Basic Collection (page 5)

Rustic Amusement -- people in an inn. 1829

Ferreiras Town, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Ferreiras Town, first gold mining settlement of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. circa 1890s

Mare Street, Zoutpansberg, Transvaal, South Africa
Mare Street, Zoutpansberg (Salt Pan Hill), Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1902

King Edward Street, Potchefstroom, NW Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

View of Huigra, Ecuador, South America, with a few basic buildings, one of them called Gran Hotel Huigra. Date: circa 1910

Third Class Cabin on the Orient Line to Australia
Rather basic conditions in a 3rd Class Cabin on the Orient Line of Royal Mail Steamers, operating on the route to Australia. Date: 1915

Civil Defence Handbook, basic facts continued & protection
Civil Defence Handbook with continued basic facts, and instructions for protection measures in the event of an attack

Civil Defence Handbook, introduction and basic facts
Civil Defence Handbook introduction and facts, pages 4 and 5. Highlights the events following on from a H-bomb explosion

Goryu Waterfall - Yabakei River Gorge, Japan
Rickety-looking crossing above the Goryu Waterfall - Yabakei River Gorge, Japan - near Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture - formed by the Yamakuni River. Date: circa 1908

People outside a hut, Chanchamayo, Peru, South America
People outside a hut in the province of Chanchamayo, central Peru, South America. Date: circa 1908

Syria / Archaeology
A reconstruction, based on German archaeological excavations, of the basic layout of the North Syrian walled city of Sendschirli. Date: late 19th century

Building at Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California, USA
Russian officers building at Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California, USA. Date: 1900

First wooden house, Monterey, California, USA
First wooden house in California, Monterey, California, USA, brought by sailing vessel from Australia. Date: circa 1910

Chinese Fishing Village, New Monterey, California, USA. Date: circa 1908

General Castros Home, Monterey, California, USA -- Jose Castro (1808-1860) was born in Monterey, and served as acting governor of Alta California from 1835 to 1836. Date: circa 1908

Tent City, Pizmo (Pismo), San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Tent City, Pizmo (Pismo) Beach, San Luis Obispo, California, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Miles Magister -the RAFs standard basic trainer built in large numbers

Tachikawa Ki-55 Ida -employed as standard Army basic trainer, replacing Ki-9

Junkers Ju 188G -a higher performance development of the basic Ju 88

Commonwealth CA-7 Wirraway - a wartime Australian basic trainer owing much to the North American T-6 Texan

Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, as it was in 1622, with a few basic buildings. From left to right: a store house, the homes of P Brown, J Goodman, W Brewster, J Billington, I Allerton, F Cooke

WW1 - Pilot at an Airfield (unidentified) Date: circa 1915

Man and child at door of riverside cottage in Alport, Derbys
A man and his daughter stand at the front door of a very basic cottage by the river. George Barnshaw on the left is a visitor to the area

Hat factory after fire in 1906, showing the scale of destruction after basic tidying up. Six weeks after the fire, production resumed. Date: 1906

WW1 - Primitive Royal Air Force Bombers and Hangars
WW1 - Primitive Royal Air Force Bombers and their targets - the Zeppelin Sheds in Dusseldorf. The picture shows 1) The Zeppelin shed at Bickendorf, 2) The Zeppelin shed at Dusseldorf, 3) An air-bomb

Early days at Twin Falls, Idaho, USA -- a wooden shack advertising Beds. Date: circa 1910

Scouts and Guides on a Cut Basic Course, Mauritius
Scouts and Guides sitting on the grass, taking part in a Cut Basic Course in Mauritius

History of Wells in silhouette by H. L. Oakley -- second page (entitled THEN) of a leaflet published by LeGrand Sutcliff & Gell Ltd, Artesian Well & Hydraulic Engineers of Southall, West London

Avro 504 A3-4 H2174 RaF
Avro 504K A3-4 H2174 served with the Australian Air Force from 1921 until 1929 as a basic trainer. Stored and then displayed for many years. Now in storage in Australia. Date: 1971

Petrol rations and oil tankers by G. H. Davis
Petrol rations and oil tankers: an analysis for car owners during the Second World War. A diagrammatic explanation setting out the relative basic petrol allowances for private cars for August

The mine used by Germany by G. H. Davis
The mine: a weapon used by Germany for unrestricted warfare. The basic principles of mine laying: a form of naval warfare whose restrictions under international law are ignored by Germany to ensure

Advert for Ensign camera 1919
10/- will buy this camera for your son. Six bright little pictures from every spool. Loads in daylight. Date: 1919

1932 Los Angeles Olympic Village interior
The interior of one of the 550 two-roomed houses of Olympic Village, exclusively reserved for competitors at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, showing the rather basic looking accommodation

Norway - Finnish family living in Grotli
A Finnish family (possibly of the Sami People) living in Grotli, a village in Oppland, a county of Norway. Date: circa 1906

French Prison Cell
A stark cell in a French prison. Date: early 1930s

Three primary colours of light, yellow, red and blue; mixing to produce secondary colours, three primary colours combining to make white light

Abacus with brown and yellow balls

A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271079 A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

My Room in 1825 (oil on canvas)
XIR173086 My Room in 1825 (oil on canvas) by Tassaert, Octave (1800-74); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Ancient House at Guilford, Connecticut, from Connecticut Historical Collections
BAL124952 Ancient House at Guilford, Connecticut, from Connecticut Historical Collections, by John Warner Barber, 1856 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American

The Rustic Family, 1815 (oil on canvas)
XIR175069 The Rustic Family, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); 34x25.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; French, out of copyright

Pope Model H2, 1911, Grey
Pope Model H2 1911 Grey

Wheat field (Triticum) with lane

Wheatfield (Triticum) with lane

Barley ear (Hordeum vulgare)

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), in a field

Bread with sunflower seeds

Poppies (Papaver) in a corn field

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"Embracing the Basics: From Vintage Citroen 2CV to Harley Davidson V-Twin" In this captivating snapshot of history, we delve into a world where simplicity and functionality reign supreme. The iconic Citroen 2CV, with its unmistakable French charm, takes center stage as it gracefully traverses the streets. Its timeless design reminds us that sometimes, all we need is a reliable companion on four wheels. Speaking of companions, the Harley Davidson 11F V-Twin (11hp) from 1915 makes an appearance in its elegant grey attire. This powerful machine exudes a sense of nostalgia and pays homage to the pioneers who paved the way for modern-day motorcycles. But let's not forget about speed and adrenaline. The Harley Davidson V-Twin JL Racer steals our attention with its sleek lines and undeniable charisma. It serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, people craved excitement and thrills on two wheels. Shifting gears from vehicles to daily life scenes, we encounter a young woman diligently washing clothes at a sink. Her commitment to cleanliness reflects the importance of simple tasks that keep our lives running smoothly – just like these remarkable machines. Moving forward in time but staying true to our French roots, we witness post-World War Two Heathrow Airport facilities bustling with activity. Amidst rebuilding efforts after war-torn years, basic amenities such as transportation played an essential role in restoring normalcy. The humble Citroen 2CV once again graces our presence; this time transformed into a recovery van ready to lend assistance when needed most. Its versatility showcases how something as basic as transportation can adapt to various situations while remaining steadfastly reliable. Venturing beyond borders now brings us spinning wool in Glen Columbkille, County Donegal, Ireland—a testament to age-old traditions carried out through generations. As threads intertwine harmoniously under skilled hands, it reminds us of the beauty found in mastering basic skills.