Metres Collection (page 60)

Great Electric Induction Coil
Demonstration of the Great Electric Induction Coil at the Polytechnic Institution in London in 1869 by Professor Pepper. Viewed by a large number of visitors to the Polytechnic

Heveliuss Telescope
The great 200 foot (60+ metres) telescope of Hevelius

French Alps / Chamonix
French Alps: the Dru Mountain (3750 metres high) viewed from Chamonix

Beachy Head Lighthouse
Building Beachy Head Lighthouse. 43 metres in height (31 metres above water). Brought into service in 1902

Burrinjuck Dam / 1930S
BURRINJUCK DAM This dam which is 92 metres high was built between the Wars on the Murrumbidgee River, near Yass, New South Wales, Australia

Caracal (Lydekker)
(felis caracal) Also known as the Desert Lynx, It can spring about 3 metres vertically, and bats flying birds with its paws

Avenida 9 De Julio
An aerial view of Avenida 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires. It is the widest boulevard in the world at 130 metres wide

Lisbon Aqueduct
The magnificent new aqueduct at Lisbon, bringing water across the valley of Alcantara. The central arch is 46 metres wide, 76 metres high

SKYWRITING
Skywriting from an aeroplane, at 4000 metres

Sea serpent in the bay of Rio de Janeiro
In the bay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fishermen report a creature 20 metres long, with a giraffes neck and a serpents head. Others dismiss it as a hallucination

Black Geyser, New Zealand
The BLACK GEYSER of New Zealand hurls mud and stones to a height of 300 metres

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 200 METRE
Melvin Patton (USA) wins the 200 metres

2nd Eddystone Lighthouse
The second (wooden) Eddystone lighthouse, near Plymouth, Devon, is built by Rudyerd : it is nearly 30 metres high but will be destroyed by fire in 1755

FULTONs SUBMARINE 1801
Interior of the Nautilus built by American inventor Robert Fulton in Paris for Napoleon; it is successfully tested at Brest, descending to 8 metres

Marriage Made in Heaven
A MARRIAGE MADE IN THE HEAVENS - at San Antonio, Walter Stowe weds Mary Shelton at 800 metres

AKRON ACCIDENT - 1
AKRON : the ship suddenly takes to the air, carrying three men with her : one saves himself by clinging to a rope, but his companions fall 200 metres to their deaths

Natural Horn on its Own
The NATURAL HORN - a conical tube of brass, some four metres in length but coiled for convenience

Brobdingnagian Horse
Gulliver marvels at a Brobdingnagian horseman - thirty metres high!

Ben Nevis, Scotland
At 1343 metres, Ben Nevis in the Grampian range is the tallest peak in the British Isles. In the foreground is the entrance to the Caledonian Canal

Abu Simbel 1845
The colossal figures, 20 metres high, are depicted here pretty much as they were found by travellers in 1812 : they are badly damaged and partly concealed by sand

First Montgolfiere 1783
THE FIRST PRACTICAL BALLOON Montgolfiers first air balloon, unmanned, was launched at Annonay, rose to 2000 metres; the Academie Royale des Sciences paid for the venture

Car Radio Advert
In-car entertainment thanks to this Radiella which delights both chauffeur and passenger - and anyone else who happens to be within twenty metres

Summit / Aiguille / Platz
On the summit slope of the Aiguille d Argentiere (3907 metres)

Girl Putting a Slype
GIRL PUTTING A SLYPE In low galleries, children crawl on hands and knees for 100 to 200 metres, hauling a slype holding up to 250 kg (from the official Report)

DORANDOs MARATHON 1908
Pietri Dorando of Italy wins the marathon from Windsor to the Olympic stadium, but because he is assisted during the final metres he is disqualified

Dortmund-Ems Canal
Opened in 1899, this canal links Dortmund and Emden. The remarkable Hanrichenburg raises ships 14 metres : it will be replaced in 1962 and become a museum

Pterodactyl / Pteranodon
Giant pterodactyl, the PTERANODON, with a wing-spread of some 6 metres from the Cretaceous period

Wind Carries Women Away
Two Alabama women are in bed when a violent wind carried them several hundreds of metres

Maze at Alkborough
Circular maze, 12 metres in diameter, at Alkborough, Lincolnshire; a copy exists in the parish church

British Banner Serpent
Marine creature sighted from the British Banner; the Master reported that the creature shook the bowsprit with its mouth and seemed about 100 metres long

Size of Wings Needed
To support the weight of a man, 45 square metres of wing surface would be required

Sport / Climbing / Himalayas
In their Everest attempt, English climbers Bruce and Finch reach 8300 metres, helped with oxygen apparatus

Emile Aubrun spotting submarines from his aeroplane
The French aviator Emile Aubrun (1881-1967) at Cherbourg demonstrates that submarines under water can be detected from aircraft flying at a height of 500 metres

Construction of a voltaic battery in Paris
Construction of a large voltaic battery at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, covering 54 square metres, on the orders of Napoleon

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From Olympic glory to prehistoric wonders, they have witnessed it all. In the historic 1924 Olympics, Eric Liddell's electrifying finish in the 400m race left spectators breathless with awe. Meanwhile, Harold Abrahams' lightning-fast sprint secured him a gold medal in the 100m event. But let's not forget about the incredible Glyptodon Asper, an extinct giant armadillo that roamed our planet millions of years ago. Its massive size and unique armor make it a fascinating creature to study. While athletes pushed their limits on tracks and fields, another marvel was taking place behind the scenes - the development of the National Electric Grid. This revolutionary system brought power to countless homes and businesses, transforming society as we know it. Innovations continued to soar through the sky with skywriting making its debut in 1922. Words etched across blue canvases amazed crowds below as messages floated high above their heads. Speaking of inventions, who can overlook Sohns Device? This groundbreaking technology revolutionized communication by allowing people to transmit sound wirelessly over long distances – a true game-changer for humanity. On Reggie Walker Athletics' stage, records were shattered and dreams realized. His remarkable achievements inspired generations of aspiring athletes worldwide. Meanwhile, Liz McColgan conquered her own challenges on running tracks around the globe. Her determination and resilience made her an icon in women's athletics. Away from sports arenas and technological advancements lies tranquility captured beautifully on a Nice Beach postcard from 1920. The serene waves crashing against golden sands transport us back to simpler times where relaxation reigned supreme. Diving deeper into history takes us back millions of years when Plesiosaurus ruled ancient seas before becoming extinct. These majestic marine reptiles leave us awestruck at nature's ability to create such magnificent creatures. Venturing underground brings us Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem - an engineering marvel dating back to biblical times.