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Polytechnic Harriers Athletic Club Andrew, Jack (d.1946), Harrier
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[page 48] Five photographs; King Edward VII; Queen ; Prince of Wales; Alexandra; President Fallieres; Pierre de Coubertin; White City Stadium; Royal "Poly" Display; The Royal Polytechnic Display on the 26 May 1908

1. Photograph of athletes standing on the feild next to a boxing ring during the Royal “Poly" Display at the Stadium, White City on 26 May 1908. 135x93.

2. Photograph of Lord Desborough, Pierre de Coubertin and Jack Andrew amongst a group of men in top hats during the Royal “Poly" Display at the Stadium, White City on 26 May 1908. 140x97mm.

3. Photograph of male athletes and members of the womans' gymnastic class of the Polytechnic Harriers parading on the track in front of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during the Royal “Poly" Display at the Stadium, White City on 26 May 1908. The Queen is noticeable by her white hat and dress. 87x140.

4. Photograph of athletes parading on the track whilst a boxing match takes place in front of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during the Royal “Poly" Display at the Stadium, White City on 26 May 1908. 140x97mm.

5. Photograph of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during the Royal “Poly" Display at the Stadium, White City on 26 May 1908. The Queen is noticeable by her white hat and dress, the Prince of Wales is on her left. Next to the Prince of Wales is President Fallieres, then King Edward VII and further down the stand to the right is Pierre de Coubertin 130x92mm.

[page 5] One photograph: dinner; Regent Street Polytechnic; Sir Kynaston Studd; W R Applegarth; J M Andrew

1. Photograph of a dinner function of the Polytechnic Harriers. Sir Kynaston Studd, Vice President 1885-1903 and President 1903-1929, is seen standing and W R Applegarth is sitting to his left. The Hon Club Secretary J M Andrew can also be seen front left. 250x180. [The annual Harriers dinner was booked for 27 March 1912 and 7 May 1913 in the Restaurant Frascatti. The Restaurant Frascatti was used by other clubs and the Polytechnic Football Club dinner was held there on 29 March 1912]

[page 34a] Four photographs: Scotch Tour; 1913; Owen; C.H. Frisby; Willie Applegarth; Percy Mann; Jack Andrew; Davies; Stewart; J. J. Barker; J. Tucker; P. E. Mann; V. H. A. D'Arcy

1. Photograph of five athletes and three smartly dressed gentlemen during the Scotch Tour in 1913. Standing from left to right is Owen, unidentified male, C.H. Frisby, Willie Applegarth and Percy Mann. Also identified in the image is Jack Andrew and Davies, left front and middle front.

2. Photograph of nine smartly dressed gentlemen in an outdoor setting. in the back row, standing from left to right are Davies, C.H. Frisby, W.R. Applegarth, Stewart and J.J. Barker. In the front row, kneeling from left to right are J. Tucker, P.E. Mann, V.H.A. D'Arcy and Owen. The photograph is taken during the Scotch Tour in 1913.

3. Photograph of nine smartly dressed gentlemen in an outdoor urban setting. Identifiable are W.R. Applegarth and P.E. Mann standing to the far left and second from left. At the front of the image, sitting on a chair, is Sir Kyanston Studd (Vice President then, but later President from 1923 to 1944), above him slightly to the left is C.H. Frisby and slightly to the right is Davies. Finally, above C.H. Frisby, standing in the back row is Owen. The image was taken during the Scotch Tour in 1913.

4. Photograph of ladies and gentlemen in an outdoor setting. In the back row, second from the right, is C.H. Frisby. In the second last row, fourth from the left, is Willie Applegarth and sixth from the left is Owen. Sitting third from left in the third row is P.E. Mann and first from right is J. Tucker. Sitting at the front, first from left, is Davies. The remaining ladies and gentlemen remain unidentified. The photograph was taken during the Scotch Tour in 1913.

[page 35] Three photographs: Scotch Tour 1913; Owen; C.H. Frisby; Willie Applegarth; Percy Mann; Jack Andrew; Davies

1. Photograph of five athletes and three smartly dressed gentlemen during the Scotch Tour in 1913. Standing from left to right is Owen, unidentified male, C.H. Frisby, Willie Applegarth and Percy Mann. Also identified in the image is Jack Andrew and Davies, left front and middle front. A smaller version of this image can be found on page 34a. 2. Photograph of twelve athletes at what appears to be the start of a race. Visible numbers worn include '10', '9', '8', '11', '5', '3', '4' and '2'. The writing on the side states 'AAA Championship 1913? Start of two mile walk'. No name has been given. 3. Photograph of several sportmen in a stadium. The writing on the side states 'Postcard from Eastern Europe in 1913 to George Nicol from a member of a U.K. team abroad. The athletes in the image are unidentified.

[page 44] Two photographs: sportsmen; Bobby Mills; Dick James; Jack Andrew; Dick Harris; 'Pa' Tombleson

1. Photograph showing Bobby Mills crossing the finish line at the 1921 Poly Marathon. Mills has been crowned champion of the Poly Marathon three times in 1920, 1921, and 1922. Also visible in the image are club officials Jack Andrew, Dick Harris and 'Pa' Tombleson. 2. Photograph of Dick James in an outdoor setting. n.d.

[Page 43] Three newspaper cuttings ; Marathon race cartoons; racetrack images; 1920; 1921

Newspaper cutting from The Sporting Life, Monday July 19, 1920 with headline: "The Windsor to London Marathon", featuring several cartoons of the race, including A R Mills, the winner, Jack Andrew and the Sporting Life Marathon Trophy; illegible signature; 166x172mm. Newspaper cutting featuring image of R Lightwood of the Polytechnic Harriers running in the North of the Thames annual cross-country championship at Loughton, in which he came fourth; Note in hand dating the cutting as 7th February 1921; 108x53mm. Newspaper cutting featuring image of the Sprint champion H [Harry] F V Edward winning the 100 yards open handicap from scratch race at the Polytechnic Harriers sports, time 10 1-5sec. Photograph by Daily Sketch; Note in hand dating the cutting as 25th April 1921 and adding that the event took place at Paddington Recreation Ground; 123x163mm.

[Page 45] Typescript text, 1975; Postcard image of P Dorando, disqualified winner marathon race

Typescript text signed and dated by David Crosfield, member of the Polytechnic Harriers, 10th November 1975, giving some context to the album images; including details of the various sports grounds featured; 133x204mm. Postcard featuring image of Dorando Pietri, disqualified winner of the Marathon race. [He is being assisted over the line by Jack Andrew, Honorary General Secretary of the Polytechnic Harriers, and organiser of the Marathon - this act led to a protest by the Americans whose athlete, Hayes, finished second, and who was eventually given the winner's title. Public support for Italian runner led to the presentation of a cup to Pietri by Queen Alexandra]; 87x130mm.

[page 4] Two photographs: sporting events; J. J. Barker; J. M. Andrew; W. R. Applegarth; G. Nicol; R. E. Walker; G. Higgs; H. Layton; R.E. Mann

1. Photograph of two athletes of the Polytechnich Harriers and one smartly dressed gentlemen in an outdoor setting. Standing from left to right are, J. J. Barker, J. M. Andrew (hon. sec) and 1912 Olympic Gold medalist W. R. Applegarth. The writing to the side states '4th Apr 1913'.

2. Photograph of five members of the Harriers Relay Team, accompanied by two smartly dressed gentlemen. standing from left to right are G. Nicol, W. R. Applegarth, J. M. Andrew (hon. sec), R. E. Walker, G. Higgs, H. Layton (asst. hon. sec.), R. E. Mann (reserve). The event took place sometime in 1910. For further details see Polytechnic Magazine, Vol. L, March 1910 to February 1911, page 115.

Scotch Tour

Photograph of five athletes and three smartly dressed gentlemen during the Scotch Tour in 1913. Standing from left to right is Owen, unidentified male, C.H. Frisby, Willie Applegarth and Percy Mann. Also identified in the image is Jack Andrew, left front and Davies, middle front. Identical to PHA/8/2/41 and PHA/8/2/55.
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