The history of weightlifting and bodybuilding was, for far too long, a sport dominated by men. How, when and where women first entered the gym
Tag: British Pathé
Thomas Inch in Later Life
Thomas Inch is one of the most fascinating physical culturists of the twentieth century. He was a pivotal figure in the organisation of British weightlifting,
British Pathé 1960s British Strongman
My love of old British Pathé footage aside, the above video marks a rather remarkable insight into the still existent world of strongmen training in
Doug Hepburn in Action! (British Pathé, 1953)
Admittedly this site has not given Doug Hepburn his due. A Canadian by birth, Hepburn was known the world over not only for his weightlifting
Harold the Champion Nail Breaker! (British Pathé, 1963)
Continuing my love of old British Pathé videos is today’s post on Harold ‘the Champion Nail Breaker’. Based in Derbyshire, Harold’s feats of strength and
Fascist Physical Culture in 1930s Germany
In 1930s Europe, especially in the first half of the decade, the government sponsored fitness campaigns found in fascist regimes garnered a great deal of