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Wheel Collection (#10)

"The Wheel: A Symbol of Life's Cycles and Adventures Across the Globe" From the ancient traditions of Nepal to the bustling streets of Britain

Background imageWheel Collection: Farming / Sharpening Tools

Farming / Sharpening Tools
Sharpening tools on a grindstone - one man turns the wheel, his mate presents the blade to the stone

Background imageWheel Collection: Blackpool / Big Wheel 1903

Blackpool / Big Wheel 1903
Blackpool, Lancashire: the Wheel and Winter Gardens

Background imageWheel Collection: Indian Potters Wheel

Indian Potters Wheel
A Indian potter moulding a vase or jug at his wheel, with assorted dishes, made earlier, all around him

Background imageWheel Collection: Woman winding up thread at weaving workshop on Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township

Woman winding up thread at weaving workshop on Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageWheel Collection: Green Shelby Cobra Roadster

Green Shelby Cobra Roadster
A vector illustration of a classic Shelby Cobra Roadster. Saved in layers for easy editing

Background imageWheel Collection: Moving Machinery, plate 49 from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the

Moving Machinery, plate 49 from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the
XYC205262 Moving Machinery, plate 49 from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851... published by Dickinson Brothers

Background imageWheel Collection: Toyota Hilux, 2011, Red

Toyota Hilux, 2011, Red
Toyota Hilux 2011 Red

Background imageWheel Collection: Land Rover Defender SVX, 2007, Black, & silver

Land Rover Defender SVX, 2007, Black, & silver
Land Rover Defender SVX 2007 Black & silver

Background imageWheel Collection: Ford F150SC (Supercrew) Lariat 2009 black

Ford F150SC (Supercrew) Lariat 2009 black

Background imageWheel Collection: Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

Aston Martin DB5 Convertible 1964 blue

Background imageWheel Collection: 2009 Toyota Venza Crossover

2009 Toyota Venza Crossover
Toyota Venza AWD V6 2009 bronze

Background imageWheel Collection: Chauffeur driving a blue car on a greetings card

Chauffeur driving a blue car on a greetings card
Chauffeur driving a blue car with two passengers on a greetings card -- A mile a minute. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWheel Collection: Philosophy Consoling Boethius and Fortune Turning the Wheel

Philosophy Consoling Boethius and Fortune Turning the Wheel; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Background imageWheel Collection: A mountain biker descending Helvellyn in the Lake District UK

A mountain biker descending Helvellyn in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageWheel Collection: The marked wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese. Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy

The marked wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese. Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageWheel Collection: Off-road driving car in Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey

Off-road driving car in Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey

Background imageWheel Collection: Pier and Ferris Wheel in Scheveningen, sunset, The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands

Pier and Ferris Wheel in Scheveningen, sunset, The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageWheel Collection: Old Vespa scooter parked in a street, Ceret, Pyrenees-Orientales, France

Old Vespa scooter parked in a street, Ceret, Pyrenees-Orientales, France

Background imageWheel Collection: Formula 1 2024: Bahrain GP

Formula 1 2024: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 27: Pirelli tyres in the paddock during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Tuesday February 27, 2024 in Sakhir, Bahrain

Background imageWheel Collection: 1979 Bertone Ferrari Rainbow Concept Car

1979 Bertone Ferrari Rainbow Concept Car
JANUARY 01: Concept Car, Bertone Ferrari Rainbow, 1976 during the Bertone Ferrari Rainbow Concept Car on January 01, 1979. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageWheel Collection: 8832391

8832391

Background imageWheel Collection: *****

*****
Zurab Getsadze

Background imageWheel Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500. Creator: Unknown

The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500.

Background imageWheel Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio

The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518.

Background imageWheel Collection: Saint Catherine, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa

Saint Catherine, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
Saint Catherine, 1470.

Background imageWheel Collection: Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1598. Creator: Michelangelo Caravaggio

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1598. Creator: Michelangelo Caravaggio
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1598.

Background imageWheel Collection: Bob Burman, race car driver, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Bob Burman, race car driver, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Burman, race car driver, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageWheel Collection: Mrs. G. Curtiss, c1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Mrs. G. Curtiss, c1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. G. Curtiss, c1910. Shows Lena Pearl Neff Curtiss (Mrs. Glenn Curtiss, 1879-1951) at the controls of an airplane.

Background imageWheel Collection: Lieut. Ellis (i.e., Ellyson), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Lieut. Ellis (i.e., Ellyson), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Lieut. Ellis (i.e., Ellyson), between c1910 and c1915. Shows naval aviator Lieutenant Theodore Gordon Ellyson (1885- 1928).

Background imageWheel Collection: Tom Baldwin, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Tom Baldwin, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Baldwin, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageWheel Collection: Kaiser on ship 'Meteor', 1913. Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham Bain

Kaiser on ship "Meteor", 1913. Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham Bain
Kaiser on ship "Meteor", 1913.

Background imageWheel Collection: St. Catherine, 1505-1507. Creator: Hans Baldung

St. Catherine, 1505-1507. Creator: Hans Baldung
St. Catherine, 1505-1507. St Catherine of Alexandria is beautiful, lavishly dressed and serene. Her studiousness is denoted by the holy volume that she holds

Background imageWheel Collection: Alix Dolan & 'Pride of Jersey', 1913. Creator: Bain News Service

Alix Dolan & "Pride of Jersey", 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Alix Dolan & "Pride of Jersey", 1913. Shows a harness horse at the Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley, Long Island, New York, October 1913.

Background imageWheel Collection: Driving home in the rain, 1914. Creator: Edmund Blampied

Driving home in the rain, 1914. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Driving home in the rain, 1914.

Background imageWheel Collection: Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881

Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881.

Background imageWheel Collection: N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageWheel Collection: Billy Chandler, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service

Billy Chandler, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Billy Chandler, 1916. Shows race car driver William "Billy" Chandler (1890-1924) probably at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway possibly on May 13, 1916).

Background imageWheel Collection: A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a paddle shaft for a steam-ship

A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a paddle shaft for a steam-ship, 1865. Illustration representing '...the enormous shaft for the paddles of a steam-ship

Background imageWheel Collection: Simtek Grand Prix Launch

Simtek Grand Prix Launch
Rear bodywork, suspension, wheel and wing detail on the new Simtek Ford S941. Simtek Grand Prix Launch, Banbury, England. 29 October 1993.

Background imageWheel Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Richard Burns (GBR) Peugeot changes a wheel between stages. World Rally Championship, Rd10, Telstra Rally Australia, Day One, Perth, Australia, 5 September 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageWheel Collection: Automotive 2004: Automotive 2004

Automotive 2004: Automotive 2004
JANUARY 01: BMW 2002 Turbo, 1973 during the Automotive 2004 on January 01, 2004. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageWheel Collection: 2018 Chinese GP

2018 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - APRIL 12: A Williams team member works on Pirellii tyres during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on April 12

Background imageWheel Collection: 1952 Italian GP

1952 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Detail on the Maserati A6GCM during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday September 07, 1952 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageWheel Collection: FIA World Rally Championship

FIA World Rally Championship
Sebastien Loeb (FRA) at the end of stage 14 with a hole in the front tyre of his Citroen Xsara WRC. World Rally Championship, Rd11, Rally Japan, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan. Day Two, 4 September 2004

Background imageWheel Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Wheel Wheels Tyre

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Wheel Wheels Tyre
Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Thursday 11 May 2017. A line-up of stacked and blanketed Pirelli tyres for Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren MCL32 Honda and Fernando Alonso, McLaren

Background imageWheel Collection: 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show

1969 Frankfurt Motor Show
MESSE, FRANKFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Fiat 127 engine compartment. This car did not come out until 1971 during the Frankfurt Motor Show at Messe, Frankfurt on November 07, 2019 in Messe

Background imageWheel Collection: 2012 World Superbike Championship

2012 World Superbike Championship Silverstone, UK. 4th - 5th August 2012. Pedercini Kawasaki detail. World Copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic. Ref: Digital Image _MG_0535a

Background imageWheel Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
Marcus Gronholm (FIN) Peugeot knocks dirt from a wheel between stages. World Rally Championship, Rd10, Telstra Rally Australia, Day One, Perth, Australia, 5 September 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE




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"The Wheel: A Symbol of Life's Cycles and Adventures Across the Globe" From the ancient traditions of Nepal to the bustling streets of Britain, the wheel has long been a powerful symbol representing life's continuous cycles. In Kopan monastery, nestled in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia, one can find the mesmerizing Wheel of Life (wheel of Samsara), depicting birth, death, and rebirth. But they are not limited to spiritual realms alone; they also grace our everyday lives. Picture yourself cruising through Cleethorpes on a Lambretta Li 150 Special during a vibrant parade. The excitement is palpable as you join in on this joyous celebration. Across Britain's roads roars an MG MGC Roadster - its sleek design turning heads wherever it goes. Meanwhile, back in Sheffield in 1934, residents relied on a trusty Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate to navigate their way through this charming town. Venturing further westward brings us to Laxey on the Isle of Man in Europe where we encounter the mighty Laxey Wheel. This colossal structure stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Speeding ahead into modern times reveals more thrilling adventures with wheels at their core. Imagine yourself behind the wheel of a Lotus Elan Sprint - feeling exhilaration course through your veins as you conquer every twist and turn along scenic routes. In historical archives lies William Fairbank's detailed map showcasing Sheffield's layout from 1771 - reminding us that even centuries ago, wheels were essential for transportation and urban development. Fast forward to present-day luxury with Jaguar F-Type R AWD Coupe gleaming under grey metallic hues. Its power resonates with each revving engine sound while embodying elegance and sophistication simultaneously. Lastly but certainly not least is an iconic Willys Jeep that has traversed rugged terrains worldwide since World War II – evoking images of adventure, resilience, and freedom.