Record Collection (page 8)

New York police identifying criminals using different methods, known as the Bertillon System. Face and head measurement were taken to ensure identity

Malcolm Campbell Caricature
An Edward Hynes caricature of the champion motor driver and land speed record breaker Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948). Date: 1933

Jim Mollison and Kangeroo
Scottish aviator James Allan Jim Mollison (1905-1959) was greeted by a kangaroo in Croydon, at the end of his record breaking flight from Australia to England

Melbourne scoreboard showing England's 589 total
Melbourne scoreboard showing England's record total of 589, tour of Australia Date: 1912

Len Hutton cutting McCabe past Waite at the Oval
England cricketer Len Hutton cutting McCabe past Waite in his record innings at the Oval, 1938, B.A. Barnett keeping wicket Date: 1938

Hobbs and Rhodes, Australian cricketers
Cricketers Hobbs and Rhodes who established a first wicket Test record of 323 tour of Australia Date: 1912

Music cover, Choo'n Gum, sung by Teresa Brewer, words by Mann Curtis, music by Vic Mizzy, introduced by Richard Attenborough in his Record Rendezvous Date: 1950

Ex Juke Box Records, single record sleeve 45rpm Date: 1960s

Embassy 45rpm single record sleeve - Music For You, sold exclusively by F W Woolworth Date: 1950s

Home Recreations Ltd Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Home Recreations Ltd, promoting The Salonola, a phonograph or record player. The image shows two women looking at their record collection. Date: circa 1921

Advertisement for Castrol motor oil. Showing Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948), his record breaking Bluebird'car, and details of all six of his land speed records

Advertisement for the Gramophone Company Limited. Showing couples dancing, with Gramophone record, stylus and tone arm in the foreground, along with a list of recordings available

Savoy Hotel new sitting room, captioned One of the new Sitting Rooms, with Adams Decoration by Messrs P Turpin and Co'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel, illustration by Max Cowper, captioned Arriving for supper at the Savoy Restaurant'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel new bedroom, captioned One of the new Bedrooms, with Transition Decoration'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel in scaffolding, captioned The Building Enveloped by 95, 000 feet Run of Scaffold Poles'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel new facade, captioned The New Facade. Note the Small Windows, which are New Bathrooms'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

If I Knew You Were Comin I'd've Baked a Cake
Music cover, If I Knew You Were Comin I'd've Baked a Cake, song by Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill and Clem Watts, first introduced by Richard Attenborough on his Record Rendezvous Date: 1950

Advert, Twin Deck Celebritone Gramophone, complete installation £125 Date: 1929

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llandisiliogogogoch - longest place name in Wales, described here as the record tongue twister

Francoise Garrigues talks fashion, novelty 7 inch cardboard 45 rpm record Date: 1961

Poster, Castrol oil helps break speed record - used by the Mountain locomotive at 130 km per hour, and Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird car at 437 km per hour Date: 1930

Poster, Castrol oil, Bugatti car, helping Count Czaikowski break the world speed record on the Avus Circuit in May 1933 Date: 1933

Record sleeve, Grant's of Croydon
78rpm record sleeve advertising radio gramophones from Grant's of Croydon. Date: circa 1940s

Record sleeve, Yehudi Menuhin, violinist
78rpm record sleeve advertising Yehudi Menuhin, violinist, on HMV, His Master's Voice, playing music by Sarasate and Brahms. Date: circa 1949

Record sleeve, Salon Decca gramophone
78rpm record sleeve advertising the Salon Decca gramophone - the musician's instrument. Date: circa 1940s

Record sleeve, His Master's Voice
78rpm record sleeve advertising HMV, His Master's Voice. Date: circa 1940s

Record sleeve, Peter Dawson, baritone
78rpm record sleeve, Peter Dawson, baritone - The Floral Dance. Date: circa 1940s

CEA JODEL DR. 1051 Sicile Record F-BLMS
CEA JODEL DR.1051 Sicile Record F-BLMS (msn 448). (CEA - Centre-Est Aeronautique). Date: circa 1995

Record sleeve, Woolworth's Embassy 45rpm record Date: 1950s

Advert, The Edison Phonograph, wax cylinder player
Advert for The Edison Phonograph, wax cylinder player, National Phonograph Company. Date: 1901

Rainbow design vinyl single record, side 2, Happy Time records, 78 rpm. Date: circa 1970s

Rainbow design vinyl single record, side 1, Happy Time records, 78 rpm. Date: circa 1970s

24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder 65 hp Napiers
24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder stripped 65 hp Napiers. Led by Napier selling agent SF Edge on the day before the opening of the track in Jul 1907

Henri Farman - Flight of One Kilometre 1908
British-French pilot Henri Farman winning the Deutsch-Archdeacon prize of 50, 000 francs at Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. For the successful flight of an aircraft heavier than air

An der Somme photogravure record of the Somme Front
Book entitled An der Somme. Erinnerungen der 12. Infanterie-Division an die Stellungskampfe und Schlacht an der Somme, Oktober 1915 bis November 1916. Not paginated, approximately 240 photos

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Franquist policial record with republican people. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Barry White, record producer and singer-songwriter
Barry Eugene White (1944-2003), American record producer and singer-songwriter. Date: circa 1980s

Sheila Scott, English record-breaking aviator
Sheila Scott (Sheila Christine Hopkins, 1922-1988), English aviator who broke over 100 aviation records through her long distance flights

Album Cover for Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (lithograph on gray-brown wove paper laid down on board)
5859582 Album Cover for Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (lithograph on gray-brown wove paper laid down on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 38.4 -- 40.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Emile Berliner, 1910-1929 (b/w photo) with the model of the first gramophone machine which he invented
1448777 Emile Berliner, 1910-1929 (b/w photo) with the model of the first gramophone machine which he invented by American Photographer

Westland Lynx 800 ZB500 World's fastest helicopter
Westland Lynx 800 ZB500 (msn 102, ex G-LYNX, ex ZA500'), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 18 July 2003

Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo)
2621701 Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: New York, New York: c. 1940 A woman with her bank book in hand making entries in her budget book)

Members of the Jury of the Grand Prix du Disque, 1933 (b/w photo)
1734244 Members of the Jury of the Grand Prix du Disque, 1933 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Bluebird, 1930s Date: 1930s

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded 1916 (b/w photo)
679357 Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded 1916 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief)

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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.