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Background imageAction Collection: Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House

Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House, ridden by G.W. Robinson before racing on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Background imageAction Collection: At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent; left to right; Major Wykeham Musgrave

At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent; left to right; Major Wykeham Musgrave, M C, Mr V Hardwicke, Mr J J Pawson, Mrs Flower, Lord North, Countess Guilford, Hon Charles North, Lady Cynthia North

Background imageAction Collection: Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the, Kennington Oval, in a 3-day

Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the, Kennington Oval, in a 3-day
Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the Kennington Oval, in a 3-day County championship match. James Langridge ( Sussex ) bowling. 1 June 1933

Background imageAction Collection: An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn

An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn. Mr T Fossam and Mr Copelin playing billiards. 29 March 1939

Background imageAction Collection: Amateur Golf Championship at Deal, Kent. R H Wethered driving off the first tee

Amateur Golf Championship at Deal, Kent. R H Wethered driving off the first tee in the second round when he defeated C C Aylmer 8 May 1923

Background imageAction Collection: Amateur Golf Championship at Deal, Lord Charles Hope on the 4th green. 7 April 1923

Amateur Golf Championship at Deal, Lord Charles Hope on the 4th green. 7 April 1923

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace miniature car racing grand prix. Basil de Mattos loses his wheels

The Crystal Palace miniature car racing grand prix. Basil de Mattos loses his wheels. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: Preparing for the opening of the New Greyhound Racing Track at Harringay

Preparing for the opening of the New Greyhound Racing Track at Harringay. Fine action picture during trials. 23rd August 1927

Background imageAction Collection: English ladies Close Golf Campionship at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, Sussex

English ladies Close Golf Campionship at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, Sussex - Miss Dorothy Pearson drives off

Background imageAction Collection: At the start of the Le Mans Grand Prix, British racing driver Stirling Moss leads

At the start of the Le Mans Grand Prix, British racing driver Stirling Moss leads
At the start of the Le Mans Grand Prix

Background imageAction Collection: Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Background imageAction Collection: Dicing for Maids Money at Guildford, Surrey. Miss Ruth Claxton throwing the winning dice

Dicing for Maids Money at Guildford, Surrey. Miss Ruth Claxton throwing the winning dice ( and taking the smaller amount )

Background imageAction Collection: Oxford University Cricket Club Practice Left is M Patten and right is B H Lyon

Oxford University Cricket Club Practice Left is M Patten and right is B H Lyon. 30 April 1923

Background imageAction Collection: A Lacrosse match; East versus West at Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent

A Lacrosse match; East versus West at Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: Miss Muriel Malted, the girl cricketer of Ashford, Kent. 19 August 1922

Miss Muriel Malted, the girl cricketer of Ashford, Kent. 19 August 1922

Background imageAction Collection: Play in progress at the Cowdray Park Polo Tournament at Midhurst in Sussex. A general

Play in progress at the Cowdray Park Polo Tournament at Midhurst in Sussex. A general view of the Polo. 1937

Background imageAction Collection: Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today

Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today
Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic

Background imageAction Collection: Hurlingham Lawn Tennis Tournament An action shot of Mrs Baddeley in the ladies handicap

Hurlingham Lawn Tennis Tournament An action shot of Mrs Baddeley in the ladies handicap singles 2 August 1922

Background imageAction Collection: Royal Artillery Draghunt at Chislehurst, Kent. 1937

Royal Artillery Draghunt at Chislehurst, Kent. 1937

Background imageAction Collection: A cartoon by famous cartoonist Sax

A cartoon by famous cartoonist Sax

Background imageAction Collection: Dog leaping a trench in the battlefields of World War I. The message carrier, holding

Dog leaping a trench in the battlefields of World War I. The message carrier, holding
A dog leaping a trench in the battlefields of World War I. The message carrier, holding vital military information, is attached to the dogs collar. May 1917

Background imageAction Collection: A German seaplane comes down on the water to stop a British sailing ship. 1914 - 1918

A German seaplane comes down on the water to stop a British sailing ship. 1914 - 1918

Background imageAction Collection: The Dartford Dramatics Society perform the play Cosmopolis. 1939

The Dartford Dramatics Society perform the play Cosmopolis. 1939

Background imageAction Collection: Blessing the plough at Chichester Cathedral. The ancient ceremony of blessing the

Blessing the plough at Chichester Cathedral. The ancient ceremony of blessing the
Blessing the plough at Chichester Cathedral

Background imageAction Collection: Monza Italy Pictured sweeping round a bend in the 1000 km International Motor Race

Monza Italy Pictured sweeping round a bend in the 1000 km International Motor Race here on April 25th just after the start of the race are M Parker 63 John Surtees 60 Bruce McLaren 69 Bonnier 67 H

Background imageAction Collection: Olympic Games at Antwerp Rudolf Falk ( Sweden ) wins the first semi final with Herbert

Olympic Games at Antwerp Rudolf Falk ( Sweden ) wins the first semi final with Herbert Irwin of Great Britain 2nd 17 August 1920

Background imageAction Collection: At the Mary Macarthur Holiday Home for Working Women in Ongar in Essex

At the Mary Macarthur Holiday Home for Working Women in Ongar in Essex, haymaking gets under way. 22 July 1924

Background imageAction Collection: Miss Helen Wills playing in her match at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Miss Helen Wills playing in her match at the Beckenham Tennis Tournament. 1927

Background imageAction Collection: First photograph of the defeat of Papyrus by Zev at Belmont Park, Long Island

First photograph of the defeat of Papyrus by Zev at Belmont Park, Long Island. 29 October 1923

Background imageAction Collection: At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, H Bignold, the one armed tennis player 1926

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, H Bignold, the one armed tennis player 1926

Background imageAction Collection: Hockey at Lyons Club, Sudbury 1 February 1920

Hockey at Lyons Club, Sudbury 1 February 1920

Background imageAction Collection: Keen Hockey by Women of Kent Kent versus Middlesex at Sundridge Park, Bickley

Keen Hockey by Women of Kent Kent versus Middlesex at Sundridge Park, Bickley 13 February 1920

Background imageAction Collection: Diving at a swimming pool in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Diving at a swimming pool in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imageAction Collection: Singing and dancing at the The Galley Hill School in Swanscombe, Kent

Singing and dancing at the The Galley Hill School in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

Background imageAction Collection: Timber barge on fire at Vauxhall, London

Timber barge on fire at Vauxhall, London. October 25th 1934. History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageAction Collection: John Topham jumping a style 1936 A John Topham / TopFoto

John Topham jumping a style 1936 A John Topham / TopFoto
John Topham jumping a style 1936 eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Background imageAction Collection: Rugby game: Sidcup V L Scott rugger. 1934

Rugby game: Sidcup V L Scott rugger. 1934

Background imageAction Collection: Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge

Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells on the village green at Southborough 13 September 1931

Background imageAction Collection: Petts Wood Operatic Society performing on stage. 1936

Petts Wood Operatic Society performing on stage. 1936

Background imageAction Collection: Maurice W Tate (Sussex) - cricketer 1930 - ?TopFoto

Maurice W Tate (Sussex) - cricketer 1930 - ?TopFoto

Background imageAction Collection: The Southdown Ladies Polo Club. In play on the Royal Artillery ground at Preston Park

The Southdown Ladies Polo Club. In play on the Royal Artillery ground at Preston Park, Brighton, Sussex. 1933

Background imageAction Collection: Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Nelson and his men

Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Nelson and his men storming the Mole ( at Littlehampton ) 16th July 1918

Background imageAction Collection: Ryder Cup team at Leatherhead Golf Club. W J Cox

Ryder Cup team at Leatherhead Golf Club. W J Cox

Background imageAction Collection: Arthur E R Gilligan

Arthur E R Gilligan

Background imageAction Collection: Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Shooting an action

Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Shooting an action scene at the seafront at Littlehampton, Sussex. Storming the Mole 16th July 1918

Background imageAction Collection: Arsenal Football Club at Brighton. Joe Hulme, the outside right, on the Dyke golf links

Arsenal Football Club at Brighton. Joe Hulme, the outside right, on the Dyke golf links. 1932

Background imageAction Collection: Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft school, Chailey, West Sussex. 20 September

Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft school, Chailey, West Sussex. 20 September 1936

Background imageAction Collection: Surrey versus Sussex at the Oval

Surrey versus Sussex at the Oval, Kennington, London, in a three day county championship day. Douglas Jardine ( Surrey ) cuts James Langridge past John Langridge. 1 June 1933

Background imageAction Collection: The Goodwood Races General view of racing at Goodwood, Sussex, England

The Goodwood Races General view of racing at Goodwood, Sussex, England The Stewards Cup. 1937

Background imageAction Collection: Members of Arsenal Football Club on the Dyke golf links at Brighton. Boulton driving off

Members of Arsenal Football Club on the Dyke golf links at Brighton. Boulton driving off. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: Great Britain v France at the West Sussex Golf Club, Pulborough. Mme J Barton

Great Britain v France at the West Sussex Golf Club, Pulborough. Mme J Barton

Background imageAction Collection: Madrid again under fire. Shell that killed three, injured 15. British women MPs in danger

Madrid again under fire. Shell that killed three, injured 15. British women MPs in danger

Background imageAction Collection: Surrey batsman, Douglas Jardine batting against Sussex

Surrey batsman, Douglas Jardine batting against Sussex, in their 3 day couty championship match. 1 June 1933

Background imageAction Collection: Race horses train on sands. Some of Britains leading racehorses, unable to train

Race horses train on sands. Some of Britains leading racehorses, unable to train
Race horses train on sands

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace road racing. A D Taylor spins his car out. 1938

The Crystal Palace road racing. A D Taylor spins his car out. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: Dick Seaman driving at speed in his Mercedes Benz racing car, the Mercedes-Benz

Dick Seaman driving at speed in his Mercedes Benz racing car, the Mercedes-Benz W125 at Crystal Palace. 1937

Background imageAction Collection: Flashing along the course in the 24hour Grand Prix d Endurance at Le Mans comes number 4

Flashing along the course in the 24hour Grand Prix d Endurance at Le Mans comes number 4 (left) the winner- a 4.9 litre Ferrari that was driven by Gonzales and Trintignant

Background imageAction Collection: A D Taylor and A E Abcassis competing in the Crystal Palace road racing. As a driver

A D Taylor and A E Abcassis competing in the Crystal Palace road racing. As a driver spins off the track another overtakes. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace road race. J Mitchell and A C Dobson compete on the bend. 1938

The Crystal Palace road race. J Mitchell and A C Dobson compete on the bend. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace road racing. Coming down the stadium dip. 1 July 1939

The Crystal Palace road racing. Coming down the stadium dip. 1 July 1939

Background imageAction Collection: Crystal Palace road racing. A H Horton races round the corner with his partner

Crystal Palace road racing. A H Horton races round the corner with his partner leaning of the side car. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace road race. I A T Smith racing 1938

The Crystal Palace road race. I A T Smith racing 1938

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace road racing. Wakefield crashes. 1 July 1939

The Crystal Palace road racing. Wakefield crashes. 1 July 1939

Background imageAction Collection: Mr H L Hadley and his Austin winning the Imperial Trophy at Crystal Palace Racing, London

Mr H L Hadley and his Austin winning the Imperial Trophy at Crystal Palace Racing, London. 1939

Background imageAction Collection: The Crystal Palace road race. R J W Appleton, A Guddon Fletcher and J H T Smith, racing

The Crystal Palace road race. R J W Appleton, A Guddon Fletcher and J H T Smith, racing. 1938

Background imageAction Collection: Lord North Coming of Age. Lord North ( left ) with his parents, the Earl and Countess

Lord North Coming of Age. Lord North ( left ) with his parents, the Earl and Countess of Guilford at Waldershare Park, near Deal, Kent. 20 February 1924

Background imageAction Collection: The distribution of Ducketts Charity ( charity for people who have been in

The distribution of Ducketts Charity ( charity for people who have been in service ) at St Andrews Holborn, London

Background imageAction Collection: Boxing Help Dockland Boxing tournament at Tottenham Hotspurs Ground White Hart Lane

Boxing Help Dockland Boxing tournament at Tottenham Hotspurs Ground White Hart Lane in aid of the dockland settlement Georges Carpentier sparring with Harry Drake 29 July 1922

Background imageAction Collection: Ladies lacrosse at Richmond. Roedean school versus lady professionals

Ladies lacrosse at Richmond. Roedean school versus lady professionals

Background imageAction Collection: The poetry of motion, charming poses in beautiful Dulwich grounds. A flight of fancy

The poetry of motion, charming poses in beautiful Dulwich grounds. A flight of fancy. 8 June 1923

Background imageAction Collection: Ladies Lacrosse Match at Paddington The ladies Universities played a trial lacrosse

Ladies Lacrosse Match at Paddington The ladies Universities played a trial lacrosse match at Paddington on Saturday The goal keeper fails to save 16 October 1920

Background imageAction Collection: The Great Battle of Dublin. An Irish Free State 18 pounder gun bombarding the Four

The Great Battle of Dublin. An Irish Free State 18 pounder gun bombarding the Four Courts before the capture. High explosive shells being used. 30 June 1922

Background imageAction Collection: Lord Rosebery Opens Bowling Green at Epsom and Ewell in Surrey, England Mr W G Thomas

Lord Rosebery Opens Bowling Green at Epsom and Ewell in Surrey, England Mr W G Thomas, President of the English Bowling Association, bowling the first wood on the new green at Epsom

Background imageAction Collection: Swimmers enjoying the water chute and diving boards at the open air swimming pool

Swimmers enjoying the water chute and diving boards at the open air swimming pool at Westcliff - on -Sea, Essex. 23 June 1920

Background imageAction Collection: The Barque Flying Cloud during a typhoon - thrilling experiences of the crew

The Barque Flying Cloud during a typhoon - thrilling experiences of the crew 22 March 1920

Background imageAction Collection: Olympic Games at Antwerp Louis Balach ( America ) competing in fancy diving 24

Olympic Games at Antwerp Louis Balach ( America ) competing in fancy diving 24 August 1920

Background imageAction Collection: The Waterloo Cup at Altcar. Nearing the quarry, a striking Waterloo Cup snapshort

The Waterloo Cup at Altcar. Nearing the quarry, a striking Waterloo Cup snapshort. 14 February 1923

Background imageAction Collection: Olympic Games at Antwerp A graceful dive by a Swedish lady 24 August 1920

Olympic Games at Antwerp A graceful dive by a Swedish lady 24 August 1920

Background imageAction Collection: King and Queen at Braemar gathering. A fine action study of Ian Grant, winner

King and Queen at Braemar gathering. A fine action study of Ian Grant, winner of the hammer throwing. 7 September 1923

Background imageAction Collection: Womens Hockey at Merton Abbey. Miss Winifred Brown ( of Leicester ), captain

Womens Hockey at Merton Abbey. Miss Winifred Brown ( of Leicester ), captain of the Lancashire team against Middlesex. 30 November 1929

Background imageAction Collection: Wiltshire Agricultural Show at Salisbury Miss Glencross clearing the water jump 15

Wiltshire Agricultural Show at Salisbury Miss Glencross clearing the water jump 15 May 1928

Background imageAction Collection: England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Richmond. 16 March 1921

England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Richmond. 16 March 1921

Background imageAction Collection: The distribution of the Duckett Charity for servants of long service. The Reverend

The distribution of the Duckett Charity for servants of long service. The Reverend W Kennington Bickford and Miss Nellie M Bridgland who received an award of ?20 30 July 1920

Background imageAction Collection: Olympic Games at Antwerp William Petersson, Sweden winner of the long jump. He

Olympic Games at Antwerp William Petersson, Sweden winner of the long jump. He jumped 23ft 5 1/2 inches 19 August 1920



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