Cycles Collection (#5)

A Race between Lallement Velocipedes, 1869 (oil on canvas)
BON51624 A Race between Lallement Velocipedes, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Alsace-Lorraine, illustration for Le Tour de France by Marie de Grandmaison
488582 Alsace-Lorraine, illustration for Le Tour de France by Marie de Grandmaison, 1893 (colour litho) by Maurel, J. (fl.1893); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Novel Machine, Cycles adapted for riding on the Ice (litho)
1036706 A Novel Machine, Cycles adapted for riding on the Ice (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Machine, Cycles adapted for riding on the Ice)

Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze (litho)
1042714 Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze)

Advert for Whitworth Cycles, 1894 (colour litho)
3032186 Advert for Whitworth Cycles, 1894 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitworth Cycles, French advert, 1894); Peter Newark Pictures; French

Bicycle with three wheels, the Ladies hobby, 1819 (colour litho)
CHT184305 Bicycle with three wheels, the Ladies hobby, 1819 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English

Travelling companions (chromolitho)
2791822 Travelling companions (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling companions. Illustration for Chatterbox (1898).); © Look and Learn

Development of a bird and a fish (colour litho)
729372 Development of a bird and a fish (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of a bird and a fish)

The Racing cyclist Jiel-Laval with his bicycle Clement
CHT163909 The Racing cyclist Jiel-Laval with his bicycle Clement, 2nd in the race Paris-Brest, 1891 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

View of the frescoes on the left wall, c. 1303-05 (fresco) (post-restoration)
ALI169605 View of the frescoes on the left wall, c.1303-05 (fresco) (post-restoration) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Two- Wheeled Celerifere under the Directory
3787615 Two- Wheeled Celerifere under the Directory by Courboin, Eugene (1851-1915); (add.info.: Two- Wheeled Celerifere under the Directory (early bike-like vehicle)

Poster advertising Waverley cycles, 1898 (colour litho)
3703751 Poster advertising Waverley cycles, 1898 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; Fototeca Gilardi; Czech, out of copyright

Doux reve. Avoir une bicyclette Kymris, c. 1898. Creator: Grün
Doux reve. Avoir une bicyclette Kymris, c. 1898. Private Collection

Two bicycles, a boy and a chicken
Julien Oncete

Mr Booyer on his 87 year old tricycle riding through the streets of Bedwas, Wales. 22nd November 1974

Doris The Cycling Barmaid, Middlesbrough, 1972

Park Street, Bristol, Circa 1900

Street Scenes, Bristol, Circa 1930

Bicycles being assembled on the production line at the Bianchi factory in Milan. Circa 1955

Family Picnic, Birmingham. Circa 1900. HMC Herald Motor Company Cycle

Ready for the off - youngsters try out the newly-completed BMX cycling track at Greenside Working Mens Club, Dalton. Getting the first race under way for a special open day is Mr Ian Pheasey

National Bike Week, 18th June 1994. Members of the public, take part in 5 mile cycle ride from Clairville, through Albert Park, to the Botanic Centre and back

National Bike Week, 13th June 1994. Members of the public, Cycling in the countryside

Mother and Child, Cycling. 30th June 1979

Family on Camping and Cycling Holiday, 8th January 1976. Cycling

Hovis National Bike Week, 13th June 1995. Local postmen show how it is done, as they are put through their paces with an obstacle course at the Environment Action Station. Middlesbrough, Cleveland

Darlington Cycling Festival, 20th June 1993. Fun Riders

A high leaping Phillip Allison, of Altrincham R. C. Rotalac Plastics
A high leaping Phillip Allison, of Altrincham R.C. Rotalac Plastics, leads the field of the Pro / Am competition at Clairville Stadium, Middlesbrough, 22nd October 1978. Cycling. Bike Cross

A couple of young women use stepping stones to cross the Ewenny River that rises to the north east of Bridgend town, in South Wales

Morriis Brafman Seventy three year old of Arlington Road Petersham Surrey. 20th November 1955

Mrs. Edith Olorenshaw decided to help out when she found her local post office was having difficulty finding a postwoman. She found she liked the job

If you want a healthy job and like meeting people, deliver the mail, says Mrs. Gertrude Haynes. And she should know because she has just retired after 32 years as postwoman in the village of Priors

Stratford postie Steve Nokes delivers the mail on a new bicycle. Craftsmen at W. R
Stratford postie Steve Nokes delivers the mail on a new bicycle. Craftsmen at W.R. Pashley of Stratford-on-Avon have designed a new delivery bike for the Royal Mail

Two prototype mini-bikes, isued to Stratford-on-Avon Post Office to see if they were any better than conventional machines, have been rejected ny the postmen

Postmen and women in Leamington have been chosen to test a new superbike aimed at speeding up deliveries. Posties traditional bikes are destined to follow red telephone boxes into extinction as a

The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office took place from Wednesday 20th January to Sunday 7th March 1971

The longest thing on two wheels, the "Quatrodecimalopede
The longest thing on two wheels, the " Quatrodecimalopede, earned astonished stares when its 14 lusty young riders pedalled to take part in Coventry Carnival

These youngsters looked everywhere for a place to ride their bikes, then found it right in the middle of Coventry. Its flat, without too many people and no traffic - the cathedral ruins

Street theatre came to Leamington in the shape of 10 amateur actors from Oxfam. The players are members of the Young Oxfam Round Britain Street Theatre who are spending their summer vacation touring

Mountain biker looking at Bachalpsee lake and Bernese Oberland mountains at dawn, Grindelwald, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Hiker with mountain bike admiring sunrise over Bachalpsee lake, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Mountain biker riding downhill at Bachalpsee lake at dawn, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Griffon Bicyclettes Motocyclettes, c. 1905. Creator: Matet, Jean (1870-1936)
Griffon Bicyclettes Motocyclettes, c. 1905. Private Collection

Cycles Terrot & Cie, c. 1900. Creator: Tamagno, Francisco (1851-1933)
Cycles Terrot & Cie, c. 1900. Private Collection

Falcon, 1896. Creator: Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942)
Falcon, 1896. Private Collection

Deesse, 1898. Creator: Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942)
Deesse, 1898. Private Collection

La Motocyclette Antoine. Creator: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)
La Motocyclette Antoine. Private Collection

Cycles Gladiator, c. 1900. Creator: Henri, Paolo (active 1900s-1910s)
Cycles Gladiator, c. 1900. Private Collection

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"Cycles: A Journey Through Time and Space" Policeman on BSA motorcycle, London: In the bustling streets of London, a policeman effortlessly glides through traffic on his trusty BSA motorcycle. They have always been synonymous with mobility and efficiency. Mr Frederick Witts with his penny farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales: A snapshot from the past reveals Mr Frederick Witts proudly posing with his penny farthing bicycle in picturesque Bryncoch, Wales. These iconic they were a symbol of adventure and daring during their time. Penny Farthing Bicycle, Skipton, Yorkshire: Against the backdrop of beautiful Skipton in Yorkshire stands an elegant penny farthing bicycle - a testament to the timeless allure of these unique two-wheelers that once ruled the roads. Cyclists ascending Honister Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England: The breathtaking beauty of Lake District National Park unfolds as cyclists conquer the challenging ascent up Honister Pass. These brave souls embrace the exhilaration and freedom that cycling offers amidst nature's wonders. Advertisement for De Dion Bouton Cycles: An advertisement from yesteryears showcases De Dion Bouton Cycles - epitomizing innovation and style that captivated riders across generations. Bicycles, Nantucket: Nantucket Island becomes a cyclist's paradise as rows upon rows of bicycles await eager riders to explore its charming streets and scenic landscapes – where every pedal stroke unveils hidden treasures. Rudges Cycles Poster: A vibrant poster featuring Rudges Cycles captures attention with its bold colors and promises unforgettable adventures waiting just beyond your doorstep – all you need is a cycle. Bicycle outside Coffee Shop Amsterdam Holland Europe In enchanting Amsterdam sits an inviting coffee shop adorned by a solitary bicycle parked outside – reminding us how cycles seamlessly blend into the fabric of daily life, enhancing our experiences.