Penny Farthing Collection (page 3)

Farmworker John Mole knew he would have to go to some lengths to find new tyres for his 120 year old penny farthing, but he never thought he would have to stretch to 60 feet of solid rubber

On their bikes, pensioners Tom Young aged 76 on his penny farthing and 70 year old Arthur Wright who are cycling the length of Great Britain for charity

Members of the Old Timers cycle Fellowship setting off form College road, Newcastle to Seaton Sluice on their annual ride. The Lord Mayor of Newcatle (Ald. T)

Mr. Colin Harris of Livingstone Street, Consett riding a penny farthing

Number 88 having a rest downhill on a coast to coast penny farthing ride

Willie Harradon, Cyclist, The Youthful Phenomenon, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Percy Stone, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Percy Stone, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Fred Wood, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Fred Wood, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

H. G. Crocker, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
H.G. Crocker, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Ralph Temple, Cyclist, Champion Trick Rider, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

William A. Rowe, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
William A. Rowe, Cyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

W. E. Crist, Tricyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
W.E. Crist, Tricyclist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Birmingham Cricket Team(s) - Carte-de-visite - note the Penny-farthing bicycles! Date: circa 1880

Penny-farthing rider
Nicholas Bromage, champion penny-farthing rider, Wolverhampton Date: 1987

Cycling 1839-1939 back cover, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Rucker Tandem Bicycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Invincible Bicycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

The evolution of the bicycle, 19th century, (c1920). The Kirkpatrick bicycle, 1839; Phantom bicycle, 1869; Bicyclette, 1879; Otto Dicycle, 1881; Kangaroo bicycle, 1884, and the Rudge, 1884

Bicycle race, c1900. French postcard

Gathering of the UK cycling clubs at Castle Inn, Woodford, Essex, 1 June 1889. After a day of cycling followed by an evening smoking concert the gathering took a Chinese Lantern ride to Walthamstow

48 inch, cutout, cutoutfacet, high wheel, high wheeler, nobody, ordinary, penny farthing, vintage, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 933069768

A French soldier riding a penny-farthing aka a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, 19th century. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Two Cyclists On Penny Farthing Bicycles In The 19th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Members of the Old Time Cyclists Fellowship at Tynemouth in June, 1950 with a parade of vintage bikes

BICYCLE, c1870s. A penny farthing bicycle. Wood engraving, 1870s

Safety Penny Farthing Model, 1887, Dresden, Germany, side view, drive side. Number of gears - 0 Steel frame/solid rubber tyres Wheel: front 57cm/back 122cm Special features: lever pedals

Digital illustration of pink penny farthing bicycle

Sequence of illustrations of history of the bicycle

Young Man with a Penny-Farthing, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
XJF444374 Young Man with a Penny-Farthing, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bicycle Race from Bath to London - The Start, illustration from The Graphic
XJF444373 Bicycle Race from Bath to London - The Start, illustration from The Graphic, August 15 1874 (engraving) by English School

The Bicycle Trip From London to John O Groats, illustration in The Graphic, c
XJF444369 The Bicycle Trip From London to John O Groats, illustration in The Graphic, c.1870 (engraving) by English School

A Suggestion for the Park, 1879 (engraving)
XJF322594 A Suggestion for the Park, 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon of June 22nd)

Advert for the Columbia Bicycle by The Pope MFG Co. Boston (colour litho)
XJL211237 Advert for the Columbia Bicycle by The Pope MFG Co. Boston (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

NEW YORK: BICYCLE CLUB. The New York Bicycle Club on West End Avenue and 72nd Street in New York City. Line drawing, American, c1890

THOMAS STEVENS (1854-1935). English-born American cyclist, first to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. Thomas Stevens in China, surrounded by a mob angry about Chinas war with France at the time

Capitol Prank
Two men ride unusually-designed penny farthings down the steps of the Capitol, circa 1895. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Early bicycle against wooden painted wall of antique shop in Haga district of Gothenburg, Sweden credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Gathering of the UK cycling clubs at Castle Inn, Woodford, Essex, 1 June 1889. After a day of cycling followed by an evening smoking concert the gathering took a Chinese Lantern ride to Walthamstow

19th Century penny-farthing, artwork C018 / 7055
19th Century penny-farthing. Engraving of a penny-farthing bicycle from 1885. The penny-farthings, also known as the ordinary

Cycling, 19th century artwork. The men are riding penny farthings, while a woman is riding a tricycle. The front wheel of penny farthings was so large in order to gain sufficient traction when

A quartet of intrepid bicyclists pedaling their way in 1873 from London, England, to John O Groats
BICYCLING, 1873. A quartet of intrepid bicyclists pedaling their way in 1873 from London, England, to John O Groat s, the northermost point of Scotland

BICYCLE RACE ACCIDENT, 1880. The danger of unpaved roads. Wood engraving, American, 1880

PENNY FARTHING BICYCLE. W. F. Murphy in a bicycle race, 1890. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
PENNY FARTHING BICYCLE. W.F. Murphy in a bicycle race, 1890. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

VELOCIPEDE, 1869. Soules simultaneous movement penny farthing velocipede. Wood engraving, American, 1869

BICYCLE RACE, 1879. Scenes from a bicycle race held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27 November 1879. Engravings from a contemporary American newspaper

BOSTON: BICYCLE RACE, 1886. Annual Meet of the Wheelmen at Boston - Climbing Corey Hill. Line engraving after Henry Sandham, 1886

BICYCLE MEET, 1883. Third Annual Meet of the League of American Wheelmen - the Parade on Riverside Drive, New York. Line engraving, 1883, after C.D. Weldon

BICYCLE CLUB RACE, 1880. The Germantown (Pennsylvania) Bicycle Club Starting out for a Race. Wood engraving, 1880, after W.P Snyder

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"Pedaling through History: The Fascinating World of Penny Farthings" Step back in time with this vintage Columbia Bicycles poster from 1886, showcasing the iconic penny farthing. 🚲 A daring skeleton fearlessly rides a penny farthing, capturing the adventurous spirit of this unique bicycle design. Meet Mr. Peter Golding, proud owner of a penny farthing in Jesmond, Newcastle. His love for this classic mode of transportation is evident as he poses with his prized possession. Eric Lunn takes a pit stop at Wallington Mansion during his journey on a penny farthing. These bicycles were not only means of transport but also symbols of freedom and exploration. Cycling enthusiasts Philip Bewlry, Eric Lunn, and Nick Clayton embark on an epic 100-mile ride aboard their trusty penny farthings. Their passion for these high-wheelers knows no bounds. The 19th century was not without its cycling accidents, as depicted in artwork C013/7905. It serves as a reminder that even the most skilled riders faced challenges while mastering the art of riding a penny farthing. In an unexpected turn of events captured in chromolitho form, witness a man riding his beloved penny farthing straight into a canal. A humorous mishap that adds to the allure and excitement surrounding these extraordinary bicycles. Frances Benjamin Johnston breaks gender norms by dressing as a man while posing with her very own Penny Farthing bicycle. Her self-portrait showcases how these magnificent machines transcended societal boundaries. Bert Myers emerges as one of the prominent figures in bicycle racing history thanks to his prowess on the high wheelers like our beloved penny farthings. His determination and skill captivated audiences during races throughout the late 19th century. This cutoutfacet photographic print features Frances Benjamin Johnston once again – full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with her trusty Penny Farthing bicycle by her side. A testament to the enduring legacy of these remarkable bicycles.