Olympic Games 1948 London Walter HerzOriginal vintage poster for the 1948 London Olympic Games held from 29 July to 14 August, the first Games held after World War Two. Iconic design by Walter Herz (b 1909) featuring the Ancient Greek statue of Discobolus of Myron, the discus thrower, in front of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben with the hands on the clock showing 4: 00, the official opening time of the Games, with the five coloured Olympic Rings and dates below. The 1948 London