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Background imageSlam Collection: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Art

All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Art
Oil painting of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, home of the Wimbledon Championships, 1922 - current day. Centre Court Capacity 15, 000, Court No1 capacity 11, 500

Background imageSlam Collection: Cricket, a slam for the boundary (colour litho)

Cricket, a slam for the boundary (colour litho)
5998301 Cricket, a slam for the boundary (colour litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket, a slam for the boundary)

Background imageSlam Collection: England Celebrate Their Grand Slam Victory Over Ireland

England Celebrate Their Grand Slam Victory Over Ireland Date: 30 March 2003

Background imageSlam Collection: England Celebrate Win

England Celebrate Win Grand Slam Winners 2003 Ireland Rugby UnionV Date: 30 March 2003

Background imageSlam Collection: Jonny Wilkinson, Clive Woodward

Jonny Wilkinson, Clive Woodward Grand Slam Winners 2003 Ireland Rugby UnionV England Rugby Union Lansdowne Road, Dublin 30 March 2003 Date: 30 March 2003

Background imageSlam Collection: French Celebrate Grand Slam

French Celebrate Grand Slam Wales V France 07 April 1998 Date: 07 April 1998

Background imageSlam Collection: Roger Federer Wins 16th Grand Slam

Roger Federer Wins 16th Grand Slam Australian Open Final Australian Open Mens Final Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia 31 January 2010 Date: 31 January 2010

Background imageSlam Collection: Comic postcard, Husband sitting on the floor, surrounded by debris

Comic postcard, Husband sitting on the floor, surrounded by debris, while his wife slams the door behind her Date: 20th century

Background imageSlam Collection: The Eileen Bennett Circular

The Eileen Bennett Circular
Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (16 July 1907 18 August 1979) was a female tennis player from the United Kingdom and won six Grand Slam doubles titles from 1927 to 1931. 1930

Background imageSlam Collection: Eileen Bennett

Eileen Bennett Whittingstal (1907- 1979), female tennis player from the United Kingdom who won six Grand Slam doubles titles from 1927 to 1931. Date: 1928

Background imageSlam Collection: Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Background imageSlam Collection: Clark Terry and Slam Stewart playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1980

Clark Terry and Slam Stewart playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1980
Clark Terry (flugelhorn) and Slam Stewart (double bass) playing in a tribute concert to Charlie Parker at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Royal Festival Hall, London, 14 July 1980

Background imageSlam Collection: Duffy Jackson, Slam Stewart, Sonny Stitt, George Wein and an unidentified musician, London, 1979

Duffy Jackson, Slam Stewart, Sonny Stitt, George Wein and an unidentified musician, London, 1979
Duffy Jackson, Slam Stewart, Sonny Stitt, George Wein and an unidentified musician, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Background imageSlam Collection: Slam Stewart and Shelly Manne on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

Slam Stewart and Shelly Manne on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Slam Stewart (double bass) and Shelly Manne (drums) on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

Background imageSlam Collection: Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart at the Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart at the Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979
Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart performing at the Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Background imageSlam Collection: Helen Jacobs

Helen Jacobs
Helen Hull Jacobs (August 6, 1908 June 2, 1997), World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles. Pictured winning the final of the United States womens singles championship

Background imageSlam Collection: Helen Jacobs in 1934

Helen Jacobs in 1934
Helen Jacobs (1908 1997), American female tennis player, won ten Grand Slam titles. 1934

Background imageSlam Collection: Gentleman puffing away at his pipe in a No Smoking Carriage

Gentleman puffing away at his pipe in a No Smoking Carriage - " So what??" Date: circa 1940s


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"SLAM: A Celebration of Triumphs and Victories in the World of Sports and Arts" From the historic grounds of All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Art to the fierce competition witnessed by Helen Jacobs, the concept of "slam" has transcended boundaries. Just like a cricket ball soaring for a boundary, it represents an exhilarating moment that leaves spectators in awe. England's Grand Slam victory over Ireland united a nation as they celebrated their triumph on and off the field. The names Jonny Wilkinson and Clive Woodward became synonymous with success, etching their legacy into sporting history. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, French fans rejoiced as their team achieved a remarkable Grand Slam. The joyous scenes epitomized national pride at its peak. Not limited to rugby or tennis alone, Roger Federer's 16th Grand Slam win showcased his unrivaled talent on the tennis court. His graceful strokes mesmerized audiences worldwide, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players ever. However, not all they are confined to sports; sometimes they can be comical too. A comic postcard depicting a husband surrounded by debris humorously captures life's unexpected surprises that often leave us feeling overwhelmed but laughing nonetheless. Beyond sports and laughter lies artistry. Eileen Bennett Circular exemplifies how they are manifest itself through creativity. Her masterpieces captivate viewers' hearts while Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart's performance at Capital Radio Jazz Festival transports listeners into another realm entirely. In essence, slam embodies moments when individuals rise above challenges or expectations to achieve greatness. Whether it is on a grassy court or amidst artistic brilliance, these instances remind us why we celebrate human achievement – because within each slam lies determination, passion, resilience - qualities that inspire us all to reach for our own personal grand slams in life.