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Transport Quirks Collection

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: John Topham On his garden steam train A John Topham / TopFoto

John Topham On his garden steam train A John Topham / TopFoto
John Topham On his garden steam train eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Nigerian troops entrained on the Northern Railway German Cameroon WWI

Nigerian troops entrained on the Northern Railway German Cameroon WWI

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Carrying the United States mail furthest north An interesting picture taken on the

Carrying the United States mail furthest north An interesting picture taken on the Teller Route, showing the mail sleigh, drawn by reindeer, at a remote settlement some 120 miles north of Nome

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Accident during glider trials at Berlin A series of glider trials have just taken

Accident during glider trials at Berlin A series of glider trials have just taken place on the Tempelhofer field at Berlin The photograph shows the glider apparatus of the Schwerdt construction firm

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: A Dutch Idyll A charming photograph of a jolly little Dutch girl preparing for

A Dutch Idyll A charming photograph of a jolly little Dutch girl preparing for a skate in North Holland 10 December 1921

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Circus elephants, (unloading) Bexley. 1938

Circus elephants, (unloading) Bexley. 1938

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: The Florida East Coast Railway extension to the island of Key West opened in 1912

The Florida East Coast Railway extension to the island of Key West opened in 1912 On the line which makes it possible to travel from New York to Havana withough changing carriages

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: NOTICE TO QUIT The Fairy Electra (to Steam Locomotive Underground Demon ). Now they e seen me

NOTICE TO QUIT The Fairy Electra (to Steam Locomotive Underground Demon ). Now they e seen me
NOTICE TO QUIT The Fairy Electra (to Steam Locomotive Underground Demon ). " Now they e seen me, I fancy your days are numbered

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Latest Photographs From Ice Bound Holland Types of the ingenious go kart which

Latest Photographs From Ice Bound Holland Types of the ingenious go kart which are used to teach the Dutch children to skate

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Sleighs displace taxicabs at Buxton, Derbyshire. 5 December 1925

Sleighs displace taxicabs at Buxton, Derbyshire. 5 December 1925

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Germanys gold snap. The Spreewald is in the grip of a severe cold snap. This wooded

Germanys gold snap. The Spreewald is in the grip of a severe cold snap. This wooded and march region of Germany is, however, always prepared for hard winter conditions

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Sun set on the ice A striking picture of young Hollanders still active on the ice

Sun set on the ice A striking picture of young Hollanders still active on the ice while the sun light departs 10 December 1921

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Live toys at Derry and Toms llama 27 November 1920

Live toys at Derry and Toms llama 27 November 1920

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Taken for Messrs General Motors Ltd Ole Crocks run to Brighton 13 November 1927

Taken for Messrs General Motors Ltd Ole Crocks run to Brighton 13 November 1927

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Live toys at Derry and Toms 23 November 1920

Live toys at Derry and Toms 23 November 1920

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: A delivery tricycle 3 August 1925

A delivery tricycle 3 August 1925

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Beating The Bounds On the Water The ceremony of beating the bounds was performed

Beating The Bounds On the Water The ceremony of beating the bounds was performed by the choir boys of St Clement Danes, Strand, WC General Nicholas M P, who is one of the churchwardens

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Shan Chiefs on their elephants at Burma 31 December 1921

Shan Chiefs on their elephants at Burma 31 December 1921

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Young Holland Goes to Church over Ice A Dutch Youngster going to church over a frozen

Young Holland Goes to Church over Ice A Dutch Youngster going to church over a frozen canal 27 December 1920

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: The General Strike A motor bus casualty

The General Strike A motor bus casualty

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Unique Canoe Fascinates Up River Pleasure Seekers This remarkable canoe attracted

Unique Canoe Fascinates Up River Pleasure Seekers This remarkable canoe attracted the keenest interest among up river pleasure seekers on Saturday

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Quaint combination of transport methods. Will the Prince of Wales see this in India

Quaint combination of transport methods. Will the Prince of Wales see this in India ? The elephants are attached to an ordinary station bus to convey sightseers to important Indian ceremonies

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: French railway strike. Idle trains. 1 February 1920

French railway strike. Idle trains. 1 February 1920

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Live toys at Derry and Toms Shetland Ponies at ?15 24 November 1919

Live toys at Derry and Toms Shetland Ponies at ?15 24 November 1919

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Liftman, ticket collector and booking clerk all in one. A novel electrically operated

Liftman, ticket collector and booking clerk all in one. A novel electrically operated machine has been installed inside the lift on the Underground at Aldwych Station

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Little Hollanders On The Ice Two young Hollanders who have been making the most

Little Hollanders On The Ice Two young Hollanders who have been making the most of the skating conditions of the frozen waterways during the week 10 December 1921

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: A novel ride for a motor magnate. A happy photograph of Sir William Letts, KBE at Durban

A novel ride for a motor magnate. A happy photograph of Sir William Letts, KBE at Durban. 12 March 1929

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace Mr Cohen MP arriving in his motor bath chair 26

Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace Mr Cohen MP arriving in his motor bath chair 26 July 1923

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Lord Elveden to leave politics. Lord Elveden, one of the Government Whips, who

Lord Elveden to leave politics. Lord Elveden, one of the Government Whips, who, it is stated, does not propose to seek re election. 2 October 1922

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Mile End Election, Voter being taken to the booth in an aeroplane - Noel Pemberton

Mile End Election, Voter being taken to the booth in an aeroplane - Noel Pemberton Billing campaign, standing as an Independent Plane is heavily branded with Vote for Pemberton-Billing Poster on wall

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Beating The Bounds On the Water The ancient ceremony of beating the bounds of

Beating The Bounds On the Water The ancient ceremony of beating the bounds of the parish of St Clement Danes, Strand London, was performed by the choir boys

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: The General Strike The motor bus park in Regents Park - an office rigged inside a bus

The General Strike The motor bus park in Regents Park - an office rigged inside a bus

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: A quaint conveyance. A recent snapshot in Beauvais, the ancient French manufacturing town

A quaint conveyance. A recent snapshot in Beauvais, the ancient French manufacturing town and capital of the Department of Oise, showing a typical " Vinaigrette "

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Ilford election. Mr Wise the C U Candidate

Ilford election. Mr Wise the C U Candidate

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: 13 NOVEMBER 1964 Only the boot of this Tokyo car is convertible. This lucky pointer

13 NOVEMBER 1964 Only the boot of this Tokyo car is convertible. This lucky pointer enjoys travelling in it. Watching the traffic

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: The suspension railway crossing the River Wupper. 28 September 1923

The suspension railway crossing the River Wupper. 28 September 1923

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: At the Great Wheelers Rally in London an example of the novel cycle perambulator

At the Great Wheelers Rally in London an example of the novel cycle perambulator

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Dr Alfred C Jordan, acting Honourable Secretary of the Mens Dress Reform Party

Dr Alfred C Jordan, acting Honourable Secretary of the Mens Dress Reform Party, arriving at his consulting rooms in the West End of London with his bicycle in shorts and an open - necked shirt

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Gravesend Carnival. A decorated vehicle ( Ambulance ) 1937

Gravesend Carnival. A decorated vehicle ( Ambulance ) 1937

Background imageTransport Quirks Collection: Four children on a bike in the country. 1936

Four children on a bike in the country. 1936



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