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United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 on take-off as a floatplane. After retiring from the 1922 Curtiss Marine Trophy Race with mechanical trouble, the Navy had no urgent need for both 18Ts

Tipsy Belfair OO-TIC. OO-TIC made two long-distance record flights; one in 1950 and another in 1955, as detailed, in French, on the side of the fuselage. Date: late 1950s

All Germans love children, so even these tough soldiers, invading Belgium, find time to fraternise with the kiddies... and fortunately there is a photographer to record it... Date: 1914

Register Book at St. Andrews Church, Hempstead - Turpin
circa 1910s

The Entrance Hall of the Regensburg Synagogue, 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Entrance Hall of the Regensburg Synagogue, 1519

Astronomers Using Astrolabes Date: 1450

Susi - with record player and record. Date: 1950s

Dwarf cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

TELEVISION 1950
A state-of-the=art home entertainment centre - matching units contain record player, television and radio. The screen may be small, but just admire the finish ! Date: 1950

Italian wins speed record 1928
Italian aviator Mario de Bernardi, flying a Macchi seaplane developed for the Schneider Trophy, breaks his own world speed record, raising it to 512 km/h. Date: April 1928

MONTENEGRO / TURKEY
Film-makers risk their lives to record the fighting between the Montenegrans and the Turks Date: October 1912

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Georges Market, second hand record stall

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, Gardner Street, Exterior of Borderline Records shop

Bluebird on run at Daytona 1935. Creator: Unknown
Bluebird on run at Daytona 1935

Roy Castle and Bruce Forsyth, Ealing Golf Course, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Roy Castle and Bruce Forsyth, Ealing Golf Course, London, 1963

Don Wales and Blue Bird fan Claire Meadows Pendine Sands 2015. Creator: Unknown
Don Wales and Blue Bird fan Claire Meadows Pendine Sands 2015

1925 Sunbeam 350 hp driven by Don Wales at Pendine Sands 2015. Creator: Unknown
1925 Sunbeam 350 hp driven by Don Wales at Pendine Sands 2015

Bert Hinkler, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Bert Hinkler, 1933. Portrait of Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), who in 1928 set up a record of 15 1/2 days for a solo flight to Australia, set out to beat his victor

Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). On August 6, 1931, James Mollison broke, by one day, the Australia-England record established but a few days before by his friend C.W.A. Scott

Bert Hinkler, 1928, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Bert Hinkler, 1928, (1933). Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), dubbed Australian Lone Eagle, designed and built early aircraft

Record Greetings - record and greetings card shop, Croydon
Record Greetings, a record and greetings cards shop at 77 George Street, Croydon in the days when vinyl was king, long before the advent of digital streaming

Sir Malcolm Campbells Bid for a New Record, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Sir Malcolm Campbells Bid for a New Record, 1935. Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) being photographed at Brooklands in Surrey following Bluebirds rebuild, and prior to going to Daytona Beach in Florida

Alcock and Brown... after the first non-stop transatlantic flight, London, June 1919, (1935)
Alcock and Brown are welcomed after the first non-stop transatlantic flight, London, June 1919, (1935). British aviators Captain John Alcock (1892-1919) and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948)

Investigation into the Trait d Union II, 1931. Creator: Unknown
Investigation into the " Trait d Union II", 1931. L Enquete Sur Le Trait-D Union II. In September 1931, French aviators Joseph Le Brix

Amazing giant beetroot, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Amazing giant beetroot, 1929. Les Surprises D Une Betterave Geante. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 27 October 1929]

An original record, 1930. Creator: Unknown
An original record, 1930. Un Record Original. Setting a gastronomic record, a German swallows 75 hard-boiled eggs in 10 minutes and 30 seconds. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre"

Messerschmitt Me-209V-1
The only Example of the Type - Messerschmitt Me-209V-1 Prototype World Speed Record Holder Which Test-Pilot Fritz Wendel Flew to a New World Speed Record of Almost 756 Km/H (469 Mph)

Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe
Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe Taxiing Date: 1940s

Messerschmitt Me-262B-1A Schwalbe
A Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-262B-1A Schwalbe Parked Date: 1940s

Messerschmitt Me-262A Schwalbe
A Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-262A Schwalbe Flying Date: 1940s

Flt Lt W. Murray, left, and John S. Sproule after their?
Flt Lt W. Murray, left, and John S. Sproule after their world record duration flight (for two-seat gliders) at Dunstable, Beds, of 22hrs 13mins in 1938. Date: 1938

The manner of treading out their rice, pub. 1681. Creator: Robert Knox (1641-1720)
The manner of treading out their rice, from An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, pub. 1681 (engraving). An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon ; an account of Robert Knoxs (1641-1720)

Avenue Eugenie and Eastern Exchange Hotel, Port Said
The Avenue Eugenie and Eastern Exchange Hotel, Port Said, Egypt. Date: circa 1920s

Record shot
William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue, containing 202 pages including the front and back covers, with black and white and colour illustrations including designs for ceilings and dados

Farthest South, 9 January 1909. Artist: Eric Marshall
Farthest South, 9 January 1909. Jameson Adams, Frank Wild and Eric Marshall plant the Union Jack at their southernmost position, 88° 23

Facsimile of Page of Shackletons Diary, 4 January 1909. Page of Shackletons diary on the way to establishing the Farthest South record:we are weakening rapidly

The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude, November 1908, (1909)
The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude - New Land is Seen in the Background, November 1908, (1909). On 26 November, Shackleton, Adams

The Farthest South Camp After Sixty Hours Blizzard, February 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Lord Mayors of London, (c1784). Artist: James Record
Lord Mayors of London, (c1784). Henry fitz Ailwin de Londonstane (c1135-1212) served as the first Mayor of the City of London

The Mighty Atlantic Record Breaker, the Queen Mary, 1937
The Mighty Atlantic Record Breaker. Within a little more than three months of maiden voyage in May 1936, the Queen Mary had broken six Atlantic speed records, and had won the Blue Riband, 1937

Advertising poster of La voz de su amo, cover of the catalog of new disk releases. June, 1916

Christs Hospital, London, 1784. Artist: James Record
View of Christs Hospital school playground, London, 1784; with school children playing

Leon Cushman being carried aloft after making a successful speed record attempt, Brooklands, 1931
Place: Brooklands. Record attempt. Date: 8.8.31. Cushman, Leon

Henry Segrave, and Malcolm Campbell, with motoring artist Frederick Gordon Crosby, Brooklands
British racing drivers Henry Segrave, and Malcolm Campbell, with motoring artist Frederick Gordon Crosby, Brooklands

Cleo Laine, London, 1971. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, London, 1971

Photographer Denis Williams holding an LP cover featuring one of his photographs of American clarinetist Johnny Mince

Dave Lee, Jazz FM, Marble Arch, London, Feb 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dave Lee, Jazz FM, Marble Arch, London, Feb 1990

Sir Henry Segrave, American-born British world speed record driver, 1930. Sir Henry O Neil de Hane Segrave (1896-1930) was the first person to break the 200 mph barrier when he set a new Land Speed

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"Unleashing the Power of Speed: From Supermarine to Rolls-Royce S. 6, a Record-Breaking Journey" Embarking on an exhilarating journey through history, we delve into remarkable records that have left an indelible mark. The Supermarine aeroplane and its successor, the Rolls-Royce S. 6, soared through the skies with unparalleled speed and grace. Transporting us back to 1692, the court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials unveils a dark chapter in human history - a chilling reminder of how fear can distort justice. Shifting gears to modern marvels, we encounter the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. This sleek aircraft defied limits as it raced across continents like a phantom in flight. Stepping onto cricket's hallowed grounds in 1932, we witness an astonishing cricketing record that etched itself into sporting folklore forevermore. The Olympics have always been synonymous with breaking boundaries. In 1948, amidst post-war challenges, athletes pushed themselves beyond imagination during the grueling 10, 000-meter race – leaving spectators awestruck by their unwavering determination. Journeying to Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall during 1903-1904 reveals workers' tireless efforts as they set out to break stone extraction records – showcasing human resilience and ingenuity against nature's might. A blanket of snow enveloped the United Kingdom in January 2010 – freezing time for a moment while setting new weather-related records that captivated both young and old alike. Revving up our engines with Harley-Davidson's iconic advert reminds us that sometimes breaking free from conventions is what sets us apart from others - embracing individuality becomes our personal record worth celebrating. Returning once more to Polkanuggo Quarry in September 1902 unravels another tale of triumph over adversity as miners strive relentlessly towards surpassing their previous achievements.