Gymkhana Collection

The Gymkhana Regatta, Naini Tal (Nainital), India - a hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Date: circa 1910s

Hindu Gymkhana, Karachi, British India
Hindu Gymkhana, Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi, Sindh, British India (now in Pakistan), built in Mughal-Revival style. It was originally a club for the Hindu upper classes

Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony event, Le Touquet, France
Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony event held in Le Touquet, France, showing him riding a white horse and taking part in the Drag Hunt along with the children. Date: 1929

At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d'Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim
5913116 At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d'Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim, watching an equestrian show from a grandstand

Gymkhana Races of the HongKong Polo Club--The Fai-Tee Stakes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gymkhana Races of the HongKong Polo Club--The Fai-Tee Stakes, 1890

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931018 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Novel Competition in a Gymkhana at Quetta, a "Gretna Green"Race (engraving)
1041843 A Novel Competition in a Gymkhana at Quetta, a " Gretna Green" Race (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Pretty woman with a bicycle Date: 20th century

Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape on the stairs of the Opera de Paris. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Gymkhana races of the Hong Kong polo club (coloured engraving)
728445 Gymkhana races of the Hong Kong polo club (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Obstacle race on bicycles, Marlow Gymkhana. 1901

Gymkhana Club, Karachi, British India
Gymkhana Club, an officers club in Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Sketches at the Gymkhana at Ranelagh Club last Saturday (litho)
1039659 Sketches at the Gymkhana at Ranelagh Club last Saturday (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Gymkhana at Ranelagh Club last Saturday)

Life on an Indian Troopship Outward Bound (engraving)
1046237 Life on an Indian Troopship Outward Bound (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on an Indian Troopship Outward Bound, a Gymkhana in the Red Sea)

Military Sports, a Gymkhana in Barbadoes (engraving)
1051366 Military Sports, a Gymkhana in Barbadoes (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sports, a Gymkhana in Barbadoes)

Bluejackets Ashore, a Novel Event in a Gymkhana at Suda Bay (litho)
1040854 Bluejackets Ashore, a Novel Event in a Gymkhana at Suda Bay (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluejackets Ashore)

A Novel Event in a Gymkhana at a Hill Station in India, a Ladies Egg and Spoon Race (engraving)
1056807 A Novel Event in a Gymkhana at a Hill Station in India, a Ladies Egg and Spoon Race (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Novel Event in a Gymkhana (coloured engraving)
729123 A Novel Event in a Gymkhana (coloured engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Event in a Gymkhana: A Pig-sticking Competition)

A Gymkhana in India (engraving)
1616127 A Gymkhana in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gymkhana in India)

The English in Egypt, a Popular Event in a Gymkhana, an Apple Race (litho)
1036893 The English in Egypt, a Popular Event in a Gymkhana, an Apple Race (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English in Egypt)

With the Pamir Boundary Commission, a Shooting Match in the First Gymkhana held in the District (litho)
1056866 With the Pamir Boundary Commission, a Shooting Match in the First Gymkhana held in the District (litho) by English School

Standard Flying Ten and Standard Ten at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Left: Standard Flying Ten 1937 1267 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EGO75. Event Entry No: 19. Right: Standard Ten 1935 1343 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CGN299. Event Entry No: 18. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana

Standard Nine and Standard Flying Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Left: Standard Nine 1934 1052 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BGK436. Event Entry No: 1. Right: Standard Flying Twelve dhc 1938 1608 cc. Event Entry No: 2. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Standard Flying Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Standard Flying Twelve 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. HMG877. Event Entry No: 20. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

1938 Standard Flying Fourteen at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Standard Flying Fourteen Event Entry No: 17. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Standard Nine and Standard Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Left: Standard Nine 1933 1006 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AGO750. Event Entry No: 33. Right: Standard Twelve c 1934 1608 cc. Event Entry No: 32. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Two Standard Flying Twelves and a Flying Nine at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Standard Flying Twelve 1937 1608 cc. Reg. No. GMX95. Entry No: 29. Left of centre: Standard Flying Nine 1936 1131 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. EMT925. Entry No: 25

Standard Flying Twelve and Flying Nine at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Standard Flying Twelve 1937 1608 cc. Reg. No. DXN726. Event Entry No: 26. Right: Standard Flying Nine 1936 1131 cc.Reg. No. EMT925. Event Entry No: 25. Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Two Standard Flying Twelves at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Left: Standard Flying Twelve 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DPH5?? Right: Standard Flying Twelve 1938 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. HMX343.Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Standard SS II and Standard Flying Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Right: SS II 1935 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DPC678. Event Entry No: 16. Left: Standard Flying Twelve 1936 1608 cc. Event Entry No: 14. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

1937 Standard Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, Ace of Spades, Kingston Bypass, 1938
Standard Twelve 1937 Vehicle Reg. No. DYF800.. Place: Ace of Spades, Kingston By-Pass. Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Two Standard Twelves and a Standard Nine at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Standard Twelve dhc 1938 1608 cc. Reg. No. EXA85. Entry No: 2. Centre: Standard Nine 1934 1052 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BGK436. Event Entry No: 1. Right: Standard Twelve 1936 1608 cc. REG. No. BUR972

Standard SS I, Flying Twelve and Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938
Left: SS I 2552 cc. Reg. No. Centre: Standard Flying Twelve 1937 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ELF695. Entry No: 14. Right: Standard Twelve 1936 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CMV739. Entry No: 13

Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Standard Twelve at the Standard Car Owners Club Gymkhana, 8 May 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Standard Twelve 1937 1608 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DLW741. Event Entry No: 11. Place: Standard C.O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 8.5.38

Two Bugatti Type 44s taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Left: Bugatti Type 44 2993 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. UC229. Centre: Bugatti Type 44 2993 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. Pl3265. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Two Singer Super Sixes at the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left: Singer Super Six 1920 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. HX2514. Right: Singer Super Six 1920 cc. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Alvis FWD and Bugatti Type 44 taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Left: Alvis FWD 1482 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL9088. Right: Bugatti Type 44 2993 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL3265. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Bugatti Type 43 and Frazer-Nash Falcon taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK17 Later Changed to JTX757. Centre: Frazer-Nash Falcon 1931 1496 cc. Reg. No. HX2820. Entry No: 65 Chassis No. 2013. Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Cars taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bugatti Type 46 5350 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GC8581. Left of centre: Aston Martin 1496 cc. Reg. No. GO1025. Centre: MG M 847 cc. Reg. No. MG709. Right of centre: Morris Major Reg. No. HX509

Bugatti Type 40 taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bugatti Type 40 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MW5160. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Aston Martin and Bugatti Type 43s taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Aston Martin 1496 cc. Reg. No. GO1025. Right of centre: Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Reg. No. GK17 Later Changed to JTX757.. Background: Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

MG M type taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG M 847 cc.. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Singer Super Six and Singer Senior taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Left: Singer Super Six 1920 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK7336. Right: Singer Senior 1571 cc. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Bugatti Type 43 and 44 and a Bentley taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Bugatti Type 44 2993 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL3265. Left of centre: Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Reg. No. GK17 Later Changed to JTX757. Right of centre: Bentley 2996 cc. Reg. No. DD5849. Chassis No. 835

Bugatti Type 43 and 44 taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Left: Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK17 Later Changed to JTX757. Right: Bugatti Type 44 2993 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL3265. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

MG M type and Bugatti Type 43 taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Left: MG M 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK1284. Right: Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK17 Later Changed to JTX757. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

Bugatti Type 44 and Alvis FWD taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931
Centre: Bugatti Type 44 2993 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL3265.. Left of centre: Alvis FWD 1482 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL9038. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31

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Gymkhana, a term derived from the Hindi language meaning "a place of assembly, " has evolved into a diverse range of events and activities around the world. From regattas in Naini Tal to equestrian shows in France, gymkhanas have captivated audiences with their thrilling competitions and vibrant atmosphere. In the picturesque hill station of Naini Tal, India, The Gymkhana Regatta takes center stage. This annual event showcases the beauty of this Indian state as participants engage in various water sports and boat races on its tranquil lakes. Traveling back in time to British India, we find ourselves at the Hindu Gymkhana in Karachi. Here, members indulged in recreational activities such as tennis and cricket while enjoying an exquisite social setting that reflected colonial influence. Renowned artist Cecil Aldin brought joy to children's hearts through his all-children's pony events held at Le Touquet, France. These charming gatherings allowed young riders to showcase their skills while fostering a love for equestrianism amidst the stunning backdrop of Dunster Castle. The grandeur continues at Paris' Palais d'Industrie during the Concours Hippique horse exhibition. A woman dressed elegantly gazes upon an enthralling equestrian show from her seat in a lace-trimmed lilac dress - a testament to both fashion and sporting prowess. Across continents lies Hong Kong Polo Club's Gymkhana Races - where high-stakes competition meets exhilarating polo matches. The Fai-Tee Stakes race stands out among these prestigious events as horses gallop towards victory under unknown creator's watchful eye. Delving into Chinese culture, we encounter Spring Festival on the River depicted on silk scrolls. This handscroll captures moments filled with festivity and traditional games played during this cherished celebration – showcasing how gymkhanas transcend borders and cultures alike.