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On the left, Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee
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On the left, Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee
On the left, Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee with Denis Howell, at No. 8 Ampton Road, Edgbaston, the home of lawn tennis. Juan Antonio Samaranch, pledged that Birmingham would get a fair deal when the choice would be made for hosting the Olympic Games in 1992. 7th July 1986
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Birmingham Edgbaston Host Labour Olympic Olympics Sports West Midlands
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1980s, a time when dreams of hosting the Olympic Games in Birmingham were alive and thriving. On the left side of the frame stands Juan Antonio Samaranch, an influential figure as President of the International Olympic Committee. He is accompanied by Denis Howell at No. 8 Ampton Road in Edgbaston, which served as a symbolic home for lawn tennis. The image captures a significant moment in history when Samaranch made a promise that Birmingham would receive fair consideration for hosting the prestigious Olympic Games in 1992. The date etched into memory is July 7th, 1986 – a day filled with hope and anticipation for sports enthusiasts across West Midlands. This photograph not only showcases political figures but also highlights Major Harry Gem's legacy as one of the pioneers who introduced lawn tennis to England. It serves as a reminder that sport has always been deeply intertwined with politics and diplomacy. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of Birmingham's bid to become an Olympic host city during an era defined by ambition and determination. The image encapsulates both nostalgia for the past and aspirations for future sporting events that continue to shape our world today.
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