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Eton College Sports including Prince Henry
Sports at Eton College in 1916. In the bottom left and bottom middle pictures is Prince Henry (later Duke of Gloucester), climbing out of the water jump in the steeplechase and with an attested constable who is helping him with a sweater after the race. In other pictures: 1. J. L. Baker winning the junior high jump, 2. D.W. Gurney, winner of the Senior Steeplechase, 3. Hon. E. V. Rice, winner of the Junior Steeplechase, 4. I. J. Pitman winning the Junior Long Jump and 7. D. W. Gurney at the water jump in the senior race. Prince Henry came a very respectable twelth out of a field of 100 competitors. Date: 1916
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This photograph print from Eton College's archives showcases the spirited sports day that took place at the esteemed institution in the year 1916. The collection of images encapsulates the essence of youthful energy and camaraderie as boys from various age groups participate in a range of athletic events. In the bottom left and middle photographs, we find a young Prince Henry, later known as the Duke of Gloucester, making a splash in the steeplechase competition. The future royalty is seen climbing out of the water jump, with the assistance of an attested constable, who helps him don a sweater to keep the chill at bay. The image of the Prince, with his determined expression and wet hair, adds an intriguing historical touch to the collection. The other images in the print depict various victors from the day's races. In the first photograph, J. L. Baker triumphantly clears the bar in the junior high jump event. The second image captures D.W. Gurney, the winner of the Senior Steeplechase, as he approaches the water jump. Hon. E. V. Rice, the victor of the Junior Steeplechase, is shown in the fourth image, beaming with pride as he receives his award. Lastly, D.W. Gurney is once again featured, this time at the water jump during the Senior Race. The seventh image in the print finds Prince Henry coming in a commendable twelfth place out of a field of 100 competitors. Despite not securing the top spot, his participation in the race adds an interesting layer to the historical narrative of Eton College's sports day in 1916. This photograph print is a testament to the rich history of sports at the prestigious school and the enduring spirit of its students.
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