Fancing - The Ladies Cercle d Escrime - the winning team
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Fancing - The Ladies Cercle d Escrime - the winning team
The Ladies Cercle d Escrime - the winning team of the Martin-Edmunds Inter-Salle Challenge Cup held at Salle Bertrand (Bertrands Academy). The team (who retained the cup) were Miss Gladys Davis, Miss A B Walker (Captain), Mrs C Davies and Miss E Gray. Date: 1922
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This photograph captures the winning team of the Martin-Edmunds Inter-Salle Challenge Cup, The Ladies Cercle d'Escrime, at the prestigious Salle Bertrand (Bertrands Academy) in 1922. The team, consisting of Miss Gladys Davis, Miss A.B. Walker (Captain), Mrs. C. Davies, and Miss E. Gray, proudly displays their hard-earned victory. The Martin-Edmunds Inter-Salle Challenge Cup was a highly anticipated fencing tournament in the 1920s, drawing fencers from various salle, or fencing clubs, to compete for the coveted title. The Ladies Cercle d'Escrime team had successfully defended their title, having won the cup the previous year. Fencing, a popular and elegant sport during the 1920s, required skill, precision, and focus. The women in this photograph exude confidence and determination, their expressions revealing the intensity and concentration required to outmaneuver their opponents. The crisp, white uniforms and elegant, flowing capes add to the allure of the sport and the sophistication of the event. The Bertrands Academy, a renowned fencing institution, played host to this prestigious tournament. The academy, under the leadership of its esteemed founder, was known for producing some of the finest fencers of the era. The combination of the academy's rich history, the excitement of the tournament, and the skill and determination of the competitors made for an unforgettable event. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of competition and sportsmanship that defined the 1920s, as well as the remarkable achievements of these women in the realm of fencing. The Ladies Cercle d'Escrime team's victory serves as an inspiration to all, demonstrating that with dedication, focus, and teamwork, one can overcome challenges and achieve great success.
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