Record Collection (page 5)

Matthew Webb
3586311 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison (b/w photo)
8671573 Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison)

Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873
530434 Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Paradoxical (litho)
8662999 Paradoxical (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradoxical. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Past & Present: The Gramophone (colour litho)
8668693 Past & Present: The Gramophone (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gramophone. Edison's First Phonograph)

How films are made: Back View of Set (colour litho)
8660311 How films are made: Back View of Set (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back View of Set)

Modern Wonders, 1938: Eye-Prints (colour photo)
8659939 Modern Wonders, 1938: Eye-Prints (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eye-Prints)

Advert for a Check-Clock
5616087 Advert for a Check-Clock; (add.info.: Advert for a Check-Clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

A Check-Clock
5616086 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

A Check-Clock
5616085 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

A Check-Clock
5616084 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving)
5615925 Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

The biggest potato on record in 1879. The Maggie Murphy potato weighing 86lbs
878559 The biggest potato on record in 1879. The Maggie Murphy potato weighing 86lbs. 10oz.From The Strand Magazine published 1897.; Private Collection

Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane
693725 Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane at The Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, Reims

The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone
5311839 The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax)

An engraving depicting a sphygmograph, 19th century (engraving)
5311400 An engraving depicting a sphygmograph, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: a device invented by Etienne-Jules Marey for recording the pulse and variations graphically in blood and pressure)

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1883
3478817 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1883; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478815 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478813 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889
3478807 Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pauline Musters
3733737 Pauline Musters.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Pauline Musters (1876-1895) a circus performer who was 23 inches tall

Record of the conviction of several of the Tolpuddle Martyrs
3119342 Record of the conviction of several of the Tolpuddle Martyrs; (add.info.: Record of the conviction of several of the Tolpuddle Martyrs a group of 19th century English agricultural labourers)

Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873. Engraving
530437 Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873. Engraving.; (add.info.: Pig Iron: tapping furnace and running molten iron into moulds to form pigs - From The Science Record)

Centaur beating the record (engraving)
8631283 Centaur beating the record (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaur beating the record. Illustration from Black and White)

Women finishing gramophone records (b/w photo)
8626054 Women finishing gramophone records (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women finishing gramophone records in a factory)

A Plague of Locusts (litho)
8661053 A Plague of Locusts (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Plague of Locusts)

Pursuing Fugitives across the Chabur (litho)
8660902 Pursuing Fugitives across the Chabur (litho) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pursuing Fugitives across the Chabur)

Middlesex CCC (b/w photo)
8671606 Middlesex CCC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middlesex CCC. Left to right, back row: L D'Arcy, G Hart, L Muncer, J Smith, W Nevell)

Motor Racing, Captain G E T Eyston (b/w photo)
8671566 Motor Racing, Captain G E T Eyston (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor Racing, Captain G E T Eyston)

Popular Superstitions: Thirteen at table (colour litho)
8668720 Popular Superstitions: Thirteen at table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirteen at table)

Edison's recording apparatus
5616466 Edison's recording apparatus; (add.info.: Illustration of Edison's recording apparatus. The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Various models. From The Science Record New York, 1762. Engraving
537713 Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Various models. From The Science Record New York, 1762. Engraving; (add.info.: Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Various models

Crazy Dj
Owe Emfestav

Tsianina, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Tsianina, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone (1882-1985), a singer and performer of Creek and Cherokee ancestry

Soldier records, Camp Upton, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Soldier records, Camp Upton, 1917 or 1918. Soldiers sorting and organizing personnel records at Camp Upton, Yaphank, Long Island, New York State

Here for the music landscape
kent youngstrom

Here for the music portrait
kent youngstrom

Can't stop loving you
kent youngstrom

Brooklyn Vibes
Bethany Young

House of Oldies
Bethany Young

Galactic Dj II
Vertigo Artography

Start Me Up
Vertigo Artography

vintage DJ
mario grobenski - psychodaddy

dust to dust
mario grobenski - psychodaddy

Portrait of Herbie Hill, Lou Blum, and Jack Crystal, Commodore Record Shop, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947
Portrait of Herbie Hill, Lou Blum, and Jack Crystal, Commodore Record Shop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Herbie Hill, Lou Blum, and Jack Crystal, Commodore Record Shop, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947
Portrait of Herbie Hill, Lou Blum, and Jack Crystal, Commodore Record Shop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of George Avakian in his office or home, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of George Avakian in his office or home, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of George Avakian in his office or home, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of George Avakian in his office or home, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

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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.