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Wheel Collection (page 5)

"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: LCC-LFB horse drawn 75ft turntable ladder (TL)

LCC-LFB horse drawn 75ft turntable ladder (TL)
Shand Mason (Blackfriars) supplied the London Fire Brigade with this hand operated 75 foot turntable ladder on a four wheel horse drawn carriage

Background imageWheel Collection: NFS-London Region 50ft wheeled escape ladder, WW2

NFS-London Region 50ft wheeled escape ladder, WW2
An Ajax style wheeled escape ladder, wound out in its carriage, from Fire Force Area 34 Acton fire station (E1Z) located at 24 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, West London

Background imageWheel Collection: Alfa Romeo Duetto 1750 Spider Veloce

Alfa Romeo Duetto 1750 Spider Veloce

Background imageWheel Collection: Audi Quattro 20v

Audi Quattro 20v

Background imageWheel Collection: Steam lorry, Llandyssil, Powys, Mid Wales

Steam lorry, Llandyssil, Powys, Mid Wales
A steam lorry (Manns patent steam cart) belonging to Evans & Jones, haulage contractors, laden with goods which have just been loaded from a train at Llandysul (or Llandyssil)

Background imageWheel Collection: Tarot Card 10 - La Roue de Fortune (The Wheel of Fortune)

Tarot Card 10 - La Roue de Fortune (The Wheel of Fortune)

Background imageWheel Collection: King Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935

King Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935
" King" Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Background imageWheel Collection: Young woman at the wheel of a car

Young woman at the wheel of a car. 1950

Background imageWheel Collection: Pinocchio -- father in wheelchair

Pinocchio -- father in wheelchair
Pinocchio -- He constructed an elegant little wheel chair in which he could take his father out on fine days. Date: 1911

Background imageWheel Collection: Woman with spinning wheel, Isle of Harris, Scotland

Woman with spinning wheel, Isle of Harris, Scotland
On the Isle of Harris, Scotland, a woman uses an elegant old spinning wheel to make Harris tweed, while her dog sleeps beside her. Date: 1920s

Background imageWheel Collection: Edam cheese balls, Edam, Holland, Europe

Edam cheese balls, Edam, Holland, Europe

Background imageWheel Collection: Bathing At Southsea

Bathing At Southsea
1900: Holidaymakers enjoy mixed bathing at Southsea, in the sea with a line of bathing machines along the shore. (Photo by William Davis/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageWheel Collection: Antique illustration of Heracles driving the Sun chariot

Antique illustration of Heracles driving the Sun chariot (from a painting by Nicolas Poussin, 17th century French painter), a chariot with four horses

Background imageWheel Collection: Mrs Morse (left) with Lady Falmouth lecturing on the Cornwall Work Auxiliary

Mrs Morse (left) with Lady Falmouth lecturing on the Cornwall Work Auxiliary (part of the Red Cross), Truro. April 1917
The tour opened in Penzance on 14 April 1917 but the photograph was presumably taken later in the month at Truro. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageWheel Collection: Cadillac Escalade Platinum (4x4) 2016 Black metallic

Cadillac Escalade Platinum (4x4) 2016 Black metallic

Background imageWheel Collection: Nissan Juke Nismo, 2015, Silver, & red

Nissan Juke Nismo, 2015, Silver, & red
Nissan Juke Nismo 2015 Silver & red

Background imageWheel Collection: Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster, 1956, Blue, & silver

Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster, 1956, Blue, & silver
Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster 1956 Blue & silver

Background imageWheel Collection: Capriccio Landscape, by Jean Victor Bertin

Capriccio Landscape, by Jean Victor Bertin (1767-1842). Date: circa 1810

Background imageWheel Collection: Nissan Navarra 2010 Black

Nissan Navarra 2010 Black

Background imageWheel Collection: AC Aceca 1957 Red

AC Aceca 1957 Red

Background imageWheel Collection: with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

Background imageWheel Collection: Southern Hemisphere, by Carel Allard, Amsterdam

Southern Hemisphere, by Carel Allard, Amsterdam
CELESTIAL PLANISPHERE. Southern Hemisphere, by Carel Allard, Amsterdam

Background imageWheel Collection: Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Raindrop 1958 Red

Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Raindrop 1958 Red

Background imageWheel Collection: LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine

LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine
The motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than the Merryweather Fire King self-propelled steam engine

Background imageWheel Collection: COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. Copernican map of the Universe, with the sun at the center

COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. Copernican map of the Universe, with the sun at the center: copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica

Background imageWheel Collection: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 Roadster (435bhp L89 Aluminium Head), 1967, Red

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 Roadster (435bhp L89 Aluminium Head), 1967, Red
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 Roadster (435bhp L89 Aluminium Head) 1967 Red

Background imageWheel Collection: Dr Christopher Dresser on a rickshaw, Japan

Dr Christopher Dresser on a rickshaw, Japan
Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) - English designer and theorist - best known as a pivotal figure in the Aesthetic Movement

Background imageWheel Collection: Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland

Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland
Sun-wheel carved on a quern, a primative grinding-stone, Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Background imageWheel Collection: Lotus Esprit S3 Britain

Lotus Esprit S3 Britain

Background imageWheel Collection: Suzuki Gladius 650

Suzuki Gladius 650

Background imageWheel Collection: Range Rover Sport HSE

Range Rover Sport HSE

Background imageWheel Collection: Nissan Juke Japan

Nissan Juke Japan

Background imageWheel Collection: Nissan Qashqai Japan

Nissan Qashqai Japan

Background imageWheel Collection: Range Rover Sport SC Supercharged

Range Rover Sport SC Supercharged

Background imageWheel Collection: Lexus RX 350 Sport

Lexus RX 350 Sport

Background imageWheel Collection: Land Rover Discovery TD5

Land Rover Discovery TD5

Background imageWheel Collection: MG MGTC Britain British

MG MGTC Britain British

Background imageWheel Collection: Ferrari 251 GT Spyder California

Ferrari 251 GT Spyder California

Background imageWheel Collection: Aprilia RSV 1000

Aprilia RSV 1000

Background imageWheel Collection: Triumph Stag Britain

Triumph Stag Britain

Background imageWheel Collection: Land Rover Dormobile

Land Rover Dormobile

Background imageWheel Collection: Skoda Yeti TDI 4x4

Skoda Yeti TDI 4x4

Background imageWheel Collection: Goodwood Revival Team Lotus Racing Car

Goodwood Revival Team Lotus Racing Car

Background imageWheel Collection: Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Newport Town Car

Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Newport Town Car

Background imageWheel Collection: Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Background imageWheel Collection: MG MGC GT britain

MG MGC GT britain

Background imageWheel Collection: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Background imageWheel Collection: Bugatti Type 59 3. 3-litre Grand Prix

Bugatti Type 59 3. 3-litre Grand Prix
Bugatti Type 59 3.3-litre Grand Prix




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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.