Part PHA/8/1/1/2 - [page 1] Five photographs of the London to Brighton Walking Race [1909-1920]; Pedestrianism; H V L Ross, T Payne, E C Horton; F E Roberts; Pa

1. Photograph of H V L Ross and T Payne in the 1909 London to Brighton Road Walking Race. On the left is T Payne, North Shields Poly and on the right H V L Ross, Tooting A.C; The name 'Pa' written on this photograph points out that this older gentleman is W M Tombleson, AKA Pa Tombleson, father of H G Tombleson (pictured on page 10 of the album). He appears again on pages 14, 37, 42, 45 and 56 of the album and is mentioned in the Polytechnic Magazine as a 'limit man.’ Ross took first place and Payne second place. The Oxo Motors can be seen in the background. 145x100mm.

2. Photograph of E C Horton taking refreshments during the London to Brighton Road Walking Race; 150x105mm [Horton was third in 1911, first in 1913 and second in 1920.]

3. Photograph of F E Roberts, Woodford Green Men's Athletic Club, in the 1909 London to Brighton Walking Race. 135x95mm. [Roberts took second place.]

4. Photograph of E C Horton during the London to Brighton Road Walking Race; 135x95mm [Horton was third in 1911, first in 1913 and second in 1920.]

5. Photograph of unidentified walker; 150x110mm [possibly the London to Brighton Road Walking Race]