Photograph of a display in the windows of 309 Regent Street featuring a list of the Men's and Women's Athletic Clubs, a welcome sign incorporating the Olympic rings, the Studd Trophy and some sporting equipment. Annotated on reverse 'Window Displays 1948?'.
Collection of photographs of David Ricketts and other cyclists at various cycling events. There are 7 photographs of the 1948 Olympic Games 4000m pursuit race including the start, the race itself, lap of honour and winners on the podium. Other photographs include Bob 'Digger' Downs after his final appearance at Herne Hill, [1949]; Ricketts receiving a cup at Portsmouth, [1948]; portrait of Giovanni Corrieri, [1947]; Ricketts with Jacques Lanners at Herne Hill, 26 April 1947 with signatures of both men. Many of the photographs are undated.
Bronze medal. dia. 51mm. Obverse: goddess Victory, holding a palm in her left hand and a winner's crown in her right; accompanied by the legend in four lines 'XIVth Olympiad London 1948'. Reverse: an Olympic champion carried in triumph by the crowd with the Olympic stadium in the background. This medal was used since the 1928 Games and was created by Florentine artist Giuseppe Cassioli. In presentation box. Belonged to David Ricketts.
Rectangular metal badge. Obverse: City view of London showing Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster accompanied by the legend in two lines 'XIV Olympiad London 1948' and the Olympic rings below. This badge was issued to officials and competitors in the Games for purposes of identification. Each badge had a ribbon, the colour of which distinguished to which group the wearer belonged. Athletic participants had orange ribbons [now missing]. Belonged to David Ricketts.
Bronze medal. dia. 51mm. Obverse: City view of London showing Big Ben and St Stephen's Tower of the Palace of Westminster over the legend in three lines 'XIV Olympiad London 1948' and the Olympic rings below. Reverse: Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing. This medal was designed by B Mackennal and produced by J Pinches Ltd., and was presented to each of the 4062 participants. Belonged to David Ricketts.
Identity Card for David Ricketts, cycling competitor in the 1948 London Olympic Games. Card includes a passport-size photograph of Ricketts with signature and details his date of birth and address.
Certificate issued by North Middlesex and Herts Cycling Association to David Edward Ricketts for gaining a 3rd place in the track pursuit team at the 1948 London Olympic Games.
Diploma awarding D E Ricketts 3rd place in the 4000m pursuit race at the 1948 London Olympic Games.
Featuring photograph of the New Zealand atheletics team, the first to arrive in the UK for the Olympic Games.
