Long Distance Collection

The Dam busters (1955)
Cast and crew picture on location

British Athletes in action. Gordon Pirie, the Brilliant 5, 000 and 10, 000 metres runner, who recently beat emil zatopek, the triple olympic champion, in a 5, 000 metre event in prague

Aston Martin Vantage N24

Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890
3479996 Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph; the sender; left and receiver, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wheatstone's Signal electromagnetic telegraph, 1890
3479994 Wheatstone's Signal electromagnetic telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's Signal ABC electromagnetic telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wheatstone's relay, 1890
3480019 Wheatstone's relay, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's relay; which enabled the electric telegraph to be used over a long distance, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Direct telegraph line between New-castle and London for the Newcastle Chronicle, 1874
3479999 Direct telegraph line between New-castle and London for the Newcastle Chronicle, 1874; (add.info.: Direct telegraph line between Newcastle and London for the Newcastle Chronicle)

Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890
3479995 Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph; showing the current reverser)

Telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition, 1898
3479400 Telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition, 1898; (add.info.: Illustration showing a telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition)

Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879
3479997 Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879; (add.info.: Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph; General Post Office; St)

Multi-destination international telephone call, 1890
3479397 Multi-destination international telephone call, 1890; (add.info.: Cartoon showing a stressful simulation of a multi-destination international telephone call to Fiji, Beijing, San Francisco)

Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850
3479993 Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The impact of long distance travel by rail from scotland to the south west coast
5308410 The impact of long distance travel by rail from scotland to the south west coast.; (add.info.: British, cartoon illustrating the impact of long distance travel by rail from scotland to)

Wheatstone's relay, 1890
3479990 Wheatstone's relay, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's relay; which enabled the electric telegraph to be used over a long distance, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhausted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhaisted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement, the men of a column of the 2nd Army fell asleep at the camp, 1917

REO Mountaineer, New York to San Francisco and back, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
REO Mountaineer, New York to San Francisco and back, between 1900 and 1905

REO Mountaineer, New York to San Francisco and back, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
REO Mountaineer, New York to San Francisco and back, between 1900 and 1905

REO Mountaineer, New York to San Francisco and back, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
REO Mountaineer, New York to San Francisco and back, between 1900 and 1905

Thomas Stevens, English cyclist, the first to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle
6030964 Thomas Stevens, English cyclist, the first to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle, with his penny farthing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sidney Wooderson leaving for work from Beckenham, Kent. 27th August 1946

The first long-distance Hawker Horsley, J8607

4472 Flying Scotsman - LNER Class A3
4472 Flying Scotsman, an LNER Class A3 locomotive, on the main line, at speed, circa 1967. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman is a 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive

The Letter (oil on panel)
476650 The Letter (oil on panel) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Lunar halo and luminescent cross observed during the balloon Zenith
2962416 Lunar halo and luminescent cross observed during the balloon Zeniths long distance flight from Paris to Bordeaux in March, 1875. pub

The invention of telegraphy with Morse code, number 65 in a series of cards depicting
CHT174662 The invention of telegraphy with Morse code, number 65 in a series of cards depicting great inventions, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

The Balloon, Zenith, during a long distance flight from Paris to Bordeaux in March, 1875
2962402 The Balloon, Zenith, during a long distance flight from Paris to Bordeaux in March, 1875, pub 1875-1880 (colour lithograph) by French School

Long distance airship in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974593 Long distance airship in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long distance airship in the year 2000)

American Long distance walker George Matthew Schilling, attempting to pull an airship 20
5999055 American Long distance walker George Matthew Schilling, attempting to pull an airship 20, 000 miles in three years for a bet (litho) by English School

Wireless telegraph communication between Casablanca and Paris (colour litho)
2779350 Wireless telegraph communication between Casablanca and Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving)
609112 William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gale walking 1)

Sir Alan Cobham, 1926 (colour litho)
473387 Sir Alan Cobham, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alan John Cobham (1894-1973)

Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal (colour litho)
2818766 Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal)

Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte, French aviators (b / w photo)
3102163 Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte, French aviators (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte)

Night start of the Paris-Vienna motor race (litho)
2795624 Night start of the Paris-Vienna motor race (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night start of the Paris-Vienna motor race)

Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race (colour litho)
2795643 Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brussels-Ostend long distance horse race)

The Letter (oil on panel)
476651 The Letter (oil on panel) by Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852); 56.5x71.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

The Eighth Wonder of the World - the Atlantic Cable, 1866 (colour litho)
1123864 The Eighth Wonder of the World - the Atlantic Cable, 1866 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Valentines Card (litho)
3095542 Valentines Card (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Forget me not Valentines Day card (chromolitho)
731636 Forget me not Valentines Day card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forget me not Valentines Day card)

British aircraft over Cape Town, South Africa, after completing a long distance flight from the RAF base at Cranwell
6014676 British aircraft over Cape Town, South Africa, after completing a long distance flight from the RAF base at Cranwell, Lincolnshire (litho) by English School

In July 1933, Amy Molllison (formerly Amy Johnson)and her husband Jim Mollison flew their De Haviiland DH.84 Dragon aircraft named Seafarer, nonstop from Pendine Sands

Sidney Wooderson attempting a record at Motspur Park, Surrey, he failed after pulling a leg muscle. 1946

Sidney Wooderson winning the Lyons Sports Mile with a time of 4 minutes 19 seconds, 2nd July 1946

Ken Norris races Pirie out of six miles. Gordon Pirie created the athletic sensation of the year when he dropped out of the amateur athletic associations six-mile championship at Londons white city

The City of London New Years Day Races. January 1975 75-00006-008

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"Journeying through Time and Distance: A Captivating Tale of Long-Distance Adventures" In the enchanting world of "The Dam Busters (1955)" and the exhilarating roar of the Aston Martin Vantage N24, we embark on a captivating journey across vast distances. Just like the courageous crew in "The Dam Busters, " we push boundaries to achieve remarkable feats. As we delve deeper into history, our minds wander to the majestic 4472 Flying Scotsman - LNER Class A3 locomotive gracefully traversing endless tracks. Its iconic presence reminds us that long-distance travel has always been an awe-inspiring endeavor. But let's not forget Thomas Stevens, whose indomitable spirit led him to become the first English cyclist to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle. With his trusty penny farthing in hand, he pedaled through unknown territories, leaving footprints for future adventurers. Sidney Wooderson's departure from Beckenham, Kent in 1946 evokes images of determination as he sets off for work each day. His unwavering commitment exemplifies how distance can be conquered with resilience and purpose. "The Letter, " captured beautifully on oil panel, speaks volumes about longing and connection across great distances. It reminds us that even when physically apart, emotions can bridge gaps effortlessly. Nature itself paints breathtaking scenes during long-distance journeys; a lunar halo adorned with a luminescent cross witnessed during Zenith's balloon flight from Paris to Bordeaux in 1875 is proof of this celestial beauty surrounding us at every turn. Helene Boucher graces Le Petit Journal magazine cover with her pioneering aviation achievements. Her story inspires countless dreamers who dare to soar high above clouds while conquering unimaginable distances. And finally, telegraphy revolutionized communication forever with Morse code leading this technological marvel. Card number 65 immortalizes its significance among other milestones as it connects people across continents instantaneously.