AAA Championships at Fartown, Huddersfield (1901)

This film is part of the Mitchell and Kenyon collection - an amazing visual record of everyday life in Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century.
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[@jamierobinson2373]

how i wud love to go back in time just for a day to witness these great events 😮

[@Wayzgoosey]

Then, as now, overseas athletes seem to dominate the medals. plus ca change!

[@chiriladorin-alexandru2776]

117 years ago.

[@santeenl]

These were the people with money,no talent or dedication.