Record Collection (page 4)

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-1862): various models, 1862 (engraving)
536620 Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-1862): various models, 1862 (engraving); (add.info.: From The Science Record New York, 1862. Engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 1910 advertisement for His Master's Voice" Gramaphone Player. From The Illustrated London News published
2915363 A 1910 advertisement for His Master's Voice" Gramaphone Player. From The Illustrated London News published 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Wrought Iron: Carrying balls of iron from furnace to the squeezer, Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pa
530439 Wrought Iron: Carrying balls of iron from furnace to the squeezer, Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pa. From The Science Record, New York, 1873. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615930 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a quintet playing in New York, playing into four microphones
5308792 Engraving depicting a quintet playing in New York, playing into four microphones, giving a concert which is being transmitted by telephone to an audience in Newton

Cartoon depicting a man in a record library, 19th century
5308638 Cartoon depicting a man in a record library, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man in a record library. Dated 19th century 01/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

The height difference between Simon Paap and James Toller
5308140 The height difference between Simon Paap and James Toller.; (add.info.: Engraving illustrating the height difference between Simon Paap (1789 - 1828) a well-known Dutch dwarf (left)

Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480075 Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480069 Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone)

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478810 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print)
7419946 Daniel Lambert. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Daniel Lambert, 1770 - 1809. English. In his youth Lambert was a keen sportsman and outdoorsman)

Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone
5309395 Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone)

Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873 engraving
530436 Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873 engraving; (add.info.: Putting ball of white-hot iron into a rotary squeezer to remove the slag and cinder)

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Do You Know: Who invented the one-piece bathing suit? (colour litho)
8668110 Do You Know: Who invented the one-piece bathing suit? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who invented the one-piece bathing suit)

Boys competing to see who can urinate the highest (colour litho)
8656726 Boys competing to see who can urinate the highest (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys competing to see who can urinate the highest)

Yorkshire CCC (b/w photo)
8671614 Yorkshire CCC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorkshire CCC. Left to right, back row: E Robinson, C Turner, L Hutton, H Verity, E Rawlin)

The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone
5311837 The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax)

8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow
5307962 8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting 8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow bought by Pavin Davis of Gloucester for, 000 in New York)

Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving)
5308678 Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Advertisement for a Edison phonograph. A phonograph is the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound)

A Check-Clock
5616088 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph
5308853 Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph)

Oscilloscope and signal (frequency) generator, 1850
3479958 Oscilloscope and signal (frequency) generator, 1850; (add.info.: Oscilloscope and signal (frequency) generator set up to give a Lissajous figure for two identical frequencies exactly 90

Pick-up on long-playing record, 1850
3479957 Pick-up on long-playing record, 1850; (add.info.: Pick-up on long-playing record. The tiny point of the stylus (needle) is here seen entering one of the micro-grooves

Graphophone, 1850
3480073 Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Graphophone: invented by Chichester Bell and Sumner Tainter. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax (bb)

Foot prints, 1850
3478447 Foot prints, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of foot prints of different individuals, this system was used in identifying criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer
2638497 Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer. Seen here are the American and English boats competing in the Harmsworth Trophy in 1931

Matthew Webb arriving at Calais
3586315 Matthew Webb arriving at Calais; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids, arriving in Calais

Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478805 Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895
3478802 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Camel-mounted model. From The Science Record New York, 1862. Engraving
537711 Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Camel-mounted model. From The Science Record New York, 1862. Engraving; (add.info.: Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Camel-mounted model

Boiling, a form of puddling, at Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873
530438 Boiling, a form of puddling, at Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873; Universal History Archive/UIG

Edgar Allan Poe: Berenice (litho)
8631032 Edgar Allan Poe: Berenice (litho) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berenice. "It was a fearful page in the record of my existence." Illustration for)

Mahmoud, C Smirke up (b/w photo)
8671562 Mahmoud, C Smirke up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahmoud, C Smirke up. Mahmoud was the 1936 winner of the Derby)

One of Captain Scott's dogs listening to a gramophone record (b/w photo)
8673185 One of Captain Scott's dogs listening to a gramophone record (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music in the silent south)

Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person
5308813 Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person she is visiting

Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice
5311589 Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice. Right: listening to the recording. 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

poster for the French society for recorded sound, depicting a microphone, 1900 (lithograph)
3665928 poster for the French society for recorded sound, depicting a microphone, 1900 (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480072 Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Bell & Tainter's Graphophone. A recording was made by speaking into a mouthpiece while turning the wax cylinder by a treadle; as in a)

Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478812 Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: A woman making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph, 1888
3478803 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph, 1888; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Chrystal Palace, London, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478816 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478814 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1885
3478809 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1885; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1888
3478808 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1888; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Matthew Webb
3586314 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Matthew Webb
3586311 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison (b/w photo)
8671573 Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying, Mr and Mrs J A Mollison)

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"Unleashing the Power of Speed: From Supermarine to Rolls-Royce S. 6, a Record-Breaking Journey" Embarking on an exhilarating journey through history, we delve into remarkable records that have left an indelible mark. The Supermarine aeroplane and its successor, the Rolls-Royce S. 6, soared through the skies with unparalleled speed and grace. Transporting us back to 1692, the court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials unveils a dark chapter in human history - a chilling reminder of how fear can distort justice. Shifting gears to modern marvels, we encounter the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. This sleek aircraft defied limits as it raced across continents like a phantom in flight. Stepping onto cricket's hallowed grounds in 1932, we witness an astonishing cricketing record that etched itself into sporting folklore forevermore. The Olympics have always been synonymous with breaking boundaries. In 1948, amidst post-war challenges, athletes pushed themselves beyond imagination during the grueling 10, 000-meter race – leaving spectators awestruck by their unwavering determination. Journeying to Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall during 1903-1904 reveals workers' tireless efforts as they set out to break stone extraction records – showcasing human resilience and ingenuity against nature's might. A blanket of snow enveloped the United Kingdom in January 2010 – freezing time for a moment while setting new weather-related records that captivated both young and old alike. Revving up our engines with Harley-Davidson's iconic advert reminds us that sometimes breaking free from conventions is what sets us apart from others - embracing individuality becomes our personal record worth celebrating. Returning once more to Polkanuggo Quarry in September 1902 unravels another tale of triumph over adversity as miners strive relentlessly towards surpassing their previous achievements.