Record Collection (page 3)

Girls on Magazine Covers
The Typical Magazine Through the seasons with the magazine cover - the record of a years endeavour Date: 1924

Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, framed by the front page of The Amherst Record for 19 September 1906. Date: 1906

Bonzo finds a joy wheel! by George Studdy
Bonzo finds a joy wheel -- he goes round and round on a gramophone turntable, until he becomes too dizzy and falls off. Date: 1924

Ian Wright celebrates Arsenal goal record at Highbury against Bolton with goal 179, September 1997

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Illustration, stereo system

Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas)
XIR174135 Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California
World Record Broadbill Swordfish - Catalina Island, California, USA. Weighting a whopping 571lb (before the addition of a small child!). Date: 1930s

SEM of diamond stylus in groove of LP record H100 / 0109
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a long-playing record (L.P.), showing a spherical diamond stylus sitting in one of the concentric grooves. The L.P

Census 1891
Census Registrars district 31. Sub-districts 1, 2 and 3, Walton, Chertsey, Chobham, 1891 Date: 1891

Maori man, profile, 18th century
Maori man. Engraved plate showing a profile of a Maori man. Clearly seen are the facial tattoos, hair comb and other jewellery worn

Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Antarctic explorer. In the year this photograph was taken he and three companions established a record for reaching the farthest southern point

Blondin Audience Ledger
A fascinating unused page from a ledger to record the ticket sales and money accrued from a performance of the legendary tightrop walker Charles Blondin The Hero of Niagara

Stainforth / Supermarine
Flight Lieutenant George Hedley Stainforth, British aviator, and the Supermarine S6B in which he exceeded the 400mph speed record in 1931

Amy Johnson / Cig Card
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison), pioneer British aviator who made several record flights - seen here in 1935

Puccini / Butterfly / Record
Complete on 16 records, at 4 shillings and sixpence each, or complete for three pounds and twelve shillings - at least 100 pounds in todays money !

Bremen Launched
In her heyday this fine German liner wins the Atlantic record, but in WW2 she becomes a naval accommodation ship, destroyed by fire in 1941

Ponting in Antarctic
Herbert Ponting (1871-1935) with his camera in the Antarctic : he accompanies Scotts expedition as official photographer and produces a spectacular photo record

Malcolm Campbell 1932
Malcolm Campbell drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 408 km/h

Lindbergh / Ilz 1927
Charles Augustus Lindbergh with the Spirit of St Louis after his record solo flight across the Atlantic

The landing of Bleriot at Dover, England in1909 after making the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier
693723 The landing of Bleriot at Dover, England in1909 after making the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier than air aircraft. Louis Charles Joseph Bleriot, 1872 - 1936

Burman & his "Benz", between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Burman & his "Benz", between c1910 and c1915. Shows race car driver Bob Burman and his "Blitzen Benz."

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Gigi Rosado

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Giant Camera (colour litho)
8657561 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Giant Camera (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Camera)

The unloading of hay
5310199 The unloading of hay; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the unloading of hay in Paris. In the background clerks are keeping a tally so that duty can be levied)

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615928 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG

Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving)
5615926 Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

A Check-Clock used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. 1/1/1885 (engraving)
5616021 A Check-Clock used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. 1/1/1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nottinghamshire CCC (b/w photo)
8671609 Nottinghamshire CCC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nottinghamshire CCC)

Racing, Mr J Lawson (b/w photo)
8671554 Racing, Mr J Lawson (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racing, Mr J Lawson)

Matthew Webb
3586312 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480074 Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An inmate having his picture taken, 1850
3478171 An inmate having his picture taken, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inmate of Newgate Prison for police records. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chichester Bell and Summer Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480070 Chichester Bell and Summer Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Chichester Bell and Summer Tainter's Graphophone.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478811 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889
3478806 Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, listening to a recording of his Phonograph)

Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478804 Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330402 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330376 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-1862): various models, 1862 (engraving)
536620 Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-1862): various models, 1862 (engraving); (add.info.: From The Science Record New York, 1862. Engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 1910 advertisement for His Master's Voice" Gramaphone Player. From The Illustrated London News published
2915363 A 1910 advertisement for His Master's Voice" Gramaphone Player. From The Illustrated London News published 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Wrought Iron: Carrying balls of iron from furnace to the squeezer, Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pa
530439 Wrought Iron: Carrying balls of iron from furnace to the squeezer, Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pa. From The Science Record, New York, 1873. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615930 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a quintet playing in New York, playing into four microphones
5308792 Engraving depicting a quintet playing in New York, playing into four microphones, giving a concert which is being transmitted by telephone to an audience in Newton

Cartoon depicting a man in a record library, 19th century
5308638 Cartoon depicting a man in a record library, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man in a record library. Dated 19th century 01/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

The height difference between Simon Paap and James Toller
5308140 The height difference between Simon Paap and James Toller.; (add.info.: Engraving illustrating the height difference between Simon Paap (1789 - 1828) a well-known Dutch dwarf (left)

Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480075 Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480069 Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone)

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"Unleashing the Power of Speed: From Supermarine to Rolls-Royce S. 6, a Record-Breaking Journey" Embarking on an exhilarating journey through history, we delve into remarkable records that have left an indelible mark. The Supermarine aeroplane and its successor, the Rolls-Royce S. 6, soared through the skies with unparalleled speed and grace. Transporting us back to 1692, the court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials unveils a dark chapter in human history - a chilling reminder of how fear can distort justice. Shifting gears to modern marvels, we encounter the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. This sleek aircraft defied limits as it raced across continents like a phantom in flight. Stepping onto cricket's hallowed grounds in 1932, we witness an astonishing cricketing record that etched itself into sporting folklore forevermore. The Olympics have always been synonymous with breaking boundaries. In 1948, amidst post-war challenges, athletes pushed themselves beyond imagination during the grueling 10, 000-meter race – leaving spectators awestruck by their unwavering determination. Journeying to Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall during 1903-1904 reveals workers' tireless efforts as they set out to break stone extraction records – showcasing human resilience and ingenuity against nature's might. A blanket of snow enveloped the United Kingdom in January 2010 – freezing time for a moment while setting new weather-related records that captivated both young and old alike. Revving up our engines with Harley-Davidson's iconic advert reminds us that sometimes breaking free from conventions is what sets us apart from others - embracing individuality becomes our personal record worth celebrating. Returning once more to Polkanuggo Quarry in September 1902 unravels another tale of triumph over adversity as miners strive relentlessly towards surpassing their previous achievements.