Birdman Collection

Frost Ornithopter
Mr Edward Purkis with a Frost Ornithopter in 1877 Date: 1877

?Birdman? Clem Sohn, 1910-1937, at Hanworth early in May 1936. Date: 1936

Water Ewer (He), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C
Water Ewer (He), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th century B.C

Birdman (litho)
2812580 Birdman (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birdman. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223741 Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

He Tried to Fly: 36 year old Mike Dolling of Queens Drive, Park South, Swindon, put his experimental ornithopter through its paces, on the edge of the Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire

Space Flip-Flop: You ve heard of the Birdman of Alcatraz. Now prepare yourself for the Spaceman of Chichester, Sussex. Warehouseman Bill Philips, 27, has worked hard on his flying-saucer design

The Birdmen of Bognor Jerry Pascoe, having a bad spell during the flying
The Birdmen of Bognor. .Jerry Pascoe, having a bad spell during the flying competition held on the end of Bognor pier, but in fact none of the strange and wonderful entries won the £ 3

The Birdmen of Bognor marked the ninth anniversary of that momentous day when Bognor pier first hosted its now-famous birdman event

Those Magnificent Men and women in their flying machines: They came, they saw and they took a ducking at this years National Birdman Rally on Bognor pier Looking Good

The birdmen of Selsey. Those magnificent men with their weird flying machines assembled at Selsey, Sussex to pit their skills against the forces of gravity in an attempt to win a £ 3

The Birdmen and women of Selsey: The big splashdown was taking place at the Sussex resort of Selsey. Officially known as the Birdman Rally, it is the day when man

Yet another brave British attempt to influence mankinds onward march ended in a Watery Grave, marked by a sad circle of bubbles Nightclub " bouncer" Perry Whincup tried the impossible...and

Downfall of a birdman who found it wasn t so easy to fly: Birdman Walter Cornelius tried to fly across a river on Thursday- a trip of only a few minutes as the crow flies. Walter alas, is no crow

The Birdmen of Selsey: As David Cook takes off, his helpers plunge into the sea. August 1975

The national birdman rally on Bognor Pier in Sussex Sue Kerr shows off plummet power. August 1978

Those magnificent men (and women) in their flying machines. They came, they saw and they took a ducking at this years National Birdman Rally on Bognor pier Clive Mills gets set for the big take-off

Pedal power takes a nosedive. It was great while it lasted. But the flight of Britains latest fan-powered aircraft ended rather abruptly The plane, grandly named Jupiter

Birdman Bryan Allen flew into the record books by cycling across the English Channel. The saddle-sore Californian pedalled his magnificent machine over in less than three hours to make the first

5, 000 holidaymakers at Selsey, Sussex, watched 15 men and two women on Sunday who tried to fly 50 yards to win a £ 1, 000 prize

The Birdmen of Bognor. Thats no chicken... its just another competitor in the Birdmen of Regis birdmen content in which 23 flying oddities tried unsuccessfully to win the £ 3

A man trues out his home made flying machine in a field in Wiltshire. November 1969 Z11085-007

Devi with Krishna and Vishnu in a Palace, ca. 1645-1655. Creator: Unknown
Devi with Krishna and Vishnu in a Palace, ca. 1645-1655

Morane-Saulnier MS. 502 Criquet F-BEJQ
Morane-Saulnier MS.502 Criquet F-BEJQ (msn 670), equipped as a banner tug. This aircraft was used as a launch platform for Birdman Leo Valentin

Print, ca. 1820. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Print, ca. 1820

Flying Machine Inventor Unknown 1877 1877

Balston Ornithopter Around 1908 in the UK Date: 1908

Mr E Wilson with Two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters ?
Mr E Wilson with Two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters Around 1905 Date: 1905

Mr E Wilson with a Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter Sus?
Mr E Wilson with a Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter Suspended from a Specially Erected Scaffold Launch Tower, Caption Reads

Major Bfs Baden Powell and His Flying Wing Ornithopter i?
Major Bfs Baden Powell and His Flying Wing Ornithopter in the Mid to Late 1890S Date: 1890s

Mr Dubois with His Ornithopter at the Concours Lepine, F?
Mr Dubois with His Ornithopter at the Concours Lepine, France in the 1930S Date: 1930s

The Birdman - Hyde Park Corner Date: circa 1900

Model RAF aircraft on the beach - Southern England
A rather fine model aircraft at the seaside - possibly an entry into a Birdman/Flugtag-style event, where daredevils launch improbable flying machines off the end of a pier/jetty/quayside into

Picture No. 10861926
Mata Ngarau, ceremonial £entreՠof Orongo.where birdman cult festivities were held. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Islet Kao Kao, to which Birdman candidates swam, risking their lives, to collect Sooty terns eggs. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Islet Kao Kao, to which Birdman candidates swam risking their lives to collect Sooty terns eggs. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Mata Ngarau, ceremonial £entreՠof Orongo.where birdman cult festivities were held. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Petroglyph of Papa Tataku Poke, representing a Tangata Manu (birdman) with the fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki beyond. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Kari Kari, 200-metre side of Rano Kau volcano, and the islets to which birdman candidates swam risking their lives. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Petroglyph of Papa Tataku Poke, representing a Tangata Manu (birdman) with the fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki beyond. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Islets Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao, to which Birdman candidates swam risking their lives to collect Sooty terns eggs. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Cave paintings of Manu Tangata, the birdman, in Ana Kai Tangata cave. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Cave paintings of Manu Tangata, the birdman, in Ana Kai Tangata cave. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Cave paintings of Manu Tangata, the birdman, in Ana Kai Tangata cave, with visitor. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Wooden figure combining angel with birdman in the church in the capital township Hanga Roa, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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"Birdman: Unveiling the Fascination of Flight through Art and Invention" Step into a world where human dreams take flight, as we explore the captivating realm of Birdman. From ancient Eastern Zhou dynasty to modern-day lithographs, this collection showcases humanity's relentless pursuit of soaring through the skies. Immerse yourself in the Frost Ornithopter, an ingenious creation that mimics bird-like flapping wings. This mechanical marvel pushes boundaries and challenges conventional notions of aviation. Witness its graceful movements as it defies gravity with every beat. Transporting us back to 1910-1937 at Hanworth is Clem Sohn, affectionately known as "?Birdman?". His audacious spirit propelled him towards unimaginable heights, leaving spectators awestruck by his daring aerial stunts. Sohn's legacy lives on in our hearts as a testament to mankind's indomitable will. Marvel at "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " a masterpiece from 1490-1500 that captures both earthly beauty and fantastical creatures taking flight. Hieronymus Bosch's oil-on-panel artwork invites contemplation on the delicate balance between nature and imagination. Travel further east to witness an exquisite Water Ewer from the Eastern Zhou dynasty (480-221 B. C). Crafted during the Warring States period, this artifact embodies ancient wisdom intertwining with avian motifs - symbolizing man's eternal fascination with birds' ethereal grace. Delve into lithography artistry with "Birdman, " capturing fleeting moments frozen in time. The artist skillfully portrays man transcending earthly limitations while embracing freedom amidst boundless skies – a visual ode to our innate desire for liberation. Journey alongside pioneers like those depicted in "Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm. " Through engravings and black-and-white photographs, these visionaries pushed boundaries beyond their era - paving the way for future generations to soar higher and farther.