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| Picture No | 10513189 |
| Date | 1908 |
| Description | The first big audience at the 1908 London Olympics |
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50,000 spectators witnessing the 100 kilometres cycle race. Up until this point, the events had been poorly attended, with thousands of seat unfilled each day. However, a lowering of ticket prices caused a surge in interest, and stands started to fill up.
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| Source | Photograph by Halftones, the Sketch, 22 July 1908, p.35 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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