Feats Collection

Building of Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H. Davis
Series of diagrams depicting the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge by ILN special artist, G. H. Davis. At the time of building

Zazel / Human Cannonball
Zazel at the Royal Aquarium, London. " A beautiful Lady shot from a monstrous cannon." This is thought to be the earliest photograph of a human cannonball act

Parachuting Dog
A Finnish parachutist jumps with his dog, who leaps from the plane at his masters command without hesitation, both land safely on six feet

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

Stunt / Wall of Death
Wall of Death - Motorcycle rider Fearless Billy Ward riding the wall (picture also shows Dare Devil Marjory Ward )

Dd home and Chair
Daniel Dunglass Home, Scottish-American medium, remains the most enigmatic of all spirit mediums, performing extraordinary feats which have never been explained

Kirk and Saraski music hall aquatic acrobats. Sisters known as ?the aquatic marvels?. Performed dives, acrobatics and endurance feats in a tank of heated water

Dog and owner reunited in the trenches, France
Private Brown of the North Staffordshires, in the trenches in France, is found by his pet terrier dog which has made its way, alone, from his home in Hammersmith, West London

Thomas Topham, Strongman
Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields on 28 May 1741, by lifting barrels weighing 1386 lbs (!)

The Promenade Percies
A motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike

Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955)
Photograph of Gilbert Jessop, the Gloucestershire and England batsman, who was famous for his feats of quick-scoring - he once scored a century in only 40 minutes

Wall of Death, 1933
WALL OF DEATH Cyclone Jack Cody rides a 1920s Indian Scout 101 on the Drome of Death at Coney Beach, Porthcawl, Wales

Capt Webb / Niagara / Scrap
Captain Matthew WEBB survives Niagara Falls

Annie Oakley
ANNIE OAKLEY entertains with feats of skillful marksmanship

Alain Gerbault Sails
Intrepid French yachtsman ALAIN GERBAULT prepares to cross the Pacific, alone, in his boat the Firecrest

Ordeal by Fire & Water
A stage magician performs a feat of being immersed in fire and water

Rerum sicularum libri VIII, by Nicolai Specialis (Nicola Speciale, 14th century historian of Sicilian origin). In his work he described the deeds of the kings of the Crown of Aragon

Cyclist Vanderwoort loops the loop at the Olympia Music Hall, Paris. Date: 1903

WALL OF DEATH, 1936
WALL OF DEATH Al Johnson rides an Indian Scout 101 on the Wall of Death at Whitstable, Kent Date: 1936

Travelling 6500 miles in forty-eight hours, by car! (b / w photo)
6009115 Travelling 6500 miles in forty-eight hours, by car! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling 6500 miles in forty-eight hours, by car)

Rope Dancer at Venice (engraving)
1092825 Rope Dancer at Venice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rope Dancer at Venice)

Race of Women in Wurtemberg (engraving)
1092824 Race of Women in Wurtemberg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race of Women in Wurtemberg)

Tophams Great Feat (engraving)
1092820 Tophams Great Feat (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tophams Great Feat)

A "Fistic Encounter. "(engraving)
1092818 A " Fistic Encounter." (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Fistic Encounter." Illustration for Wonders of Bodily Strength)

During the amazing performances of a fire eater, on a square in London... (colour litho)
2777957 During the amazing performances of a fire eater, on a square in London... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho)
2777890 A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victimless catastrophe)

The Man Who Flies by Car (Colour Litho)
2777796 The Man Who Flies by Car (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man who flies by car)

At a height of 800 meters, an acrobatic aviator, known in Spain under the name of the Red Devil... (colour litho)
2778064 At a height of 800 meters, an acrobatic aviator, known in Spain under the name of the Red Devil... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Gladys Callow, The Woman with the Way with Her
The Woman with the Way with Her. Gladys Callow, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London is at home with all sorts of animals at the zoo

A human bow hovering between two chairs and a motorcycle that passes under it in speed (colour litho)
2778176 A human bow hovering between two chairs and a motorcycle that passes under it in speed (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Italian driver Colombo made a gesture of great courage at the meeting for the Acrobatics Cup in Paris (colour litho)
2778264 The Italian driver Colombo made a gesture of great courage at the meeting for the Acrobatics Cup in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame

A New Kind Marathon (Colour Litho)
2778180 A New Kind Marathon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of marathon)

A Modern Samson (Colour Litho)
2777787 A Modern Samson (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern Samson. In Knoxville, Tennessee, a young man)

A New Kind of Fight (Colour Litho)
2777764 A New Kind of Fight (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of fight)

Maud Atlas music hall strongwoman
Maud Atlas daughter of Atlas and Vulcana and one of the Atlas troupe. She and her sister Gwen are billed as strong-girls and assisted their parents in feats of strength. Date: circa1910

An English Lady practising with the Bow and Arrow, Early part of Nineteenth Century (engraving)
1092830 An English Lady practising with the Bow and Arrow, Early part of Nineteenth Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Caboclos of Brazil Shooting (engraving)
1092829 The Caboclos of Brazil Shooting (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caboclos of Brazil Shooting)

Throwing the Stone in Appenzell (engraving)
1092819 Throwing the Stone in Appenzell (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the Stone in Appenzell)

Skating Races in Holland (engraving)
1092828 Skating Races in Holland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating Races in Holland)

The Indian Juggler, performing his astonishing feats of activity etc (engraving)
1108403 The Indian Juggler, performing his astonishing feats of activity etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Juggler)

One of the Feats of the Campaign, taking Guns to the Top of Coles Kop, 1400ft High (b / w photo)
1599310 One of the Feats of the Campaign, taking Guns to the Top of Coles Kop, 1400ft High (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Run, fly and dive! (colour litho)
2778375 Run, fly and dive! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Run, fly and dive)

In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho)
2778131 In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In countries where it is exaggerated)

The thrill hunt (Colour Litho)
2778120 The thrill hunt (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thrill hunt. Two cars from a new Berlin public game, descending together, precipitously)

At the Zoological Garden in Los Angeles, America, a match between a lion was very successful... (colour litho)
2777986 At the Zoological Garden in Los Angeles, America, a match between a lion was very successful... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Useless Boldness (Colour Litho)
2777887 The Useless Boldness (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The useless audacies. A motorcyclists hobby in Belle Vue, near Manchester)

An original dive (colour litho)
2777883 An original dive (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An original dive)

The Daredevil Enterprises (Colour Litho)
2777807 The Daredevil Enterprises (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reckless enterprises)

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"Feats of Courage, Strength, and Ingenuity: Celebrating Human Achievements" Building of Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H. Davis: Witness the marvel that is the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a testament to human engineering and determination. Zazel / Human Cannonball: Prepare to be amazed as Zazel defies gravity, soaring through the air with grace and precision as a human cannonball. Siberian Death Defier and Aviator Baffling John Clempert: Join us in unraveling the mystery behind this fearless aviator who astounded even John Clempert with death-defying stunts in the skies. Stunt / Wall of Death: Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush like no other as daredevils conquer gravity on their motorcycles within the treacherous confines of the infamous Wall of Death. DD Home and Chair: Step into a world beyond our understanding as DD Home showcases his extraordinary abilities while levitating objects effortlessly from his chair. Dog and Owner Reunited in Trenches, France: Experience heartwarming moments amidst chaos as loyal companionship triumphs over adversity during World War I trenches in France. Thomas Topham, Strongman: Marvel at Thomas Topham's incredible feats of strength that defy logic – witness him lift unimaginable weights with ease. The Promenade Percies: Be enchanted by this group's mesmerizing performances filled with synchronized acrobatics, daring flips, and breathtaking displays of agility along promenades worldwide. Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955): Discover the legendary cricketer whose exceptional talent left spectators awestruck throughout his illustrious career spanning decades. Wall of Death, 1933: Relive history's most thrilling motorcycle spectacle where brave riders challenged fate within a vertical wooden cylinder known as "The Wall. " Capt Webb / Niagara / Scrap.