Petrol Collection (#6)

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)

Fire engines (engraving)
5216875 Fire engines (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire engines. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon (Bibliographisches Institut)

Science. Energy. Saxoleine, oil for lamp. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1894. (poster)
3434498 Science. Energy. Saxoleine, oil for lamp. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1894. (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Sciences. Energies. Coll. Part. Science. Energy)

The first petrol car, 1875 (chromolitho)
736014 The first petrol car, 1875 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first petrol car, 1875)

Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho)
2778314 Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weird misfortunes)

Forty meters high flames and immense clouds of smoke have emanated from a tank... (colour litho)
2778122 Forty meters high flames and immense clouds of smoke have emanated from a tank... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A hell of smoke and flames (colour litho)
2809347 A hell of smoke and flames (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hell of smoke and flame. The fire at the oil springs in Signal Hill, California)

The Cold in America, The Population Of Arcola, Illinois, Carry A Train Loaded With Coal To Warm Up (Colour Litho)
2798628 The Cold in America, The Population Of Arcola, Illinois, Carry A Train Loaded With Coal To Warm Up (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Poster advertising a Parisian car dealer (colour litho)
CHT206281 Poster advertising a Parisian car dealer (colour litho) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); Musee de l Affiche, Paris

Oil, The processes of an industry of ever-increasing commercial importance (b / w photo)
6008304 Oil, The processes of an industry of ever-increasing commercial importance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil)

Tatra motor car, 1925 (colour litho)
PER437857 Tatra motor car, 1925 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A fighters machine guns are reloaded and petrol tank refilled on return to base (b / w photo)
6001043 A fighters machine guns are reloaded and petrol tank refilled on return to base (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Oil-wells in the United States, showing the forest of workings which help to supply the world with petrol (b / w photo)
6009203 Oil-wells in the United States, showing the forest of workings which help to supply the world with petrol (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The story of carbon (colour litho)
3099303 The story of carbon (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of carbon)

Whatever the weather
Mel Brackstone

Self-service
samino

L'incendie du Pont Mathilde
Alexandre Valin

Late Night Shopping
Hans Repelnig

Last station before the North
Stephanie Kleimann

Route 66 (b&w)
Michel Romaggi

Der Tankwart
Heike Willers

Captured petrol and oil dump in Derna during Second World War. 2nd March 1941

The Pioneer Corps handling tins and drums of petrol and oil using a human chain Picture taken somewhere in South Eastern England. Picture taken 21st August 1942

An Australian soldier involved in the battle of Bardia, pictured here with anti-tank equipment. 29th January 1941

Men of RAF regiment arrive in Greece. Picture shows, unloading supplied of petrol from a landing craft. October 1944

No petrol signs at garage during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. 7th January 1979

Empty petrol tankers during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. 7th January 1979

Petrol chemical plant in Birmingham. Circa 1970

Queues in Hanover Street Post Office, Liverpool, for petrol coupons. 29th November 1973

Petra for Normandy. A fleet of small ships are enabling our troops in Normandy to keep on the move. Thousands of 4-gallons Jerry Cans of petrol being stored into a casting vessel. 29th June 1944

Fuel Rationing, customers limited to two gallons, Bearwood, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973

Christmas Trees, On Sale during blackout, being sold by candlelight, Market Hall, Birmingham. Monday 17th December 1973

Wine shop, still open during blackout, selling wine by candlelight, Priory Ringway, Birmingham. Monday 17th December 1973. Peter Dominic

Petrol pump in garden, for one enterprising Erdington Resident during fuel shortages, Birmingham, Thursday 13th December 1973

Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973. Bond Worth Rivington Carpets

An eastern goddess sits in a garage in the village that wants to get rid of her. The Squire and villagers of Braunton, north Devon believe a curse is on the statue which is said to have been stolen

Petrol Station Forecourt, Perry Barr, Birmingham, 11th February 1972. Cosed

World War Two - Second World War - Martin Davison of Bristol Street Motors garage serves up some of the D-Day 1ld and three farthings petrol during a special D-Day promotion offer/ 2nd June, 1994

Petrol Rationing in Birmingham September 1939 People queue for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

Petrol Rationing September 1939 Women from the Ministry of Supply vet applications for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

TVR car February 1999 Road Record TVR speed six man looking at the engine

Keith Dickworth April 1967 who designed the engine and Colin Chapman look at the new formula one Ford Engine

Rolls Royce Silver Seraph March 1998 inside engine of luxury car

Beach buggy engine December 1997 Road Record Supp

Shell Oil Chairman Mr McFadzian. 22nd February 1972

Shell Oil Chairman Mr McFadzian. 22nd February 1972

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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.