Running Collection (#98)

Whitebread shires Pride and Prejudice on their summer break at Paddock Wood. May 1962 P004068

Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race Racing driver Stirling Moss sprints across the pavement, arriving from New York in London. May 1969 P004286

Its not only the birds and the bees who get that "great to be alive"
Its not only the birds and the bees who get that " great to be alive" Spring feeling. Mama rhino can feel on top of the world too

M. A. Rawson (No. 8) Gt. Britain, winning the 800 metres event from M. A. Farrell (Gt
M.A. Rawson (No. 8) Gt. Britain, winning the 800 metres event from M.A. Farrell (Gt. Britain) No.2, with N. Marichev (No 1) of Russia finishing 3rd. August 1957 P009559

Beginning of a sprint for Wigans six Internationals, during training. L-R. Dave Bolton, Eric Ashton, Bill Sayer, Roy Evans

112 officers and men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, competed in a cross country race for the Plymouth Port Championship held near Cremyll, East Cornwall

Sport Athletics: Jean off the a flying start from the blocks in a practice start. July 1953 D3769-001

Winifield the dalmatian dog running down the stret with owner 12 year old John Cornell and Piffle the Pigeon in Girton, Cambridge May 1978 P044328 P78-412

The try-out today David Jones, one of Britains top sprinters and George Cmela. January 1962 P011550

Jock McAvoy, British middleweight boxer who fought from 1927 to 1945 March 1936 P012386

Four of the famous Shire Horses used for beer deliveries in Central London started a months holiday at Whitbreatds hop farm as Belthing, R Paddock Wood, near Maidstone, Kent, today. May 1966 P012691

Dave Jones seen winning the 100 yards senior final in 9. 8 seconds a new county record
Dave Jones seen winning the 100 yards senior final in 9.8 seconds a new county record. He also won the 220 in record time for the county. May 1960 P011553

Food glorious food. Children run for lunch at a communal feeding station. September 1940 P012158

Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles USA Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Daley Thompson Decathlon Athlete wearing tshirt with the slogan which said Thanks America for a good games

Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles USA Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles USA Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Daley Thompson Decathlon Athlete wearing tshirt with the slogan which said Thanks America for a

Bertram Mills Circus at Luton. April 1950 O23401-004

800 metres Olympic final in the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium Moscow Olympics 27th July 1980. Sebastion Coe & Steve Ovett pictured at back of field

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 A1321-016

Athlete Pam Elliott. P006210

Athlete Pam Elliott. P006211

Athlete Pam Elliott. P006209

The City of London New Years Day Races. January 1975 75-00006-005

New Years Day Races in the City of London January 1975. Runner with double decker routemaster bus in background

Runner Ken Shaw (29) of Peckham, London, competing in save the childrens charity marathon at Liverpool Wanenture playground. St

Following in fathers footsteps- 12 year-old, Paul Haslam, son of former English international runner, Jack Haslam, who was told by doctors he would kill himself if he continued to run

One the track. (Left) George Cmela. (Right) David Jones. January 1962 P011551

Runner Ken Shaw (29) of Peckham, London, competing in save the childrens charity marathon at Liverpool Wanenture playground. St

Dorothy Saunders, Sprinters and Jeannette Rouse. March 1953 D1112

Seaside Scene. Clothing. Dresses and beachwear. Swimwear. August 1915 P018091

Men play hunt the shoes at a holiday camp Holiday scenes. August 1952 C4025

David Hughes the singer appearing at the Prince of Wales Theatre is keeping fit by running from his Hyde Park Place Flat around the Serpentine with an old ex-army PT Instrustor. March 1953 D1422

Whipsnade Zoo Shetland Pony "Tommy"with Veronica Hurst 2 / 3 / 1952
Whipsnade Zoo Shetland Pony " Tommy" with Veronica Hurst 2/3/1952 C1072/1

Daily Mirror V. C dog Mickey with young Mary Medlin at Paignton dog show
Daily Mirror V.C dog Mickey with young Mary Medlin at Paignton dog show. 19th July 1935

Britain v Russia Athletic Meeting: White City: London. Gordon Pirie finishes in grand style seven yards ahead of Derek Ibbottson in the 5, 000 meters event. The fancied Russian competitor P

Runner Maureen Gardner, a ballet dancer who took up running to recover from an illness. February 1947 006708/1

Guide Dog and Blind Dog DM 29 / 1 / 1952 C490 / 1
Guide Dog and Blind Dog DM 29/1/1952 C490/1

Athletes Derek Steward (New Zealand) & Terence Higgins training at Tooting Bec Hitch hiked from New Zealand to run With courage and very little else he worked his way across

Clap of Thunder [recto]. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Clap of Thunder [recto]

Clap of Thunder. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Clap of Thunder

Le Criard (The Shrieker), 1879 / 1880. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Le Criard (The Shrieker), 1879/1880

La Maison Maudite (The House of the Damned), c. 1883 / 1885. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
La Maison Maudite (The House of the Damned), c. 1883/1885

Ball-play of the Choctaw--Ball Up, 1846-1850. Creator: George Catlin
Ball-play of the Choctaw--Ball Up, 1846-1850

Footrace behind the Mandan Village, 1832-1833. Creator: George Catlin
Footrace behind the Mandan Village, 1832-1833

Ball-play of the Choctaw--ball up, 1834-1835. Creator: George Catlin
Ball-play of the Choctaw--ball up, 1834-1835

Fire in the Hamlet (L incendie du hameau). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Fire in the Hamlet (L incendie du hameau)

Tornado (Le typhon). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Tornado (Le typhon)

Short SC. 1 XG905
Short SC.1 XG905, the second SC.1, on the tether rig at Belfast for initial tethered flight tests. The firstt SC.1, XG900

Traction engine model on running board of a full size engine
At a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Science and Technology on Newhall Street, Birmingham:- Traction engine model on the running board of a full size engine Date: 1969

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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.