Bicycle Collection (page 100)

Berkeley Road Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1950s
A view of Berkeley Road Station in Gloucestershire, c.1950s showing the station building and a locomotive departing the platform

Manica Road, Salisbury, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Manica Road, Salisbury (now Harare), Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: circa 1908

Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940

Soho, London - 74-76 Old Compton Street W1 - A Gomez Ortega, a Spanish food shop. 1973

Burnfoot, Inishowen, Co. Donegal - a rural street scene with a man and bicycle on the road. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Burnfoot). Date: circa early 1900s

St. Swithins Church, Magherafelt - a side view of the church with two men and a bicycle outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Magherafelt). Date: circa early 1900s

Teddy bear on a bicycle. Date: circa 1900s

USA. Old bicycle. 19th century engraving. Colored

Caledonian Road, North London, showing Police Station (right) and underground station (left). circa 1910

Janet Lyle wearing a silk culotte suit from Annacat
Janet Lyle, who with her business partner, Maggie Keswick, ran Annacat, the South Kensington boutique favoured by some of the smartest young women of London including Lady Herbert

Man with bicycle and dog. Date: circa 1910s

Farming with steam-powered tractor
People farming with the aid of a steam-powered tractor

John Kemp Starley
JOHN KEMP STARLEY inventor of the safety bicycle [do not confuse with James Starley who invented spoked bicycle wheels !) Date: 1855 - 1901

Tandem bicycle
Antique illustration of a classic tandem bicycle

Bicycle chain
Antique illustration of a bicycle chain

Bevel gear translation for chainless bicycle

Sociable tandem bicycle
Antique illustration of a Sociable tandem bicycle

Old rusty bike leaning up against wall outside
Old rusty bike leaning up against wall of building outside

Indian Rickshaw

Illustration, girl wearing helmet riding bicycle, side view

Fruit Cart
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

A Dutch Bicycle Parked on an Amsterdam Canal Bridge
The bike culture is so popular in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that it is difficult to find a place to park a bike. Cycling in the Netherlands is a major form of transportation for its citizens

Old rusty bike leaning up against wall outside
Old rusty bike leaning up against wall of building outside

Bicycle in Street in Hoi An, Vietnam

Old bicycle with flower basket next to old outhouse garden shed. Red Wing Begonias, Zinnias, Snapdragons (Antirrhinum sp.) Marion Co. IL

TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS, 1899. American District Telegraph (ADT) messenger boys at the statue of George Washington at Federal Hall, Wall Street, New York. Photograph by Pach Brothers, 1899

Laying track for the Camborne Redruth tramway, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1902
Workers laying the track in the west end of Redruth for the Camborne Redruth Tramway. Pednandrea chimney stack can be seen in the background

Portable steam engine breakdown. Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Cornwall. About 1910-1920
The image shows a portable steam engine that could have been pulled by horses or a traction engine. However, this example is fitted with an eyed drawbar so it would have been pulled by a traction

Triumph Bike
25th November 1913: A Triumph two stroke lightweight motorcycle on show at the Cycle Car Show held in Olympia, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pierrot Troupe outside Truro City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 31st August 1917
Miss Ade Thomas pierrot troupe outside Truro City Hall, for a fete in aid of wounded soldiers and sailors. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cat on a bicycle on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three bike artwork hanging from a tin shed
Three bike artwork hanging from tin shed

Scarecrow Riding a Bicycle in yard decorated for autumn
USA, Washington State, Chelan County, Leavenworth

Flowers in bicycle basket

Harbour Bridge
January 1936: Sydney Harbour bridge, completed in 1932, carries a railway, road, a bicycle track and a footpath. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Laufmaschine (running machine), named Draisine, bicycle invented by Baron Karl Christian Ludwig Drais von Sauerbronn in 1817. Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Street scene. Spot the mistakes puzzle

News Round Boy 1950S
Delivering newspapers on his bicycle, a boy pauses to speak to a colleague. Date: 1950s

Window Cleaner, 1939
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18561

Gilar Farm, Snowdonia, North Wales. Man mountain biking. (MR)

The Decemptuple, 10-seat bicycle, 1898
Photograph of the Decemptuple, a ten-saddle cycling machine, built in America in the late 1890 s. The ten riders on the machine, which was called the Oriten, were: H. Batchelor, W. Day, J

Father Christmas - on bicycle flying through the air Digital Manipulation: Father Christmas (Su). Tree (ME)
ME-1257-M1 Father Christmas - on bicycle flying through the air Digitally manipulated image Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wood sellers carry heavy loads of wood on their bicycles to sell in nearby urban centres where many people still cook on firewood or charcoal

Street scene in the Old City, Damascus, Syria

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"Bicycle: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Recreation" From the charming canals of Amsterdam to the picturesque streets of Cornwall, bicycles have been a beloved means of travel and leisure for centuries. This black and white image captures the essence of an old bicycle resting by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. In contrast, a vibrant red bicycle stands proudly by the Herengracht canal, showcasing how this two-wheeled wonder has evolved with time. Its presence adds a pop of color to the historic surroundings, reminding us that cycling is not only practical but also visually captivating. Traveling back in time to August 1992 in Fowey, Cornwall, we witness penny farthing cyclists gracefully gliding through town. These vintage bicycles with their large front wheels symbolize an era when cycling was both daring and elegant. Switching gears to modern times, we find ourselves amidst an exhilarating BMX race. The adrenaline-fueled excitement on display as riders conquer challenging obstacles reminds us that cycling is not just about transportation; it's about pushing boundaries and embracing adventure. On another note entirely, William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration depicts a comically complex contraption designed for catching something while riding a bicycle. It serves as a reminder that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to incorporating bikes into our lives. Returning once again to Amsterdam's Singel canal but now in black and white imagery, we are reminded that some things never change. The timeless beauty of this scene showcases how bicycles seamlessly blend into their surroundings while offering efficient mobility throughout history. Venturing across continents to Mill Green in Broxted, Essex brings forth images of police officers engaging with children on bikes – fostering community connections through shared experiences on two wheels. A quick stop at Felixstowe Beach Hut reveals beachgoers enjoying sunny days by pedaling along sandy shores – proving that bicycles bring joy even during leisurely moments.