Penny Collection (page 3)

The card that upset Ireland
This card headed Great Britain missed out Ireland which caused political uproar and was corrected and replaced from 1 October 1879. Brown printing on buff card

Britain's First Foreign Postcard
In 1875 postcards were first allowed to be sent abroad. A Congress in Berne in 1875 agreed to the formation of the General Union of Posts within which Members could send postcards to each other

Poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, WW1
Original news stand poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, Lord Kitchener. This is the very rare poster that led to what was to become the famous Lord Kitchener Wants You recruiting poster

How the Penny in the Slot Works - little girl with chocolate machine Date: 1930s

Frank Whittle with IMechE President, David Penny in front of George Stephenson's portrait. Date: 1981

Early Victorian 1830s London Gothic Architecture
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Cartoon, EDITOR SEEKING DIRT
Cartoon, a penny press editor rakes for sensational claptrap in the muddy stream of twaddle and mock morality, oblivious of the angel who bids him search for Truth. Date: 1867

Cartoon, A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines. Following the mine-owners reduction of their workers wages

Antique botany illustration: Penny Cress, Thlaspi arvense

The Penny Sit-up, c. 1895 (b/w photo)
476227 The Penny Sit-up, c.1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Run by the Salvation Army this pioneering homeless shelter in Blackfriars)

Trevor Penny Warwickshire CCC 14 April 1995 Date: 14 April 1995

Penny Hills Race Horse Trainer Wife Barry 26 April 1994 Date: 26 April 1994

Penny Bank, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, 1935/1942, with a note by the artist

Penny Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, c. 1938

Penny Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, c. 1939

Obverse of a penny, from the reign of William I (silver)
FIT466174 Obverse of a penny, from the reign of William I (silver) by English School, (11th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Penny of AEthelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (reverse of 3706818)
3706819 Penny of thelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (reverse of 3706818) by Ealdgar (fl.978); diam: 19 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Lucy Locket, lost her pocket (colour litho)
3631207 Lucy Locket, lost her pocket (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucy Locket, lost her pocket)

Coins of the New Testament (colour litho)
6032204 Coins of the New Testament (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of the New Testament.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Penny dented by a bullet, 1797 (bronze)
1778414 Penny dented by a bullet, 1797 (bronze) by English School, (18th century); diameter: 3.6 cm; National Army Museum

Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving)
1056527 Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open-Air Music in London)

Guy Fawkes. Penny for the Guy (coloured engraving)
560221 Guy Fawkes. Penny for the Guy (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes)

A penny, from the reign of William I (silver)
FIT451699 A penny, from the reign of William I (silver) by English School, (11th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought... (colour litho)
2811015 The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought... (colour litho) by English School

Comic postcard, A penny for your thoughts, Dear! Date: 20th century

The Mechanical Cow - early vending machine
The Automatic Milk Supply- an early form of vending machine installed in Ilford Essex in 1911. Jugs of milk could be filled for one old penny Date: 1911

Comic postcard, Two women argue in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman looking for nearest toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy and girl with a go-kart Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man on the phone to the doctor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man uses lung testing machine at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and shopkeeper Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, four Scotsmen spending a penny Date: 20th century

George V Penny, 1933 (copper alloy)
1220140 George V Penny, 1933 (copper alloy) by English School, (20th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George V (3 June 1865 - 20 January 1936)

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned. Artists interpretation of a traditional proverb. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916

The Games Room, or Penny Arcade at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner, the main centre for US servicemen in London during the Second World War with the promise of having

Coins of Cunobelinus or Cymbeline (d. 43 AD), Offa, King of Mercia (757-96 AD
XJF165397 Coins of Cunobelinus or Cymbeline (d.43 AD), Offa, King of Mercia (757-96 AD) and Alfred (871-99 AD) and Edward the Elder (871-924 AD) (silver) (b/w photo)

Cartoon, The Ancient Mariner in the City (financiers)
Cartoon, The Ancient Mariner in the City -- a satirical comment on the difficulties financiers in the City of London were facing at the time, in a parody of Coleridges long narrative poem: Money

John Keen, champion pennyfarthing cyclist. 1902

Trade tokens found in the River Thames
TML155628 Trade tokens found in the River Thames by English School, (17th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

The Penny Wedding, A Sketch, 1830 (oil on panel)
CH445127 The Penny Wedding, A Sketch, 1830 (oil on panel) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 20.6x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: see also 167644; ); Photo eChristies Images; Scottish

Ruins of the Roman amphitheatre (built in the first century AD) at Lillebonne, Normandy, northern France. Date: 1840

Arab dance and costume, Syria. Date: 1840

Arab family, Algeria, North Africa. Date: 1840

Edmund Burke, Anglo-Irish politician and philosopher
Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797), Anglo-Irish politician and philosopher, Whig MP from 1766 to 1794. Portrait with associated locations -- Westminster Hall set up for the trial of Warren Hastings (top)

Boy on penny farthing bicyle (engraving)
5198372 Boy on penny farthing bicyle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy on penny farthing bicyle. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper, 1885)

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"Penny: A Journey Through Time on a Penny Farthing" Step back in time as the postman gracefully glides through the streets on his Pennyfarthing, transporting letters and parcels with ease. The clinking of gears and the rhythmic pedaling of this iconic cycling marvel fill the air. But beware. Legends speak of Spring-Heeled Jack, a winged monster said to haunt these very streets. As you listen to the enchanting Carousel Music Cover, keep an eye out for any mysterious figures lurking in the shadows. In Skipton, Yorkshire, a Penny Farthing Bicycle stands proudly as a testament to its historical significance. It reminds us of an era when bicycles were not just transportation but symbols of freedom and adventure. An old advertisement for Bicycles & Tricycles takes us back even further, showcasing how these innovative contraptions captured people's imaginations long ago. Lucy Locket lost her pocket while riding one such bicycle - perhaps she was too caught up in the thrill. Traveling down Borough High Street in London during 1904 must have been quite a sight with horse-drawn vehicles and barrows bustling about. Amongst them all, our trusty Penny Farthing Postman delivers messages from near and far. Let's not forget about Old English Coins that once jingled merrily in pockets across the land. These small treasures held great value and told stories of their own. Meanwhile, young girls diligently fill penny tins with mustard in Norwich, Norfolk – every drop representing hard work rewarded by just a single coin. Their efforts remind us that even small contributions can make a difference. As we conclude our journey through time on this magnificent Penny Farthing ride, let London Bridge (New Version) serenade us with its timeless words and music. Just like this historic bridge connects two sides of a river, so does our exploration connect past and present – reminding us that history is alive and waiting to be discovered.