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Lazio Roma Rome Artena Convento dei Francescani S. Maria di Gesu
Lazio Roma Artena Convento dei Francescani S. Maria di Gesu, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture, painting, sculpture

Liverpool football players recording their new Cup Final Record " Pass and Move In The Liverpool Groove". Back row l-r: Rob Jones, Jamie Redknapp and Mark Wright

Ainsley Harriott television chef records the theme music for his new television show Party of a Lifetime which starts on BBC One in September 1998

78 rpm record cover, Saville Pianos Ltd, offering piano tuning and repairs, records and musical instruments. 20th century

Poster, the Rolling Stones latest disc
Poster advertising the Rolling Stones latest disc. Date: 1960s

Two girls with gramophone, Balham, SW London
Two little girls with an old wind-up gramophone and a 78rpm record on a pavement in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Bristol 170 Freighter CF-TFX Wardair, Yellowknife
Ex-Wardair Bristol Freighter CF-TFX on a plinth at Yellowknife recording it as being the first ever wheeled aircraft to land at the North Pole in 1967 Date: 1981

Suffragette with Brick. Suffragette holding umbrella and brick stands outside the Houses of Parliament. Verse reads, And this is the Suffragette Lady of note

Cartoon, His Masters Voice, WW1
Cartoon, His Masters Voice, showing Kaiser Wilhelm as a German dachshund looking back at a British bulldog inside the amplifier of a wind-up gramophone

Mr. Cockings Parachute
Poster for The Casket July 29 1837 advertising A History of Parachutes recording a full description of Mr. Cockings Parachute, and of its Ascent, and all the Particulars of its Disastrous Descent

FILMMAKING: SOUND, 1926. Western Electric equipment for recording sound for motion pictures. Photograph, c1926

CHARLES DAVID HERROLD (1875-1948). Known as Doc. American radio broadcasting pioneer. Herrold standing in the doorway of his radio station in San Jose, California

BLACKFOOT AND PHONOGRAPH. Mountain Chief (Ninastoko), chief of the Blackfoot Native Americans of Montana, listening to a song on a phonograph

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK. His Masters Voice. American merchants trade card, c1906, for Victor Talking Machine Company, featuring Nipper the dog

Nilometer in Egypt, 17th-century artwork C016 / 8926
Nilometer in Egypt. 17th-century artwork titled Nilometrium, showing a nilometer as used in Ancient Egypt. The central column is labelled in cubits to show the height of the water during the annual

Voyager record
Duplicate of plaque covering an LP record mounted on Voyager spacecraft, showing Earths position in the galaxy related to 14 known pulsars and instructions on how to play the record

PHONOGRAPH, c1929. Joan Crawford and Dorothy Sebastian photographed c1929 with a portable phonograph in Santa Monica, California

Edison phonography ad, 1901
Advertisement for Edison phonographs and records, National Phonograph Co. 1901. Hand-colored woodcut

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"Capturing Timeless Moments: The Art of Recording" In the vast realm of recording, a multitude of captivating stories unfold. From the iconic MGM Lion roaring before our favorite films to the enigmatic echoes of the MAP microwave background that reveal secrets about our universe, recordings have become windows into history and culture. One such moment frozen in time is a poignant photograph capturing Sam Cooke, an American soul singer whose voice stirred hearts during his tragically short life from 1933 to 1964. This snapshot from 1964 encapsulates his passion and talent forever etched in our memories. The RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog stands as a symbol of fidelity and innovation. A lithograph poster dating back to circa 1920 showcases this iconic image that has accompanied countless moments when music became an inseparable part of our lives. George Studdy's whimsical creation, "His Broadcast Masters Voice, " brings a smile with its depiction of a charming dog listening intently to recorded sounds on an old-fashioned tape recorder. It reminds us how technology has evolved over time while preserving cherished memories. Recording not only captures melodies but also historical events. The discovery in 1859 of Sir John Franklin's expedition record from 1847-1848 searching for the Northwest Passage serves as a testament to human exploration and endurance against nature's harshness. Venturing into uncharted territories, even beyond physical realms, we find ourselves in seance rooms at institutions like the National Laboratory of Psychical Research where paranormal phenomena are documented through audio recordings. These eerie whispers offer glimpses into mysteries yet unsolved. Phonograph recordings transport us back in time when vinyl ruled supreme; they embody nostalgia and evoke emotions long forgotten. Glenda Jackson gracing Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special or Cliff Richard guest-starring on their show in October 1972 remind us how these performances were immortalized through recording technology.