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Fitness

 

Patent Gymnasticon 1790s

The Patent Gymasticon of 1798 was a forerunner of today's gym equipment, and could be purchased by the well-to-do. (ref: Z629/PW2/6)

 

Rural sports at Eaton Socon Statute Fair 1855

Notice of rural sports at Eaton Socon Statute Fair, 1855. The sports helped enliven the traditional Statute Fair where labourers were hired by local farmers. (ref: X67/700)

Physical Training Guide for school children 1922

 

Part of a Physical Training Guide for school children, kept by a teacher at Marston Moretaine Mixed National School. 1922 (ref: SDMarston7/7)