Ariel Collection

Men standing around an Ariel motorcycle
Men in street gathered around a 1934 Ariel Red Hunter motorcycle in the 1930s

Isle of Man TT
4th June 1913: Tom Peek on a Peelers and W Creyton on an Ariel passing through Kirk Michael village during the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Tempest, Ariel
Act I, Scene II Ariel guides the ship to safety Date: 1909

Ariel Atom Britain

Military spy - a camera carrying pigeon
A pigeon as a military spy. A camera small enough to be attached on a bird to capture ariel images, ideal for war time spying. The camera is automatic and takes a photograph at regular intervals

Ariel Atom 500

Ariel low temperature washing powder gel - Close up of plastic bottle UK
MAB-1220 Ariel low temperature washing powder gel - Close up of plastic bottle UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- sectional views of the boiler. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- enlarged view of the steam engine. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- enlarged view of the car or carriage. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- side view of the main frame, and plan of the controlling tail. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

2009 Ariel Atom at 2009 Goodwood Festival of speed

An Amazing Arrow
Brands Hatch specialist Michael O Rourke took this Herman Meier-tuned Ariel Arrow to a fine seventh place in the 1960 Lightweight TT, beaten only by the works MV, Morini and Honda, machines

Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle
Young man on a Ariel 1927 Model A (557cc side valve with Burman gearbox) outside wooden shed circa 1930

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around July 1903
A view of Truro Cathedral down St Marys Street looking west. A steeplejack can be seen adjusting the weather vane on top of the central spire

Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee. March 1944 P009053

Woman on a 1938 Ariel motorcycle
Woman on a 1938 Ariel 500cc motorcycle in garden circa 1938

Illustration From Shakespeares The Tempest
Illustration depicting a scene from William Shakespeares play The Tempest, with the fairy Ariel holding onto the mast of a sailing ship as men stand on the deck below during a strorm

Petaurus breviceps ariel, sugar glider
Petaurus breviceps ariel (Gould, 1849) sugar glider. BMNH 1842.5.26.1, female skin & skull, lectotype photographed next to specimen BMNH 1855.12.24.308 paralectotype skin

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

Stan Cooper (Ariel) 1960 Lightweight TT
Stan Cooper (Ariel) on Bray Hill: 1960 Lightweight TT

Ariel Sands, Beach Club, Bermuda Date: late 1950s

CJ13 2125 John Tinley, Norton Big Four, 1960
John Tinley, Norton Big Four, 1960, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes

CJ13 2116 ABC motorcycle
ABC motorcycle, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. Artist: Henry James Townsend
Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

The Tempest. Prospero and Ariel. Private Collection

1959 Ariel Square 4 chopper
1959 Ariel Square 4 Chopper motorcycle

Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest
A scene from Shakespeares play, The Tempest, in which Prospero and his daughter Miranda watch the shipwreck -- fortunately, no-one will be harmed

Roy Boughey (Ariel) 2007 TT Parade Lap

ariel atom

The American tea clipper 'Ariel', 1850
3330906 The American tea clipper 'Ariel', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the American tea clipper 'Ariel' . Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Aerial Steam Carriage or Ariel, 19th century
3847185 The Aerial Steam Carriage or Ariel, 19th century; (add.info.: The Ariel flying machine was patented in 1842 by William Samuel Henson (1812-88) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850
3359211 The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel' at Rotherhithe)

The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850
3359937 The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel' at Rotherhithe)

Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party
538134 Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party.; (add.info.: Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero)

Madame Josephine Gautier as Ariel, a page to the king, in La Corde de Hangdu by Ferdinand Laloue and Anicet Bourgeois
FLO4632944 Madame Josephine Gautier as Ariel, a page to the king, in La Corde de Hangdu by Ferdinand Laloue and Anicet Bourgeois, Theatre du Cirque Olympique, 1844

Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso
538140 Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso and his party disappear; (add.info.: Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy)

The Tempest - Shakespeare by Dore
3789611 The Tempest - Shakespeare by Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: William Shakespeare 's play 'The Tempest' - Act I - The witch Sycorax: ' Pro: The foul witch)

The Tempest - Shakespeare by Dore
3782971 The Tempest - Shakespeare by Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: William Shakespeare 's play 'The Tempest' - Act I - The witch Sycorax: ' Pro: The foul witch)

Baku City Visit
Night view at Baku City Visit, Baku, Azerbaijan, 28-29 April 2016

The Winter Wonderland
Ling Lu

Formula One World Championship, Rd13, Singapore Grand Prix, Practice, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
Ariel view from 1-Altitude. Formula One World Championship, Rd13, Singapore Grand Prix, Practice, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Friday 20 September 2013

Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel, 1797. Creator: Jean Pierre Simon
Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel, 1797

Formula 1 2022: Saudi Arabian GP
JEDDAH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 27: An aerial view of the circuit during the Saudi Arabian GP at Jeddah Street Circuit on Sunday March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Colouful paddy field
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

First snow
Wei (David) Dai

Bill Boddice started his long and successful racing career, on this 500 Ariel

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Ariel: From Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' to the Isle of Man TT, this name has left its mark in various realms. Just like the spirit servant Ariel in The Tempest, this caption takes you on a journey through different interpretations and associations with the name. Firstly, we find ourselves amidst a group of men standing proudly around an Ariel motorcycle. Known for their sleek design and powerful performance, Ariel motorcycles have become synonymous with speed and adrenaline. Speaking of speed, let's not forget about the iconic Ariel Atom Britain - a lightweight sports car that can make your heart race just by looking at it. And if that wasn't enough excitement for you, there's also the mind-boggling Ariel Atom 500 from 2009 which pushes boundaries even further. But wait. There is more to this captivating name than meets the eye. Did you know that during World War II, 'Ariel' was used as a codename for military spy operations? Yes indeed. A camera-carrying pigeon known as 'Ariel' played a crucial role in capturing intelligence from enemy territories. Switching gears once again (pun intended), let's delve into another realm where 'Ariel' makes an appearance - household products. Close up on a plastic bottle low temperature washing powder gel; trusted by many households across the UK for its effective cleaning power. Now brace yourself for something truly extraordinary - Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage. This groundbreaking invention designed by William Samuel Henson aimed to revolutionize transportation by taking flight through steam-powered engines. Although never fully realized, Henson's vision paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. From literature to motorsports, espionage to household essentials, and even pioneering inventions – 'Ariel' continues to leave its indelible mark throughout history.