Bicycles Collection (page 47)

China, Beijing Municipality, Miyun County, Gubeikou

Manica Road, Salisbury, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Manica Road, Salisbury (now Harare), Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: circa 1908

Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940

Commandos wade ashore from landing craft at Juno beach
Photograph showing Commando operations during the invasion of Normandy, June 1944: troops, some with bicycles, going ashore

Knox Street, Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa
Knox Street, Germiston, a gold mining town in Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Blitz in London -- Tyler Street, Greenwich, WW2
Blitz in London -- drapers shop in Tyler Street, near Trafalgar Road, East Greenwich, SE10, damaged by an incendiary bomb on 7 September 1940. Date: 1940

Illustration, girl wearing helmet riding bicycle, side view

Cyclists in Camborne. Early 1900s
Captain Percy Bickford-Smith with the Cyclists Section

The Yankee Store, Hamilton, Bermuda - seller of souvenirs and postcards Date: circa 1940s

Cat on a bicycle on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Blitz in London -- Tyler Street, Greenwich, WW2
Blitz in London -- drapers shop in Tyler Street, near Trafalgar Road, East Greenwich, SE10, damaged by an incendiary bomb on 7 September 1940

Chichester Gala - Cycle Race, 5 Jul 1962
Competitors lining up for the start of the race. Man with Union Jack flag at the starting line. Supporters looking on Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1307/2

Father Christmas - on bicycle flying through the air Digital Manipulation: Father Christmas (Su). Tree (ME)
ME-1257-M1 Father Christmas - on bicycle flying through the air Digitally manipulated image Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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A bicyclist rides on a path through soybean fields

Historic image in sepia of York Minster Cathedral in the background and a typical victorian street scene with pedestrians and horse and carriage on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Advertisement for Rudge-Whitworth Cycles. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Ireland; Bicycle

Bicycle displaying plants parked outside house, Rovinj, Croatia
Blue bicycle displaying plants parked outside a house with a blue door on Grisia Street, famous for its cascading stone stairs; Rovinj, Croatia

Sturdy and Youngs circular velocipede, dated 1869
Sturdy and Youngs circular velocipede:

Trycle designe dfor use by underwater divers 1893

A double Monocycle 1869

An American cycle of 1869. The man standing at the front steered the vehicle while the man at the back provided the power

Bloor Street, Toronto, Canada
Blurred scene of Bloor Street in Toronto; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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"Bicycles: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Adventure" From the historic D-Day landings on Juno Beach to the thrilling Tour De France in 1930, they have played a significant role in shaping our world. They have been witness to remarkable moments, like British and Canadian troops landing on the shores of Normandy during World War II. Intricate illustrations by William Heath Robinson capture the whimsical charm of cycling, showcasing a decided catch as riders navigate their way through imaginative contraptions. Meanwhile, Mont Ventoux stands tall in Provence, France, beckoning cyclists from all over Europe to conquer its challenging slopes. Closer to home, Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina bustles with life as cyclists pedal along its vibrant lanes. The iconic Penny Farthing takes us back in time when this unique bicycle design ruled the roads. And who can resist smiling at the sight of a Border Terrier dog comfortably nestled in a basket attached to a bike? Traveling across borders brings us to Sutton Park's picturesque entrance in Birmingham and Mr Frederick Witts proudly posing with his Penny Farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales. Even Market Day in Cookstown becomes livelier as locals cycle through bustling streets filled with colorful stalls. It also offer breathtaking views; just imagine witnessing sunrise over Utrecht's Dom Tower and Vismarkt-Choorstraat along Oudegracht - an enchanting scene that only cycling can provide. On another continent entirely lies Bangladesh where rickshaws gracefully glide through narrow alleys offering side views that showcase local culture. Whether it is for leisurely rides or daring adventures, bicycles continue to captivate hearts worldwide. Their timeless appeal transcends boundaries and connects people from different walks of life – reminding us that no matter where we are or what era we live in, bicycles remain an emblem of freedom and exploration.