Tricycles Collection

Advertisement, Bicycles & Tricycles
Advertisement, James Lillywhite, Frowd and Co, Bicycling, Cricket and Athletic Outfitters, Bicycles and Tricycles. 1880s

Advert for Starley Bros. Coventry tandem tricycle 1884
A tricycle made for two. 1884

Tuk-tuk (Tricycles) drivers, Gulou Area, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, Asia

The Cyclists Camp at Alexandra Park, London, 1884
Engraving showing a series of scenes from the Cyclists Camp, which was held in Alexandra Park, London, in the Summer of 1884

An engraving depicting a combined tricycle and boat for use on land or water, 19th century
5311325 An engraving depicting a combined tricycle and boat for use on land or water, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Stefan and Samantha Gates, Child models, pictured with their mother, Jean Gates, Saturday 20th June 1970

John A Grooms Crippleage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The Chippleage Wheelers at John A. Grooms Crippleage and Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years, uses a tricycle to deliver his milk Cambridge 15th April 1968

Picture No. 12020415
Golden Hamster playing in the garden. Date:

Boys on Tricycles - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Early tricycle, the salvo. Date: 1881

Early tricycle, the omnicycle. Date: 1881

Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho)
961478 Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seymour boy posed with tricycle beside Christmas tree in parlor
1078858 Seymour boy posed with tricycle beside Christmas tree in parlor, Christmas 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Evolution of the Cycle -- tricycle and two bicycles
The Evolution of the Cycle -- the first crank-driven tricycle, Dalzells Machine (circa 1840), Landiss Machine (1861). (4 of 8) Date: 1892

Visitors to Universal International Exhibition, Paris 1900
Visitors to the Universal International Exhibition, Paris, 1900. 1900

Stanley Cycle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall 1905
Photograph of the exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall, showing stands displaying the latest bicycles. Date: 1905

Advert for Osborne tricycles 1884
Front steerer and double driver with open front. 1884

De Dion Boutons three wheeler motorcycle 1897
Invention by Albert de Dion and Georges Bouton in 1897, of a single cylinger gasoline engine tricycle. Date: 1897

The extravagant fun (Colour Litho)
2778107 The extravagant fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant fun. The polo - usually - is played on horseback or on a bicycle)

The Ladies Hobby, 1819 (litho)
5208524 The Ladies Hobby, 1819 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Hobby, 1819. English cartoon on the mania for cycling amongst women)

Where tradition is not dead (Colour Litho)
2777830 Where tradition is not dead (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where tradition is not dead)

Poster advertising a Parisian car dealer (colour litho)
CHT206281 Poster advertising a Parisian car dealer (colour litho) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); Musee de l Affiche, Paris

Cycling chimpanzees (colour photo)
3102586 Cycling chimpanzees (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycling chimpanzees)

The Coventry Machinists Company (engraving)
2792362 The Coventry Machinists Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coventry Machinists Company)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1622994 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

A Tour on a Tandem Tricycle (engraving)
1591934 A Tour on a Tandem Tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tour on a Tandem Tricycle)

Types of bicycle (engraving)
5216878 Types of bicycle (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of bicycle. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon (Bibliographisches Institut)

Contestants in a motorised tricycle race in Saint Petersburg, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
778864 Contestants in a motorised tricycle race in Saint Petersburg, c.1899 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Seymour boy posed seated on tricycle beside Christmas tree in parlor
1078856 Seymour boy posed seated on tricycle beside Christmas tree in parlor, Christmas 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Under starters orders. Boys on their tricycles prepare to race in the back lanes of Stafford during the long summer school holiday. 1st August 1963

Father pushes his son on a cycle with a bundle of firewood through the streets of Saigon on the eve of the Tet celebrations. 2nd February 1973

As Tet the Vietnamese New Year gets closer, it seems that the whole population of Saigon, South Vietnam are moving along on two

Coventry cycle collector Mr T M Freeman seen here admiring his new purchase a Singer three wheeler. 7th July 1932

Original Caption: Cavalcade of Bicycles. Twelve old bicycles in the St Marys Hall crypt, which represent various stages in the development of the cycle making industry

Dinesen Road, Liverpool. 5th July 1922

Mr James Goodwin (right) of Sevenoaks on his Singer tandem tricycle from 1880, which he has bought from London to the Singers museum. 26th August 1950

An ancient tricycle built by B. S. A. in 1882, which appeared in the parade of ancient
An ancient tricycle built by B.S.A. in 1882, which appeared in the parade of ancient and modern bicycles at the Grand Rally of Cycling Clubs at Harrogate, North Yorkshire. 19th January 1938

Boys playing on a council estate as one of their mothers looks on, London. 1955

A boy plays on his tricycle on a council estate as his mother looks on 1955

2 year old Thea Behbahani tries out a new plastic trike and nodding dog. 24th June 1992

When Mrs. Nora Moore of Wokingham Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, goes off for her Christmas shopping on her cycle she has two able assistants and carriers in her two children David, aged 4 yrs

Young Supporters for George Thomas, the Labour Candidate for Cardiff West, publicise their favourite Pic shows three-year-old Alan Hollaman of Ely

John Thaw actor starred in THE SWEENEY - Circa 1945

Patrick Troughton actor dressed as Robin Hood March 1953 in Battersea Park in London watched by young children as he aims his bow and arrow. He is to star as Robin Hood in a childrens TV series

Simon O Brien ActorOctober 1997. Brookside actor who left the show to open his own cycle shop in Liverpool

An elephant waves his trunk and lifts his foot in play with a young boy on a tricycle

Transport Motorbikes. Billy Gordon of Glasgow rides his home built tricycle powered by a Mini car engine followed by friends on their chopper bikes

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"Rediscover the Joy of Tricycles: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time with us as we embark on a captivating journey through the history and allure of tricycles. From their humble beginnings to becoming an iconic mode of transportation, they have captured hearts worldwide. In 1884, Starley Bros. Coventry introduced their revolutionary tandem tricycle, sparking an advertisement frenzy that showcased its unmatched versatility. Meanwhile, in Beijing's Gulou Area, Tuk-tuk drivers skillfully maneuvered their tricycles through bustling streets, providing convenient rides for locals and tourists alike. It also played a pivotal role in leisure activities. The Cyclists Camp at Alexandra Park in London became a hub for enthusiasts to gather and share their passion for cycling on three wheels. In the early 1900s, young boys embraced the freedom offered by tricycles as they zoomed around neighborhoods with infectious laughter filling the air. The Salvo and Omnicycle were pioneers of innovation during this era. These early models from 1881 laid the foundation for future advancements that would shape modern-day tricycles into what we know today. Truly inclusive vehicles, tricycles found purpose beyond recreation too. John A Grooms Crippleage in Clacton-on-Sea provided mobility solutions to those with physical challenges, empowering them to navigate life independently. Fast forward to present times; meet Stefan and Samantha Gates – child models who epitomize joy while posing alongside their mother Jean Gates on a sleek contemporary tricycle. Their radiant smiles embody the timeless appeal these vehicles hold across generations. Advertisements from Hillman Herbert & Cooper Ld further demonstrate how companies recognized both practicality and style when designing new models throughout history. Tricycles evolved not only as reliable means of transport but also as fashion statements reflecting individual personalities. Finally, we meet Mr. R. C. Askew – a dedicated dairyman in Willingham for over three decades.