Boneshaker Collection

Slow Velocipede
A man pushing his boneshaker velocipede bicycle in Holborn, central London, through a heavy traffic jam! Date: early 1930s

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

The Boneshaker, the type of pedal-driven bicycle popular c1870. Wood engraving c1880
530691 The Boneshaker, the type of pedal-driven bicycle popular c1870. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Pedestrian Hobbyhorse, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1819 (colour litho)
STC101841 Pedestrian Hobbyhorse, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1819 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The beginnings of war machines, military bicycles, forerunners of the modern military bicycle
973555 The beginnings of war machines, military bicycles, forerunners of the modern military bicycle, continuous evolutionary stages (litho) by English School

Cycling 1839-1939 back cover, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Invincible Tandem Tricycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Olympia Tandem Tricycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Rover Safety Bicycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Rucker Tandem Bicycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Invincible Bicycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Post Office Centre-Cycles, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Sociable Tricycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Salvo Tricycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Lawsons Bicyclette, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Singer Tricycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Michaux Velocipede, 1865, (1939). From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Coventry Rotary Tricycle, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Sawyers Velocipede, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Macmillans Lever-Driven Bicycle, 1839, (1939). From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Ladys Pedestrian Hobby-Horse, 1819, (1939). From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Early forms of cycles, 19th or 20th century. Primitive bicycles; the Dandy Horse ; Gompertzs velocipede; the Dublin velocipede; the Bone Shaker

Six early forms of bicycle, c1870. 19th century hobby horses, fore-runners of the bicycles, including the Dandy Horse, Gompertzs velocipede, the Dublin velocipede and the Bone-Shaker

Boneshaker bicycle, c1870. The boneshaker was a type of pedal-driven bicycle popular around 1870. The design was essentially a modification of the earlier hobby horse bicycle

The Dandy Charger - man on a boneshaker bicycle. early 19th century

Silhouettes for classroom decoration by H. L. Oakley
Silhouettes for classroom decoration by H.L. Oakley, in The Teachers World, 2 September 1927. The subjects illustrated are Literature, History and Geography. Date: circa 1920s

Repeating Pattern - Bicycles. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Various forms of early bicycle including the Drasien, Gompertzs Velocipede, a Dandy Horse and a and Boneshaker. From The National Encyclopaedia, London, 1880

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"Boneshaker: A Slow Velocipede with a Dandy Charger on the Streets of History" Step back in time to witness the birth of cycling, where the boneshaker reigned supreme. This archaic contraption, also known as a slow velocipede, was no ordinary bicycle. With its rugged iron frame and wooden wheels, it offered a bumpy ride that earned it the notorious nickname "boneshaker. " In an era when horse-drawn carriages dominated the roads, brave souls took to these primitive two-wheelers for adventure and leisure. Picture a dapper gentleman atop his boneshaker bicycle, known as The Dandy Charger - a true symbol of style and audacity. But even before the boneshakers came into existence, there were their predecessors – like the Pedestrian Hobbyhorse showcased in Ackermanns Repository of Arts in 1819. These early prototypes paved the way for continuous evolutionary stages towards military bicycles – war machines that would eventually shape modern military transportation. As we delve deeper into history's cycling timeline from 1839 to 1939, we encounter fascinating innovations such as Invincible Tandem Tricycles and Olympia Tandem Tricycles from 1939 – marvels that allowed couples or friends to embark on thrilling rides together. The Rover Safety Bicycle stands out among its peers with its revolutionary design in 1939. Its sturdy construction provided stability and safety while riding through bustling city streets or serene countryside paths. For those seeking speed and excitement, Rucker Tandem Bicycles became synonymous with adrenaline-fueled adventures during this period. Meanwhile, Post Office Centre-Cycles served as reliable workhorses for mail delivery services across towns and cities. Finally, let us not forget about Sociable Tricycles – companionship vehicles designed for socializing while enjoying breezy rides along scenic routes.