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Pedal Collection (#2)

"Pedaling into the Past: Exploring Rhyl's 1950s with Fun and Adventure" Step back in time to Rhyl's vibrant 1950s, where pedal-powered wonders ruled the streets

Background imagePedal Collection: Grand Piano, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price

Grand Piano, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price
Grand Piano, c. 1938

Background imagePedal Collection: Close-up of Spiderworts at the side of a rarely traveled road

Close-up of Spiderworts at the side of a rarely traveled road

Background imagePedal Collection: Flower with bright flaming colors and ghostly reflection in the water

Flower with bright flaming colors and ghostly reflection in the water

Background imagePedal Collection: Pianoforte actions (litho)

Pianoforte actions (litho)
6013758 Pianoforte actions (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pianoforte actions. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imagePedal Collection: Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)

Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1056832 Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePedal Collection: The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)

The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)
969949 The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parts of a Bicycle)

Background imagePedal Collection: Velocipede for a lady designed in 1847, with pedals (b / w photo)

Velocipede for a lady designed in 1847, with pedals (b / w photo)
CHT326532 Velocipede for a lady designed in 1847, with pedals (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: velocipede de dame)

Background imagePedal Collection: Young lad with a magnificent wooden toy car

Young lad with a magnificent wooden toy car
Raymond, Aunt Bettys brother happily sat behind the wheel of his magnificent wooden toy car (possibly a pedal car). There is a mascot on the front of the bonnet in the form of a cat - a tin

Background imagePedal Collection: Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub

Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub
XJF147924 Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub. 1769-74 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imagePedal Collection: Harris Sewing Machine adapted to electric motor

Harris Sewing Machine adapted to electric motor. 1920s

Background imagePedal Collection: Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2

Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2
Synthaprufe air raid shelters -- operating pedal-driven air filtration plant, 125 cubic feet per minute capacity for 50 persons (top), first stages of construction of a shelter (bottom). 1939

Background imagePedal Collection: Singer sewing machine

Singer sewing machine. 1897

Background imagePedal Collection: An early sewing machine

An early sewing machine. 1856

Background imagePedal Collection: Two-seated velocipede 1869

Two-seated velocipede 1869
Popular in America this two-seated velocipede an early form of bicycle, the back seat was intended to be used side-saddle for ladies. Date: 1869

Background imagePedal Collection: Advert for Gamages model pedal cars 1925

Advert for Gamages model pedal cars 1925
Selection of kiddies model pedal cars with lamps, windscreens, motormeters and metal imitation radiators. Date: 1925

Background imagePedal Collection: Advert for Osborne tricycles 1884

Advert for Osborne tricycles 1884
Front steerer and double driver with open front. 1884

Background imagePedal Collection: The Flying Machine of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) (coloured engraving)

The Flying Machine of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) (coloured engraving)
XIR155243 The Flying Machine of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) (coloured engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Musee de l Air et de l Espace, Le Bourget, France; French

Background imagePedal Collection: Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus (colour litho)

Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus (colour litho)
5198191 Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handel, working out the Hallelujah Chorus)

Background imagePedal Collection: Girl riding her tricycle in the garden (chromolitho)

Girl riding her tricycle in the garden (chromolitho)
5217602 Girl riding her tricycle in the garden (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl riding her tricycle in the garden)

Background imagePedal Collection: I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho)

I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho)
3642845 I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m wearing my heart away for you, dear)

Background imagePedal Collection: Pedal car, 1690 (chromolitho)

Pedal car, 1690 (chromolitho)
736015 Pedal car, 1690 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedal car, 1690. Liebig card)

Background imagePedal Collection: A Ladies Cycling Club (engraving)

A Ladies Cycling Club (engraving)
1056484 A Ladies Cycling Club (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ladies Cycling Club)

Background imagePedal Collection: The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving)

The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving)
1042668 The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePedal Collection: The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)

The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1064025 The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall)

Background imagePedal Collection: First man powered flight across the Channel. The Gossimer Albatross pedalled by Bryan

First man powered flight across the Channel. The Gossimer Albatross pedalled by Bryan Allen June 1979

Background imagePedal Collection: Children riding bicycles on path

Children riding bicycles on path
7-9 years, back view, bicycle, bike, boys, children, day, freedom, full-length, fun, group, journey, kids, outdoor, park, path, pedal, playful, rear view, ride, sidewalk, together, transportation

Background imagePedal Collection: Turning wood on a pole lathe, which is turned by a foot pedal. Date: 1930s

Turning wood on a pole lathe, which is turned by a foot pedal. Date: 1930s

Background imagePedal Collection: BOYS IN PEDAL CAR / 1912

BOYS IN PEDAL CAR / 1912
A man and a woman in a motor car look down at two boys in their magnificent pedal car complete with horn Date: 1912

Background imagePedal Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106642

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, push bike made to look like motorcycle dragster

Background imagePedal Collection: ©EyeUbiquitous_20092900

©EyeUbiquitous_20092900
Wieler taxis and tourists waiting in a square, Amsterdam, Holland

Background imagePedal Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122126

EyeUbiquitous_20122126
Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage by Mark King with Level 42

Background imagePedal Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107397

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England, Cambridge Folk Festival, Devon Sproule country style singer performs with legendary british pedal steel guitar player BJ Cole

Background imagePedal Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104335

EyeUbiquitous_20104335
Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Pedi taxi and VW taxi waiting on road

Background imagePedal Collection: Netherlands, Lisse. Keukenhof Gardens, macro image of tulips

Netherlands, Lisse. Keukenhof Gardens, macro image of tulips

Background imagePedal Collection: USA, California. Monte Casino flower close-up

USA, California. Monte Casino flower close-up. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imagePedal Collection: USA. Old bicycle. 19th century engraving. Colored

USA. Old bicycle. 19th century engraving. Colored

Background imagePedal Collection: Singer Sewing Machine catalogue - Cabinet Table

Singer Sewing Machine catalogue - Cabinet Table
Singer Sewing Machine catalogue - woman working at a Cabinet Table. 1932

Background imagePedal Collection: Diagram of a vacuum cleaner using foot bellows to create suction, 1912

Diagram of a vacuum cleaner using foot bellows to create suction, 1912
VACUUM CLEANER, 1912. Diagram of a vacuum cleaner using foot bellows to create suction, 1912

Background imagePedal Collection: 1960s dentist chair

1960s dentist chair. Like modern dentist chairs, this one was designed to swivel and tilt to allow the dentist to examine the patients teeth

Background imagePedal Collection: Doggy Driver

Doggy Driver
Next stop Barking! A doggy driver complete with cap and goggles sits in the luxurious surrounds of a particularly fine model toy car

Background imagePedal Collection: Michaux Velocipede

Michaux Velocipede
Ernest Michaux, son of Pierre, on a Michaux pedal-driven velocipede

Background imagePedal Collection: Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead, 1885

Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead, 1885
Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead

Background imagePedal Collection: A Pink Water Lily Close Up

A Pink Water Lily Close Up

Background imagePedal Collection: A tropical flower in bloom; Hawaii, united states of america

A tropical flower in bloom; Hawaii, united states of america

Background imagePedal Collection: Close up of a purple flower in bloom; Hawaii, united states of america

Close up of a purple flower in bloom; Hawaii, united states of america

Background imagePedal Collection: Close up of a pink flower in bloom; Hawaii, united states of america

Close up of a pink flower in bloom; Hawaii, united states of america

Background imagePedal Collection: Plumeria flower floating in clear blue water

Plumeria flower floating in clear blue water

Background imagePedal Collection: Plumeria flowers floating in clear blue water

Plumeria flowers floating in clear blue water




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"Pedaling into the Past: Exploring Rhyl's 1950s with Fun and Adventure" Step back in time to Rhyl's vibrant 1950s, where pedal-powered wonders ruled the streets. From a mischievous monkey driving a toy car to a small girl joyfully cruising in her pedal car, these nostalgic scenes capture the essence of pure childhood delight. In this era of innocence and simplicity, even girls took charge behind the wheel, as seen by the determined little driver maneuvering her toy car with utmost focus. Meanwhile, two golden harps on a cutout greetings card remind us of the enchanting melodies that filled those carefree days. Cycling was not just a means of transport but also synonymous with sport, fun, and travel during this remarkable period. The tandem bicycle symbolizes companionship and shared adventures that brought families closer together. And who could forget the iconic Singer sewing machine from the 19th century? A testament to innovation and craftsmanship that revolutionized homes across generations. DDE-90036800 captures an endearing moment between twin siblings dressed alike in matching dungarees – their splendid toy becoming their world as they play side by side. This image reminds us of simpler times when imagination knew no bounds. Traveling through time again takes us to 1903 when Brossard introduced its ideal tourist bike boasting three speeds. It represents an era when cycling became more than just transportation; it became an expression of freedom and exploration. Lastly, we find ourselves captivated by Sammamish's stunning photographs showcasing delicate dahlias with radiant petals unfurling outward like nature's own masterpiece. These images remind us that beauty lies not only in human creations but also within nature itself. As we reflect on these captivating glimpses into history - Rhyl's lively past intertwined with playful moments captured through pedals - let them inspire our present-day adventures while cherishing memories from our collective past.