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Unknown hydroplane underway, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown hydroplane underway, 19th January 1912
Unknown hydroplane underway, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown hydroplane underway, 1914
Unknown speedboat underway. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown speedboat underway
Hydroplane under way, 1913
The hydroplane Columbine at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Columbine at anchor. The Fauber design hydroplane Columbine was built by Sam E. Saunders in 1909
The hydroplane Columbine under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Columbine under way. The Fauber design hydroplane Columbine was built by Sam E. Saunders in 1909
Peter never stopped running, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit, pub. 1916 (colour lithograph), 1916
The hydroplane Angela II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Angela II, 1913. Angela II was built at Sam E. Saunders and was powered by a Wolseley engine
Wolseley hydroplane, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWolseley hydroplane, 1914. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft
Wolseley hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWolseley hydroplane, 1912. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft
The hydroplane Vicuna III underway, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Sam E. Saunders built hydroplane Vicuna III, 1913
Souvenir of the Kentucky Derby, 1942. Artist: Caufield & ShookSouvenir of the Kentucky Derby, 1942. From Souvenir of Louisville Ky.. [Curt Teich & Co. Inc. Chicago, 1942]
Speed Scientific School, Uiversity of Louisville, 1942. Artist: Caufield & ShookSpeed Scientific School, Uiversity of Louisville, 1942. From Souvenir of Louisville Ky.. [Curt Teich & Co. Inc. Chicago, 1942]
HMS Hood was laid down in 1916 and completed in 1920, 1937The Largest Warship in the World. - H.M.S. Hood was laid down in 1916 and completed in 1920, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester
1936 worlds fastest single-engined boat Miss Britain III, 1936Top Speed. At the beginning of 1936 the worlds fastest single-engined boat was Miss Britain III, driven, built and owned by Mr. Huber Scott-Paine, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol
The Mighty Atlantic Record Breaker, the Queen Mary, 1937The 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
Two Famous Yachts in an exciting contest, 1936. Shamrock V racing against King George Vs Britannia. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester
The Ariel of 1865, (1936)Ariel and the Taeping Tea Race 1866, 1926 (1936). After Jack Spurling. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]
One of the first railway machines, manufactured in Britain, had a speed of 55 kilometers per hour
Railroad Accident in Montparnasse station in Paris, entering the train at high speed and jumping through windows of the station, 22nd October 1895, vintage drawing
Royal train travelling at high speed in May 1904. Rail Way Company, London & North Western
Perspective of the layout of the Autodromo National Terramar in Sitges (Barcelona), in a postcard from the 1920s
Maps of London, 1610. The upper left section shows the City of Westminster and River Thames. The upper right section shows the City of London and River Thames
Church of St Giles without Cripplegate, City of London, 1781. Artist: John CarterChurch of St Giles without Cripplegate, City of London, 1781. Interior view of the church looking west, showing the monument to John Speed on the far left
A Well-Fed Citizen going to his Country Seat at Hornsey, 1773. An extremely fat man removes his clay pipe to tell his one-legged rider not to go too fast. On the back axle stands a footman
Perambulators in Hyde Park!, London, 1819Perambulators in Hyde Park! London, 1819; pedestrians and chickens fall and scatter before cyclists
The Picadilly nuisance, London, 1818; a disorderly mass of pedestrians, including a fruit seller in the foreground, fills the pavement outside the White Horse coaching terminus
Marble Arch and street trams, London, 1860. Artist: MacdonaldView of two street trams in front of Marble Arch, London, 1860
Tram in Kennington, London, c1870View of a horse drawn tram in Kennington passing St Mark, London, c1870
Motorcycle competing in the South Wales Auto Club Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, pre 1915Unidentified M/cycle Vehicle Reg. No. BO323. Place: South Wales Auto Club, Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: Pre-WW I
Talbot competing in the South Wales Auto Club Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, pre 1915Talbot. Place: South Wales Auto Club, Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: Pre-WW I
Sunbeam competing in the South Wales Auto Club Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, pre 1915Humber Vehicle Reg. No. DU1640. Event Entry No: 2.. Place: South Wales Auto Club, Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: Pre-WW I
Vauxhall 30 / 98 competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, 1932Vauxhall 30-98 4234 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. NM6006. Event Entry No: 54. Chassis No. OE207. Mundays Brooklands car. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 25.6.32
Morris special of Barbara Skinner at the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, 1932Morris Special 2400 cc. Event Entry No: 59. Driver: Skinner, Miss. B. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 25.6.32
Bloody Mary, Bolster special of John Bolster, MAC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, WorcestershireBolster Special Event Entry No: 60. Driver: Bolster, J.V. Car known as Bloody Mary. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 25.6.32
Delage of JC Davis competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, 1932Delage 1500 cc. Driver: Davis, J.C. G.P. Delage. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 25.6.32
Terror, Frazer-Nash of RGJ Nash, MAC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, 1932Frazer-Nash 1496S cc. Driver: Nash, R.G.J. Car known as Terror. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 25.6.32
Morgan 4 / 4 2-seater of Miss DL Bean competing in the RAC Rally, 1938. Artist: Bill BrunellMorgan 4/4 2 seater 10 h.p. Vehicle Reg. No. EJJ15. Event Entry No: 15. Driver: Bean, Miss. D.L. 19th out of 21. The car colour is blue. Place: R.A.C. Rally. Date: 25-29.4.38
Recovering George Eystons fire-damaged Bugatti T43, Irish Grand Prix, Phoenix Park Dublin, 1929. Eystons car is being passed by John Fields Bugatti T43, which also caught fire in the pits later
Fiat Topolino of J Eason-Gibson competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937Fiat Topolino 1937 569 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DUV203. Event Entry No: 57. Driver: Eason-Gibson, J. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37
Bugatti Type 43 of GM Crozier competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937. ArtistBugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AXW7. Event Entry No: 52. Driver: Crozier, G.M. Chassis No. 43238. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37
RGJ Nash driving Vieux Charles III, 1912 Lorraine-Dietrich, at the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937Lorraine-Dietrich G.P. Lorraine-Dietrich Vieux Charles III. 1912 15095 cc. Driver: Nash, R.G.J. Time: 40.2s. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37
Ford Model 10 racing special of J Eason-Gibson competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937Ford 10 Special 1172S cc. Event Entry No: 80. Driver: Eason-Gibson, J. Single-seater racing special, Zoller supercharger. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37
Sumner Special of RAC Sumner competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937. Artist: Bill BrunellSumner Special Event Entry No: 12. Driver: Sumner, R.A.C. Time: 35.0s. Single-seater racing special, probably based on a G.N. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37
Frazer-Nash BMW 319 / 55 of CG Fitt competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 1936 1911 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DHX347. Event Entry No: 40. Driver: Fitt, C.G. Chassis No. 55.023.. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37
Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport of KW Bear, MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1930sBugatti Type 43 Grand Sport 1928 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YV2681. Event Entry No: 58. Driver: Bear, K.W. Chassis No. 43160. Place: M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 1933/34/35
Bugatti Brescia competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1920sBugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Place: M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb
Bentley TT of Frank Clement at the finish of the Southsea Speed Carnival, HampshireBentley TT 2996 cc. Event Entry No: 22. Driver: Clement, F.C. Finished: 2nd. 3 litre racing. Streamlined racing body. Place: Southsea Speed Carnival. Date: 23.8.22