Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Sport > Athletics
Athletic sports by the Westminster scholars in their playground:...the hurdle race, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Athletic sports by the Westminster scholars in their playground:...the hurdle race, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Athletic sports by the Westminster scholars in their playground, Vincent-square, [London]: the hurdle race, 1864. 'The public exhibition of these performances...proved sufficiently interesting to attract a numerous and fashionable company of spectators, including, of course, many of the relatives and friends of the young gentlemen at the school...The programme included a flat race of 150 yards, open to all; a second race, for small boys only; and a race of 500 yards; but the grand contest was a half-mile race, with eight hurdles to leap at the finish, and this was won by Mr. F. Giles, Mr. Lucas coming in second and Mr. Walker thud. Our Engraving represents an incident of this race. There was another hurdle-race of 100 yards, with eight hurdles 3 ft. high, for the younger boys; besides which there were contests in jumping, with and without the pole, which afforded good proof of the bodily strength and agility of the Westminster scholars'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 38074583
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Athlete Athletes Athletics City Of Westminster London England Educator Exercise Fresh Air Hurdling Jump Jumping Mortar Board Mortarboard Race Racing School Schoolboy Schoolboys Schoolchild Schoolchildren Sports Day Square Teacher Teachers Teaching Track And Field Westminster London England Westminster School
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> City of Westminster
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Fashion
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Sport
> Athletics
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Westminster
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to 1864 and witness the athleticism of the Westminster scholars in their playground. This print captures a moment from the hurdle race, showcasing the young gentlemen leaping over obstacles with grace and determination.
The public exhibition of these performances drew a large and fashionable crowd of spectators, including proud relatives and friends of the students. The program for the day included various races, such as a flat race of 150 yards open to all, a special race for small boys, and a challenging half-mile race with eight hurdles at the finish line.
In this particular image, we see an intense moment from the half-mile hurdle race where Mr. F. Giles emerged victorious, followed closely by Mr. Lucas and Mr. Walker. The younger boys also participated in their own hurdle-race, demonstrating their agility and strength.
This snapshot from history not only showcases the physical prowess of these young scholars but also provides insight into Victorian-era sporting events and social gatherings. It is a reminder that sports have always been an important part of school life, fostering competition, camaraderie, and personal growth among students.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
