Miles Collection (page 2)

Oppenheim, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Oppenheim, c1872. View of the Katharinenkirche, a gothic church in the town of Oppenheim in Germany. The roof of the apse is missing

Miles M38 Messenger 2B G-AGPX
Miles M38 Messenger 2B, G-AGPX

French Grand Prix of 1921
The first road race to be won by an engine powered by a straight-eiggt engine was the French Grand Prix of 1921 in which J Murphy averaged 78.1 mph for 322 miles at Le Mans

Poster advertising Benzole
Poster advertising National Benzole Mixture, giving more miles per gallon

The Nimrod Antarctic Expedition at the furthest point South
Photograph showing Lt. Adams, Frank Wild and Lt. Ernest Shackleton (left to right) standing beside a British flag at the furthest point South that they reached, 9th January 1909

Walsingham Pilgrims
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine

Miles Cycle Shop, Sharpness, Gloucestershire. 1914

Miles Davis, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Miles Davis, Royal Festival Hall, London, 1989. American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He was at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop

Bewicks Birthplace
Thomas Bewicks birthplace in the village of Cherryburn, near Ovingham, about 12 miles west of Newcastle. Date: 1753

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH, 1886. Why don t you speak for yourself, John? Illustration of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens by Arthur I

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. John Alden and Priscilla Mullens. Drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH, 1859. The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Wood engraving, 1859, by the brothers Dalziel after a drawing by John Gilbert

MILES STANDISH. Priscilla Mullens wondering to John Alden why Miles Standish does not woo her himself. Wood engraving after George Henry Boughton from a late 19th century edition of Henry Wadsworth

The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; th
Illustration of an aerial mono rail (note date, 1st April 1905) as a vision of the future for railways. The caption states The scientific prophet looks forward to electric traction on this system

Miss A. A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Wh?
Miss A.A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Whitney Straight, G-AFGK, at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE TEES. The River Tees is in northern England. It rises on the eastern slope of Cross Fell in the North Pennines

Second Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

The Slipper Chapel
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine Date

Finishing of the manufacture of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable
Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph cable as the last inch of cable passes through the machinery of Messrs Glass and Elliott at Morden Whard, East Greenwich

Drivers view at Brooklands
An impression of rounding a banked curve at Brooklands at a speed of 110 miles per hour, from the mechanics seat of a 59.6h.p. Benz, driven by Mr. L. G. Hornsted

San Fansisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
Illustration of San Francisco - Oakland Bay bridge, at the time the largest bridge system in the world at 8.25 miles long

Brighton in 1789 (Beach)
Embarking from Brighthelmstone for Dieppe, part of a route from London to Paris advertised as ninety miles nearer than by way of Dover and Calais

USA History: General Miles and his escort
5313595 USA History: General Miles and his escort.; SeM Studio/UIG

The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony
2956600 The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, North America. Myles Standish, also Miles, c. 1584 - 1656

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour
533889 Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Brand: Reldan Sportswear - Shoot at Holland Park - Models: Linda Miles and Vicky Stevens - Shoot date: July 1, 1969 Date: 1969

Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane
693725 Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane at The Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, Reims

Silver, enamel and copper plaque titled Miles
3520387 Silver, enamel and copper plaque titled Miles'; (add.info.: Silver, enamel and copper plaque titled Miles made by Nelson Dawson (1859-1941)

William Bligh and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, 1802 (engraving)
535975 William Bligh and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, 1802 (engraving); (add.info.: William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, and his companions

Burning of the Evans-Gordon train, at Wounded Knee Creek, near the north boundary of Nebraska
529830 Burning of the Evans-Gordon train, at Wounded Knee Creek, near the north boundary of Nebraska, 325 miles west of Sioux City. M. B. Brubacher (Artist) 1875; Universal History Archive/UIG

Cotton Mills, Miles Platting, Manchester, England in the 19th century
3083194 Cotton Mills, Miles Platting, Manchester, England in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

William Bligh and his 18 companions cast adrift in the longboat by Fletcher Christian
533856 William Bligh and his 18 companions cast adrift in the longboat by Fletcher Christian and the Bounty mutineers on 28 April 1789 (engraving); (add.info)

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191
538355 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191.; (add.info.: Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and next Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Bede BD-2 N837BD
Bede BD-2 N937BD. at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C, this heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane was intended for a globe-circling

Phillips-Powis Miles Master III Advanced Trainer Aircraft
RAF Phillips and Powis Miles Master III Advanced Trainer Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942

Poster advertising Nicholas Nickleby film, Ealing Studios, produced by Michael Balcon, directed by Cavalcanti, screenplay by John Dighton, starring Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway

This signpost at Birmingham Airport will show visitors to the British Industries Fair the direction and distances they will go home by air

Transport: Cycle: Pictures of Empire Stores Cycle Marathon: Left to right: Mandy, Christer, Nikki, Mick Bennett (professional rider), Piera, and Sid Barras (professional rider). May 1979

Miles M. 38 Messenger 2A G-AIEK / RG333
Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AIEK / RG333 (msn 6339), at RAF Gaydon circa 1970. AIEK is seen painted to represent Messenger 1 RG333, which was used by Field Marshal B L Montgomery

United States Navy - Douglas A3D-2P Skywarrior 144847 (msn 12093, unit code PP, call-sign 933 ), of VCP-63 144847, while flying with VAP-61, was hit by aA over Quang Binh Province

Miles M. 77 Sparrowjet G-ADNL
Miles M.77 Sparrowjet G-ADNL at Shoreham Airport. G-ADNL had a moderately successful racing career, winning the SBAC Challenge Cup at Yeadon on 21 May 1956

Conflict With The Indians on the Southwestern Frontiers, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Conflict With The Indians on the Southwestern Frontiers, (1877). European settlers fighting Native Americans in the 18th century

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"Miles: A Journey Through Time and Space" In the vast expanse of history, there are individuals who have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Shackleton, Wild, and Adams - names that evoke tales of exploration and bravery in the face of adversity. Their miles traveled across treacherous terrains inspire us to push beyond our limits. Paul Chambers' iconic photograph from 1960 captures a moment frozen in time, reminding us of the creative genius that can emerge from unexpected places. England's Ulverston becomes a backdrop for this masterpiece, showcasing how they are bridge gaps between cultures and ignite artistic expression. The Map of the City of Dublin from 1797 takes us back to a bygone era when cartographers meticulously charted every inch traveled. It reminds us that even in an age without GPS or smartphones, people relied on maps to navigate their way through life's twists and turns. A Policeman on a BSA motorcycle zooms through London streets with determination etched on his face. This image encapsulates how miles become synonymous with duty as law enforcement officers tirelessly patrol our cities day after day. An old map depicting Afghanistan in the 1860s transports us to a time when explorers ventured into unknown territories seeking knowledge and adventure. These brave souls traversed countless miles to unravel mysteries hidden within distant lands. Hitchin, Herts during the 1940s brings forth memories of resilience during wartime struggles. Despite bombs falling from above, communities banded together as they endured mile after mile towards victory against tyranny. The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill in 1892 showcases human endurance at its finest. Cyclists pedal relentlessly around the track for hours upon hours, pushing themselves beyond physical limitations – proving that sometimes it is not just about reaching your destination but embracing every mile along the way. Jack DeJohnette's electrifying performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London in 1989 reminds us of the power of music to transcend boundaries.