Tournaments Collection

Arthurian Tournament
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Tournament Tents (Shaw)
A representation of the tents at a tournament (possibly designed for Henry VIII for the Field of the Cloth of Gold)

Chivalry / Eglinton 1839
Scene from the mock- medieval tournament held at Eglinton Castle on 29 August 1839

Rooftop Golf
Hotels in New York (Hotel Ogden in this photo) built golf courses, and even held tournaments, to keep the businessmans mind off the Depression

Jousting / London Bridge
A joust on the London Bridge in the presence of Richard II

Miss Dowson, Angler
Miss M. S. Dowson won the ladies competition in a fly and bait casting tournament held at Norwood in London. Date: 1931

Ladies Golf Championship
Scenes from the Scottish Ladies Golf Championship held at Gullane. Date: 1931

East Brighton Golf Club and golfers
Cartoon illustration by Mel, depicting participants in the News Chronicle £1000 tournament at East Brighton Golf Club. Date: 1939

Tournaments
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Medieval quintain (hand-coloured engraving)
3245412 Medieval quintain (hand-coloured engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

The Tournament at Raab (engraving)
1103753 The Tournament at Raab (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tournament at Raab)

A representation of an Antient tournament formerly practised by the inhabitants of London (engraving)
585371 A representation of an Antient tournament formerly practised by the inhabitants of London (engraving) by English School

Assembling for the tournament (litho)
3106016 Assembling for the tournament (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assembling for the tournament. Illustration for Newnes Pictorial Knowledge (1932)

Justs (litho)
3632228 Justs (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justs. Illustration for The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt, 1801)

Tilt-yard at Westminster, London, where jousting took place in courtyard. circa 16th century

Jousting tournament
Anglo-French tournament at Saint-Inglebert, near Calais. Date: circa 1380s

Tournament in London, proclaimed over England, Scotland, Germany, Flanders and France. Date: circa 1380s

Medieval tournament
Medieval knights on horseback about to receive their jousts, while heralds blow their trumpets

Girart goes to the tournament in Montarcis and Girart finds Euriants ring (chromolitho)
964259 Girart goes to the tournament in Montarcis and Girart finds Euriants ring (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho)
964254 Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clara Grace, accomplished English woman cyclist and record holder, having ridden from London to Coventry in 6 hours, 56 minutes and 49 seconds. Date: 1895

Double cross tennis, for economising space in local tournaments and generally gingering up the game (litho)
1090685 Double cross tennis, for economising space in local tournaments and generally gingering up the game (litho) by Robinson

Assembling for a tournament, c. 1950 (litho)
1122715 Assembling for a tournament, c.1950 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnes Pictorial Knowledge published by George Newnes Limited c.1950); English

The Tournament (engraving)
725730 The Tournament (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tournament. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

A water tournament in the fifteenth century (engraving)
585373 A water tournament in the fifteenth century (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A water tournament in the fifteenth century)

The Tournament, 1920 (litho)
874631 The Tournament, 1920 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 37.78 x46.36 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

The first annual tournaments of L Epee Club in Grays Inn Garden (engraving)
585389 The first annual tournaments of L Epee Club in Grays Inn Garden (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ping pong tournament at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603253 Ping pong tournament at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 21 December 1901)

Assault-at-Arms at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Afghan War Relief Fund (engraving)
1037619 Assault-at-Arms at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Afghan War Relief Fund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Romans in Britain, Royal Navy and Military Tournament, Olympia (b / w photo)
3096297 Romans in Britain, Royal Navy and Military Tournament, Olympia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romans in Britain)

Richard II stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984771 Richard II stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Military Tournament at the Royal Agricultural Hall (engraving)
960868 The Military Tournament at the Royal Agricultural Hall (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Historical Pageant (engraving)
729593 The Grand Historical Pageant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Historical Pageant at the Royal Military Tournament of the 3rd Hussars)

Tournay on the Seine during the July Fetes (engraving)
725735 Tournay on the Seine during the July Fetes (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournay on the Seine during the July Fetes)

Noblewomen attending a tournament (chromolitho)
964284 Noblewomen attending a tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noblewomen attending a tournament (Dames nobles assistant a un tournoi)

Tennis, 1920 (litho)
874630 Tennis, 1920 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 46.36 x50.64 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

England football star Gary Lineker, is handcuffed by a police officer during a visit to a police station in Colorado Springs, USA ahead of the 1986 World Cup tournament in Mexico. May 1986

The Ryder Cup tournament held 13th to 15th September, 1985 at the Brabazon Course of The Belfry in Wishaw, Warwickshire. Team Europe won the competition by 16.5 to 11.5 points

English Seniors Open Golf Championship, 7th June 1996. Joint winner Gordon Edwards

Gordon Edwards 1988 Winner of the English Seniors Open Golf Championship, 2nd November 1988

The England football team leave London Airport bound for Switzerland to participate in the 1954 World Cup Finals. June 1954

The Youthful David by Andrea del Castagno (1423-1457) - painted on a leather parade shield, made to be carried in parades at jousts or tournaments - but this is the only surviving example by a great

Croquet tournament at Wimbledon, London 1870
Grand croquet tournament at the new All England Club, Wimbledon, London Date: 1870

Tilting at the ring
Horseman rides at full gallop towards a small metal ring to hopefully insert his lance through, this was a medieval sport. Date: 17th century

Ladies at Tournament
Medieval ladies watch a tournament. Date: second half 15th century

KNIGHTS JOUSTING
Two knights (one being von Klingen) joust and are watched by concerned noblewomen. Date: 12th Century

TOURNAMENT JUDGE / LADIES
Noblewomen attending a tournament in France Date: 15th Century

TOURNAMENT JUDGE / C15
A judge is led to the tournament on horseback by a page in France Date: 15th Century

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Tournaments have long been a captivating display of skill, chivalry, and competition. Dating back to the medieval era, these events have evolved over time but still retain their enchanting allure. One of the most iconic tournaments in history was the Eglinton Tournament of 1839. Held at Eglinton Castle in Scotland, it aimed to recreate the grandeur and pageantry of medieval jousting. Knights adorned in shining armor clashed on horseback, showcasing their bravery and prowess. In more modern times, they have taken on unique forms like rooftop golf competitions. Picture golfers teeing off from towering buildings amidst breathtaking city skylines - an exhilarating blend of sport and urban landscape. The Shaw Tournament Tents are another notable mention. These elegant structures housed spectators as they witnessed thrilling matches unfold before their eyes. The tents provided a sense of grandeur and added to the overall ambiance of the event. Jousting also found its place beyond medieval times with events like those held near London Bridge. Here knights would engage in fierce combat atop galloping horses while crowds cheered them on with excitement. They were not limited to traditional sports; fishing enthusiasts participated too. Miss Dowson's Angler tournament brought together women who showcased their angling skills with finesse and grace. Women's Golf Championships also became prominent fixtures within tournament culture. Female golfers demonstrated their talent and dedication on lush green courses, inspiring generations to come. The East Brighton Golf Club played host to countless tournaments where skilled golfers battled it out for victory against stunning coastal vistas. Their swings echoed through the air as they navigated challenging fairways with precision and determination. Arthurian Tournaments harkened back to legends of King Arthur's court where knights competed for honor under his watchful eye. These spectacles transported attendees into a world steeped in mythos and heroism. Even during times marred by conflict such as World War I, tournaments persisted.