Attempts Collection

Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3094455 Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Advert for Malcolm campbell 1931
Dunlop Tyres pay tribute to Malcolm Campbell when he drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 395 km/h. Date: 1931

Horace Wells / Anaesthetic
Horace Wells attempts his first anaesthetised operation in front of a public gallery, but does not administer enough gas & the patient cries out; the crowd jeers him

KULAGINA DOING PK
Nina KULAGINA, Russian psychic attempts to raise an object from the table, by using her psychokinetic ability Date: circa 1970

Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death, 4th January 1967. Campbell was killed when Bluebird K7 flipped and disintegrated at a speed in excess of 300 mph

Eyston Thunderbolt 1937
George Eyston drives his Thunderbolt on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, at a speed of 501 km/h. Date: 19 November 1937

Malcolm Campbell 1931 2
Malcolm Campbell drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 395 km/h. Date: 5 February 1931

Edisons Vitascope
This was one of Edisons several ingenious but ultimately impracticable attempts to invent the motion picture

Schmidts Rng Experiment
HELMUT SCHMIDTs random number generator experiments : a subject at the Institute of Parapsychology, Durham, North Carolina, attempts to predict or affect the RNG display

Malcolm Campbell 1932
Malcolm Campbell drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 408 km/h

Chippewa Magician
A magician of the Chippewa people attempts to destroy a girl by a beam of sunlight and the spirit of a fox

The Deluge', 1866 (engraving)
535392 The Deluge', 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: The Deluge'. The last frantic attempts to cling to life. And all flesh died that moved upon the earth.... Genesis 7.22)

Turtle' (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor
530647 Turtle' (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor. Operator turned handle to work propeller. Air in vessel sufficient for it to remain submerged 30 minutes

Ypres Battlefield Markers and signs
Over the 40 years that we have been writing about these battlefields, there has been many attempts to signpost the places of interest

Donald Campbell & Bluebird K7 at Coniston Water, Friday 4th November 1966. Pictures: Donald Campbell takes Bluebird K7 on Coniston water for the 1st time

Handley Page Victor K. 2 8911M - XH673
Handley Page Victor K.2 8911M (XH673) being assembled on the parade ground at RAF Marham. Sadly this aircraft was scrapped in 2020 despite concerted attempts to have it preserved elsewhere

Elizabeth, Duchess of York attempts to knock down a coconut
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) attempts to knock down a coconut at the coconut shies at the Fresh Air Fund annual outing in Epping Forest

Original marine steam engine invented by Symington
The original marine steam engine invented by William Symington, 1787, placed on the deck of a pleasure boat, producing a speed of five miles per hour. Date: 1787

The Comet, the first commercial steamboat in Europe Date: early 19th century

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

Donald Attempts Run Out South Africa V Pakistan 05 June 1999 Date: 05 June 1999

Saul attempts the Life of David (engraving)
5218432 Saul attempts the Life of David (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saul attempts the Life of David)

Handley Page Victor K. 2 8911M - XH673
Handley Page Victor K.2 8911M (XH673) being assembled on the parade ground at RAF Marham. Sadly this aircraft was scrapped in 2020 despite concerted attempts to have it preserved elsewhere

Little Women - Amys attempts at Art
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Amys attempts at Art. 1880

Troops at Kells Workhouse
Troops camped at Kells Union workhouse, County Meath, Ireland. They had been sent to the area to quell unrest caused by the Duke of Leinsters attempts to evict Irish tenants from his properties

Silver Bullet attempting speed record at Daytona, USA
The Silver Bullet, regarded as having perfect streamlining but unsuccessful in Land Speed Record attempts at Daytona, USA. 20th century

Speed record course, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA
Sir Malcolm Campbells course at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, for his attempt on the world land speed record. The circles indicate the courses used by Jenkins

Sweet Seventeen, a Romance of the Coaching-Days (engraving)
1038598 Sweet Seventeen, a Romance of the Coaching-Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet Seventeen, a Romance of the Coaching-Days)

A Run ashore in Japan (colour litho)
1048039 A Run ashore in Japan (colour litho) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Run ashore in Japan)

Sad attempts at suicide at the London Docks (engraving)
610361 Sad attempts at suicide at the London Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore Bible: Saul attempts the life of David (engraving)
5221434 Gustave Dore Bible: Saul attempts the life of David (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saul attempts the life of David)

Mucius Attempts the Life of Porsena (engraving)
727787 Mucius Attempts the Life of Porsena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mucius Attempts the Life of Porsena)

With the Mekran Expedition in Perso-Baluchistan (litho)
1043771 With the Mekran Expedition in Perso-Baluchistan (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Mekran Expedition in Perso-Baluchistan)

The American Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1059801 The American Arctic Expedition (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Arctic Expedition)

The Fighting in the Niger Country, surprising the Emir of Lapaies War Camp (litho)
1063615 The Fighting in the Niger Country, surprising the Emir of Lapaies War Camp (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in the Niger Country)

Window depicting Scene from the life of Saint Germain: the Saint
1278828 Window depicting Scene from the life of Saint Germain: the Saints Mother attempting a Miscarriage (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris

The agricultural strikes in Bergamo, the assault given by the strikers on a bell tower to play... (colour litho)
2798444 The agricultural strikes in Bergamo, the assault given by the strikers on a bell tower to play... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A motor-car attempts to penetrate Death Valley, and gets into difficulties in the hottest spot on earth (b / w photo)
6013861 A motor-car attempts to penetrate Death Valley, and gets into difficulties in the hottest spot on earth (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, 4th January 1967

Recovery Boat on Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of Donald Campbells death, 4th January 1967. Campbell was killed when Bluebird K7 flipped

Rescue / Recovery Boat returns to dock, Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death, 4th January 1967

Kevin Evans: Barrel Stunt: Kevin Evans 19 year old world record attempt at staying in a barrel on top of a pole at Agora Centre, Milton Keynes. February 1981 81-00543-001

Fighting the Fisherman Date: 1948

Goodbye at the Bus Stop

Hobos Hop Freight Train Date: 1950

KNITTING BOFFIN
A bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, without much success! Date: 1930s

GOLF / HOLING OUT 1865
A golfer attempts to hole his final putt on the green, somewhat aided by his partner standing right behind the hole! Date: 1865

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"From Suffragette House to the Policeman's Badge: Unveiling the Power of Attempts" Suffragette House that Man Built: A remarkable attempt at breaking gender barriers and challenging societal norms, as women fought for their right to vote. Advert for Malcolm Campbell 1931: Witness the daring attempts of a speed demon, pushing the limits of velocity in his quest for glory on land and water. Horace Wells / Anaesthetic: The groundbreaking attempt by Horace Wells revolutionized medicine forever, bringing relief and comfort through the discovery of anesthesia. KULAGINA DOING PK: Delve into the mysterious world of psychic phenomena as Kulagina astounds with her mind-bending attempts at psychokinesis. Siege of Acre: Explore history's relentless battles as armies clashed in an epic attempt to conquer this ancient fortress city. Eyston Thunderbolt 1937: Join Sir George Eyston on his audacious journey towards setting new land-speed records, defying all odds with each thunderous attempt. Malcolm Campbell 1931 (Part Two): Embark on another thrilling adventure alongside Malcolm Campbell as he relentlessly pursues his dream of becoming the fastest man on Earth. Edison's Vitascope: Step back in time and witness Thomas Edison's pioneering attempts at creating moving pictures, laying down the foundation for modern cinema. Schmidt's RNG Experiment: Dive into a world where chance meets science as Schmidt conducts groundbreaking experiments attempting to unravel randomness itself. Malcolm Campbell 1932: Brace yourself for yet another exhilarating ride with Malcolm Campbell as he pushes boundaries once again in pursuit of automotive greatness. Chippewa Magician:The enigmatic Chippewa magician captivates audiences worldwide with awe-inspiring illusions and mind-boggling attempts that defy explanation. Orient Express / In Snow.