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Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich - Running High Jump, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich [in south London] - Running High Jump, 1850....the Gentlemen Cadets at Woolwich amused themselves and a large party of their friends, by contending in various athletic exercises and feats of strength on the ground in front of their barracks. The sports consisted of foot-racing, hurdle-racing, the long and high leap, vaulting, putting iron shot, chopping pigs (of lead) in two, &c. for prizes. These were of many grades, from a "Blaine's Encyclopedia" downwards, but were all competed for with equal spirit. The leaping was first-rate, and the "vaulting ambition" of one gentleman, who cleared the bar at an elevation an inch or so above his own height, gained great applause'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This image taken from the Illustrated London News in 1850 showcases the Gentlemen Cadets of the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich, south London, engaging in athletic games. The scene unfolds on the academy grounds, where the young men amused themselves and a large crowd of spectators with various athletic exercises and feats of strength. The sports included foot-racing, hurdle-racing, long and high jump, vaulting, putting iron shot, and chopping pigs (of lead) in two. The high jump event is depicted in this photograph, with a determined athlete leaping over a bar set at an impressive height. The bar is barely visible above the young man's head, demonstrating his impressive agility and athleticism. The other cadets and spectators look on with great interest and applause, adding to the excitement of the competition. The athletic games were a popular pastime for the cadets and their friends, with prizes ranging from Blaine's Encyclopedia downwards. The leaping and vaulting were particularly impressive, with one gentleman even clearing the bar at a height above his own. This engraving offers a glimpse into the leisure activities of the Victorian era, showcasing the spirit of friendly competition and camaraderie among the military community. The image is a reminder of the importance of physical fitness and athletics, even in the context of a military academy, and the enduring appeal of traditional sports and games.
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