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Golf at the Ranelagh Club, London, c1903 (1903)
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Golf at the Ranelagh Club, London, c1903 (1903)
Golf at the Ranelagh Club, London, c1903 (1903). The Ranelagh Club was a polo club located at Barn Elms in South West London. It was founded in 1878 as a split-off from the Hurlingham Club and by 1894 was the largest polo club in the world. On 18 July 1878, the club became the first to host a sports match under floodlights. The club contained four polo grounds, ten croquet lawns, two tennis courts and an 18 hole golf course. From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]
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The print captures a moment in time at the prestigious Ranelagh Club in London, circa 1903. This exclusive polo club, established in 1878 as a breakaway from the Hurlingham Club, was renowned for its opulence and grandeur. The image showcases the magnificent exterior of the club's stately building, nestled amidst lush greenery and manicured lawns. In this snapshot of leisure and wealth, men dressed in traditional golf attire can be seen enjoying a game on the club's esteemed 18-hole golf course. With their focused expressions and poised stances, these British gentlemen epitomize the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that permeated this elite establishment. The photograph also provides glimpses into other recreational activities offered by the Ranelagh Club. Croquet lawns stretch out beside tennis courts, hinting at an array of options available to members seeking relaxation or friendly competition. This monochrome image evokes a sense of nostalgia for Edwardian England - an era characterized by elegance and refinement. It transports us back to a time when country houses were gathering places for society's elite, where they could indulge their passions for sport while surrounded by architectural splendor. As we admire this print from Living London by George R. Sims, we are reminded of how historical photographs like these offer windows into our pasts – snapshots frozen in time that allow us to glimpse moments long gone but forever preserved through artistry and technology.
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