Limit Collection

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. The Half Moon pub, sells Noted Luton Ales, too

Postman in the Snow
This stalwart postman does his duty and delivers the post rain or shine, or in this case, thick winter snow. No chance of exceeding the 30 mile per hour speed limit!

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. A horse and cart keeps strictly to this limit

Why not go the limit?. Illustration shows many women in the Mrs. PJ Gilligan bar smoking and drinking at their leisure. Date 1908 March 18. Why not go the limit?

Augustin Cauchy, caricature C015 / 6700
Augustin Cauchy (1789-1857). Caricature of the French mathematician Augustin Cauchy. Cauchy was a pioneer of analysis and the theory of permutation groups

Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in
DGC418697 Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Hebrew)

Self-limit
Sumit Dhuper

Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy. The new legislation was designed to limit the powers of veto of the House of Lords, and became law later the same year. 1911

Korean War era - Speed Limit sign close to the 38th parallel north, which formed the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War. Date: circa 1952

I ll be with you soon - or bust! Young man in a red sports car breaking the 5mph speed limit and incurring the wrath of a nearby policeman Date: 1933

About how difficult dieting :))
The girl is on a diet. And she is always hungry.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Beale & Company Advertisement
This richly bordered illustrated advertisement for Beale & Company Ltd, promotes the new Beale Player-Piano. The instrument has no limit other than the operator's own mental vision

The Motor Picture Book, What, Only Doing Sixty? Date: 1930

Boundary-marker in Oscan language. 300-100 BC
Boundary-marker with Oscan inscription. Used to mark the confines of sacred area. Decorated with reliefs depicting helmeted goddess Athena and a boar. Terracotta. 300-100 BC. From a tomb near Capua

Skys The Limit The Coral Cup Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 15 March 2006 Date: 15 March 2006

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

Cartoon mocking a man driving his car in excess of the speed limit (litho)
6001674 Cartoon mocking a man driving his car in excess of the speed limit (litho) by Levering, Albert (1869-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Limit of French Zone in the Ruhr
France extend their sphere of influence after German default in reparations - limit of French Zone in the Ruhr. 1923

German Mountaineer hitting the heights of satisfaction
Thats the Limit !! As good as it gets!! A german Mountaineer has reached the peak of a high summit, he is sunbathing and his packed lunch is VERY satisfactory. Date: circa 1930s

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
John, King of England (1166-1216) signs the Magna Carta (Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England) - forced onto him by the feudal barons

The orthotest high-precision measuring device which enables measurements to be obtained with an accuracy of
6004153 The orthotest high-precision measuring device which enables measurements to be obtained with an accuracy of.0005 inch (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Testing the limit of tilt in London omnibus before licensing it for the road (b / w photo)
6009222 Testing the limit of tilt in London omnibus before licensing it for the road (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving)
1045655 Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar)

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Fulvio Pellegrini

All stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road. Where 50 mph speed limit need not apply. Wales. 20th February 1978. A4050 Closed

Argentina, Santa Cruz, Valle del Rio Pinturas (Pinturas river valley)

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England, Kent, Tunbridge Wells, 20mph zone outside primary school

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

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England, West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, Gatso traffic speed camera on main road

Aerial view over the Brandwaght valley outside Worcester in the western cape of south Africa

Aerial photo over the bright green vineyards of the Slanghoek valley near Worcester in the Western Cape of south Africa

Panoramic wide angle landscape photos of the Brandwaght mountains in Worcester South Africa

Scenic panoramic photo over the Breedevalley region in the Western Cape of south africa

Hans and Nix everything new but the title : fun, music, and song : the positive limit in polite comedy. Date ca. 1899

Hadrians Wall - near Houseteads Wood
Hadrians Wall (Vallum Aelium, Roman Wall, Picts Wall, Vallum Hadriani) near Houseteads Wood - a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia

Hadrians Wall - near Crag Lough
Hadrians Wall (Vallum Aelium, Roman Wall, Picts Wall, Vallum Hadriani) - excavated Gateway at Camboglanna Fort (Gabaglanda)

Strangling of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham
Newspaper article, Strangling (with a misprint!) of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham and other peers in the House of Lords. The writer claims that many families will be ruined as a result

Cartoon, The meat card, WW1
Cartoon, The meat card. When a cook is unable to obtain seven cutlets for her employers seven dinner guests, they are all instructed to bring their own cutlet. Date: 1917

Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
Cartoon, Playing cards. Two old men at a table in a cafe play a game of cards (piquet) with their food rationing cards, which are normally used for buying meat, bread, coal and sugar. Date: 1917

Postal censorship during World War I
Photograph showing condemned goods taken from the mail and stored to await the decision of the Prize Court. Date: 1917

Postal censorship during World War 1
Photograph taken in the Censors Museum which shows attempts which used to be made to smuggle food into Germany through the newspaper post

The campaign against Evil Communications
Page showing a series of photographs depicting the elaborate work of the postal censorship during WW1 in Britain: the laboratory where suspicius matter is chemically examined

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"Limit: A Journey through Time and Space" Step back into the enchanting town of Hitchin, Herts in the 1940s, where time seemed to stand still. Why not go the limit and immerse yourself in this captivating era? In the midst of this nostalgic setting, Augustin Cauchy's caricature C015/6700 comes to life, adding a touch of whimsy to your journey. As you stroll along the snow-covered streets, you spot a dedicated postman braving the elements with determination. But beware. A speed check warning sign reminds you that limits exist for a reason. Just like dieting can be challenging, adhering to these restrictions may require discipline and self-control. As you continue your exploration, an advertisement by Beale & Company catches your eye. It showcases The Motor Picture Book - an exciting glimpse into a world where doing sixty was considered thrillingly fast. Yet amidst all these modern references lies a hidden gem from ancient times - a boundary-marker inscribed in Oscan language dating back to 300-100 BC. It serves as a reminder that limits have always been part of human existence. To lighten up your journey further, indulge in some humor with W. H Toy's cartoon "The Veto Bill. " This clever piece adds levity while reminding us that even political decisions are subject to limitations. Finally, as you approach the Korean War era near the 38th parallel north – which formed both division and unity – another speed limit sign appears before you. Reflect on how boundaries shape our lives but also bring people together. In this captivating tale through time and space, "limit" takes on various forms – from cautionary signs to historical artifacts and societal norms. Embrace them all as they guide your path towards discovery and understanding.