Competition Collection (page 100)

Samuel Cody manipulating the winding gear at Findon
Samuel Cody manipulating the winding gear at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

S H R Salmons multiple celled rhomboidal kite
S.H.R. Salmons multiple celled rhomboidal kite at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

Charles Brogdens kite at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

A Baden-Powell kite at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

Samuel Cody and his kite at Findon
Samuel Cody and his kite at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

Samuel Cody adjusting black kite at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

Samuel Cody adjusts his kite (probably white kite) at the Findon International Kite Competition on the Sussex Downs, 25 June 1903. Date: 1903

Col Hs Massey (chairman) - Stephen A Marples (secretary)
Col H.S. Massey (chairman) and Stephen A. Marples (secretary) of the Aerial League at the Model Flying Competition at Wembley, Saturday, 11 September 1909. Date: 1909

British-built Deperdussin monoplane powered by a 100hp Anzani, entered for the British Military Aircraft Competition, August 1912, piloted by J.C. Porte. It won a 500 prize. Date: 1912

Auster J-2 Arrow OO-ABS
Auster J-2 Arrow, OO-ABS, the winner of the Arrival Competition, Southend Air Rally, 9 August 1947. Date: 1947

Competition Wren No3 at English Electrics Dick Kerr Works
Competition Wren No3 inside English Electrics Dick, Kerr & Co Works, Strand Road, Preston, in June-July 1923. Date: 1923

Stephensons locomotive Rocket which won competition at Rainhill Bridge, Manchester for locomotive to be used on Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 14 October 1829

Stephensons locomotive Rocket which won competition at Rainhill Bridge, Manchester for locomotive to be used on Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 14 October 1829. Chromolithograph 1900

Where All Men Are Equal Postcard. ca. 1888-1905, Where All Men Are Equal Postcard

Steeplechase, Rockaway, N. Y. Postcard. 1903, Steeplechase, Rockaway, N. Y. Postcard
Steeplechase, Rockaway, N.Y. Postcard. 1903, Steeplechase, Rockaway, N.Y. Postcard

Famous Speed Racers on the Measured Mile, Daytona Beach, Florida Postcard. ca. 1940, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, Famous Speed Racers on the Measured Mile, Daytona Beach, Florida Postcard

Greetings from Nevada Postcard. ca. 1941, Greetings from Nevada Postcard

International Working Womens Day - a day of inspection of socialist competition. Soviet propaganda poster of 1930 by Valentina Kulagina. Women spinning and marching

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), tree-living rodent native to Europe and Asia. In Britain its range and numbers have diminished of the past 50 years because of competition from the Grey Squirrel (S)

Anti-Corn Law Repeal hat: W Marriott, a London hatter, produced a hat with a print in the crown supporting Free Trade and the abolition of Corn Laws

Punchs monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815 and 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Germany stealing Britains position as world leader in trade and manufacture. Cartoon by John Tenniel from Punch, 5 September 1896

Postcard of Steeplechase Ride at Coney Island. ca. 1913, The Steeplechase is the most popular amusement device in the famous Steeplechase Park at Coney Island and is always crowded with visitors

Postcard of the Polo Grounds in New York City. ca. 1913, The Polo Grounds in New York City, home of the New York Giants

Postcard of Man Riding Wild Horse. ca. 1908-1910, M 343. A Wild Horse Rider, without a Saddle. This rider coming from Texas entered the Bucking contest at Cheyenne, Wyo

The Queen Never Left Off Quarrelling with All the Other Players Postcard by K. Nixon, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca

Greetings from Houston, Texas Postcard. ca. 1940, Greetings from Houston, Texas Postcard

Postcard of Spectators at Saratoga Springs Racetrack. ca. 1919, A crowd at the race track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y

Postcard of Bavarians Finger-Wrestling. ca. 1914, D Ammerthaler

Shuffleboard at Kissimmee All State Tourist Club. ca. 1937, Kissimmee, Florida, USA, K-22--Kissimmee-All-State Tourist Club, Kissimmee, Fla

Joe Louis Fights Billy Conn
New York, New York: June 19, 1946. Heavyweight champion Joe Louis is about to deliver the knockout punch to challenger Billy Conn in their championship bout at Yankee Stadium

The DiMaggio Brothers
California: c. 1948 Joe DiMaggiio tries to enter his golf score while flanked by his brothers, left, Dominic, and right, Vincent

World Speed Skating Champion
Norway: 1915. Oscar Mathisen, world speed skating champion. He was World All-Around Champion:1908, 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914. He also set 14 world records

Americas champion athlete
United States: c. 1917. Ida Schnall. Americas champion athlete. She was a swimmer, Olympic diver, baseball player, and fitness instructor

NY Police Fencing On Horseback
New York, New York: September 17, 1922 New Yorks expert mounted police showing off some of their fencing on horseback skills at the annual Police Field Day games at Jamiaca, Long Island

Cross Country Motorcycle Racer
Paris, France: September 10, 1953. Henri Frantzs machine goes airborne as he hits a hilltop in a race at Paris Montreuil cross-country track. He won the race

Hog Calling Practice
Chicago, Illinois: September 17, 1926 Three Chicago hog callers practice for a national championship to take place this Saturday

Snowshoe Race In The Mountains
Big Bear, California: 1925. A scene from The Collegians being filmed at Big Bear, California. George Lewis and Dorothy Gulliver are at the far right. Gulliver was the former Miss Salt Lake City

U Of W Crew Stage Toboggan Race
Ranier National Park, Washington: February, 1927 Two members of the national champion University of Washington crew stage an impromptu race during the University Snow Frolic at Ranier National Park

The USA Bobsled Team On A Run
Lake Placid, New York: February 14, 1961 The USA Bobsled team, lead by Fred Fortune, negotiates a tough corner along the slopes of Mt

Miami Washtub Winners
Miami, Florida: 1931. The respective boy and girl winners of the 1931 Miami Washtub Races

Winning High Jumper
London, England: August, 1938. The winning high jumper at the competitions between Great Britain and France at White City Stadium

Skiers Practice For Olympics
Mount Rainier, Washington: January 5, 1935 Skiers practicing for the Olympic trials that will be held here in April

Prize Winnning Leap
Big Pines, California: c. 1935 Sigurd Ulland, of the Lake Tahoe Ski Club, takes the leap off a mountain and takes home the prize in the Invitational International Ski Tournament

A Ski Jump On A Snowy Day
United States: c. 1957. A skier takes off the in the air and shows great form in this winter scene

Skier Leaping Over A Valley
c. 1937. A high flyer thrills the audience as he seemingly takes flight over the valley below

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds. " The roar of Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines ignites a fierce competition in the skies, as pilots push their limits for victory. Supermarine aeroplane and Rolls-Royce S. 6 - a legendary duo that dominated air races with their relentless pursuit of speed and excellence. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tussle with the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills in a competitive game of survival. A magnificent Shire horse team charges through the fields during a Ploughing Match, showcasing strength and precision in this age-old farming competition. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter soars above competitors, ready to conquer any challenge thrown its way with unparalleled skill and determination. Crew Team Rowing - synchronized movements on water embody teamwork and intense rivalry as rowers strive for glory stroke by stroke. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M Bateman captures the exhilaration felt when triumph is achieved after fierce competition – a moment worth celebrating. Runners at a marathon push themselves beyond physical limits, fueled by sheer determination to outpace rivals and cross that finish line first. Tour De France 1930 - cyclists pedal through breathtaking landscapes while battling exhaustion and each other's resolve in one of history's most grueling competitions. Schneider Trophy Air Race pushes aviators' skills to new heights as they race against time, defying gravity for supremacy among high-flying contenders Poster for England's Glory Matches symbolizes fiery battles between cricket teams where every run counts towards ultimate victory – an explosive display of sportsmanship. The Interport Field Gun Competition showcases Royal Navy teams competing head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled spectacle where strength and precision collide.