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Image Not Available for In spite of all the perils, this young mountainer feels rock climbing is the greatest sport in the world.
In spite of all the perils, this young mountainer feels rock climbing is the greatest sport in the world.
Image Not Available for In spite of all the perils, this young mountainer feels rock climbing is the greatest sport in the world.

In spite of all the perils, this young mountainer feels rock climbing is the greatest sport in the world.

Creator Dorien Leigh
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.8 x 17.8 cm (7 x 7 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/5739
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Rock climbing is hardly a thing to be done unless one does it for pleasure and for some, there are few greater pleasures than scaling a perpendicular rock in this manner.
Rock climbing is hardly a thing to be done unless one does it for pleasure and for some, there are few greater pleasures than scaling a perpendicular rock in this manner.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Allgau Mountains in Germany, are a rock climber's paradise….but a slip would send one to paradise in good earnest.
The Allgau Mountains in Germany, are a rock climber's paradise….but a slip would send one to paradise in good earnest.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Perils of Mountain Climbing from Lustige Blatter No. 33
Perils of Mountain Climbing from Lustige Blatter No. 33
Walter Trier
1934
Watercolour
Image Not Available for Cows have the freedom of the road in sleepy Foynes and life there is not affected at all by the fact that it is the starting point for the transatlantic flights; very few of the inhabitants even know the way to the airport.
Cows have the freedom of the road in sleepy Foynes and life there is not affected at all by the fact that it is the starting point for the transatlantic flights; very few of the inhabitants even know the way to the airport.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pub life goes on as usual, for the village is not affected at all by the proximity of the airport. Here a local gentleman enjoys a glass of beer at the pub which is in the hotel which also houses the I.F.S. airport authorities office.
Pub life goes on as usual, for the village is not affected at all by the proximity of the airport. Here a local gentleman enjoys a glass of beer at the pub which is in the hotel which also houses the I.F.S. airport authorities office.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Chatting together at the entrance are Squadron-Leader G.E. Godsave, who is in charge of all training, particularly navigation, at Imperial Airways, and Mr. Maurice P. Riordan (left) who is a "shipping and tourist agent".
Chatting together at the entrance are Squadron-Leader G.E. Godsave, who is in charge of all training, particularly navigation, at Imperial Airways, and Mr. Maurice P. Riordan (left) who is a "shipping and tourist agent".
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for The bicycle is not merely a vehicle for pleasure in southern Nigeria. This bride and groom had to cycle 70 odd miles from the church to a town called Aguta. The bride wore her wedding dress all the way, sitting on the carrier. From the lantern on the bicy
The bicycle is not merely a vehicle for pleasure in southern Nigeria. This bride and groom had to cycle 70 odd miles from the church to a town called Aguta. The bride wore her wedding dress all the way, sitting on the carrier. From the lantern on the bicy
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Photo of Gustloff the German National Socialist who was merdered by David Frankfurter. Great interest is being aroused by revelations of German propaganda in Switzerland.
Photo of Gustloff the German National Socialist who was merdered by David Frankfurter. Great interest is being aroused by revelations of German propaganda in Switzerland.
Dorien Leigh
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Beaumont college, windsor. Recreation room.
Beaumont college, windsor. Recreation room.
Dorien Leigh
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Lapland. Making a purchase in one of the shops.
Lapland. Making a purchase in one of the shops.
Dorien Leigh
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Lapland. Church parade in a village.
Lapland. Church parade in a village.
Dorien Leigh
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Germany. Saleswoman & customer in a drapers shop
Germany. Saleswoman & customer in a drapers shop
Dorien Leigh
unknown
Photograph
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