Reel Collection

Tape recorder
Ampex reel-to-reel tape recorder and Gates Radio Company modulation monitor, photographed in recording studio mock-up at Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, Pontiac, Illinois

Fly fishing, Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) catch with rod and fly box, on machair loch, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, September

Fishing Equipment suitable for the Lake District
Fishing Equipment suitable for use in the Lake District - includes two inset pictures of Derwentwater (upper picture) and Newlands Valley (lower)

Woman spinning - India
Woman spinning on a traditional hand-made wheel, India

LCC-LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape
The Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape from D66 station Brixton (Gresham Road, SW4), pictured on Lambeth Bridge. The hose-reel tubing

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Scottish Ball 1878
The Caledonian Ball - dancing the Reel o Tulloch Date: 1878

UK. A salmon fly stuck into the cork handle of a fly fishing rod

Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games
Highlanders dancing a reel for the royal party at the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland, attended by King George V and Queen Mary. circa 1911

Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool, 1780
3480179 Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool, 1780; (add.info.: Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool)

An engraving depicting a woman spinning wool, while her mother reels the yarn, 19th century
5311617 An engraving depicting a woman spinning wool, while her mother reels the yarn, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1814); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Silk manufacture; warped silk being wound from the spool, 1780
3480181 Silk manufacture; warped silk being wound from the spool, 1780; (add.info.: Silk manufacture; warped silk being wound from the spool on to a roller ready to be used on the loom)

Chinese woman reeling silk thread from wild silkworms, Bombyx mori, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590547 Chinese woman reeling silk thread from wild silkworms, Bombyx mori, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

The Woman Winding Upon a Reel, c1684. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Woman Winding Upon a Reel, c1684

Le fil d'Ariane, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le fil d'Ariane, 19th century. Ancient history - The breadcrumb trail

Reel, 1938. Creator: Eugene C. Miller
Reel, 1938

Relaxation - 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Relaxation - 1946, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) dancing a Scottish reel at the Royal Caledonian Ball in London

Army, U.S. Field Buzzer, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Field Buzzer, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Army, U.S. Field Buzzer, 1915. First World War: device which could be used as a field telephone, or by use of the buzzer, could also send Morse code via audio

Army, U.S. Field Buzzer, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Field Buzzer, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Army, U.S. Field Buzzer, 1915. First World War: device which could be used as a field telephone, or by use of the buzzer, could also send Morse code via audio

The Reel after Nicolas Lancret. Creator: Unknown
The Reel after Nicolas Lancret

Reel, 1935/1942. Creator: Florence Truelson
Reel, 1935/1942

Hose Holder for Hand Engine, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Hose Holder for Hand Engine, c. 1937

Hose Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Hose Holder, c. 1937

Hose Carriage, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Hose Carriage, c. 1937

Hoseholder with Fire Company Insignia, 1935/1942. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Hoseholder with Fire Company Insignia, 1935/1942

Advertisement for Kerrs thread, Newark, New Jersey, USA
An advertisement for Kerr & Co thread of Newark, New Jersey, USA. Keep your eye on Kerrs Thread. Sure to Please. Showing a young lady sitting on a giant reel of thread

1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

Wallasey beach patrol, under the direction of Mr C Mitchell, Wallasey Baths Manager, go into full scale rescue training at New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside. 14th June 1954

Ocean Liners - 16mm promotional films
Ocean Liners - 16mm Promotional Films: Dreamboat (Norwegian American Cruises) show print and QE2 The Greatest Cruise Ship in the World and others advertising Cunard liners and cruises

Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving)
6016479 Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Games at Stamford Bridge)

Woman with Reel; Femme au Devidoir, (oil on canvas)
653161 Woman with Reel; Femme au Devidoir, (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65.4x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with Reel; Femme au Devidoir. Louis Valtat (1869-1952)

Triptych with the Holy Trinity, a Hospital Sister and Patron Saint (oil on panel)
490229 Triptych with the Holy Trinity, a Hospital Sister and Patron Saint (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Fishing nets and lobster pots traps, Old Pelican, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada

DDE-90025557
Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata), scuba diving at Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Cinema front
Theo Luycx

Fishing reel abstract

Reel Buddy Ridden By R.Hughes Doncaster Lincoln Meeting 2003 Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 20 March 2003 Date: 20 March 2003

Star Selection Ridden By B.Reel 18 January 2000 Date: 18 January 2000

Snoozy and friend
Ellen van Deelen

A Cantonese Gentleman; A Cantonese Gentleman; Schroffing Dollars; Reeling Silk, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xxii from the album " illustrations of china and its people

Naval Visitors in Scotland (engraving)
1062177 Naval Visitors in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Visitors in Scotland)

Grand Gathering of the Highland Clans (engraving)
1102243 Grand Gathering of the Highland Clans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Gathering of the Highland Clans)

Small lockstitch sewing machine, eight inches long, weighing 8 ounces
EDI188248 Small lockstitch sewing machine, eight inches long, weighing 8 ounces, from Cassells Family Magazine, published 1886 (engraving) by English School

On the Balcony
GG42424 On the Balcony by Schafer, Henry Thomas (1854-1915); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Anglers catch of fish on a riverbank (coloured engraving)
6014583 Anglers catch of fish on a riverbank (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglers catch of fish on a riverbank)

Combination Pole and Cable Reel Trailer, two trailers for the price of one, equipped for hauling cable reels, equipped for hauling poles. With specifications below. Date: early 1920s

Linda Darnell, American film actress, on set during filming
Linda Darnell (Monetta Eloyse Darnell, 1923-1965), American film actress. Seen here on set during filming. 20th century

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"Capturing Time: Exploring the Reel in Various Realms" From tape recorders to vintage film projectors, the reel has been a timeless tool for preserving memories and stories. Fly fishing enthusiasts rejoice as they reel in a magnificent Brown Trout on the picturesque Machair Loch in South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Equipped with top-notch fishing gear suitable for the Lake District, anglers eagerly cast their lines and reel in unforgettable experiences. In India's vibrant landscapes, witness a woman gracefully spinning her way through cultural traditions, showcasing the beauty of movement on a different kind of reel. London Fire Brigade's Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape stands tall at Lambeth HQ, ready to tackle any emergency that comes its way. Transporting us back in time, vintage advertisements from Newark, New Jersey promote Kerrs thread - an essential tool for seamstresses reeling together fabrics with precision. As Scottish dancers twirl and leap at Braemar Highland Games, their movements are perfectly synchronized like reels playing out an enchanting melody. A salmon fly delicately stuck into the cork handle of a fly fishing rod symbolizes both artistry and functionality - an invitation to explore nature's wonders on Scotland's rivers. Albuquerque's Central Ave takes us down memory lane along Route 66 where we stumble upon a vintage film projector - reminding us how movies once played out on silver screens using reels of celluloid magic. In all corners of our world, whether it be capturing sounds or images or immersing ourselves in ancient traditions or modern-day marvels – the reel remains an enduring symbol connecting past moments with present realities.