Bicycle Collection (page 9)

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: kennel of a settler, 1900
LUX4810136 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: kennel of a settler, 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: kennel of a settler, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, in a city of Brittany, cycle merchant poses with his cycles and the people of the village
LUX4806869 France, in a city of Brittany, cycle merchant poses with his cycles and the people of the village, 1895 - touring club de France, public service by road autonomy without scramble, scotte

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): municipal police of the 4th arrondissement
LUX4805773 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): municipal police of the 4th arrondissement, portrait of policeman n°165 in uniform with his bike, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Jean Jaures
LUX4798624 First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Jean Jaures, the hairy with their horses on the steps of the town hall, 1918; (add.info.: First World War: France)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Savoie (73), Chambery: the fountain of elephants, 1900
LUX4796110 France, Rhone-Alpes, Savoie (73), Chambery: the fountain of elephants, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Savoie (73), Chambery: the fountain of elephants

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: view of a street in the city center with shops, arcades, 1900
LUX4796048 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: view of a street in the city center with shops, arcades, 1900; Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Federal Palace, 1895
LUX4795217 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Federal Palace, 1895 -; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Federal Palace, 1895 -); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car
LUX4784624 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car and bicycle festival of dramatic artists - Presentation of the participants in the cycling race

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 1901
LUX4783587 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 1901, hippomobile and bike crew coming to the beach of Equihen, 1901; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

An advertisement for the cheapest bicycle that can be purchased, 19th century
5310775 An advertisement for the cheapest bicycle that can be purchased, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Beginning of the aviation : little girl on a flying bike, end of the 19th century
1708869 Beginning of the aviation : little girl on a flying bike, end of the 19th century; (add.info.: Beginning of the aviation : little girl on a flying bike, end of the 19th century)

19th-century illustration showing Michaux-Perreaux's, steam velocipede; a steam-powered velocipede made in France
5311499 19th-century illustration showing Michaux-Perreaux's, steam velocipede; a steam-powered velocipede made in France sometime from 1867 to 1871

An engraving depicting passengers riding in bicycle carriages, 19th century
5310790 An engraving depicting passengers riding in bicycle carriages, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1878); Universal History Archive/UIG

A rich driver in his automobile shows papers to a policeman on a bicycle, France, 1900 (illustration)
5617249 A rich driver in his automobile shows papers to a policeman on a bicycle, France, 1900 (illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mr Punch riding a Boneshaker bicycle
5616680 Mr Punch riding a Boneshaker bicycle; (add.info.: Mr Punch riding a Boneshaker bicycle. Punch illustration 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mr Punch riding a Boneshaker bicycle
5616677 Mr Punch riding a Boneshaker bicycle; (add.info.: Mr Punch riding a Boneshaker bicycle. Punch illustration 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woman riding a bicycle
5616676 Woman riding a bicycle; (add.info.: Woman riding a bicycle. Punch illustration 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Penny Farthing Bicycle
5616743 A Penny Farthing Bicycle; (add.info.: Illustration showing a Penny Farthing Bicycle 1896. 01/01/1896); Universal History Archive/UIG

Steam powered Tricycle
5616694 Steam powered Tricycle; (add.info.: steam powered Tricycle; British; 1879. 01/01/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two courting couples using the Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1882 (engraving)
5615898 Two courting couples using the Penny Farthing Bicycle. 1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A cyclist before and after an accident
5615892 A cyclist before and after an accident; (add.info.: French cartoon showing a cyclist before and after an accident. By MARS, Maurice Bonvotsin 1849-1912)

Starting line of a cycle race using bicycles with Michelin tyres
5615891 Starting line of a cycle race using bicycles with Michelin tyres; (add.info.: starting line of a cycle race using bicycles with Michelin tyres. London 1895)

The velocipede Bicycle, with rear brakes. 1869 (engraving)
5615872 The velocipede Bicycle, with rear brakes. 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of a girl with her bicycle on a country road
3570826 Portrait of a girl with her bicycle on a country road by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Portrait of a girl with her bicycle on a country road Photographer: Michetti)

1962 Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 25: David Seigle-Morris / T.Ambrose, Austin-Healey 3000 during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 25, 1962. (Photo by LAT Images)

Cyclists with bicycles decorated with flowers during the Rose Festival, Florence; stereoscopic image
3571352 Cyclists with bicycles decorated with flowers during the Rose Festival, Florence; stereoscopic image by Unknown photographer

Album "Campagna di guerra 1915-1916-1917-1918, tenente Jack Bosio": Male portrait on the beach with a bicycle
3564068 Album "Campagna di guerra 1915-1916-1917-1918, tenente Jack Bosio": Male portrait on the beach with a bicycle by Unknown photographer

Voisin Biplane, 1909 (engraving)
865998 Voisin Biplane, 1909 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Howe, Bicycles, Tricycles
2904094 Howe, Bicycles, Tricycles; (add.info.: Advertising poster printed in France for English distribution of the Howe bicycles and tricycles)

Primitive bicycle, a form of Dandy-Horse. Wood engraving c1880
530683 Primitive bicycle, a form of Dandy-Horse. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J. H. White driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton
3562027 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J. H. White driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton by Unknown photographer

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": R. C. Porter driving a race car vintage De Dion
3562007 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": R. C. Porter driving a race car vintage De Dion by Unknown photographer

Photo Diesdorf Saxony Anhalt, horse, inhabitant, bicycle, residential building
954194 Photo Diesdorf Saxony Anhalt, horse, inhabitant, bicycle, residential building by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

A riunion of cyclists in costume, gathered from all over Tuscany, in Empoli
3569950 A riunion of cyclists in costume, gathered from all over Tuscany, in Empoli by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Empoli 1895 Photographer)

Charles Terront won the Paris-Brest-Paris race on a Humber bicycle fitted with pneumatic tyres made by Michelin
5615886 Charles Terront won the Paris-Brest-Paris race on a Humber bicycle fitted with pneumatic tyres made by Michelin; (add.info)

Pickering's crank-pedal driven bicycle
5616675 Pickering's crank-pedal driven bicycle; (add.info.: Pickering's crank-pedal driven bicycle. America From Edward H. Knight The Practical Dictionary of Mechanics, 1880)

A Penny Farthing Bicycle
5616742 A Penny Farthing Bicycle; (add.info.: Illustration showing a Penny Farthing Bicycle 1884. 01/01/1884); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Penny Farthing Bicycle
5616739 A Penny Farthing Bicycle; (add.info.: Punch illustration showing a Penny Farthing Bicycle 1879. 01/01/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Karl von Drais riding his Velocipede (Hobby Horse) bicycle
5616685 Karl von Drais riding his Velocipede (Hobby Horse) bicycle; (add.info.: Illustration showing the early 19th century German inventor)

The Land of cocagne, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669534 The Land of cocagne, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

A man of the Middle Ages drives a wooden bicycle, in a pave street, in front of frightened spectators
FLO4677209 A man of the Middle Ages drives a wooden bicycle, in a pave street, in front of frightened spectators (this type of bicycle did not appear until the end of the 19th century)

Advertisement for bicycles of the company " Alfred Gericke, Vienna, General-Depot for cycles of the companies
UTD4924315 Advertisement for bicycles of the company " Alfred Gericke, Vienna, General-Depot for cycles of the companies Triumph and Raleigh

Portrait of an elderly man with a rather long and odd looking beard, standing with his bicycle
3560675 Portrait of an elderly man with a rather long and odd looking beard, standing with his bicycle. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1900 ca)

A model hugging her photographer
3565294 A model hugging her photographer by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Trade card for Stower's Lime Juice Cordial (colour litho)
8677733 Trade card for Stower's Lime Juice Cordial (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tour de France (b/w photo)
8676169 Tour de France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One hundred and sixty cyclists take part in a race round France)

Woman cyclist (b/w photo)
8672180 Woman cyclist (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman cyclist. Vintage photograph reproduced in Petit Musee de la Curiosite Photographique)

History of Cycling: Path Racing Bicycle (colour litho)
8669877 History of Cycling: Path Racing Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Path Racing Bicycle)

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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.