Minutes Collection

Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b / w photo)
5999311 Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

R. Bannister Runs Mile
Roger Bannister of Great Britain, with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England

De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster
Poster, De Havilland Aircraft Company, From Mildenhall to Melbourne in 70 Hours 59 Minutes winning the Worlds Greatest Race

Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final, 1898
Illustration of John McPherson scoring the third goal for Nottingham Forest in their F.A. Cup Final Match against Derby County, played at Crystal Palace, London, 1898

LA Boheme / Puccini / I
La BOHEME Act I: within the first few minutes of meeting, Rodolfo and Mimi declare their love for each other Date: late 19th century

Western Airways Ltd Poster
Poster, Norman Edgar Western Airways Ltd, Bristol to Cardiff Air Express, 15 minutes, 9 shillings and sixpence single fare

The Great Western Railway service from Penzance
The inaugural trip of the Great Western Railway service from Penzance. The new express service, which shortens the journey by forty minutes

UFOS / SIBERIAN FIREBALL
Crew of the British steamer Siberian, off Cape Race, Newfoundland, see a huge ball of fire rise from the sea, move against the wind, then move away after 5 minutes

The Great Fight for the Championship

The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923
Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Ufos / New Mexico / Villa
UFO from Coma Berenices whose nine occupants spoke with Paul Villa for 90 minutes at Peralta, though what they talked about, no one knows 1 of 4

Transport / Flight / Airship
SANTOS-DUMONT successfully flies round the Tour Eiffel, though he fails to complete the circuit in 30 minutes to win the offered prize Date: July 1901

Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955)
Photograph of Gilbert Jessop, the Gloucestershire and England batsman, who was famous for his feats of quick-scoring - he once scored a century in only 40 minutes

Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (colour litho)
5210455 Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (colour litho) by Mills, Arthur Wallis (1878-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine went every five minutes to the clock)

Mediumship / Satirical
THE PLEASURES OF HAT-MOVING To perform this scientific experiment, the experimenters must touch hands for 20 minutes or so

Leningrad Library
Reading in the library despite constant bombing - during the siege, bombs landed about every 3 minutes. The sign reads Please keep quiet

Salamanca 1812 (Kelly)
At SALAMANCA Wellington scores a great victory, destroying a third of the French army in 45 minutes : British losses were only one-third of the French

Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the 'knight without fear and beyond reproach'
543218 Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the 'knight without fear and beyond reproach', defending bridge at Garigliano alone against 200 Spanish troops for 30

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

First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783
528357 First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783, in Montgolfier (hot air) balloon from the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France

Five More Minutes
Andreas Magnusson

Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 125482. The third production aircraft of ten completed, 125482 was bailed to the Allison Engine Company for flight testing of turboprop engines at Edwards Air Force Base in

Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway Station

Sqn Ldr Bill Waterton leaves Gloster Meteor EE549 at Fa?
Sqn Ldr Bill Waterton leaves Gloster Meteor EE549 at Farnborough after flying from Le Bourget to Croydon in 20 minutes at an average speed of 616mph on 16 January 1947

I Destroyed Two In Less Than Five Minutes
An illustration which shows the back of a WW2 fighter plane pilot from inside his cockpit, as he trails another aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

Royal Aero Club Mechanic armbands, Daily Mail Circuit
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare mechanic armbands from The Daily Mail Circuit of Britain Competition, circa 1911

McDonnell Douglas F-15A-6-MC Eagle 72-0119 Streak Eagle (MSN 0019/A017)on display at the National Museum of the USAF, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Traffic Signals, by H. M. Bateman
Policeman: Now, sir. Come along. You've been waiting here for the last ten minutes. What's the matter? Reveller: Conshtable, I can't poshibly proceed till that light goes green

Traffic at Ludgate Circus is halted and passers-by stand still to observe a minute's silence on Armistice Day Date: 1926

Baraduc 60 Mins Paranormal Photography 15 October
baraduc, 60, mins, paranormal, photography, 15, october, 1907, french, researcher, hippolyte, photographs, wife, nadine, minutes, death, succeeded, photographing, departing, soul, history

BARADUC - 20 MINS AFTER
French researcher Hippolyte Baraduc photographs his wife Nadine 20 minutes after her death, and has perhaps succeeded in photographing her departing soul Date: 15 October 1907

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

DDE-90019079
Africa, Botswana, Okvanga Delta, wildlife. Date: 24/02/2007

Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Mr. Frederick Douglas, chairman, and Mrs. Hunton, secretary

Peter Pan and Wendy: In a few minutes she was borne out of his sight (colour litho)
5223034 Peter Pan and Wendy: In a few minutes she was borne out of his sight (colour litho) by Hudson, Gwynedd M. (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

G. Hastings Lifts Scots, In Last
G.Hastings Lifts Scots, In Last Minutes Of Calcutta Cup Match 05 February 1994 Date: 05 February 1994

The Baby Barber (litho)
959149 The Baby Barber (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baby Barber. Illustration for A Phil May Medley (Graphic, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Heinkel He 162A-2 VH513 (Werknummer 120227, Air Min 65), (marked as Red 2 of 2/JagdGeschwader 1 when it was captured)

Comic postcard, Couple on a bench at night Date: 20th century

Joke notice, Lost Hours
Joke notice, Lost, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, Two Golden Hours, each set with Sixty Diamond Minutes. No Reward is offered, for they are Lost For Ever. early 19th century

Faust in Five Minutes, by Henry Walker
Promotional music sheet for Faust in Five Minutes, a Musical Medley Historiette written by Henry Walker and sung by Howard Paul

Photography by wireless radio, taking one hour and three minutes from London to New York. 1926

Forty minutes o er the grass without a check, boys! (engraving)
1624942 Forty minutes o er the grass without a check, boys! (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Not a stroke have they done for these five minutes (colour litho)
3633873 Not a stroke have they done for these five minutes (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not a stroke have they done for these five minutes)

The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791
PNP257449 The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791, published in the National Gazette 31 October, 1791 (print) by American School

Only ten minutes, mind, said the Gaoler (engraving)
3634725 Only ten minutes, mind, said the Gaoler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Only ten minutes, mind, said the Gaoler)

A description, with the form, of the four wheel carriage (engraving)
609427 A description, with the form, of the four wheel carriage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A description, with the form)

The Knight and the Lady (colour litho)
1040902 The Knight and the Lady (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knight and the Lady)

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"Capturing Historic Moments in Minutes: From Bannister's Mile to F. A. Cup Finals and UFO Sightings" R. Bannister Runs Mile: Witness the incredible feat as Roger Bannister breaks records, becoming the first man to run a mile in four minutes. Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final, 1898: Relive the intense clash that defined football history, showcasing the passion and determination of both teams. De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster: Discover the innovation and excellence behind one of aviation's pioneers through this captivating poster. Western Airways Ltd Poster: Step back in time with this vintage poster highlighting an era when air travel was just taking flight. The Great Fight for the Championship: Dive into a gripping tale of sporting rivalry as teams battle it out for glory on their quest to become champions. The Great Western Railway service from Penzance: Embark on a scenic journey along Britain's stunning coastline aboard the iconic Great Western Railway service from Penzance. UFOS / SIBERIAN FIREBALL: Uncover mysteries beyond our world with reports of unidentified flying objects and enigmatic Siberian fireballs that have left scientists baffled. The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923: Experience the electric atmosphere at Wembley Stadium during one of football's most prestigious events - a true spectacle not to be missed. Ufos / New Mexico / Villa : Explore unexplained phenomena as UFO sightings intertwine with tales from New Mexico while Villa remains shrouded in mystery. Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955): Celebrate cricket legend Gilbert Jessop whose extraordinary skills captivated fans worldwide during his illustrious career spanning decades. Roger Bannister breaking the tape to become the first man to run a mile in four minutes (b / w photo).