Tennis Gallery

Wimbledon tennis complex, UK

Wimbledon tennis complex, aerial photograph. This complex is host to the Wimbledon tennis championships, the oldest tennis tournament in the world. The finals are held on Centre Court (rectangular stadium at centre). The circular stadium above Centre Court is Court One. The complex lies to the west of Wimbledon Park (right frame), which includes a cricket ground, a golf course and a boating lake. Wimbledon is in southwest London, UK

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Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson

The new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court. The umpire is watching over them whilst enjoying a cigar. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featured mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popluar. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

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Some English lawn tennis players

A group of English tennis players. From left at top: E. d S. H. Browne, Rev. J. T. Hartley (Wimbledon Champion 1879, 1880), C. W. Grinstead, Miss Maud Watson (Lady Champion, 1884), H. F. Lawford (Irish Champion, Winner of the Wimbledon Gold Prize, 1884), W. Renshaw (Champion 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884). From left along the bottom, E. Renshaw (Winner of Wimbledon Gold Prize, 1882, 1883) and Miss Lillian Watson (sister of Maud and runner-up in 1884)

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