Gymnastics Collection (#24)

Gymnastics display, Market Weighton Reformatory, Yorkshire
A gymnastics display by inmates of the Yorkshire Roman Catholic Reformatory for Boys at Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, opened in 1856

Policemen doing synchronised exercises
Policemen doing synchronised gymnastic exercises

Kensington & Chelsea District School, gym team
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Kavala - Gynastic Examinations
The Gymnastic examinations at Kavala, Greece, the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala prefecture

Gymnastics Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys taking part in a gymnastics class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Production of The Dairymaids
The Queens Theatre (Shaftesbury Avenue, London) Production of The Dairymaids which ran for 76 performances from 5th May 1908, starring Phyllis Dare and Dan Rolyat

Poster advertising a Sports Festival in Basel, Switzerland
Poster advertising a sports or gymnastics festival in Basel, Switzerland, on 26 and 27 June 1920. An idealised gymnast stands with his arms outstretched

The Turnfest - Bern - July 1906
Swiss-wide Gymnastics Festival which takes place every six years - founded in the early 19th century (24th April 1832 in Aaru) and continues to this day

KdF poster for childrens gymnastics
Poster advertising childrens gymnastic activities with the Third Reich leisure organisation Kraft durch Freude - Strength through Joy

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1933
An formal gym class group photograph featuring 24 boys from a Boys Club of 1933, standing and sitting outside, with their club leader standing proudly to the right

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1930
An informal gym class group photograph featuring 23 boys from a Boys Club of 1930, sitting on gym equipment and smiling for the camera

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1937
An formal gym class group photograph featuring 15 boys from a Boys Club of 1937, standing and sitting outside

Boys Club gym class group photograph July 1934
An formal gym class group photograph featuring 25 boys from a Boys Club of 1933, standing and sitting outside, with their club leader standing proudly to the right

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1934
An informal gym class group photograph featuring 32 boys from a Boys Club of 1934, sitting on gym equipment and smiling for the camera

Maze Hill Boys Club gym class group photograph 1922
An formal gym class group photograph featuring 25 boys from the Maze Hill Boys Club of 1922, standing and sitting outside

London Central YMCA Gymnasium
The London Central YMCA Gymnasium with a wide variety of athletic training and gymnastic apparatus

Indian child gymnast atop a long pole
A tiny Indian child Gymnast rather precariously held aloft by a long pole!

Monument to Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, Berlin, 1873
Engraving showing the monument to Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, the teacher, politican and father of gymnastics, in Berlin, 1873

Girls doing Gymnastics, 1884
Engraving showing a number of girls doing gymnastics at the International Health Exhibition, London, 1884

Russian Display 1940S
A veritable army of female gymnasts participate in a mass display, below giant Russian army flags

Ladies Ball Practice
Female athletes exercise by throwing large balls into the air, whilst outdoors in winter snow

Albert Hall Gymnastics
The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls puts on a display at the Royal Albert Hall; here, all the girls raise their right arms simultaneously

North London Gymnastics
Girls from the North London Collegiate School swing around in a gymnasium

Gymnastic Sapeurs
The French sapeurs-pompier keeps fit with gymnastics which enable him to perform well in burning buildings and suchlike situations

Gymnastics for Health 2
In his Heilgymnastischen Institut, Berlin, Dr Neumann teaches his clients exercises according to the Swedish method. Youths exercising in the Large Hall

Massage & Gymnastics
Various diagrams depicting massage technique

Greek Gymnastics
Greek gymnastic activities

Belgian Gymnasium C1900
Equipment for gymnastics at a Belgian girls school

Leap Frog on the Beach
Five men playing leap frog on the sandy beach at Ramsgate. Kent, England

German Gym in London
Gymnastics in Britain are often of German origin. This is the scene at the opening of the German Gymnastic Hall in St Pancras Road, London

Gymnastics at School
Boys and girls from the Home and Colonial Infant School Grays Inn Lane, London, enjoy see-saws, swings, parallel bars and other apparatus

Sport / Gymnastics
a French family exercises at home using the Gymnase Pichery system

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Witness the grace and strength as Nadia Comaneci competes in the prestigious "Champions All" Gymnastics Competition. Inspired by the Horse of Selene from the Parthenon, these athletes defy gravity with their awe-inspiring routines. From the early days of exercise classes like The Women's League of Health & Beauty in 1938 to backyard carnivals in the 1800s, it has captivated audiences for centuries. Even law enforcement gets involved, as Met Police cadets showcase their skills with a dazzling display. At The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon, future naval officers train rigorously to master this demanding sport. In a dimly lit room, a teenage male gymnast practices on rings against a black background, his determination evident. Meanwhile, another athlete performs on a square rubber floor mat while judges attentively observe from one side. The versatility is highlighted as we see a woman sitting confidently on an exercise ball, showcasing her balance and core strength. And who can forget the exhilarating moment when a gymnast soars high between uneven bars? Prepare for an international showdown as women gymnasts from all over the world gather to compete in "Champions. " Lutz Mack proudly poses alongside Nadia Comaneci with their well-deserved trophies after emerging victorious. Gymnastics is not just about physical prowess; it embodies discipline, dedication, and artistry. These athletes push themselves beyond limits to achieve perfection while captivating our hearts and minds with every move they make.