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Tennis champion Anthony Wilding & C. T. Craig
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion 1910-1913, pictured with Mr C. T. Craig, managing director of the firm Messrs. Henderson, Craig & Company Ltd, a wood-pulps merchants in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Mr Craig was the father of one of Wildings Cambridge friends and Wilding started at the company in July 1911, immediately after he had won the Wimbledon championship for a second time. His job was full-time and based in Manchester and despite spending very little time playing tennis, he nevertheless won the championship again in 1912 and then again in 1913. Date: c.1911
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An Unlikely Partnership: Anthony Wilding and C.T. Craig This photograph depicts tennis champion, Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), in the prime of his career, flanked by Mr. C.T. Craig, the managing director of Messrs. Henderson, Craig & Company Ltd, a prominent wood-pulp merchants based in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The image, captured around 1911, showcases an intriguing moment in the lives of these two distinguished personalities. Anthony Wilding, a New Zealand-born tennis sensation, had recently made history by winning the prestigious Wimbledon championship for a second time. Seeking to balance his passion for tennis with a stable income, Wilding joined Messrs. Henderson, Craig & Company Ltd, accepting a full-time position based in Manchester. Despite the demands of his new job and limited opportunities to practice, Wilding's dedication and talent propelled him to claim the Wimbledon championship yet again in 1912 and a third time in 1913. Mr. Craig, a respected businessman, was the father of one of Wilding's Cambridge friends. This connection played a role in Wilding's employment at the company. The photograph encapsulates an interesting intersection of sporting excellence and commercial success, as well as the enduring bond between friendship and opportunity. Wilding's tenure at Messrs. Henderson, Craig & Company Ltd offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these two remarkable individuals and the unique circumstances that brought them together. This photograph stands as a testament to their shared achievements and the unexpected twists and turns that life can take.
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