s Wimbledon fever grips the land. These fascinating photos give a glimpse of the tournament in bygone years.
Since its first game in 1877, the world-famous tournament has had a glorious history and today it is one of the four tennis Grand Slams.
Rain or shine, it has attracted huge crowds over the years, with these images showing some quintessentially British moments, including people sipping tea while queuing to get in.
The weather looks set to be glorious this year, but there have been years in the past when fans have endured a lot of rain.
A black and white image even shows a referee draped in a long raincoat.
In some photos, crowds have gathered under umbrellas – contrary to the stereotype of sunny lawns as onlookers eat strawberries and cream.
King George VI can even be seen in the Championship in a 1926 photo, while the iconic Fred Perry is seen in action in 1934.
Brave tennis fans dressed in suits fill the stands in some images shot between 1910 and 1963, while older images show glimpses of how sportswear evolved.