Physical Training Collection

Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917
Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Physical training for factory girls, display by the girls of the Peoples Palace gymnasium, Mile End Road, London
5216761 Physical training for factory girls, display by the girls of the Peoples Palace gymnasium, Mile End Road, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

How to Become Strong (engraving)
3626545 How to Become Strong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Become Strong)

State Education in Victoria (b / w photo)
5988535 State Education in Victoria (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State Education in Victoria)

Sailors doing the pole vault at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo)
3098814 Sailors doing the pole vault at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo) by French Photographer

Physical Training in the Army (engraving)
1055625 Physical Training in the Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical Training in the Army)

Ratings taking part in Physical Training exercises on the upper deck of an unidentified
3244809 Ratings taking part in Physical Training exercises on the upper deck of an unidentified ship, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy

Sailors fencing with cutlasses at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo)
3098811 Sailors fencing with cutlasses at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo) by French Photographer

The New Regiments for Service in Burmah (engraving)
1602842 The New Regiments for Service in Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Regiments for Service in Burmah)

Physical Training in Board Schools, the Maze (engraving)
1054502 Physical Training in Board Schools, the Maze (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical Training in Board Schools, the Maze)

Physical Training in the Board Schools, Drill of London Board School Children before the Prince of Wales at Knighton
1044228 Physical Training in the Board Schools, Drill of London Board School Children before the Prince of Wales at Knighton, Buckhurst Hill

Girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) undergo physical training during a PT display at Wembley during the second World War. 20th October 1942

Miss Muriel Haddesley, former England cricketer, county golfer and hockey player is shown here teaching physical training to girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) in Greenwich Park

Carnegie Physical Training college in Leeds. A special vacation course for teachers in physical training. Students being given a talk on the theory of physical exercise

Birmingham City footballer Eddie Brown takes the strain on the rowing machine watched by coach Ray Shaw and teammates Jeff Hall and Trevorr Smith during training. 27th October 1956

Elizabeth Newcomen school. Patricia Stanton goes over the vaulting horse. 19th May 1952 watscan - - 27/05/2010

The girls are loosening up for the new season. They are members of the Fairey Aircraft womens football section, and are training for matches to be arranged with WaF

Girls of Malmsbury Secondary School in Morden, Surrey playing a game of netball during P.E. 28th October 1946. PT P.T. PE

Schoolboys of St martins in the Field take full advantage of the hot weather as they play a game of handball, stripped to their waist, with their P T master MR Hill. 13th April 1959

Ex-boxer Dr. E F St John Lyburn of Panbridge Wells leads patients who visit his clinic in a physical exercise routine. Twice a month he puts them through it on the sands at Credtstone, Kent

Member of the ATS seen taking exercise at a Anti Aircraft gun emplacement. July 1942 P010062

A Health and strength League class in progress at Portsmouth on Sunday morning. Doing to Air Raid Warnings, evening classes have been suspended

Furzedown training college, in Tooting where the pupils demonstrate the differences between Victorian and Modern " P.T." July 1952 C3530-001

Furzedown training college, in Tooting where the pupils demonstrate the differences between Victorian and Modern " P.T." July 1952 C3530-001

Physical Exercises at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902
Physical Exercises at the royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co

The Team of Aberdeen Gymnasts, Winners of the N. P. R. S. Challenge Shield, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Team of Aberdeen Gymnasts, Winners of the N.P.R.S. Challenge Shield, with their Instructor, Captain, and Club Pianist, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol

Girl Gymnasts at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, 1902]

P. T. Instructor, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
P.T. Instructor, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Girls holding Indian clubs, Cromer Street School / Argyle School, St Pancras, London, 1906
Girls holding Indian clubs, Cromer Street School/ Argyle School, St Pancras, London, 1906. A group of girls stand in the school hall, all of them holding an Indian club in each hand

Exercise class, Buckingham Street Girls School, Islington, London, 1906. Girls taking part in a physical training drill in the playground stretching with their arms reaching upwards and to the left

Open air exercise class, Ben Jonson School, Stepney, London, 1911. A class of girls perform physical drill in the playground. A classroom is set up under a shelter in the corner of the playground

View of the London Gymnastic Society Gymnasium, Pentonville, London, 1826. Showing men performing various exercises including parallel bars and tug of war

Exercise drill, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906
Exercise drill with two teachers watching, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906. Boys and girls doing exercise drill with dumbbells in the school hall

Exercise class, Buckingham Street School, Islington, London, 1906. A physical training drill in the playground, with girls with legs raised backwards and arms stretched sideways

Drill in playground, Alma Boys School, Bermondsey, London, 1908. A class of boys, all with their arms outstretched, undergo an exercise drill under the instruction of a teacher

P. T. 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
P.T. 1941. Airmen take part in physical exercise. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Recruits to the Grenadier Guards at physical drill at Caterham, where the Brigade of Foot Guards de
Recruits to the Grenadier Guards at physical drill at Caterham, 1915. Caterham is a town in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England where the Brigade of Foot Guards depot was established

The field, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The field, 1941. Airmen take part in physical exercise. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Physical drill at Canning Town Womens Settlement, London, c1901 (1901). The Canning Town Womens Settlement, Cumberland Road, was founded in 1892 by FW Newland

Physical drill at a London school, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Display by the Aldershot gymnastic staff, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Display by the Aldershot gymnastic staff, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 31st January 1896

Display by the staff of the Aldershot gymnasium, Hampshire, 1895. Artist: Gregory & Co
Display by the staff of the Aldershot gymnasium, Hampshire, 1895. The physical training of the soldier. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th December 1895

Physical & Recreational Training Instructor, (2nd Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Physical & Recreational Training Instructor, (2nd Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Physical jerks; exercise on board HMS Devonshire, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

Motivation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Motivation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Theres always a new challenge to keep you motivated. ~ Sean Connery

Discipline: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Discipline - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When a man is sufficiently motivated, discipline will take care of itself. ~ Sir Alexander Paterson

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery
Navy SEALs jump from the high speed boat to the tied off inflatable boat small (IBS) and then into the water during cast and recovery operations in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii in 1996

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"Unveiling the Power Within: A Glimpse into Physical Training Through Time" Step back in time to 1891, where factory girls in London's Mile End Road showcased their strength and resilience through physical training. The display at the Peoples Palace gymnasium was a testament to their determination and dedication. In another engraving titled "How to Become Strong, " we witness individuals seeking ways to enhance their physical prowess. This pursuit of strength was not limited to one gender or occupation; it transcended boundaries and united people from all walks of life. State Education in Victoria, captured in a black-and-white photograph, highlights the importance placed on physical training within educational institutions. It served as a foundation for building healthy bodies and minds, ensuring that future generations would be equipped with both knowledge and vitality. Across borders, sailors at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient in France engaged in pole vaulting exercises. Their colorful photo showcases not only their athletic abilities but also the universal language of physical fitness that connects individuals worldwide. The military has long recognized the significance for its soldiers' readiness. An engraving depicting Physical Training in the Army demonstrates how rigorous exercise regimens prepared troops for demanding missions while fostering camaraderie among comrades-in-arms. On an unidentified ship's upper deck, ratings actively participate in Physical Training exercises—a reminder that even amidst naval duties, maintaining peak physical condition remains crucial for seafarers' well-being and performance. Fencing with cutlasses may seem unconventional today but was once part of sailors' comprehensive training at Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient. These vibrant photos capture moments when discipline merged seamlessly with athleticism—an embodiment of grace under pressure. Engravings showcasing The New Regiments for Service in Burmah reveal how physical training played an integral role during times of conflict. Soldiers honed their skills through rigorous exercise routines—preparing themselves mentally and physically for the challenges that lay ahead.