World Record Collection

Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death, 4th January 1967. Campbell was killed when Bluebird K7 flipped and disintegrated at a speed in excess of 300 mph

McDonnell Douglas YF4H-1 Phantom pre-production
Mcdonnell Douglas Yf4H-1 Phantom Pre-Production Model Which Set an Absolute World Speed Record at 1606Mph in 1961 Flown by Lt Col Robert B Robinson Date: 1961

Aerial view of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman portrait, the father of Nation Bangabandhu, view of a large mosaic made with purple rice plants in a field of Sherpur Upazila in Bogura, Bangladesh

Matthew Webb
3586312 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow
5307962 8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting '8th Duchess of Geneva' the Shorthorn Cow bought by Pavin Davis of Gloucester for ,000 in New York)

Matthew Webb arriving at Calais
3586315 Matthew Webb arriving at Calais; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids, arriving in Calais

Matthew Webb, 1850
3330079 Matthew Webb, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids

Matthew Webb
3586314 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Matthew Webb
3586311 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Pauline Musters
3733737 Pauline Musters.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Pauline Musters (1876-1895) a circus performer who was 23 inches tall

Travel views of Europe, c1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, c1904. Georg Elsenhaus with barrel: Zu Fuss von Waldkirch nach Rom...Von Waldkirch...St. Louis Weltausstellung...Amerika'

Ethel Granger shows off her 14 inch waist, the smallest in the world, in her hometown of Peterborough. 14th June 1957

A woman wearing the longest eye lashes in the world. 19th January 1968

Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 Which Broke the Wor?
Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 Which Broke the World-Record for Speed in September 1922 Coupe Deutsch Entry Eugene Gilbert Date: 1922

Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet Parked at an Airshow in May 1950 Date: 1950

Messerschmitt Me-163C Komet
Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-163 V6 Komet Prototype (For C-Series) During Engine Start-Up / Anlassen Date: 1940s

Coanda-1910 motor-jet biplane
The Coanda 1910 Biplane, Exhibited by Romanian Inventor Henri Coanda at the Second International Aeronautical Exhibition Salon in Paris in October 1910

Hong Kong Ocean Park worker poses with a pygmy marmoset, the worlds smallest monkey, in Hong Kong, China February 2, 2016. The Chinese New Year of the Monkey falls on February 8, 2016

Curtiss Robin J-1 Deluxe, 1928-1930. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
108E. Three-seat light cabin monoplane. The Key brothers set an endurance record of 653 hours and 34 minutes, June 4-July 1, 1935 in the Robin. Wright J-6-5 engine. High-wing, tailwheel design

Curtiss R3C-2, 1925. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Curtiss V-1400 Engine:; Type: V-type, 12 cylinders, water-cooled; Mfg. No. 9; Power rating: 496 kw (665 hp); Bore and Stroke: 12.382 cm (4.875 in.) x 15.875 cm (6.25 in.); Displacement

Stits SA-2A Sky Baby, 1950s. Creator: Ray Stits
On a dare from another pilot, Ray Stits designed and built the Sky Baby at his home in Riverside, California, to prove that he could build the world's smallest man-carrying airplane

Spirit of St. Louis Flying New York to Paris, 1930 (chromolithograph)
2622540 Spirit of St. Louis Flying New York to Paris, 1930 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On a Himalayan summit (colour litho)
3097642 On a Himalayan summit (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a Himalayan summit)

Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, 1932 (screen print)
2622247 Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, 1932 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stunt driver Mick Stirrups drove his Zephyr car off a ramp and cleared nineteen cars to break the British record at the Thanet Raceway, Kent

Stunt driver Mick Stirrups comes down to earth with a crash after tying to leap over twenty four cars. The 35-year-old nose dived into the wrecks on the end of the line

A woman wearing the longest eye lashes in the world, smoking a cigarette. 19th January 1968

Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, 4th January 1967

Recovery Boat on Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of Donald Campbells death, 4th January 1967. Campbell was killed when Bluebird K7 flipped

Rescue / Recovery Boat returns to dock, Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death, 4th January 1967

Donald Campbell races across Coniston Water during one of his two runs today, 7th November 1957, in which he raised his own world water speed record to 239.07 miles an hour

Donald Campbell takes Bluebird K7 on a run at Coniston Water, 24th October 1958. 24th October 1958

Donald Campbell takes Bluebird for a run at Goodwood in Sussex, 21st July 1960. Campbell hopes to set up a new land speed record of more than 400 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah

Donald Campbell breaks the World Water Speed Record at Coniston Water, 19th September 1956. He set a record of 225.63 mph, nine miles faster than his previous world record set on Lake Mead, Nevada

Donald Campbell launches Bluebird K7 on Ullswater for tests, 8th February 1955. He set a record of 202.15 mph (324 km/h), beating the previous record by some 24 mph (39 km/h) held by Stanley Sayres

Donald Campbell breaks the Water Speed Record in Bluebird K7 on Ullswater, 23rd July 1955. Campbell in the cockpit of Bluebird

Peter Beufort from Llandaff, Cardiff is the world record Bog Snorkler and is about to go in the Guiness book of Records. 26th August 1998

Peter Beumont from Llandaff, Cardiff. World record Bog Snorkler. in action. 1990 s

Even the shortest cycle ride becomes a long haul with the quatrodecimalopede. The thing, after all, is ten yards long. It is a machine, made, obviously

Anniversary- On this Day 23rd July 1955 British speed enthusiast Donald Campbell breaks the world water speed record on Ullswater in the Lake District

Mrs Guy of Stroud Gloucestershire seen here in training to recapture the title of International Rolling Pin Champion. She lost her title two years ago

Jon Pal Sigmarrson with Worlds biggest whisky bottle 1987

Richard Branson Virgin boss and Per Lindstrand seen here in Japan preparing to attempt the first crossing of the Pacific by Hot Air Balloon. December 1990

The Hustler beat the previous Tokyo-London flight record - by an RAF Canberra bomber in 1957 by nine hours. The B58 Hustler taxiing in at Greenham Common, Berks, after its historic flight

Entertainment: Stout Banner Forbett seen here setting the record for sitting still on a cycle still Cyclist record. May 1953 D3627

Speed King Malcolm Campbell seen here in "Bluebird"
Speed King Malcolm Campbell seen here in " Bluebird" during trials at Lake Coniston 1949 019734/4

1933 Napier Railton at Pendine Sands, July 2015. Creator: Unknown
1933 Napier Railton at Pendine Sands, July 2015

Mechanics starting Sunbeam 350hp July 2015, Pendine. Creator: Unknown
Mechanics starting Sunbeam 350hp July 2015, Pendine

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"Unveiling the Unbreakable: World Records that Defy Gravity and Limits" The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a marvel of engineering, soared to new heights as it shattered speed records in the skies. Before its iconic status, the McDonnell Douglas YF4H-1 Phantom pre-production aircraft pushed boundaries with its unmatched performance capabilities. Once again, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird took flight and etched its name in history books by setting unprecedented speed records. In July 2015 at Pendine Sands, an enigmatic creator witnessed the roaring power of the 1933 Napier Railton, leaving spectators awestruck. The North American F-86 Sabre showcased unparalleled agility and became synonymous with air superiority during its record-breaking reign. Taking innovation to new heights, the Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet rocketed through barriers as it claimed world records for speed and altitude. With grace and precision, Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 defied expectations as it broke world records with remarkable ease. The Messerschmitt Me-163C Komet continued to push boundaries in aviation history with groundbreaking achievements that astounded onlookers worldwide. Rewriting aviation's rulebook was Coanda-1910 motor-jet biplane – a pioneering creation that set benchmarks for future generations of aircraft design. From above, an awe-inspiring aerial view captured Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait – a tribute to Bangladesh's beloved father of the nation who left an indelible mark on history. Ethel Granger proudly displayed her astonishingly tiny waist measuring just 14 inches - a testament to her unwavering dedication towards achieving unique physical feats. In January 1968, all eyes were fixed on a woman whose mesmerizingly long eyelashes earned her the title of possessing the world's longest lashes.