Radios Collection

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Cashier Doreen Bone of Dixons with one of the new legal CB Radios. With legal Citizens Band coming in on the 2 November 1981, the North East has gone crackers over the peoples radio. 31st October 1981

CB Radio buffs Paul Bradwell, alias The Badger, (left) and Joseph Hunt, alias Bluebird II. 2nd August 1983

Carnival Mayor Kidnap, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1993
Lostwithiel Mayor, Warren Nicholls, was given special protection when he visited fete day on King George V playing fields, after rumours of a kidnap circulated

How to get better Radio - Mullard Radios and Valves catalogue cover 1929-30 Date: circa 1930

Advert, Kolster-Brandes, KB Radio Date: 1930

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El receptor de radio (The radio receiver). Poster dited in Valencia. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Antique radios. Date: 29-12-2017

Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho)
2778605 Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bold coup de mano by the Gondarini)

The voice of Rome at seven thousand kilometers (colour litho)
2778461 The voice of Rome at seven thousand kilometers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The voice of Rome at seven thousand kilometers)

Radiolas arranged on the floor of a Vocalion salesroom at Aeolian Company
MNY381235 Radiolas arranged on the floor of a Vocalion salesroom at Aeolian Company, 29 West 42nd Street, New York, 1924 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A window display at the Aeolian Company, 29 West 42nd Street, New York
MNY381232 A window display at the Aeolian Company, 29 West 42nd Street, New York, 1924 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut short... (colour litho)
2778139 The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut short... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Pat Lee of the Sunderland Breakers Club with Barnwell Primary School CB Club members Simon Kelly, left, Julia Hopkirk and Darren Richards. 10th December 1981

CB Radio breakers who have traditionally called on channel 19. 28th August 1995

CB radio gathering in South Shields. Pictured, a group of CB Thames monitors who today will act as show marshals. Left to right, David Musk Smith, Nicholas Watson, Richard Freeman, Dave Douglas

A man on a CB Radio. 27th January 1982

Women at work in the Ferranti Radio works at Moston, Manchester 1935

Radio Broadcaster Date: 1941

Two police officers in SPG van, Met Police, London
Two police officers, one male, one female (WPC McKay), in an SPG (Special Patrol Group) van, Met Police, London. The SPG was set up in 1961 to provide a centrally-based mobile capability for dealing

New mini vans at Paignton Police station 1966

Radio supplies shop
Radio supplies and electrical shop, late 1920s, in an unknown location in Britain. Advertising for Burndept and Amplion radios in the window

Listening to music transmitted by wireless from Holland
An English household entertained by a Dutch concert. Listening to music transmitted by wireless from Holland. A member of the family tuning in the receiver by simple adjustments. 1922

Brochure page, Oldsmobile Six and Eight accessories
Brochure page, Oldsmobile Six and Eight specially designed accessories -- radios, heaters, defroster, clock, seat covers, identity initials, wheel trim rings and discs. Date: 1930s

Male and female police officers in Westminster, London
Male and female police officers (Sue Maudsley on the left) in Westminster, central London, with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the background

Power-Tone Radio Advert
Two POWER-TONE radios Date: circa 1930

Selector portable wireless advertisement, 1929
Advertisement for the Selector Quality Portable featuring Mr Derek Oldham and Miss Winnie Melville listening intently from the comfort of a hammock and garden chair. Date: 1929

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Advert for Pye Portable Radio 1930
Pye Portable Radio... what a world of difference that one word makes. Ask your radio dealer. He will tell you of the magnificent reputation of the Pye Portable

Silent radio telephony on the battlefront 1943
Using a throat microphone and wireless silent speech transmitter, the soldier on patrol can report instructions back to base from under the noses of the enemy. Date: 1943

An advertisement for G. E. C. radios
A colour advertisement for a BC5442 G. C. E. radio. Date: 19th December 1951

Cossor wireless display in Harnes, Foots Cray, Kent. 1937

Wynne Gibson Listens To Radio
Hollywood, California: 1932 Actress Wynne Gibson listening to apparently bad news on the radio in the film, Lady And Gent

Chinese Student Wires Radio
Chicago, Illinois: December 6, 1924 Tho Soon Hee, a Chinese student from Lane Technical School vanquished all competition by wiring up a radio set in one hour and twenty-eight minutes

Largest Radio Built
Chicago, Illinois: 1936 Designer E. H. Scott and Murry G. Clay, chief engineer at Scott Radio Laboratories, inspect the new 40 tube Scott All-Wave Receiver

Worlds Largest Radio Set
Chicago, Illinois: 1936 Radio engineer E. H. Scott with the 40 tube Quaranta radio that he built. It is the largest radio ever built. With Mr. Scott is Angelita Harmes of Scott Radio Laboratoties

Duke & Duchess Portable Radio Duke & Duchess Portable Radio
London, England: 1923 A deluxe radio receiving set that was given to the Duke & Duchess of York as a wedding present. It consists of a portable receiver mounted on a solid mahogany tea cart on which

A Majestic Radio
United States: 1947 A Majestic 5AK711 radio

Music In A Canoe
New York, New York: July 22, 1922 These ingenious radio fans have rigged their canoe with an amplifier and aerial to hear music on the water

Train Passengers Enjoy Radio
Cincinnati, Ohio: April 27, 1923 Train passengers can listen to music and news. For the very first time on any railroad, two B & O trains are now equipped with radio service

Election Returns Are Broadcast
Washington, D.C.: June 6, 1938 Senator Clyde Herring of Iowa listens to Senatorial Primary election returns in his suite at the Mayflower Hotel

Man And HIs Tiny Radio
New York, New York: April 14, 1927 J.M. McGuire and his tiny traveler radio which he is taking to on the Cunard liner Mauretania with him. It has no storage batteries or aerials connections

Listening To Radio Show
New York, New York: February 12, 1925 Actress Blanche Bates enjoys sharing a radio show with her son on their Eagle Neutrodyne Receiver

Actress Listens To Father Play
Hollywood, California: October 17, 1924 Silent film actress Dagmar Godowsky listens to her father, composer Leopold Godowsky, play a piano concert over the radio

Scopes Trial Listener
Washington, D.C.: July 21, 1923 Jock the monkey listens in on the Scopes trial verdict to find out if the allegations are true that he is some distant kin of and related to the humans

Enchanted By Radio
New York, New York: February 6, 1925 Children and nurses at the Brooklyn Nursery and Infants Hospital listen to a radio that was donated to the hospital last Christmas

Ham Radio Talks Coast To Coast
Upper Montclair, New Jersey: c. 1929 This amateur radio operator has been able to communicate on the ten meter band coast to coast

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"Radios: A Window into History and Heroism" Woman police officer attending an accident: In times of crisis, radios serve as a lifeline for our brave law enforcement officers, ensuring effective communication at the scene. WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge: Amidst the chaos of the Blitz, radio technology played a crucial role in coordinating fire forces and saving lives during one of history's darkest chapters. How to get better Radio: Discover tips and tricks to enhance your radio experience, from finding optimal frequencies to improving reception for crystal-clear communication. Advert, Kolster-Brandes, KB Radio: Step back in time with this vintage advertisement showcasing the elegance and sophistication of KB Radios – a timeless symbol of quality craftsmanship. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El receptor de: Explore how radios became indispensable tools during the Spanish Civil War, connecting soldiers on the frontlines and providing vital updates from afar. Two police officers in SPG van, Met Police, London: Witness the modern-day reliance on radios as two dedicated police officers utilize their trusty devices inside their SPG van while patrolling the bustling streets of London. Carnival Mayor Kidnap, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1993: Even in moments of unexpected events like kidnappings at local carnivals, radios empower law enforcement agencies to swiftly coordinate efforts and ensure public safety. CB Radio buffs Paul Bradwell alias The Badger (left) and Joseph Hunt: Meet passionate CB radio enthusiasts who embrace this hobby as they connect with fellow enthusiasts across vast distances using their beloved devices. Antique radios Date 29-12-2017): Delve into nostalgia with a captivating collection capturing antique radios that have stood the test of time – each telling its own unique story through design and functionality. Bold shot of Gondarini hand (colour litho).