Zany sporting pursuits at the Chap Olympiad

Umbrella jousting at the Chap Olympiad Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Visitors enjoy a period picnic Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi The opening ceremony – the lighting of the olympic pipe Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi An Olympiad fan in 1940s dress Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi A superb handlebar 'tache and knitted tie combo Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi An Olympiad guest has her makeup retouched Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Umbrella jousters use copies of the Financial Times as shields Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Cucumber sandwiches ready to be used for the discus event Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi A cucumber sandwich discus is thrown Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Bedford Square in central London was a fitting backdrop for the Georgian dress Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi The tug o' hair gets under way Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Patriotism and fine shoes on show Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi A guest uses an umbrella to shelter from the sun – and look good Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Teatime was an elegant, organised affair Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi Picnic time at the Chap Olympiad Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi