Cocking Collection

B. S. A. Air Rifles, Birmingham Small Arms Company
B.S.A. Air Rifles, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910

Balloon and parachute lecture, Charles Green

Balloon event, Green and Cocking

USS Jeannette Arctic Expedition
673472 USS Jeannette Arctic Expedition; (add.info.: Jeannette Arctic Expedition, The first USS Jeannette was originally HMS Pandora, a Philomel-class gunvessel of the Royal Navy)

Air Rifles Ancient and Modern, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910

Jeunes Trottins
This illustration portrays three young women standing close together by a lamp post, surrounded by flitting butterflies, one of the girls is looking over her shoulder, cheekily cocking a snook

Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth
STC451143 Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275029 Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Albemarle Bertie; )

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Keep off the grass warning sign with a dog peeing on it Date: 14-03-2009

Cockings fatal parachute jump (engraving)
733555 Cockings fatal parachute jump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockings fatal parachute jump)

Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour
620152 Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour, 1860 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort (engraving)
5228275 Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort)

Catch of the day
Alena

Chichester GU29 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chichester GU29 0

Picture No. 12019158
Grey Poodle dog outdoors. Date:

Rifle, Self-Loading, Walther, 7. 92 Mm Gewehr 43
Gewehr Model 43 7. 92 mm self-loading rifle, 1943-1945 (c); used by the German Army in World War Two; gas operated and air cooled; cocking handle on left hand side of the rifle; crude manufacture

RNLI lifeboat crew, St Ives, Cornwall, just returned from a rescue mission. Includes Tommy Cocking, coxswain (second from left). Date: circa 1980s

Mr. Cockings Parachute
Poster for The Casket July 29 1837 advertising A History of Parachutes recording a full description of Mr. Cockings Parachute, and of its Ascent, and all the Particulars of its Disastrous Descent

Mr. Robert Cocking - Aviator

Companion of aeronaut Charles Green. Accompanied Green during the fatal experiment in which the parachute designed by
EDWARD SPENCER, 1839. Companion of aeronaut Charles Green. Accompanied Green during the fatal experiment in which the parachute designed by Robert Cocking failed

Parachute designed by Robert Cocking, which turned inside out and crashed on 24 July 1837 in London
COCKINGs PARACHUTE. Parachute designed by Robert Cocking, which turned inside out and crashed on 24 July 1837 in London. 19th century engraving

Edward Spencer (b1799) English lawyer who accompanied the balloonist Charles Green on many ascents. On 24 July 1837 a balloon piloted by Green and Spencer rose from Vauxhall Gardens, London

Sketch of Cockings parachute
Drawing of R Cockings parachute in which he died. Above it is a handwritten note by John Sadler, stating that his last ascent in a balloon was from St Jamess Park, London, on 1 August 1814

Balloons and parachutes
Full front page from The Penny Dispatch, giving five images of balloons and parachutes. Top left: the Royal Nassau Balloon, first ascent

Balloon with parachute, tragic accident of Mr Cocking
The Royal Vauxhall Nassau Balloon with Mr Cockings Parachute attached as they ascended from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. At the bottom are two sketches of the release hook. 24 July 1837

Tragic parachute accident of Mr Cocking
The tragic parachute accident of Mr R Cocking. The balloon ascended 5000 feet, the parachute was detached, was found to be damaged, and Mr Cocking fell to his death. He was 61 years old. 24 July 1837

Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Charles Green in that fatal parachute experiment of Mr. Robert Cocking s, July 24th, 1837, from Vauxhall Gardens

Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis ceylonensis) adult male, with tail cocked, perched on branch, Sri Lanka, december

Balloon and parachute. Historical artwork of a parachute suspended from the basket of the Royal Vauxhall hot air balloon. It took off from Vauxhall Gardens in London

Cockings Parachute
Robert Cockings parachute descent above the Vauxhall Gardens, London. Dropped from Charles Greens Royal Vauxhall the inverted cone failed and Cocking hit the ground fatally

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"Cocking: A Journey Through History and Adventure" Step into the world of cocking, where thrilling events and remarkable inventions have shaped its legacy. From the renowned B. S. A. Air Rifles by the Birmingham Small Arms Company to Charles Green's captivating balloon and parachute lecture, this sport has captivated hearts for centuries. One unforgettable balloon event featured the collaboration between Green and Cocking, leaving spectators in awe as they witnessed a daring display of courage high up in the sky. And who could forget the loyal Wire-Haired Fox Terrier that accompanied them on their exhilarating adventures? Intriguingly named "Jeunes Trottins, " these young enthusiasts embraced cocking with passion and dedication, showcasing their skills with precision using rifles like the Self-Loading Walther 7. 92 Mm Gewehr 43. Even in times of danger at sea, such as those faced by RNLI lifeboat crews in St Ives, Cornwall, cocking remained an integral part of maritime culture. Their bravery mirrored that depicted on the title page of "The Royall Pastime of Cocking" published back in 1709 – an engraving capturing both tradition and excitement. As we delve deeper into history's pages, we stumble upon a Pit Ticket from November 5th, 1759 – an illustration hand-colored by Thomas Cook after William Hogarth's original work. This vibrant depiction transports us to a time when crowds gathered eagerly to witness intense competitions unfold before their eyes. But amidst all triumphs lies tragedy too; Cockings' fatal parachute jump serves as a poignant reminder of how this pursuit can be fraught with risks. The engraving immortalizes his courageous spirit while cautioning against underestimating nature's power. Cocking is more than just a sport.