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The Petrol Era, five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V. Centre plate, King George entering his Daimler car. Top left, petrol and the farm waggon. Top right, petrol and the aeroplane
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The Petrol Era, five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V. Centre plate, King George entering his Daimler car. Top left, petrol and the farm waggon. Top right, petrol and the aeroplane
2915348 The Petrol Era, five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V. Centre plate, King George entering his Daimler car. Top left, petrol and the farm waggon. Top right, petrol and the aeroplane. Bottom right, petrol and the dirigible balloon. Bottom left, petrol and the motorboat. George V, George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan
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© © Hilary Morgan / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures The Petrol Era during the reign of King George V, showcasing five phases of the great power that defined his rule. In the centre plate, we see King George himself entering his luxurious Daimler car, symbolizing the modernization and advancement brought about by petrol-powered vehicles.
In the top left corner, a farm waggon powered by petrol represents the transformation of agriculture through mechanization. Meanwhile, in the top right corner, an aeroplane fueled by petrol signifies the rapid progress in aviation during this era.
Moving to the bottom right corner, a dirigible balloon powered by petrol showcases advancements in air travel and exploration. Finally, in the bottom left corner, a motorboat powered by petrol highlights innovations in water transportation.
King George V was not only a monarch but also Emperor of India and ruler over British Dominions. His reign marked a period of significant technological development and progress across various modes of transportation.
This print from The Illustrated London News in 1910 beautifully encapsulates this transformative era under King George's rule. It serves as a reminder of how petrol revolutionized transportation and paved the way for modern vehicles that continue to shape our world today.
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