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Pedal Collection (#6)

"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: Young boy in a model train with his elder brother

Young boy in a model train with his elder brother
A young boy plays at being the driver of his fine model train, while his elder brother stands alongside. The young engine driver is wearing a special hat

Background imagePedal Collection: Young boy in toy car

Young boy in toy car
A young boy in a toy car poses for his picture in a photographic studio. The miniature vehicle has a slender steering wheel, horn and number plate

Background imagePedal Collection: Brother and Sister with fine Go-cart

Brother and Sister with fine Go-cart
A small boy (driving) and his elder sister (standing) with their fantastic homemade Go-cart, seemingly constructed out of fruit boxes supported on the chassis of a former large upright pram

Background imagePedal Collection: Two brothers and their Go-cart

Two brothers and their Go-cart
Two brothers, one little more than toddler, play in a Go-cart in their suburban garden

Background imagePedal Collection: Family photo with children in Go-cart

Family photo with children in Go-cart
A late Victorian family pose in their backyard, the three children (of decreasing age) sit proudly in their fantastic homemade toy go-cart, entitled Swift

Background imagePedal Collection: Posing with a toy pedal car

Posing with a toy pedal car
Two children, probably a brother and sister pose for the camera with a toy which looks half way between a pedal car and a tricycle

Background imagePedal Collection: Young boy in an elegant toy car

Young boy in an elegant toy car
A young blond boy in a wide-brimmed hat and shorts sits proudly in a shiny new toy car, complete with lamp lights mounted on the bonnet

Background imagePedal Collection: Pedal car fatigue

Pedal car fatigue
A small child with a shock of blond hair, looks a bit fed up as they pose in a pedal car with a woman, possibly mother

Background imagePedal Collection: A boy and his car

A boy and his car
A little boy of about five or six years old looks as pleased as punch as he poses next to his very smart, luxurious and large toy pedal car

Background imagePedal Collection: Three children in a toy car

Three children in a toy car
Three children pose for a picture while crammed into a rather complex and expensive looking toy car

Background imagePedal Collection: A metalworker operating a drill

A metalworker operating a drill
A wonderful photograph showing a metalworker operating a drill using all four of his limbs. The manufacturers craft in an industrial setting, attesting to years of experience

Background imagePedal Collection: Boy in a toy car

Boy in a toy car
A boy at the wheel of a rocket-shaped toy pedal car, posing outside his wooden boarded house

Background imagePedal Collection: Military Multi-Cycle On trial at Aldershot, 1887

Military Multi-Cycle On trial at Aldershot, 1887
Illustration showing the British Army trials of a Multi-cycle, a pedal machine for twelve soldiers and their equipment, at Aldershot, 1887

Background imagePedal Collection: Ann Michelle Hat Design, 1955

Ann Michelle Hat Design, 1955
Illustration showing a vivid green pedal straw hat, which framed the face with its curved brim, 1955

Background imagePedal Collection: Professor Myers Air Bicycle, 1891

Professor Myers Air Bicycle, 1891
Photograph of Professor Carl Myers Air Bicycle being demonstrated at Congress Springs, Saratoga, 1891. The balloon above the rider was filled with hydrogen gas

Background imagePedal Collection: Bicycle Not Made for Two

Bicycle Not Made for Two
It is an offence under the Road Traffic Act to carry more than one person on a pedal cycle

Background imagePedal Collection: Hot Pink Pedal Pushers

Hot Pink Pedal Pushers
Fifties blonde wears a sleeveless black & white vertical stripe blouse with hot pink pedal pushers & large white button earrings

Background imagePedal Collection: Costume / Pedal Pushers

Costume / Pedal Pushers
White open neck blouse with half-length sleeves & turned back cuffs, red & white vertically striped pedal pushers worn with shoes with multi-coloured polka dots

Background imagePedal Collection: Brighton / Kings Rd 1899

Brighton / Kings Rd 1899
Cyclists of all ages and sexes pedal along Kings Road, Brighton, including an errand boy with his tricycle... the horse-riders look away with contempt

Background imagePedal Collection: Dryden / Car & Group / 138

Dryden / Car & Group / 138
Elegant men and women gather round a pedal car

Background imagePedal Collection: Torch ginger flower, Balata Botanical Gardens near Fort de France, Martinique

Torch ginger flower, Balata Botanical Gardens near Fort de France, Martinique, Lesser Antilles, French West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imagePedal Collection: Hydrangea flower, Brittany, France

Hydrangea flower, Brittany, France

Background imagePedal Collection: Street Kids Circa 1920

Street Kids Circa 1920
Children play in a court at Hoxton, London : one boy has a tricycle, another a pedal- driven car, the laughing girl has a can in each hand, three boys are leapfrogging

Background imagePedal Collection: LEGAY AVIETTE 1920

LEGAY AVIETTE 1920
Competing for the Prix Peugeot at Longchamps, Paris, is the man-powered aviette of Legay, piloted by Jacques Noel who must pedal furiously to turn those twin propellers

Background imagePedal Collection: Child in Model Aeroplane

Child in Model Aeroplane
A young boy sits in the latest toy - a pedal-driven aero- tricycle with a clockwork propellor. This toy is guaranteed to keep children happy at Christmas




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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.