Lawnmower Collection

Poster, Ransomes Lawnmowers, sold by Broughton & Wilks, Banbury. circa 1900s

Advert for Ransomes lawn mowers
An advertisement for Ransomes lawn mowers, showing three different products available. Date: 1883

Dou Kee, Chinese servant, mowing the lawn, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Dou Kee, Chinese servant, mowing the lawn, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing scene described in Eleanor Pray's letter of May 28

Unusual - Rooftop Garden - Harold Cooper of Gilesgate Moor, County Durham has had a 200 yard square lawn set on the roof of his house. It requires maintainence, so Harold gets the lawn mower out

Advert, The Atco Motor Lawn Mower, Chas H Pugh Ltd, Birmingham Date: 1927

Maintenance of pitch before FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium
Mowing and weeding the Wembley Stadium pitch before the FA Cup Final Date: 1946

Budding's patent lawn mower made by Ransomes of Ipswich
Budding's Patent Lawn Mower manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich Date: 1832

Four-stroke motor lawn mower by Ransomes of Ipswich
16 inch Four-Stroke Motor Lawn Mower made by Ransomes of Ipswich

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1926: Two members of the cast of Charles B Cochrans 1926 Revue sitting in a lawnmower at the launch of the new Monte Carlo-on-Thames resort. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Reprisals!, illustration from Punch (litho)
781107 Reprisals!, illustration from Punch (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tradesman (to Old Gentleman, who has purchased Lawn-Mower)

Advert for Alexander Shank & Son, Ltd lawn mowers 1905
Shanks petrol motor mowing machines with patent axle springs. 1905

Newnham College, Cambridge (colour litho)
3642654 Newnham College, Cambridge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnham College, Cambridge. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Birmingham City football club groundsman Bill Clinton (right) and assistant Norman Bennett inspecting the pitch at St Andrews, the clubs home ground. 15th August 1961

David Francey, former BBC Radio Sports Commentator, aged 63, relaxes in his garden after his recent retirement, May 1987

A man mowing his lawn with doing a hand stand on the handles of an electrical lawn mower September 1976

The Chimps of Southam Zoo up to tricks again as they help to mow the grass. Bugsy (left) and Rosie took over when the maintenance manager went down with flu

Although he at present runs three cars, wrestler Count Bartelli still finds time to run his motorised mower around the huge garden of his home near Crewe in Chesire. April 1971 P005670

Woman mowing the lawn, smiling Sit down lawnmower January 1962

Shirley Johnson from Bristol shows off a new Honda HR 21 lawnmower, Augsut 1978

Scaleby Castle. Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Scaleby Castle. Cumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

A Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
A Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Buddings Grass-shearing Machine, c1832. The lawn mower (shearing machine) invented by Edwin Budding and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich

Reprisals, 1888. The top-hatted gentleman has hit upon the perfect revenge for the disturbance he suffers from the neighbours noisy children. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 16, 1888

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Robot man mowing grass with lawnmower

Advert for Greens mowers and rollers 1902
Advertisement for Greens Lawn Mowers and rollers. 1902

Man mowing in castle grounds. 19th century

Man with Lawnmower, England. Date: 1920s

Illustration of a lawnmower

HINE: MOWING, 1915. An eight-year old boy driving a horse rake used for mowing farmland, Western Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1915

MOWING ACCIDENT, 1915. A twelve-year old boy driving the mowing machine which cut off his hand on a farm in rural America. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1915

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Border Collie Dog - barking at lawnmower Date:

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Hedgehog - near man with lawnmower, mowing grass (Erinaceus europaeus) Date:

Man using ride-on mower on farm, cutting long grass around sheds, Sweden

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From the iconic Ransomes Lawnmowers to the sleek Atco Motor Lawn Mower, the evolution of lawnmowers has transformed our green spaces. 🌿✨ Step into a world where pitch perfection is key, like at Wembley Stadium before the FA Cup Final. The meticulous maintenance using Ransomes' Budding's patent lawn mower ensures a flawless playing surface for football legends to showcase their skills. But lawnmowers aren't limited to grand stadiums; they can even conquer unusual terrains like Harold Cooper's Rooftop Garden in Gilesgate Moor. This innovative use of a lawnmower proves that nature knows no boundaries. With advancements such as the four-stroke motor lawn mower by Ransomes, gardening enthusiasts can effortlessly achieve pristine lawns without breaking a sweat. These powerful machines are showcased in captivating adverts that highlight their efficiency and reliability. Throughout history, lawnmowers have played an essential role in shaping landscapes and maintaining beauty. In 1905, Alexander Shank & Son Ltd introduced their top-of-the-line models through eye-catching advertisements that captured people's attention and sparked dreams of lush gardens. Even renowned institutions like Newnham College in Cambridge appreciate the importance of well-kept grounds. Their vibrant campus boasts colorful flower beds thanks to dedicated gardeners armed with trusty lawnmowers. As we admire these timeless tools depicted on vintage posters and illustrations from Punch magazine, we're reminded of how far we've come in taming nature's wildness. Lawns have become canvases where creativity meets precision – all thanks to the humble lawnmower.