Bicycles Collection (page 19)

Hemmings unicycle 1869
Richard Hemmings monowheel patented in 1869. Consists of a person sitting inside, turning a hand-powered smaller wheel which is pressing against the outer wheel. Date: 1869

Advert for Christy Saddles Co. 1897
Advertisement for bicycle v-shape saddle with colled springs and leather top. 1897

Couple riding bicycles on a Christmas card
Couple riding bicycles along a country lane on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1900s

Volunteers and Regulars in Middlesex Training for Outpost Duty (engraving)
1604750 Volunteers and Regulars in Middlesex Training for Outpost Duty (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in Jutland (litho)
1598411 Sketches in Jutland (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Jutland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 January 1899)

British Cyclists in Normandy, receiving "Consignations"at a Customs Post (litho)
1598991 British Cyclists in Normandy, receiving " Consignations" at a Customs Post (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Cyclists in Normandy)

Paris, L Arc De Triomphe (b / w photo)
1094782 Paris, L Arc De Triomphe (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, L Arc De Triomphe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Women cycling on board a ship. circa 1898

The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, A Hairbreadth Escape from one of the New Cyclist Police (litho)
1040045 The Adventures of a Lady Scorcher, A Hairbreadth Escape from one of the New Cyclist Police (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men were Deceivers ever (litho)
1039703 Men were Deceivers ever (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men were Deceivers ever)

The Cyclists Sunday Dinner at Ripley (engraving)
1036425 The Cyclists Sunday Dinner at Ripley (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cyclists Sunday Dinner at Ripley)

Wintering in Egypt, Lady Bicyclists taking their Morning Ride in Cairo (litho)
1036785 Wintering in Egypt, Lady Bicyclists taking their Morning Ride in Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wintering in Egypt)

The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho)
1036664 The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Carnival at the Royal Aquarium)

Crowd of people on a street corner, Birmingham
Crowd of people on a street corner, near Sutton Park, Birmingham, outside a building where cycles can be stored for the bargain price of two pennies (2d). circa 1910s

Pleasure velocipede 1869
New World, pleasure, recreation or exercise, this newly invented contraption was used by young and old in public or private grounds

Two-seated velocipede 1869
Popular in America this two-seated velocipede an early form of bicycle, the back seat was intended to be used side-saddle for ladies. Date: 1869

Velocipede, early form of bicycle 1869
Samuels patent human-powered bicycle. Date: 1869

Singers cycle works Coventry 1896
Exterior of Singer and Company, Limited in Coventry. Date: 1896

Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California, USA, with cars and cyclists. Date: 1935

Stanley Cycle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall 1905
Photograph of the exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall, showing stands displaying the latest bicycles. Date: 1905

The latest craze in Paris, Lady Cyclists as seen at Longchamps (engraving)
1064393 The latest craze in Paris, Lady Cyclists as seen at Longchamps (engraving) by Vallet, Louis (1856-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The latest craze in Paris)

Advert for Osborne tricycles 1884
Front steerer and double driver with open front. 1884

French folding bicycle 1899
Illustration showing a bicycle designed to fold into a compact form, with two straps so it could easyly carried on your back, used by French army for infantry use. Date: 1899

Advert for Rudge Whitworth Cycles 1895
Advertisement of Rudge Whitworth Cycles, manufacture of bicycle for leisure, race and business. 1895

Sir Arthur du Cros
Sir Arthur Philip du Cros, 1st Baronet du Cros (1871 - 1955), British industrialist and politician. Managing director of Dunlop Rubber Company and Unionist member for Hastings. Date: 1896

Harvey du Cros
William Harvey du Cros (1846 - 1918), Dublin-born financier, the founder of the pneumatic tire industry, based on the discovery of John Boyd Dunlop, first applied to cycles

The Recreations of London-by-the-Sea (chromolitho)
1064048 The Recreations of London-by-the-Sea (chromolitho) by Duncan, John (1866-1945) after; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recreations of London-by-the-Sea)

Mr Lloyds Adventures in Darkest Africa, a Spin round a Cannibal Village (litho)
1051975 Mr Lloyds Adventures in Darkest Africa, a Spin round a Cannibal Village (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lloyds Adventures in Darkest Africa)

Bicycling Notes, No I, "At Home"(engraving)
1060177 Bicycling Notes, No I, " At Home" (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycling Notes, No I, " At Home")

Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles - a smart lad in his school uniform is delighted with his new racing bicycle, as is his proud Mother

"Sweetheart I Love None But You"[sheet music cover], 1896 (colour litho)
1079040 " Sweetheart I Love None But You" [sheet music cover], 1896 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

A Cyclist Corps of Regulars in the British Army (engraving)
1055473 A Cyclist Corps of Regulars in the British Army (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cyclist Corps of Regulars in the British Army)

Some Exhibits at the Stanley Club Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1051211 Some Exhibits at the Stanley Club Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number 1897 (engraving)
726967 Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number 1897 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number)

Punch cartoon: carriage pulled by cyclists rather than horses (engraving)
6034777 Punch cartoon: carriage pulled by cyclists rather than horses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho)
1600974 Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycle versus War-Balloon)

A New System of Free Pedals (engraving)
1598730 A New System of Free Pedals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New System of Free Pedals)

The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party (litho)
1600875 The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party, the Prince of Wales)

The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry (engraving)
1605696 The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry)

The New Aluminium Humber Cycles (engraving)
1615276 The New Aluminium Humber Cycles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Aluminium Humber Cycles)

French Army bicycle machine gun unit on manoeuvres (colour litho)
2779965 French Army bicycle machine gun unit on manoeuvres (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army bicycle machine gun unit on manoeuvres)

Run, fly and dive! (colour litho)
2778375 Run, fly and dive! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Run, fly and dive)

A young cyclist, who quickly traveled the Ponale road, on a steep descent... (colour litho)
2778265 A young cyclist, who quickly traveled the Ponale road, on a steep descent... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young cyclist)

A Fin De Siecle Baptism In Modena, The Washington Child And The Cycling Procession At The Exit From The Duomo
2798312 A Fin De Siecle Baptism In Modena, The Washington Child And The Cycling Procession At The Exit From The Duomo (colour litho) by Beltrame

The end of the 3000-kilometer cycling tour of Italy, the winners arrival at the Milan Arena (colour litho)
2815342 The end of the 3000-kilometer cycling tour of Italy, the winners arrival at the Milan Arena (colour litho) by Beltrame

The end of the Giro d Italia, the arrival of the cyclist champions in the Milan Arena, last Sunday (colour litho)
2815232 The end of the Giro d Italia, the arrival of the cyclist champions in the Milan Arena, last Sunday (colour litho) by Beltrame

A travel accident at the King, the real car crashed in a ditch between Bobbio and Piacella (colour litho)
2815160 A travel accident at the King, the real car crashed in a ditch between Bobbio and Piacella (colour litho) by Beltrame

The arrival in Paris of the Giro de France competitors, the winner Petit Breton (colour litho)
2815142 The arrival in Paris of the Giro de France competitors, the winner Petit Breton (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Bicycles: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Adventure" From the historic D-Day landings on Juno Beach to the thrilling Tour De France in 1930, they have played a significant role in shaping our world. They have been witness to remarkable moments, like British and Canadian troops landing on the shores of Normandy during World War II. Intricate illustrations by William Heath Robinson capture the whimsical charm of cycling, showcasing a decided catch as riders navigate their way through imaginative contraptions. Meanwhile, Mont Ventoux stands tall in Provence, France, beckoning cyclists from all over Europe to conquer its challenging slopes. Closer to home, Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina bustles with life as cyclists pedal along its vibrant lanes. The iconic Penny Farthing takes us back in time when this unique bicycle design ruled the roads. And who can resist smiling at the sight of a Border Terrier dog comfortably nestled in a basket attached to a bike? Traveling across borders brings us to Sutton Park's picturesque entrance in Birmingham and Mr Frederick Witts proudly posing with his Penny Farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales. Even Market Day in Cookstown becomes livelier as locals cycle through bustling streets filled with colorful stalls. It also offer breathtaking views; just imagine witnessing sunrise over Utrecht's Dom Tower and Vismarkt-Choorstraat along Oudegracht - an enchanting scene that only cycling can provide. On another continent entirely lies Bangladesh where rickshaws gracefully glide through narrow alleys offering side views that showcase local culture. Whether it is for leisurely rides or daring adventures, bicycles continue to captivate hearts worldwide. Their timeless appeal transcends boundaries and connects people from different walks of life – reminding us that no matter where we are or what era we live in, bicycles remain an emblem of freedom and exploration.