Mileage Collection

Mileage and flight times across the world, 1961 by GH Davis
A map of the world together with various aircraft from British overseas airways and British European airways services to all six continents with mileage and flight times illustrated. Date: 1961

Signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, giving the distance to John o Groats, New York and other distant places. circa 1980s

Cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries
A delightful cardboard sign advertising Exide Batteries - the long life battery. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, with charity walkers
Signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, with four charity walkers and their lion mascot, who have come all the way from John O Groats. Date: 1984

No more writing down the figures on your mileage clock. Set them on this novel stick on gadget. Re check at the end of each journey. Useful for anyone who needs to know their daily mileage

Iceberg Lake trail sign, Many Glacier, Glacier National Park, Montana USA

Firestone tires ad, 1912
Advertisement for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, 1912. Hand-colored woodcut

Honeymoon couple and signpost at Lands End, Cornwall
Honeymoon couple posing by the famous signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, on 10 June 1985 -- Odessa, where the bride comes from, is 1594 miles away. Date: 1985

Advertisement for Rapson Tyres
A square enamel sign advertising Rapson Tyres - " The Worlds longest mileage tyres". *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Marathon stilt walker at Lands End, Cornwall
Marathon stilt walker, Russell Fowler, at Lands End, Cornwall, after completing his Tamar Bridge to Lands End marathon walk. Date: circa 1980s

Tourists and holidaymakers at Lands End, Cornwall, showing a sign giving the distance to John o Groats and other distant places. Date: circa 1980s

HMS Suffolk, British heavy cruiser, itinerary, China
HMS Suffolk (55), British County class heavy cruiser, at Wei-Hai-Wei, China Station. Giving details of her itinerary. Date: 1928-1930

Petrol rations and oil tankers by G. H. Davis
Petrol rations and oil tankers: an analysis for car owners during the Second World War. A diagrammatic explanation setting out the relative basic petrol allowances for private cars for August

Slovakia, Bratislava. Mile marker zero set in cobblestone street below St. Michaels Gate

Serbia, Donji Milanovac

Hungary, Budapest. Buda, kilometer marker zero where all distances are measured from in Hungary

Roadside shrine, Austria
A roadside shrine on a country road not far from Aggsbach, Lower Austria

Thermometer advertising Dunlop tyres
A promotional tin/alloy thermometer advertsing Dunlop Tyres - " For Top Mileage - Top Safety". *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Signs with mileage to world destinations made into a totem pole, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, South America

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"Mileage: A Journey Through Time and Distance" Embark on a captivating journey through the concept of mileage, where flight times across the world in 1961 by GH Davis set new horizons for exploration. As you stand before the iconic signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, let your imagination soar to distant lands and envision the adventures that lie ahead. In this collection of moments frozen in time, a cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries reminds us of an era when reliable power was essential for every traveler. Leafing through a trade catalogue of cycle accessories from 1911 takes us back to simpler times when pedal power ruled the roads. Transport yourself further into history with a glimpse of a 1920s filling station bustling with activity, as drivers eagerly fueled their vehicles for exciting journeys yet to come. And amidst it all, witness newlyweds standing proudly beside another signpost at Lands End - their honeymoon marking not only love but also endless possibilities. But mileage is not limited to land alone; even mighty ships like HMS Suffolk had their own itineraries spanning vast distances - reminding us that exploration knows no bounds. The image of petrol rations and oil tankers captured by G. H. Davis serves as a poignant reminder of how precious resources were during challenging times. Yet progress never ceases; innovation emerges as we encounter a novel stick designed to eliminate manual recording on our mileage clocks - showcasing humanity's constant quest for efficiency and convenience. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere surrounding Lands End; tourists and holidaymakers revel in its beauty while charity walkers find solace along its rugged paths. Witness even marathon stilt walkers defying gravity itself against this breathtaking backdrop. In this captivating tapestry woven together by miles traveled and memories made, "Mileage" invites you to reflect upon both personal journeys and collective human progress throughout time. So embrace each mile traveled with curiosity and wonder because within them lies the essence of our shared human experience.