Running Collection (#96)

WW2 Air Raid Damage Bomb damage at Glasgow Clydeside, two boys runs for safety during the blitz. 14th March 1941

11th Battalion Royal Marines run ashore from a dingy while training in Ceylon during WW2 1943

World War Two Home Guard on a training exercise - an attack at a Glasgow railway station

Student Stephanie Keenen who has just started work on Roker beach at Sunderland as the towns first female lifeguard in August 1972

Rita Tobin (centre) seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two

Arsenal Football Club April 1950 Arsenal players train in front of the main east stand. Alex Forbes, Jimmy Logie, Reg Lewis, Leslie Compton

Wincheap schoolboys champion football team seen here training. March 1956

Mens 800 metres event final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 26th July 1980. Medalists: Steve Ovett - Gold medal - 1:45.4 Sebastian Coe - Silver medal - 1:45.9 Nikolay Kirov - Bronze medal - 1

Mens 1500 metres Heats at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 31st July 1980. Pictured: Sebastian Coe

Mens 1500 metres final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 1st August 1980. Results: Sebastian Coe Gold medal - 3:38.4 JYrgen Straub Silver medal - 3:38.8 Steve Ovett Bronze medal 3:39.0

Brendan Foster competes in Mens 10, 000 metres event at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, July 1980

Steve Ovett competes in heats for Mens 1, 500m metres event at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, July 1980

Sebastial Coe competes in heats for Mens 1, 500m metres event at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, July 1980. Seb Coe

Mens 1500 metres Semi Final Heats at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 31st July 1980. Pictured: Sebastian Coe

Lions running round in the snow at Lambton Pleasure Park in July 1978

Cardiff v Gloucester rugby union match at Cardiff Arms Park. Gareth Edwards makes a break with the ball as Gloucesters Potter tries to intercept. 3rd September 1969

Gareth Edwards, Cardiff and Wales international rugby player. Circa 1975

David Campese, Australian Rugby Player on his way to scoring a try during a rugby union international match in Wales. Circa 1991

A fine study of full back JPR Williams as he breaks away for Probables in the Welsh Trial match against the Possibles at Cardiff Arms Park. 1st April 1972

Cardiff v Liverpool rugby union match at Cardiff Arms Park. Gareth Edwards, breaks through with the ball. 23rd December 1967

Serge Blanco, French international rugby player in action. Circa 1988

International match at Cardiff Arms Park. Wales v England. Englands Rory Underwood running for the line. 9th October 1990

JPR Williams of the Old Wales team makes a break for the Old England Line during their game at Llandaff. 6th March 1987

American infantrymen move along a taped path through a German minefield after their beach landing in Normandy. WW2 1944 1940s

World War Two. Factory girls at a well known London electrical firm race to be first served at the cafe for lunch. February 1942 1940s

RAF Pilots scramble during the Battle of Britain Circa August 1940

WW2 The crews of an anti aircraft gun battery run to man their guns followed by their mascot dog at the sign of enemy aircraft

Australian Rugby player David Campese and Rob Andrews. 20th July 1991

JPR Williams Rugby Union playing in a combined England / Wales v Scotland / Ireland
JPR Williams Rugby Union playing in a combined England/Wales v Scotland/Ireland Rugby Union match at Cardiff Arms Park to celebrate 100 years of Rugby in Wales November 1980

Sidney Wooderson attempting a record at Motspur Park, Surrey, he failed after pulling a leg muscle. 1946

Sidney Wooderson winning the Lyons Sports Mile with a time of 4 minutes 19 seconds, 2nd July 1946

Czech workers at Britains Butlins Camp Barry Women Holidaymakers wearing swimming costumes / bathing suits / bikinis Holidays in Britain Sunbathing August 1968

Children racing along the beach at Blackpool 5th August 1958

A repeat performance at Olney, Bucks, today by 22 year old Mrs. Isabel Dix, who won the traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake race for the second successive time

Prince Charles - The Prince of Wales (thrid from left), joining in the game of " Circular Cricket" at his Knightsbridge Schools sports day

Sophisticated singer Yana lets her hair down

Sport: Athletics: Ron Jone 100 metre sprinter for England and his Club the Enfield and Haringey Hamers seen here training on the leafy Streets of Enfield. 1965 A1321-010

Fionn the new mascot seems reticant about starting his new duties as mascot of the 1st Battilion Irish guards, but his handler soon catches up with him - L/Cpl Robert O Toole. September 1967 P035493

Derek Johnson hits the tape after 880 yards to set a new British record of 1min. 48.7sec at the white City, London. Two yards behind is the ace miler, Brian Hewson

British Games at the White City The finish of "Race A"
British Games at the White City The finish of " Race A" of the 200 metres International Invitation Race, won by no.8

British athlete Alan Wells training before the Olympig Games in Los Angeles. July 1984

Pensioner: 80 year old athlete Joe Deakin seen here training on the track. 1963 A763-004

Rugby Union: Gloucester v. Somerset. Smith of Gloucester makes a run for the line chased by Somerset players. January 1972 72-0240-021

Some North East Lifeguards doing their Baywatch impression in July 1995

Rugby Union: Gloucester v. Somerset. January 1972. Gloucester forward attempts to run in a try. 72-0240-019

Rita Tobin (centre) seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two

Rita Tobin seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two Cities"

Re enactment of the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two Cities"

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"Running: A Timeless Pursuit of Speed, Endurance, and Triumph" In the world of motorsports, the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Drivers pushed their limits, racing against time and each other to claim victory on that fateful day. However, running is not limited to cars; it extends far beyond the realm of engines. Take for instance the ill-fated expedition led by Sir John Franklin in 1845. The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail with hopes of discovering new lands but ended up trapped in icy waters. Captain Francis Crozier's resilience was put to the test as he led his crew through treacherous conditions, relying solely on their own strength and endurance. On a different note, it has graced sporting arenas throughout history. In the Olympic Games of 1924, Eric Liddell's unwavering faith propelled him to victory in the 400m race finish – an iconic moment etched into our collective memory. Not only humans have showcased remarkable speed; animals too have left us awestruck. Picture No. 10749828 captures Sallie Gardner – a horse owned by Leland Stanford – galloping at full tilt in "The Horse in Motion. " This groundbreaking study revolutionized our understanding of equine locomotion. Meanwhile, Picture No. 11773017 depicts an Irish Setter dog fearlessly diving into turbulent waves - a display of agility amidst nature's elements. From marathons where runners push themselves mile after grueling mile towards triumph over exhaustion to Roger Bannister breaking barriers by becoming the first person ever to run a mile under four minutes - these feats remind us that running transcends mere physical activity; it symbolizes perseverance and achievement against all odds. Whether it be on wheels or feet or even paws pounding against sand or pavement or snow-covered landscapes.