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            [Page 37] Two newspaper cuttings; Olympic Games at Stockholm 1912; Sporting Life Trophy
            [Page 37] Two newspaper cuttings; Olympic Games at Stockholm 1912; Sporting Life Trophy
            PHA/8/1/5/38 · Part · 1912-1913
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club
            Newspaper cutting with headline: "Olympic Games at Stockholm", featuring image of the English team: winners of the 400 metres Relay Race, beating Sweden and Germany, Jacobs, McIntosh, Applegarth and D'Arcy; 172x198mm. Newspaper cutting with image of Alex Ahlgren and the Sporting Life Trophy which was made by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. [The Trophy was presented to winners of the Polytechnic Marathon]. Note in hand dating the cutting as 31 May 1913; 250x122mm.
            [page 129] Seven photographs: sporting events; Kinnaird & Marathon Meeting; A. W. Sweeney; E. L. Page; C. A. Wiard; Bert Norris & family; AAA; Empire Games; Arthur Furze; Berlin Olympic Games 1936; Trixie Adams; Frank Adams
            [page 129] Seven photographs: sporting events; Kinnaird & Marathon Meeting; A. W. Sweeney; E. L. Page; C. A. Wiard; Bert Norris & family; AAA; Empire Games; Arthur Furze; Berlin Olympic Games 1936; Trixie Adams; Frank Adams
            PHA/8/1/3/122 · Part · 1936
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club
            1. Photograph of A. W. Sweeney winning the 100 yards from E. L. Page and C. A. Wiard in 10 secs. The event was as part of the Kinnaird & Marathon Meeting held at White City Stadium on 29th May 1937. 2. Photograph of Bert Norris with familiy and friends in an outdoor setting after a Marathon victory. the writing to the side states 'standing back: Bert Harding, Alf Peck, Squire Yarrow, middle: friend of Mrs. Norris, Bert Norris, Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Adams sr, front: Trixie Adams, Mr. Adams Snr. Photo by Frank Adams the day after one of Bert Norris' 3 poly wins (35.36.37).' 3-7. The five small images show Arthur Furze in various locations during the Berlin Olympic summer games in 1936. Furze passed away in December 1982 and the images were donated by his sister, Miss Margaret Furze, 'in remembrance of her late brother.' Furze was a prominant athlete, who was Empire and AAA bronze medalist at 6 miles in 1934. 3. Photograph showing one of the entrances to the Olympic area during the the Berlin summer games in 1936. 4. Photograph of one of Furze's, unidentified friends, standing in an outdoor setting. Visible in the background is the Berlin Cathedral which later became a victim of Allied bombing raids. The image was taken during the period of the Berlin Olympic summer games in 1936. 5. Photograph of four of Furze's, unidentified friends, standing inside a stadium. Visible in the background are flags of various nations, including a flag with the Olympic symbol. The image was taken during the Berlin Olympic summer games in 1936. 6. Photograph of Furze and two, unidentified, smartly dressed gentlemen. Visible in the background is the Berlin Cathedral and eye catching Nazi flags. The photograph was also taken during the Berlin Olympic summer games in 1936. 7. Photograph of Furze and two, unidentified, smartly dressed gentlemen standing in a street in Berlin. Difficult to see in the background are Nazi flags every few metres along the entire street. The image was taken during the Berlin Olympic summer games in 1936.
            [page 128] Seven photographs: sporting events; Southern CC Championships; H. Illman; AAA; Empire Games; Arthur Furze; Berlin Olympic Games 1936
            [page 128] Seven photographs: sporting events; Southern CC Championships; H. Illman; AAA; Empire Games; Arthur Furze; Berlin Olympic Games 1936
            PHA/8/1/3/121 · Part · 1934
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club
            1. Photograph showing H. Illman of the Poly at the beginning of the Southern CC Championships which were held at South Darenth on 27th Feb 1937. H. Illman is running, second from the left. 2. Photograph of H. Illman approaching the finish line to win the Southern CC Championships on 27th Feb 1937. The writing to the side states 'it was at this meet that, owing to marked deterioration of the weather during the senior race, that race was declared void.' 3-7. The five small images show Arthur Furze competing in various events. Furze passed away in December 1982 and the images were donated by his sister, Miss Margaret Furze, 'in remembrance of her late brother.' Furze was a prominant athlete, who was Empire and AAA bronze medalist at 6 miles in 1934. 3. Photograph of Furze crossing the finish line to win a club race, possibly one of his four Club 4 miles championships. n. d. 4. Photograph of a packed stadium, taken from the interior of the stadium. The image is likely to have been taken during the Berlin Olympic Summer Games in 1936. No names or dates have been given. 5. Photograph of athletic event, taken at the White City stadium. The image was taken from the crowd of spectators and the athletes are too far to be identifiable. Judging by the context, however, it is possible that one of the athletes is Arthur Furze. No names or dates have been given. 6. Photograph of Arthur Furze in a newspaper. The writing below states 'A Furze. first in North of Thames run.' n. d. 7. Photograph of Arthur Furze and three, unidentified, smartly dressed gentlemen standing inside a stadium. Visible in the background are flags of various nations, indicating that this image is likely to have been taken during the Berlin Olympic summer games in 1936. n.d.
            [page 14] Five photographs: sporting events; sports team; London Olympic Stadium; 26th May 1908
            [page 14] Five photographs: sporting events; sports team; London Olympic Stadium; 26th May 1908
            PHA/8/1/3/14 · Part · 1908
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club

            1. Photograph of sportsmen walking in the Olympic stadium on the 26th May 1908 during the visit of the King and Queen and M. Fallieres, the President of the French Republic (For further details see Polytechnic Magazine, Vol. XLVIII, pages 58 to 62). Photo by Parks.

            2. Photograph of sportswomen displaying with hoops in the Olympic stadium on the 26th May 1908, during the visit of the King and Queen and M. Fallieres, the President of the French Republic.

            3. Photograph of mens Tug-of-War competition in the Olympic stadium on the 26th May 1908 during the visit of the King and Queen and M. Fallieres, the President of the French Republic.

            4. Photograph of [Mr. Douglas M. Hogg] in a seated position in an indoor setting.

            5. Team photograph of a combination of sportsmen and smartly dressed gentlemen. No date or names have been given. (not part of Olympic Stadium, 26th May 1908, event)
            [Page 3] Three photographs: Polytechnic Harriers 1948 Olympic Squad, Uxbridge; Caledonian Games, White City; Jimmy Wood; Doug Wilson; Stan Jones; Squire Yarrow; Rene Howell; Martin Pike
            [Page 3] Three photographs: Polytechnic Harriers 1948 Olympic Squad, Uxbridge; Caledonian Games, White City; Jimmy Wood; Doug Wilson; Stan Jones; Squire Yarrow; Rene Howell; Martin Pike
            PHA/8/1/2/5 · Part · 1948
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club

            1. Jimmy Wood, a long distance runner, at the front of a group picture.

            2. The 1948 Polytechnic Harriers Olympic Squad. A caption above the photo lists the members on the back row (left to right) as Doug Wilson, Stan Jones, Squire Yarrow, Rene Howell and Martin Pike. Ron Pavitt is crouching in front.

            3. Jimmy Wood leading in the Caledonian Games 3 mile race, an event in which he was a two time club champion. Taken at White City.
            [page 53] Six Photographs; B C Long; G Lind; R E Walker; South African Olympic Team; Polytechnic Harriers group photograph
            [page 53] Six Photographs; B C Long; G Lind; R E Walker; South African Olympic Team; Polytechnic Harriers group photograph
            PHA/8/1/1/54 · Part · 1906-1908
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club

            1. Photograph of a Polytechnic Harrier. Unfortunately the signature is too smudged and faded to read. 140x100.

            2.Photograph of a group of Polytechnic Harriers, nd. 85x105mm.

            3. Photograph of B C Long, c1906. 135x95mm.

            4. Photograph of R E Walker, South African Olympic Team, winner of the 100 metres February 1908. 140x90mm.

            5. Photograph of an athlete, signed but difficult to read. [Possibly G Lind who ran 104 miles during the 24 hour track race at White City in September 1908.] 100x70mm.

            6. Photograph of a member of the South African Olympic Team February 1908. 140x90.
            [page 36] Five photographs; The 1920 Olympics Games, Antwerp Belgium; 14 August 1920; Switzerland; South Africa; Norway; Japan; Denmark
            [page 36] Five photographs; The 1920 Olympics Games, Antwerp Belgium; 14 August 1920; Switzerland; South Africa; Norway; Japan; Denmark
            PHA/8/1/1/37 · Part · 1920
            Part of Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club

            1. Photograph of Swiss athletes parading around Belgium's Olympic Stadium at Antwerp on 14 August 1920. 90x137mm.

            2. Photograph of South African athletes parading around Belgium's Olympic Stadium at Antwerp on 14 August 1920. 90x135mm.

            3. Photograph of Norwegian athletes parading around Belgium's Olympic Stadium at Antwerp on 14 August 1920. 90x140mm.

            4. Photograph of Japanese athletes parading around Belgium's Olympic Stadium at Antwerp on 14 August 1920. 90x140mm.

            5. Photograph of Danish athletes parading around Belgium's Olympic Stadium at Antwerp on 14 August 1920. 90x140mm.