Lifts Collection (page 3)

A US Marines helicopter lifts astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Gr?
A US Marines helicopter lifts astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom out of the Atlantic at the end of his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

Black Arrow three-stage satellite launcher lifts off from Woomera on 4 March 1970. Date: 1970

Loading a small boat into a Cargo Plane operated by International Air Freight Ltd - capacity per machine over 2 tons or 700 cubic ft. Date: 1920s

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Inverted reflection of Saint Pauls Cathedral in a London escalator
The great dome of Saint Pauls Cathedral is a London and international landmark. But here we see it in an unusual, view - its fragmented and deconstructed reflection in a nearby covered escalator

Inverted reflection of Saint Pauls Cathedral, London England
The great dome of Saint Pauls Cathedral is a London and international landmark. But here we see it in an unusual, view - its fragmented

Deconstructed reflection of Saint Pauls Cathedral
The great dome of Saint Pauls Cathedral is a London and international landmark. But here we see it in an unusual, view - its fragmented and deconstructed reflection in a nearby modern

The Petronas twin towers of Kuala Lumpur
The Petronas Twin Towers are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers

Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Otis Elevators. The Otis elevator in the Eiffel Tower, built by the American Elevator Company

Dance, Ballet - two dancers demonstrating lifts and poses. Date: circa 1930s

Syria - Punishment of a servant (3 / 3)
A domestic situation unfolds in Syria - the Mistress of the house punishes her serving maid - she is tied up and flogged across her bare back. Date: circa 1910s

Scene of fire at Crowlands Primary School, Romford
Fire at Crowland Road School, in Crowland Road, Tottenham N15. A hydraulic lift in action

Firefighters in action at a fire, VDC House, Wembley
Firefighters rush to put out a fire at VDC House, South Way, Wembley. Showing a turntable ladder and hydraulic platform in operation

Frilly French Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal a lace edged pair of camiknickers (French knickers or step-ins )revealing a glimpse of her stocking tops, suspender belt and garter

Humpback whale lifting its fluke while feeding in the Lynn Canal at sunset, SE Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifting its fluke as it feeds in the Lynn Canal at sunset; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Tram Tracks Leading To Beach, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, England

A Red Cable Car Riding Over The Snow Covered Forest; Whistler British Columbia Canada

Two People Riding A Chairlift At A Ski Resort; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

A Chairlift At A Ski Resort; Whistler British Columbia Canada

People Riding On Ski Lift At Risoul

Man Lifts Hands Towards The Heavens

Woman Lifts Her Hands Towards Heaven

Reopening of the Southwark Training Centre
The Duchess of Kent reopening the Southwark Training Centre. She is standing in a hydraulic lift appliance

Firefighters dealing with a fire at St Silas Vicarage, SE15
Firefighters dealing with a fire at St Silas Vicarage, Inverton Road, Peckham, London SE15. Showing a hydraulic platform in action

Walkway of the Notre Dame de la Garde Lifts, Marseille
Marseille, France - The walkway leading from the Ascenseurs (lifts) leading up to the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. This ornate Neo-Byzantine church is situated at the highest natural point in

South African woman carrying goods on her head
A south african woman, carrying her baby on her back with a wide variety of other goods balanced somewhat precariously (or so it seems to the uninitiated) on her head, including pans, rugs, mats

Cami-Knickers 1920S
A lady lifts the legs of her cami-knickers coyly

Turkish Soldiers scale a training climbing wall Date: 1909

Egypt, Africa - A Sakia, used for irrigation. Date: 1910s

Roger and Andre - Floor Acrobats Date: circa 1930s

Nursery Rhymes - Mother and infant
Mother and infant - a Mother lifts her Baby out from a carrycot, in a well-to-do late Victorian house Date: circa 1890s

HMS Pegasus alongside HMS Marlborough recovering seaplane
HMS Pegasus alongside HMS Marlborough recovering her seaplane (detailed on this card as " Her small child" !). HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy

HMS Marlborough - Lowering a 13. 5 inch shell into shell room
HMS Marlborough - Carefully lowering a 13.5 inch shell into the shell room. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

HMS Marlborough - 13. 5 inch shell being hoisted aboard
HMS Marlborough - 13.5 inch shell being hoisted aboard. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

HMS Marlborough - Admirals Barge on the Main Derrick
HMS Marlborough - Getting out the Admirals Barge on the Main Derrick (port side). HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

Irish Strongman Paddy Kelly
Paddy Kelly from Dundalk, Ireland - he frequently sat full-grown people in the palm of his hand. Date: 1795

Advert for A. Attwood & Co. lifts and hoists 1889
Patentees and manufactures of self-sustaining lifts and hoists. 1889

Girl Shows a Leg 1908
A young woman lifts her ample skirts & petticoats in order to check her stockings. 1908

Serving the Roast
Waiting at table, the maidservant lifts the cover off the roast Date: 1887

Webber Lifts Table
Jack Webber (1907-1940), English physical medium, raises a 20 kg table by manipulating gravity and etheric forces. Date: 1939

Kathleen Goligher lifts a table
Kathleen Goligher tilts a table by means of a rod created from ectoplasm which exudes from between her legs and subsequently returns whence it came (photo 2 of 2) Date: circa 1917

Crying the Neck at Gulval, Cornwall
A man in the village of Gulval near Penzance, Cornwall, in September 1984, following the harvest tradition of Crying the Neck

Female lift attendant at a West End business, WW1
" Men must fight, and women must work." A woman lift attendant at a business in London in 1915. 1915

Lift for troops on leave at London train station, WW1
A party of soldiers on leave are conveyed to their destination station by a member of the Motor Transport Volunteers on arrival in London during the First World War

Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Punch Project"
Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, " Punch Project". Date: 1889

Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Roux Elevator. Date: 1889

Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Lifts. Date: 1889

Kissing under the mistletoe, 1865
A mother lifts up and kisses her young child under the mistletoe. 1865

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"Lifts: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of lifts, where innovation meets convenience. From the iconic Otis Electric Elevator to the bustling fishing fleet drawn up on the beach in Hastings, England, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our lives. In 1930, the East Hill lift in Hastings soared above the picturesque town, offering breathtaking views of Sussex's stunning coastline. Meanwhile, it was lifts that held up the mighty R101 airship during its construction – a testament to their strength and reliability. Travel back to the glamorous 1920s when stockings were alluringly showcased in photographs. The Holeproof Hosiery ad from 1924 captures both elegance and style as women embraced fashion trends with grace. But they can not just about reaching new heights; they also bring warmth and comfort. Imagine cozying up by a crackling fire as your bum is gently warmed – pure bliss. They have even become synonymous with triumph as golf legend Sam Torrance proudly raises his trophy high above his head after an exhilarating victory. It's moments like these that remind us how they are elevate not only physical spaces but also our spirits. From vintage SimpleX models dating back to 1910 to modern marvels found across London's busy docks, lifts continue to evolve alongside our ever-changing world. They effortlessly connect people and places while ensuring seamless transportation for goods and passengers alike. Yet amidst this progress lies curiosity – enter Ripley's "The Pain-Proof Man" and Captain Ringman Jack who defy conventional understanding with their extraordinary feats inside elevators. Even beyond borders, lifts leave an indelible mark on global landmarks such as Florence's Hotel Royal Grande Bretagne stationery store. Here, visitors experience both luxury and convenience at every floor they explore.