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Bicycles Collection (#64)

"Bicycles: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Adventure" From the historic D-Day landings on Juno Beach to the thrilling Tour De France in 1930

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Picture No. 10760353
Father Christmas - in snow - with bicycle Date:

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Picture No. 10753627
DOG - Man on bike with Schnauzer Dog Date:

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Picture No. 10753411
Dog - Jack Russell - in a bicycle basket Date:

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Picture No. 10752856
Beech Trees - woodland path with cyclists (Fagus sylvatica) Date:

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Picture No. 10752855
Beech Trees - woodland path with cyclists (Fagus sylvatica) Date:

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Picture No. 10885991
Father Christmas - on a bicycle - in snow covered avenue of trees (Fagus sylvatica) Date:

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Picture No. 10882126
African man with self built gadget bicycle Date:

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Picture No. 10877088
Girl enjoying cycling fast on farm field Date:

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Picture No. 10867529
Man riding bicycle towing trailer with child Date:

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Picture No. 10864581
Girl aged four wearing cycle helmet riding brightly coloured bicycle with stabilisers Date:

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Picture No. 10792641
Flooding through Snowmelt - of Hann. Date:

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Picture No. 10792198
Father Christmas - walking bicycle through trees covered in snow and ice Date:

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Picture No. 10792128
Father Christmas - on a bicycle - in snow covered avenue of Oak trees (Quercus robur) Date:

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Picture No. 10785106
CYCLING - FAMILY Date:

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Picture No. 10781399
Red Deer - male bellowing (Cervus elaphus) Date:

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Picture No. 10774456
Cyclists - blurred motion. Date:

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Picture No. 10893842
Bicycles - parked at train station Date:

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Picture No. 10893843
Bicycles - parked at train station Date:

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Picture No. 10893844
Bicycles - parked at train station Date:

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Picture No. 10984401
Texel Sheep - resting beside bicycles with ships at sea in background Island of Texel, Holland, Europe Date:

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Picture No. 10899908
Father Christmas Date:

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Picture No. 10899907
Father Christmas Date:

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Picture No. 10899905
Father Christmas Date:

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Picture No. 10899900
Father Christmas Date:

Background imageBicycles Collection: Parish church, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Parish church, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageBicycles Collection: How to fly by the aid of wings on bicycles

How to fly by the aid of wings on bicycles
For some time past Frenchmen have been experimenting how to fly by the aid of wings on bicycles. Some having met with little or no success

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Picture No. 10899904
Father Christmas Date:

Background imageBicycles Collection: Eastbourne Secular

Eastbourne Secular
Street view including shop and larger building with clock tower and portico entrance. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5370/2

Background imageBicycles Collection: Wedding party on bicycles led by Bride and Bridegroom, Nice, France. Party rode to

Wedding party on bicycles led by Bride and Bridegroom, Nice, France. Party rode to civil ceremony and, after it was performed, remounted and rode off for the Wedding Breakfast

Background imageBicycles Collection: Display card showing ladies cycling costume with accordion-pleated divided skirt

Display card showing ladies cycling costume with accordion-pleated divided skirt and side-buttoning gaiters: Made by Gosta Kraemer, New York, for Pope Manufacturing Co

Background imageBicycles Collection: Women making pneumatic tyres for bicycles: France. Wood engraving Paris 1896

Women making pneumatic tyres for bicycles: France. Wood engraving Paris 1896

Background imageBicycles Collection: Bing Crosby And His Boys

Bing Crosby And His Boys
California: 1940 Bing Crosby and his four sons ready for a bicycle ride. L-R: Lynn, Bing, Gary, Phillip and Dennis

Background imageBicycles Collection: NYPD Bicycle Force

NYPD Bicycle Force
New York, New York: c. 1900 New York Citys finest on watch with their bicycles

Background imageBicycles Collection: Central Park Bicycle Parade

Central Park Bicycle Parade
New York, New York: 1907 A bicycle parade in Central Park

Background imageBicycles Collection: Biking To Get Groceries

Biking To Get Groceries
United States: c. 1946 A young woman rides her bike with a basket full of groceries

Background imageBicycles Collection: Village Street Scene

Village Street Scene
United States: c. 1885 A village street scene with a horse and buggy, bicycles and raised sidewalks

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Woman On A Bicycle
Los Angeles, California: c. 1944 A young woman riding a bicycle

Background imageBicycles Collection: Rush Hour Bicycle Commute

Rush Hour Bicycle Commute
England: c. 1900. A passel of men on their way pedaling a vehicle called the Dunlop Express

Background imageBicycles Collection: Riding The Rails By Bicycle

Riding The Rails By Bicycle
Hoquiam, Washington: c. 1931. John Lamey got tired of walking the 5 miles to town every day, so he converted his bicycle into a pedal-locomotive equipped with four papier-mache wheels

Background imageBicycles Collection: New Sport Of Ice Planing

New Sport Of Ice Planing
Venice, California: c. 1934. The new California sport on Venice Beach is ice planing. Larges cakes of ice are attached with rope to bicycles and the rider zips along down the beach behind the bike

Background imageBicycles Collection: Middle Class Homes

Middle Class Homes
Hollywood, California: c. 1950. Residential middle class homes with picket fences in Hollywood, California. Hollywood is a district of Los Angeles

Background imageBicycles Collection: Bringing Up The Guns

Bringing Up The Guns, Bicycle, Bicycles, 1888 Engraving

Background imageBicycles Collection: MILITARY CYCLING IN GERMANY, bicycle, bicycles, 1888 engraving

MILITARY CYCLING IN GERMANY, bicycle, bicycles, 1888 engraving

Background imageBicycles Collection: SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS ON THE FRANCO-GERMAN FRONTIER, bicycle, bicycles, 1888 engraving

SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS ON THE FRANCO-GERMAN FRONTIER, bicycle, bicycles, 1888 engraving

Background imageBicycles Collection: Swiss Army Pigeons

Swiss Army Pigeons
Switzerland, July, 1918. These four homing pigeons on the back of their carrier are part of the pigeon express service of the Swiss Army

Background imageBicycles Collection: Bicycle on small balcony of city building, London, England, april

Bicycle on small balcony of city building, London, England, april




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"Bicycles: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Adventure" From the historic D-Day landings on Juno Beach to the thrilling Tour De France in 1930, they have played a significant role in shaping our world. They have been witness to remarkable moments, like British and Canadian troops landing on the shores of Normandy during World War II. Intricate illustrations by William Heath Robinson capture the whimsical charm of cycling, showcasing a decided catch as riders navigate their way through imaginative contraptions. Meanwhile, Mont Ventoux stands tall in Provence, France, beckoning cyclists from all over Europe to conquer its challenging slopes. Closer to home, Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina bustles with life as cyclists pedal along its vibrant lanes. The iconic Penny Farthing takes us back in time when this unique bicycle design ruled the roads. And who can resist smiling at the sight of a Border Terrier dog comfortably nestled in a basket attached to a bike? Traveling across borders brings us to Sutton Park's picturesque entrance in Birmingham and Mr Frederick Witts proudly posing with his Penny Farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales. Even Market Day in Cookstown becomes livelier as locals cycle through bustling streets filled with colorful stalls. It also offer breathtaking views; just imagine witnessing sunrise over Utrecht's Dom Tower and Vismarkt-Choorstraat along Oudegracht - an enchanting scene that only cycling can provide. On another continent entirely lies Bangladesh where rickshaws gracefully glide through narrow alleys offering side views that showcase local culture. Whether it is for leisurely rides or daring adventures, bicycles continue to captivate hearts worldwide. Their timeless appeal transcends boundaries and connects people from different walks of life – reminding us that no matter where we are or what era we live in, bicycles remain an emblem of freedom and exploration.