Bicycle Collection (page 5)

Hanoi Vietnam, Cyclo in Old Hanoi

Cycling in New York
New Woman. Female bicyclist and onlookers on Riverside Drive, near Grants tomb

Union Workhouse, Hertford
A view of Hertford Union workhouse, Hertfordshire, opened in around 1869 on Ware Road, Hertford. The imposing three-storey building has a clock tower at its centre

Cadogan Square, London
Cadogan Square - the jewel in the crown of the Cadogan Estate, Chelsea, London. A baker delivers the morning bread from a tricycle with a large wicker basket attached

Penny Farthing Trick Cyclists at the Circus, c. 1888
Engraving showing two acrobats performing tricks on a Penny Farthing bicycle during a circus show, c.1888

Kaufmann Trick cyclist at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of one of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Kaufmann Trick Cyclists at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of two of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Cycling in Scotland
A touring cyclist takes in the breathtaking Scottish scenery at the Old Road, Pass of Glencoe, Invernes-shire

Cycling Outfit of 1890S
A young woman wearing the daring new rational cycling outfit akin to bloomers

Animal Bicycle Race
Various animals compete in a cycle race : the ostrich leads on his penny-farthing, but the kangaroo is catching up

Thaxted / Town Street 1900
Thaxted, Essex: Town Street

Happy boys cycling through the streets of Toliara, Madagascar, Africa

Girl on bicycle at crossroads, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Bicycle with flowers in basket, Havana Centro, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Man on bicycle with old buildings behind, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Fisherman cycling along the beach near Bweju against dramatic sky, island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Cheerful Land Girl
A cheerful Land Girl cycles to work with her spade over one shoulder

Very Elevated Bicycle
A very elevated bicycle - the look of concentration on the riders face is very understandable!

Advert / Lime Juice Stower
Tailor-made costume with a jacket with gored basques & gigot sleeves (leg-of-mutton) & a gored skirt, high stand- fall collar & tie, gauntlets & a hat with birds & bows

Bicycle wedding
In Marseille, France, M. Pecolle weds Mlle Latourre on a bicycle built for two

Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. After a brief stint in the printing business, Orville and Wilbur Wright opened a bicycle sales

Herr Graiss looping monkey, Diavolino
Diavolino, a little monkey trained by Herr Grais, who performed the loop the loop on a tricycle at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1903

Diavolino, the monkey that loops the loop, London Hippodrome
Diavolino, the monkey that looped the loop on a little tricycle at the London Hippodrome in 1902. Date: 1902

Bradbury Jones, Leader Cycle Shop, Carmarthen, Wales
D Bradbury Jones & Co shop premises, The Leader Cycle & Motor Works, Carmarthen, Wales. circa 1901

Miles Cycle Shop, Sharpness, Gloucestershire. 1914

Poster, Explore Your Country through the YHA
Poster, Explore Your Country through the Youth Hostels Association. circa 1955

Man riding a penny farthing into a canal (chromolitho)
2817016 Man riding a penny farthing into a canal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man riding a penny farthing into a canal)

Advertisement for Michelin bicycle tyres. 1916

Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho)
2817028 Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and man riding a tandem)

Sport cycle speedway. August 1953 D5418

Stonebow Arch in Lincoln. Lincolnshire. 8th January 1953

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call to promote their North Pier Show Showtime Opening Friday 31st May, pictured with bicycles they have just received, Blackpool, Wednesday 29th May 1963

Now heres a likely candidate for this years milk race, a lady who is way ahead of the common herd. Daisy reckons shes just the cream of amateur cycling -- the faster moo-ver in the West Midlands

Eric Lunn from Peterbrough stops at Wallington Mansion to check his penny farthing

Cycling fans Philip Bewlry, Eric Lunn and Nick Clayton set out yesterday to pedal 100 miles in a coast-to-coast marathon across the North on old-fashioned penny farthings

Barbara Dickson wearing glasses and a black suit poses with James Bolam on a bicycle in Largs for the filming of the BBC drama " The Missing Postman" in which Barbara strips off for

Pieper Cycles, 1900. Artist: Berchmans, Emile (1867-1947)
Pieper Cycles, 1900. From a private collection

Cycles Phebus, ca 1896. Artist: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Cycles Phebus, ca 1896. From a private collection

Family Tandem with Side-Car, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

The ideal tourist bike, Brossard, 3 speeds, 1903

Picture No. 11992908
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Advertisement, The Humber Tricycle, Humber, Marriott & Cooper, Beeston, near Nottingham. 1890s

Gordon Boys Home, Woking, Surrey
A group of uniformed boys, one on a bicycle, in front of the Gordon Boys Home at Woking

Proud owner and his penny farthing bicycle

Barefoot Days Thornaby Teesside 1969 1969

Great Northern Depot, Viborg, South Dakota, USA
Great Northern Railroad Depot, Viborg, South Dakota, USA, with a train in the station and people on the platform. Date: 1911

Boy with bicycle wheel, Balham, SW London
A little boy with a bicycle wheel on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

FRANCES BENJAMIN JOHNSTON (1864-1952). American photographer. Dressed as a man and posed with a bicycle. Photograph, c1890

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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.