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Ferris, Samuel (1900-1980), athlete, marathon runner
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Polytechnic Marathon
PHA/8/2/61 · Item · nd [1908-1950]
Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club
Postcard of photograph during the Poly Marathon, showing the runners in Windsor. Sam Ferris (R. A. F.) is among the crowd of athletes. The postcard is part of a 'Nostalgia' series depicting Britain 1890s-1950s and includes a brief history of the marathon race on the reverse. A larger version of this image can be found at PHA/8/2/7.
Polytechnic Marathon
PHA/8/2/7 · Item · 1926
Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club
Photograph taken during the Poly Marathon, showing the runners in Windsor. Sam Ferris, the eight time marathon champion, is marked with a cross among the many competing athletes. A cross also identifies 'W. G. P. ' [Bill Picton]. A modern postcard reproduction of this image can be found at PHA/8/2/61.