captain Smith

The 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. Pictured, a member of Romanias gymnastic team. 19th July 1976

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando collapses after crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw

OLYMPICS: BOXING, 1924. The American Olympic Boxing team. Photograph, 1924

Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908
Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack

Launch of the Olympic at Belfast, 20Th October 1910 - a view of the launch of the leviathan Olympic with men standing at the stern. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

G Jefferson fails at pole vault, 1932 Olympics
A falling American pole-vaulter grips the cross bar as he makes his descent at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, failing to make a height of 13 feet 9 inches. Date: 1932

Russia, Caucasus Mountains, Sochi Area, Krasnaya Polyana, Carousel Mountain, mountain landscape, summer

1912 Stockholm Olympics
Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, 1912.Ben and Platt Adams 3rd and 2nd in standing broad jump Date: 1912

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"Capturing the Spirit of Unity: A Glimpse into Olympic History" The Olympic Games have long been a symbol of athletic excellence, international camaraderie, and moments that transcend mere competition. In 1968, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made an indelible statement during the medal ceremonies in Mexico City by raising their fists in the Black Power salute, igniting a powerful conversation about racial equality. Amidst this historic moment, Australian Peter Norman stood alongside them wearing an OPHR badge as a sign of solidarity. These athletes showcased how the they can become a platform for social change and inspire generations to come. Flashback to 1924 when Eric Liddell's unwavering determination led him to victory in the Olympic 400m race finish. His triumph exemplified not only athletic prowess but also unwavering faith and conviction. Speaking of triumphs, Harold Abrahams' electrifying win in the 100m event at the 1924 Olympics remains etched in our memories. His dedication and perseverance serve as reminders that dreams can be realized with relentless effort. Fast forward to Berlin's Olympic Games in 1936 where Jesse Owens defied all odds by dominating the Long Jump event amidst Adolf Hitler's regime. Owens shattered barriers both on and off the field, proving that talent knows no boundaries. Meanwhile, let us not forget London's iconic Wembley Stadium from the 1950s - witness to countless sporting spectacles including memorable Olympic moments. Its hallowed grounds have witnessed tears of joy and heartbreak alike throughout history. In another era altogether lies RMS Olympic - White Star Line's majestic vessel which sailed across oceans before her sister ship Titanic met its tragic fate. The legacy of these ships serves as a reminder that even grand structures are subject to unforeseen circumstances. Shifting gears towards more recent times brings us to Whistler mountain resort – host venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.