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Canadian team, womens 4 x 100 metres relay, 1928. Creator: UnknownCanadian team, womens 4 x 100 metres relay, 1928. Ethel Smith, Bobbie Rosenfeld, Myrtle Cook and Jane Bell won gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
Halina Konopacka of Poland, world champion discus-thrower, 1928. Creator: UnknownHalina Konopacka of Poland, world champion discus-thrower, 1928. Konopacka (1900-1989) became the first Polish Olympic champion after winning gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Germany win the water polo, 1928. Creator: UnknownGermany win the water polo, 1928. The German team of Max Amann, Karl Ba hre, Emil Benecke, Johann Blank, Otto Cordes, Fritz Gunst
Australian rower Bobby Pearce wins the single sculls, 1928. Creator: UnknownAustralian rower Bobby Pearce wins the single sculls, 1928. Pearce (1905-1976) won gold medals at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam, and at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Kurt Leucht, German bantamweight wrestling champion, 1928. Creator: UnknownKurt Leucht, German bantamweight wrestling champion, 1928. Leucht (1903-1974) won the Greco-Roman bantamweight gold medal for wrestling at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
American pole-vaulter Sabin Carr, 1928. Creator: UnknownAmerican pole-vaulter Sabin Carr, 1928. Carr (1904-1983) of the United States won gold medal in the mens pole vault at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
Carl von Langen of Germany on his horse Draufganger, 1928. Creator: UnknownCarl von Langen of Germany on his horse Draufga nger, 1928. Equestrian Carl Freiherr von Langen (1887-1934) won gold medal in the individual dressage event as well as in the team dressage competition
Ethel Catherwood of Canada, world champion high jumper, 1928. Creator: UnknownEthel Catherwood of Canada, world champion high jumper, 1928. Ethel Catherwood (1908-1987) won a gold medal in the womens High Jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
Emil Hirschfeld of Germany putting the shot, 1928. Creator: UnknownEmil Hirschfeld of Germany putting the shot, 1928. German athlete Emil Hirschfeld of Germany (1903-1968) won bronze medal in the shot put at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
German winners of the coxless pairs, 1928. Creator: UnknownGerman winners of the coxless pairs, 1928. Kurt Moeschter and Bruno Mü ller of Germany, winners of the gold medal in the coxless pairs (rowing), at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
Germany II, German bobsleigh team, 1928. Creator: UnknownGermany II, German bobsleigh team, 1928. Five-man bobsleigh team: Hans HeB, Sebastian Huber, Hanns Kilian, Valentin Krempl and Hanns Na gle won bronze medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics
Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Creator: UnknownNorwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Sonja Henie (1912-1969) was a three-time Olympic Champion, and won more Olympic and World titles than any other female figure skater
Austrian figure skater Willi Bockl, 1928. Creator: UnknownAustrian figure skater Willi Bo ckl, 1928. Willy Bo ckl (1893-1975) won the World Figure Skating Championships four times, and won silver medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics
Canadian ice hockey team, 1928. Creator: UnknownCanadian ice hockey team, 1928. Canada won gold medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics, held at St Moritz in Switzerland. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures)
Lord Burghley, winner, 400m hurdles, 1928. Creator: UnknownLord Burghley, winner, 400m hurdles, 1928. British athlete, sports official, peer, and Conservative Party politician David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905-1981), styled Lord Burghley
American discus-thrower Bud Houser, 1928. Creator: UnknownAmerican discus-thrower Bud Houser, 1928. Bud Houser (1901-1994) of the United States won gold medal in the discus throw at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
Sid Atkinson of South Africa, winner of the 110m hurdles, 1928. Creator: UnknownSid Atkinson of South Africa, winner of the 110m hurdles, 1928. Atkinson (1901-1977) won gold medal in the Mens 110m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
American swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, 1928. Creator: UnknownAmerican swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, 1928. Swimmer and film star Weissmuller (1904-1984) won gold medal for the United States in the 100m freestyle
Boy Charlton of Australia, and Arne Borg of Sweden, 1928. Creator: UnknownBoy Charlton of Australia, and Arne Borg of Sweden, 1928. Charlton (1907-1975) set five world records, and won three silver and one bronze medal
Josef StraBberger, German weightlifting champion, 1928. Creator: UnknownJosef StraB berger, German weightlifting champion, 1928. StraB berger (1894-1950) won gold medal in the mens heavyweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam
Helene Mayer, German world champion fencer, 1928. Creator: UnknownHelene Mayer, German world champion fencer, 1928. At the age of 17, Mayer (1910-1953) won a gold medal for fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam
Modern pentathlon winners, 1928. Creator: UnknownModern pentathlon winners, 1928. Winners (in military uniform): Bo Lindman of Sweden, (silver medal), Sven Thofelt of Sweden (gold medal)
Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstrom, 1928. Creator: UnknownSwedish figure skater Gillis Grafstro m, 1928. Gillis Grafstro m (1893-1938) won gold medal in the Mens Figure Skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics, held at St Moritz in Switzerland
Finnish speed skater Clas Thunberg, 1928. Creator: UnknownFinnish speed skater Clas Thunberg, 1928. Clas Thunberg (1893-1973) won gold medal in the 500 metres and in the 1500 metres speed skating events at the 1928 Winter Olympics
The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. This boat has not yet been beaten in her class. 1st prize
Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911The 12 Metre class yachts Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911. Javotto was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1909
The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Maple Leaf IV in which T.O.M. Sopwith won back the British International Trophy in 1912, was powered by two Austin engines generating 400 horsepower
Capt R J Dixon winning the 6 Metre race in Jonquil. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesCapt R J Dixon winning the 6 Metre race in Jonquil
Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Rollo racing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre sailing yacht Rollo racing upwind, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent, where he won gold medal for Norway
Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz, 1805, (1896). Artist: M HaiderMeeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz, 1805, (1896). Interview between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Emperor Francois II of Austria (1768-1835)
First Olympic Games of the modern era in Athens in 1896, the French Masson was the winner of the cycling race. Illustration from Le Petit Journal
Battle of Poitiers (732), with Carlos Martel winner on the Arabs. Detail of the miniature Chroniques of Jean Froissart 14th century
Westminster Races... 1784. Artist: Isaac CruikshankWestminster Races... 1784. Showing the three candidates for the Westminster constituency in the 1784 general election, Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox and Cecil Wray
Lotteries, 1826. Artist: Isaac Robert CruikshankAll Lotteries Will End For Ever, 1826; showing in the top scene Time, lottery contractors, etc watching Blue Coat boys holding up winning number
Raymond Mays with his ERA at Brooklands, Surrey, 1936. Artist: Bill BrunellERA R4D Driver: Mays, R. Place: Brooklands. Date: 1936
Lanchester Straight Eight of A Millership at the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill BrunellLanchester Straight Eight 30.8 h.p. Vehicle Reg. No. VP3000. Event Entry No: 53. Driver: Millership, A.. Place: Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28
FF Austin with his winning Morris Cowley at the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill BrunellMorris Cowley saloon 11.9 hp Vehicle Reg. No. CK9914.Entry No: 48. Driver: Austin, F.F. Place: Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28
AC Acedes Six of Mrs G Daniell at the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill BrunellAC Acedes Six 15.7 hp Vehicle Reg. No. YU2660. Event Entry No: 2. Driver: Daniell, Mrs. G. Finished: 8th. out of 54. Place: Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28
Morris Cowley of FF Austin competing in the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill BrunellMorris Cowley saloon 11.9 hp Vehicle Reg. No. CK9914. Event Entry No: 48. Driver: Austin, F.F. Finished: 1st. out of 54. Place: Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28
AC 4-seater tourer of Kitty Brunell, winner of Class 2 in the RAC Rally, 1933. Artist: Bill BrunellAC 4-seater tourer. 1933 1991 cc. Reg. No. APC80. Entry No: 339. Driver: Brunell, Miss. K. Centre: Wolseley Hornet 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. OG8003. R.A.C. Rally. Date: 14-18.3.33
AC 4-seater tourer of Kitty Brunell and a Wolseley Hornet at the RAC Rally, 1933AC 4-seater tourer. 1933 Reg. No. APC80.Entry No: 339. Driver: Brunell, Miss. K. Right: Wolseley Hornet 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. OG8003. R.A.C. Rally. Date: 14-18.3.33
AC 4-seater tourer of Kitty Brunell competing in the RAC Rally, 1933. Artist: Bill BrunellAC 4-seater tourer. 1933 1991 cc. Reg. No. APC80. Entry No: 339. Driver: Brunell, Miss. K. Left of centre: AC 2-seater. 1991 cc. Reg. No. JJ571. E.R.A.C. Rally. Date: 14-18.3.33
Kitty Brunell, winner of Class 2 at the 1933 RAC Rally. Artist: Bill BrunellR.A.C. Rally. Date: 14-18.3.33. Brunell, Miss. K
Kitty Brunells victory in Class 2 at the 1933 RAC Rally. Artist: Bill BrunellR.A.C. Rally. Date: 14-18.3.33. Brunell, Miss. K
Ford Model A of JW Whalley at the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill BrunellFord A 14.9 h.p. Reg. No. UR1217. Entry Nos: 56/79. Driver: Whalley, J.W. Hoyal coachwork. No. 79 is Coachwork Competition. Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28
Victor Austin Bruce, winner of the Monte Carlo Rally, 1926. Artist: Bill BrunellAC Driver: Bruce, The Hon. V.A.. Place: Date: 1926
Triumph Super Seven of FA Thatcher, JCC Half-Day Trial, Goat Track, Ranmore Common, Surrey, 1930Triumph Super Seven 1929 832 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PK6627. Driver: Thatcher, F.A. Finished: 1st. Place: Goat Track, Ranmore Common, Surrey. J.C.C. Half-day Trial. Date: 8.3.30