Number Collection (#3)

USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

Convict in prison cell turning hand-crank

Rene Lacoste in play at Wimbledon
Rene Lacoste playing Hubert de Morpurgo in the fifth round of the mens singles. In 1926 and 1927 Lacoste was the top ranked player in the mens game

Bystander Riviera number cover 1935
Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935. Front cover of The Bystander magazines special Riviera number

King Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935
" King" Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Woman on a 1938 Ariel motorcycle
Woman on a 1938 Ariel 500cc motorcycle in garden circa 1938

Man on a 1946 AJS 350cc Model 16 motorcycle, circa late 1940s / early 1950s. Date: circa late 1940s

Three bikers on their veteran BSA motorcycles
Three bikers on their 1934 BSA Blue Star & 1948/9 BSA Gold Star motorcycles at the seaside early 1950s

Camel Market Number 2 - Seaport of Aden, Yemen Date: circa 1910s

Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Iraq. Late Preh
Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer. Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. 3100-3000BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

NCH Home, Newton Hall, Frodsham, Cheshire
An aerial view of the National Childrens Home Newton Hall site at Frodsham. The home comprised a number of cottage homes and other buildings arranged round a central green. Date: Date unknown

Track cycling bike

Kolkata, India - The Howrah Bridge No. 1
Kolkata (Calcutta), India - The Howrah Bridge No.1 (The Old Pontoon Bridge) which crossed the Hooghly River. Date: circa 1905

Ibadan Gate - Nigeria, West Africa
Ibadan Gate No.4 and Iwo Gate - Nigeria, West Africa Date: circa 1905

Nile crocodile Crocodylus niloticus, illustration
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), illustration

Mini Clubman Britain

Mini Cooper S, 1966

10 DOWNING ST 1930S
The door of number 10 which is the official residence of the British Primeminister

Wwi Navy Recruitment
Naval recruitment poster from World War One featuring a number of sailors in a crows nest of a ship

Enos Fruit Salts
Full page colour advertisement fo Enos fruit salts, a popular remedy for digestive problems throughout the 19th century

A Christmastide morning
Front cover illustration from the Christmas edition of The Sphere, 1933 by Van Jones, showing a snowy scene on Christmas morning

Digital Manipulation
Golden Retriever Dog driving car, adult with puppies Date: 30-Jun-15

RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Aston Martin of Tony Brooks leading Duncan Hamilton in a Jaguar D type, RAC Tourist Trophy, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Brooks and Stirling Moss won the race with Hamilton

The Bystander Summer Number front cover 1931
Front cover of The Bystander Summer Number featuring a painting by Van Jones of a pretty, red haired girl wearing a bonnet. Date: 1931

Beecham Clock Tower, St Helens, Merseyside, 16th October 1958

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing

Foden Tractor UX 9728
Foden Tractor, regn. UX 9728, number: 13784. Built in 1932 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a 6 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

McLaren Ploughing Engine BD5504
McLaren Ploughing Engine, regn. BD5504, number 1552, Hero. Built by J&H McLaren & Co. at Hunslet in 1919, powered by a 16 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Injured soldiers, WW1, 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford
Injured soldiers - WW1 - No. 1003 Cowley Section - 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford. The importance of light and fresh air in aiding recovery was very prevalent in medical thinking at this time

Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway (London Underground) - Finsbury Park - Platform Number 1. This line opened on 14th February 1904

Witley Station. The move to Westbury
Photograph: Witley Station. The move to Westbury. Photograph showing a number of tanks, having been loaded onto a train. From a photograph album containing 620 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred

Man on veteran motorcycle with young girl riding pillion circa 1915/20

Gentleman on a 1926 AJS motorcycle
Gentleman on a 1926 AJS Big Port 350cc OHV motorcycle circa late 1920s early 1930s

Hugh Gibson & James Eastwood on their 1911 Bradbury motorcyc
Hugh Gibson & James Eastwood, record holders, on their 1911 3.5 H.P. Bradbury Chain Drive motorcycle & sidecar in Ireland in 1911

Things that Matter
THINGS THAT MATTER. Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel received the following message from GHQ - Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday

Quincy Copper Mine, Hancock, Michigan - Shaft No. 2
Quincy No.2 mine shaft (with the old hoist house at right) at the Quincy Copper Mine, Hancock, Michigan. This amazing structure was eventually replaced with the steel structure at the site today

The Day before Christmas: Gathering the Holly by Millar Watt
From a painting in oils made for The Sphere Christmas number front cover by Millar Watt. Snowy scene showing a 1920s family gathering holly on Christmas Eve. Date: 25th November 1929

Huntley & Palmers
Christmas ad from 1944 for Huntley and Palmers biscuits

Burrell General Purpose Engine number 2613 Brenda, reg. BJ 7694, at Bressingham on 23 July 1972. Date: 1972

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3509 Rajah, reg. G 6469, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 TU-TAL Libreville (msn 46890, line number 77), of Air Afrique, at the Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget Airport in May-June 1973 Date: 1973

The Cross Country Runner. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1968. Date: 1968

Sentinel Wagon 8393, HMS Sultan at the 1969 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd Type: Wagon Number: 8393 Built: 1930 Registration: DX 9048 Class: SUP Name: HMS Sultan Date: 1969

St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Saint Fin Barres Cathedrall, a Gothic Revival three-spire cathedral in the city of Cork, Ireland completed in 1879 on the south side of the River Lee

A small tugboat pulling a number of Thames River Barges
A lovely postcard composition depicting small tugboat pulling a number of Thames River Barges. Date: circa 1909

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. FTD in record time. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

493 cc Triumph and sidecar of HS Perry competing in E&DMC Scottish 6 Days Trial, 1933
Triumph & s/car 493 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. KV5677?. Event Entry No: 57. Driver: Perry, H.S. Award: Silver. Place: E & DMC Scottish 6-Days Trial. Date: 15-20.5.33

The Sick Monkey, 1875, (1912). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
The Sick Monkey, 1875, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

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"Number: A Journey Through Time and Iconic Moments" Step back in time to 1953, as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation captivated the world with its grandeur - a momentous number etched in history. Delve into the pages of Mushrooms Larousse from 1913, where intricate illustrations reveal nature's fascinating array of shapes and colors - a true feast for mushroom enthusiasts. Embark on an Arctic expedition aboard HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845, braving treacherous waters and icy landscapes - numbers that symbolize courage and exploration. Witness Winston Churchill's indomitable spirit as he confidently flashes the V for Victory sign during World War II - a gesture that rallied nations against adversity. Feel the adrenaline rush as James Bond races through stunning landscapes behind the wheel of his iconic Aston Martin DB5 - a number synonymous with sophistication and espionage. Experience heartfelt emotions through Briton Riviere's masterpiece "Sympathy, " capturing the bond between humans and animals with profound depth - numbers evoking empathy. Reflect upon sacrifice amidst war with James Clark's poignant artwork "The Great Sacrifice, " honoring those who laid down their lives during WWI - numbers representing bravery beyond measure. Soar high above ground on Vauxhall Royal Balloon's inaugural ascent, embracing both excitement and fear at new heights reached by human ingenuity – numbers pushing boundaries skyward. Uncover Captain Francis Crozier’s unwavering leadership aboard HMS Terror in 1845, navigating uncharted territories amidst perilous conditions – numbers embodying resilience against all odds. Marvel at the sleek design of a 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle, an emblematic number that merges elegance with speed on two wheels – capturing hearts across generations. Get lost within the mesmerizing patterns of Fibonacci spiral artwork, where mathematics intertwines harmoniously with artistry – revealing beauty hidden within numerical sequences.