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"From Mobile Chimney Sweep to Mars Exploration Rover

Background imageMobile Collection: Four gondoliers in their gondolas behind St Marks, Venice

Four gondoliers in their gondolas behind St Marks, Venice
Four gondoliers sit in their gondolas in a canal basin behind St Mark s, Venice, while waiting for tourist passengers. Three of the men wear dark blue striped shirts

Background imageMobile Collection: A woman buys meat from a mobile shop in Neuville Sur Oise

A woman buys meat from a mobile shop in Neuville Sur Oise, northern France. The van is a Citroen H Van, Type H, H-Type or HY

Background imageMobile Collection: Market trader on mbile phone, Shrewsbury Indoor Market

Market trader on mbile phone, Shrewsbury Indoor Market
A market trader in a butchers apron finds a quiet corner to make a phone call in the Indoor Market Hall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Date: 2019

Background imageMobile Collection: Staten Island, New York, NY, USA - A Travelling Library

Staten Island, New York, NY, USA - A Travelling Library - the Bookwagon, carrying the service of the New York Public Library to the countrysides

Background imageMobile Collection: Czech Republic - Mobile Post Office - Auto Posta

Czech Republic - Mobile Post Office - Auto Posta
Czech Republic - Mobile Post Office and Sorting Vehicle - Auto Posta. Date: 1937

Background imageMobile Collection: A mobile unit of the English Electric Thunderbird surfa?

A mobile unit of the English Electric Thunderbird surfa?
A mobile unit of the English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile system leaves English Electric?s Guided Weapons Division factory at Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Background imageMobile Collection: The Cleveland Mobile Canteen (patent no. 5783) for Finland

The Cleveland Mobile Canteen (patent no. 5783) for Finland
The Cleveland Mobile Canteen (patent no. 5783) designed specifically for Finland. Date: circa 1938

Background imageMobile Collection: Street mobile French Grape Press at Gien, Loiret, France

Street mobile French Grape Press at Gien, Loiret, France
Street mobile French Grape Press at Gien a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. Date: 1910s

Background imageMobile Collection: Mobile kitchen going up the line, c1914-c1918

Mobile kitchen going up the line, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Background imageMobile Collection: Mobile kitchen on the Voie Sacree, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918

Mobile kitchen on the Voie Sacree, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918
Mobile kitchen on the Voie Sacre e, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918. The Voie Sacre e (Sacred Way), connecting Bar-le-Duc to Verdun was given its name after the end of World War I because of

Background imageMobile Collection: Field kitchen in American camp, Melette, France, c1914-c1918

Field kitchen in American camp, Melette, France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Background imageMobile Collection: Horse-drawn kitchen, c1914-c1918

Horse-drawn kitchen, c1914-c1918. Mobile battlefield cooking equipment. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Background imageMobile Collection: Picture No. 12020207

Picture No. 12020207
Cat - Maine Coon taking a selfie, pulling a face, tongue hanging out. Digital manipulation Date:

Background imageMobile Collection: The naval combat in Mobile Harbour, Alabama, American Civil War, 5 August 1864

The naval combat in Mobile Harbour, Alabama, American Civil War, 5 August 1864. The Union flagship Hartford engaging the Confederate ironclad ram Tennessee during the Battle of Mobile Bay

Background imageMobile Collection: The Nawab Siraj Ud Daulahs artillery on its movable platform, India, 1757, (1893)

The Nawab Siraj Ud Daulahs artillery on its movable platform, India, 1757, (1893). Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Nawab Siraj Ud Daulahs artillery on its movable platform, India, 1757, (1893). In 1757 at the Battle of Plassey, Clive

Background imageMobile Collection: Fleet passing the fort and obstructions, Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, (1862-1867)

Fleet passing the fort and obstructions, Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, (1862-1867)
Fleet passing the fort and obstructions, Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, (1864-1867). The Battle of Mobile Bay saw a Union fleet commanded by Admiral David Farragut defeat a much smaller

Background imageMobile Collection: A German machine-gun unit, World War I, 1915

A German machine-gun unit, World War I, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Background imageMobile Collection: Bavarian mobile field telephone unit, World War I, 1915

Bavarian mobile field telephone unit, World War I, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Background imageMobile Collection: A German army field kitchen in a French village, World War I, 1915

A German army field kitchen in a French village, World War I, 1915. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Background imageMobile Collection: German travelling kitchen, Vosges, France, World War I, 1916

German travelling kitchen, Vosges, France, World War I, 1916. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Background imageMobile Collection: Portable threshing machine, c1910

Portable threshing machine, c1910. Machines of this type were used in rickyards or fields, and powered by a portable steam engine

Background imageMobile Collection: Mobile radio station used by Marconi, 1900

Mobile radio station used by Marconi, 1900. Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), an Italian physicist and inventor, was the first to send radio signals across the Atlantic

Background imageMobile Collection: Inspector Janet Knott, Met Police, London

Inspector Janet Knott, Met Police, London
Inspector Janet Knott, first woman inspector in the Traffic Division of the Met Police, London. Seen here speaking on a motorcycle radio, with a male colleague on the right. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageMobile Collection: 3 x cement mixers parked up on waste ground on Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada

3 x cement mixers parked up on waste ground on Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada, the vehicle on the left is a Paystar 5000 the one to the right is a Mack

Background imageMobile Collection: Volkswagen VW Kombi crew-cab prototype

Volkswagen VW Kombi crew-cab prototype

Background imageMobile Collection: Torpedo launcher on a mobile mount, developed by the French engineer Gustave Canet (1846-1913)

Torpedo launcher on a mobile mount, developed by the French engineer Gustave Canet (1846-1913). From Bibliotheque Des Merveilles, published 1888

Background imageMobile Collection: Battering ram

Battering ram

Background imageMobile Collection: Newsboy Mobile Alabama Lewis W Hine American

Newsboy Mobile Alabama Lewis W Hine American
Newsboy, Mobile, Alabama; Lewis W. Hine (American, 1874 - 1940); Mobile, Alabama, United States; October 1914; Gelatin silver print; 11.8 x 16.8 cm (4 5, 8 x 6 5, 8 in.)

Background imageMobile Collection: Members Of The Ulster Volunteer Force With Mobile Machine Gun

Members Of The Ulster Volunteer Force With Mobile Machine Gun, Photographed In 1914 During The Home Rule Crisis. From La Esfera, 1914

Background imageMobile Collection: A Medieval Mobile Cannon Being Fired From A Portable Shed. From Sveriges Historia By Otto Sjogren

A Medieval Mobile Cannon Being Fired From A Portable Shed. From Sveriges Historia By Otto Sjogren, Published Malmo 1938




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"From Mobile Chimney Sweep to Mars Exploration Rover: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of mobility as we explore various mobile wonders that have shaped history. Picture No. 11772293 takes us back to the Epsom Derby in 1954, where a Volkswagen VW Camper Van served as a versatile mode of transportation for race enthusiasts. But it doesn't stop there. Witness the ingenuity behind a Mobile Butchers Shop, ensuring fresh produce reaches every corner. The French army's mobile dental surgery showcases their commitment to providing healthcare on-the-go. For those seeking adventure, hop aboard the U. S. S. Alabama Battleship Museum or embark on road trips with the iconic Volkswagen VW Classic Camper. These vehicles have become symbols of freedom and exploration. Let's not forget about our unsung heroes - Land Girls during WWII and Travelling Charlady who brought essential services right to people's doorsteps when they needed them most. And finally, marvel at the groundbreaking Mars Exploration Rover (EVCW2A-00109), pushing boundaries in space exploration and paving the way for future discoveries beyond Earth's limits. In this ever-evolving world, "mobile" encompasses more than just phones; it represents innovation, adaptability, and progress across industries. So let us celebrate these remarkable achievements that continue to shape our lives today.