Thursday, August 20, 2009
1865 GymnasiumA look at a rare engraving of the Myrtle Street Gymnasium in Liverpool, England, circa 1865. Look closely and you will see climbing ropes and ladders, wall pulleys, dumbbell lifting and a variety of other interesting methods of training. It was at this Gymnasium where the first Olympic Festivals were held. These early athletic contests gave rise to the "Modern" Olympic games.
Labels: Climbing Ladders, Climbing Ropes, dumbbell lifting, Gymnasiums, Gymnastic Equipment, Gymnastics, Physical Culture, Physical Culture Gym, Vintage Gymnasiums, Wall Pulleys
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