Sportsmen Collection (page 46)

Multiple exposure of fencers C015 / 6181
Fencing. Multiple flash exposure image of two fencers during a competition. These fencers are fighting using the foil, one of the three types of sword used in competition

Group photo, LFB cricket team, District B, who won the cup in 1907

George Cox and W. Quaife, County Cricketers
Both men dressed in cricket whites, blazers and caps. Men stood chatting on cricket field. Large marquee in the background

Polo winners, August 1926
4 polo players holding their trophies. Dressed in traditional polo kit. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N199

Home from the woods: the successful sportsmen. Date c1867

William Cook, billiards player
William Cook, English professional billiards player and champion on several occasions at the end of the 19th century. Date: 1904

Charles and Robert Sweeny
American brothers Charles (right) and Robert Sweeny, given their golf Blues for Oxford University. Charles Sweeny married Margaret Whigham, later the Duchess of Argyll. Date: 1931

Vicar remembering his youth - rowing on the river
Forty Years On A priest remembers the days of his youth, when he too partook in boating down on the river. Date: circa 1906

The FA challenge cup final, 1883
The Football Association challenge cup-final tie: Old Etonians(Captained by the Hon. A.F Kinnaird)versus Blackburn Olympics(captained by S.A Warburton)

Beach volleyball being played by two men

William T Tilden, the American champion of Wimbledon in 1920, 1921 and 1930

Essad Vichy Bey
Celebrated Fencer Essad Vichy Bey surrounded by his intimate friends

The Oldest Living Cricketer
Mr C. A. Absolon, still taking an active part in the game of cricket at the age of 85

Windsor Lewis
Hopkin Windsor Lewis (1906- 1982), rugby player and Welsh international

Passengers and Dogs
Three sportsmen and their dogs enjoy boxes of biscuits in their railway compartment

Hunting Antelope
British sportsmen on the African veldt pursue the besbok (aka bontebok) (damatiscus albifrons)

Six Victorian Sportsmen
Sportsmen dressed for lacrosse, hockey, running, horse racing and other sports

Live Pigeon Shooting
Sportsmen shooting live pigeons as they are released from cages: Theres no rural sport surpasses pigeon shooting, the text says

Bear Baiting C 16
Dogs are set on a bear, while two men with pikes stand ready to protect the sportsmen in case the bear should become aggressive

Royal Cockpit, London
The Royal Cockpit, located conveniently near the palace, in Birdcage Walk, St James Park, attracts sportsmen of all ranks to enjoy this delightful and exciting fun

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"Unleashing the Power: Sportsmen Showcasing Skill and Passion" Hockey - Footwork, Dribbling, and Passing demonstrated with finesse on the icy battleground. Billy Bancroft, the formidable Welsh international rugby player, leaving opponents in awe with his sheer strength and agility. Jack Johnson's boxing match unfolds as he dances like a butterfly and stings like a bee, displaying unmatched technique and resilience. Eric Liddell's radiant smile lights up Edinburgh University as he celebrates his triumphant Olympic victory. Fred Archer, an epitome of grace and precision, effortlessly guiding his horse towards another glorious triumph on the racetrack. Winter sports enthusiasts flock to Arlberg, Austria in 1910 for thrilling adventures amidst breathtaking snowy landscapes. Mel captures golf clubs swinging through Harewood Downs' lush green fairways – a perfect harmony between man and nature. A picturesque summer day at Priory Park witnesses cricket players engaging in friendly competition while basking in warm sunlight. John Biglin glides across calm waters in his single scull boat; Thomas Eakins immortalizes this serene moment of rowing mastery from 1873. Drumcree's spirited atmosphere reverberates through time captured by an unknown photographer in 1911 – showcasing unity through sport despite differences. Moifaa takes center stage under unknown creator's lens in 1911 – symbolizing Polynesian culture intertwining with sporting excellence during yacht races. From hockey to rugby, boxing to rowing—these sportsmen embody dedication, skillfulness, and unwavering passion that transcends time itself.