Petrol Collection (#5)

Station on Route 66
Larry J. Douglas

Motor cars (litho)
6013691 Motor cars (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor cars. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Illustrating the brazing of petrol-tank straps, using air and coal-gas blowpipes (b / w photo)
6004158 Illustrating the brazing of petrol-tank straps, using air and coal-gas blowpipes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The petrol era: five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
979343 The petrol era: five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The petrol era)

A formidable noise and a gigantic flush, two Romanian trains used to transport... (colour litho)
2778333 A formidable noise and a gigantic flush, two Romanian trains used to transport... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho)
2778598 The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deeds of Gibraltar)

Comic postcard, Chauffeur buying petrol Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man driving a car with beer bottles Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, couple with wartime rations, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - No Basic, we should worry
The Caption is No Basic? We should worry! Basic refers to the basic petrol ration. Petrol was rationed from September 1939 and contiinued until 1950. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - We ll be seeing you somehow
The Caption reads We ll be seeing you somehow. Petrol was severly rationed and only certain professions or trades were allowed to have any. Hence cycling became popular

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Happy Birthday
The ration book is clearly drawn, and cancelled coupons can be glimpsed. Petrol was the first to be rationed after the war began and eventually practically all commodities were

Generating petrol from coal using the Hydrogenation process. Illustration by G H Davis of the Date: 1931

Saxoleine Safety Lamp Oil, 1890s (colour litho)
SNG126606 Saxoleine Safety Lamp Oil, 1890s (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

A petrol-powered Panhard Levassor Phaeton with starting handle, 1896 (coloured b / w photo)
CHT165102 A petrol-powered Panhard Levassor Phaeton with starting handle, 1896 (coloured b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Laying up your car in wartime, 1942
Laying up your car? Some practical hints and tips, article by Alan Hess in Britannia & Eve, May 1942. The basic petrol ration was withdrawn at this time, leading many motorists to store their cars

Arrangement of petrol piping. Annotated diagram, with notes for Miss England III. Date: 1932

French caricature of a Petroleuse, a female supporter of the Paris Commune, 1871 (litho)
5208529 French caricature of a Petroleuse, a female supporter of the Paris Commune, 1871 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French caricature of a Petroleuse)

The Honourable Evelyn Ellis on his Panhard and Levassor Car, which was the second petrol driven car to arrive in this
5216152 The Honourable Evelyn Ellis on his Panhard and Levassor Car, which was the second petrol driven car to arrive in this country (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Advert, Ethyl Gasoline motor fuel, compared to the power of a sailfish. Produced by the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation, New York City, USA. Date: 1931

Underground railway petrol locomotive, London
Underground railway petrol-fuelled locomotive, London. Date: 1908

Air raid preparations at London gas station, September 1939
An extreme example of sandbagging in anticipation of air raids at a garage in North London. The Sphere jokes that " motorists have to look twice before they recognise the petrol pumps"

Inside of ration book for motor spirit, September 1939
Coupons for petrol found inside a ration book issued by Surrey County Council, 5 September 1939. Petrol rations were based on the horsepower of a vehicle

Motor spirit ration book front cover, September 1939
Front cover of a ration book for motor spirit, issued by Surrey County Council on 5 September 1939, shortly after the outbreak of war

head cinema
Herbert Reinecke

Poster advertising Saxoleine Safety Lamp Oil, 1890s (colour litho)
SNG130241 Poster advertising Saxoleine Safety Lamp Oil, 1890s (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

Map of Siberia showing the immense natural resources of the area
CHT293632 Map of Siberia showing the immense natural resources of the area and depicting a sea route which would open up trade, 1933 (colour litho) by French School

Three meters above the enemy (colour litho)
2778584 Three meters above the enemy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three meters above the enemy)

Exploding car (colour litho)
3641603 Exploding car (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploding car. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The misery and disorder in Vienna (colour litho)
2808864 The misery and disorder in Vienna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The misery and disorder in Vienna)

Valley Hotel, Anglesey, North Wales. Date: circa 1910

Two Motor Fuel Ration coupons in a booklet
Two Motor Fuel Ration coupons for a motor cycle, valid for the month of October 1947, in a booklet of coupons issued by the Minister of Fuel and Power. (2 of 3) Date: 1947

Petrol dump in Hyde Park, London during the railway strike - large quantities of petrol were distributed throughout the UK. 1919

Petrol Attendant - People You See. From Teddy Bear (14 September 1965). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1965

The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex. Date: circa 1910s

War Master HMOT 282 oil tanker and crew at Harwich, WW1
War Master HMOT 282 oil tanker with officers and crew at Harwich. Date: circa 1918

Street scene during riot, Brixton, Lambeth, South London
A street scene in Brixton, Lambeth, South London, during a period of rioting. The air is full of black smoke, something (possibly a car) is on fire on the left

Advert for Alexander Shank & Son, Ltd lawn mowers 1905
Shanks petrol motor mowing machines with patent axle springs. 1905

Petrole Hahn, 1910 (colour litho)
CH323262 Petrole Hahn, 1910 (colour litho) by Lautrec, Boulanger (fl.1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

An avalanche of coal (colour litho)
2778371 An avalanche of coal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An avalanche of coal)

Mothers heroism (Colour Litho)
2778258 Mothers heroism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mothers heroism. Seeing her son in flames after the fall of an oil lamp)

The dramas of mining, a wagon that crashes into a coal mine, near Birmingham (colour litho)
2815391 The dramas of mining, a wagon that crashes into a coal mine, near Birmingham (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of mining)

The stratagems of the vanquished, the Austrians try to stop with flames our offensive on the lsonzo (colour litho)
2815802 The stratagems of the vanquished, the Austrians try to stop with flames our offensive on the lsonzo (colour litho) by Beltrame

La Petrolie (engraving)
2783049 La Petrolie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Petrolie. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 11 February 1883.); © Look and Learn

One of the first petrol-driven road vehicles (b / w photo)
3652694 One of the first petrol-driven road vehicles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the first petrol-driven road vehicles)

The Octopus Who Strangles the World, cartoon from The Minneapolis Times
CHT206508 The Octopus Who Strangles the World, cartoon from The Minneapolis Times, reproduced in Lectures Pour Tous, 1902-03 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

Poster advertising Benzo-Moteur Motor Oil Especially for Automobiles
SNG130206 Poster advertising Benzo-Moteur Motor Oil Especially for Automobiles, 1901 (colour litho.) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trades in Regency England: Greenland ship to Hull, broad-cloth manufacture and watchmaker
6340308 Trades in Regency England: Greenland ship to Hull, broad-cloth manufacture and watchmaker by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Greenland ship to Hull)

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"Fueling the Past and Powering the Present: Unveiling Petrol's Timeless Legacy" From roaring engines to historic landmarks, it has played an integral role in shaping our world. Take a journey through time as we explore its captivating history. In 1966, a vibrant Signalflare Red Ford Mustang Coupe cruised down the streets of Wallsend-on-Tyne, where shipbuilding thrived. The powerful engine roared with every turn, fueled by none other than petrol. Travel back even further to Perranporth in Cornwall around 1925. The Red House Restaurant and Donald Healeys Garage stood proudly on Boscawen Road, serving both locals and travelers alike. It was here that motorists would fill up their tanks with petrol before embarking on thrilling adventures in their MG RV8 or Dodge Challenger RT SE. But let's not forget one of petrol's most remarkable contributions - the invention of the Cube Car. This groundbreaking creation revolutionized transportation, offering compact efficiency without compromising power. As cities grew and demand soared, petrol stations became iconic landmarks themselves. One such station stood proudly on Old Brompton Road in London SW7; it served as a hub for drivers seeking fuel to propel them forward on their journeys. Petrol's significance extended beyond everyday use; it even found its place within emergency services. The GLC-LFB Dual Purpose Pump Fire Engine exemplified this perfectly - combining power and reliability when responding to crises swiftly. Advertisements throughout history have celebrated this extraordinary fuel source too. National petrol adverts captured imaginations across generations while Pratts Original Spirit (petrol) enticed motorists with promises of unrivaled performance back in 1925. And finally, we cannot overlook the monumental achievement of the first-ever Petrol Fire-Engine - a testament to how far technology has advanced thanks to this incredible resource. Petrol continues to be more than just a means of propulsion; it represents innovation, freedom, and the driving force behind countless memories.