Participation Collection

Yugoslavia - Sokol Rally in Belgrade
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague 1920s
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague 1929
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - 6th All Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - 8th All Sokol Rally in Prague
8th All Sokol Rally in Prague. A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic)

Czech Republic - 9th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1932
9th All Sokol Rally in Prague 1932. A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic)

Marechal Michel Ney
MICHEL, PRINCE NEY marechal de France, prominent at Jena, during the retreat from Moscow and at Waterloo, but shamefully shot for his participation in the 100 Days. Date: 1769 - 1815

Participants in an amateur performance at the Znamensky Glass Factory, 1915. Creator: S. Ia. Mamontov
Participants in an amateur performance at the Znamensky Glass Factory, 1915. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist

Participants of the bird cherry festival at the Znamensky glass factory, 1913-1914. Creator: S. Ia. Mamontov
Participants of the bird cherry festival at the Znamensky glass factory, 1913-1914. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late

Excursion - a walk by participants of the playground of the Society for the Care of Primary..., 1901 Creator: Unknown
Excursion - a walk by participants of the playground of the Society for the Care of Primary Education in the vicinity of the city of Krasnoyarsk

Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134
United States Navy - Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 (MSN 17250), at Davis-Monthan AFB for storage and disposal. Initially converted to JKC-135A test aircraft and then to NKC-135A King Crow I?

The Bishop of Bristol
This sculpture portrays the Bishop of Bristol, most likely George Nickson, who served the role between 1914 and 1933, he was a fervent supporter of British participation in the war. Date: circa 1922

Women recording votes for the General Election 1955
Women recording the General Election votes, 26 May 1955, in Brixton town hall, London. The 1955 General Election, often described as one of the dullest of the post-war period

The drunkards son is sentenced to transportation for life (engraving)
610023 The drunkards son is sentenced to transportation for life (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drunkards Children Plate VI)

Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)
2810347 Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prosecution of Nationalist MPs at Dublin for Participation in the "Plan of Campaign"(engraving)
1050227 Prosecution of Nationalist MPs at Dublin for Participation in the " Plan of Campaign" (engraving) by English School

Participation Council
Gert van den Bosch

Band leader Joe Loss introduced a new party dance at the Hammersmith Palais called the Finnjenka. Here he demonstrates the dance leading the dancers into the streets and back in to the dance hall

Mulago School for the Deaf, run by the Mulago Catholic Spiritan Community, Mulago, Uganda, Africa

The arrest of the Swedish ambassador Gyllenborg in 1715 and subsequent imprisonment for five months because of his participation in the plot to reinstate the House of Stuart

WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?
Child: " And is the War really over, Daddy? Father: " Practically, My Boy." Child: " Then may I ask you a question about it which I couldn t ask till it WAS over

Horse Herders returning home after a Horse Festival in Karakorum, Hangai Province, Mongolia

Mongolia, Khentii Province, Delgerhaan. Horse herders gather for a Festival in Delgerhaan

Sunlight Yarn Knitting book - vintage tennis fashion
Front cover of a Sunlight Yarn Knitting book featuring a young woman in a fine knitted jumper readying herself to take a smash during a tennis match. Date: 1914-1918

Schoolgirl cricket players, WW1
Girls at a school in Scotland playing cricket during the First World War. The Tatler suggests they are ladies we expect to see at Lords in the coming days of sex equality. Date: 1915

Burberry for summer sport, 1914
Advertisement for Burberrys of London, placed in The Sketch magazines 5 August 1914 issue, showing four outfits suitable for the pursuits of the season from a yachting gown for Cowes to a shooting

Maria Eleonora Hochecker
MARIA ELEONORA HOCHECKER French artist (or at any rate, working in France) - known for her participation in a project depicting butterflies. Date: circa 1790

Vase ca 1900 Queens New York United States American
Artokoloro

Czech Republic - 14th All Sokol Rally in Prague
14th All Sokol Rally in Prague. A rally to promote public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - 7th All Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - Promoting Sokol Rally 1920s
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Henry Earl Monmouth
HENRY CARY, second earl of MONMOUTH - statesman who avoided participation in the Civil War but lost a son at Marston Moor with his autograph Date: 1596 - 1661

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"Embracing Unity and Strength: A Legacy of Participation" From the vibrant streets of Belgrade to the historic city of Prague, it has long been a cornerstone in fostering camaraderie and collective spirit. In Yugoslavia, the Sokol Rally in Belgrade brought together individuals from all walks of life, showcasing their unwavering dedication to physical fitness and national pride. Across borders, we find ourselves transported to the 1920s Czech Republic where another Sokol Rally took place in Prague. This grand event not only celebrated athleticism but also served as a testament to the enduring spirit that transcended time. As years passed, enthusiasm for participation grew stronger. The 1929 Sokol Rally in Prague witnessed an even greater number of participants coming together under one banner - united by their shared values and commitment towards personal growth. The legacy continued with subsequent rallies like the 6th All Sokol Rally and later on, the remarkable 8th All Sokol Rally held once again in Prague. These gatherings became symbols of solidarity as thousands gathered to showcase their strength while forging lifelong bonds. Amidst these inspiring events, history unfolded with significant figures leaving their mark on this narrative. From Marechal Michel Ney's valiant efforts during times of conflict to The Bishop of Bristol's call for unity during World War I – each individual played a crucial role in shaping our understanding beyond mere physicality. Intriguingly enough, it was during WWI when society began questioning what true participation meant. "What did you do in the Great War Daddy?" echoed across nations as people sought answers about their roles within such tumultuous times – highlighting that active involvement extends far beyond military service alone. Even aviation found its way into this tale through Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 - an aircraft embodying technological advancement fueled by collaborative efforts between engineers and pilots alike; yet another example illustrating how diverse fields can converge through participation.