Contestants in a chest-expanding contest in London. Photograph, 1929.

London (3 Johnson's Court, London E.C.4) : Planet News Ltd., Jan. 21-I-29 [21 January 1929]

1 photograph : photoprint ; sheet 20.3 x 25.6 cm

The world's chest-expanding contest. Numerous competitors competed for the world's chest-expanding title tonight, which became vacant owing to the retirement of Mr Alfred Banks of London. The contest was held at Mack's restaurant, Paternoster Row. Photo shows: one competitor competing in front of a line of other competitors.

Wellcome Collection 812167i