Trials Collection

A Complete Wash-out, by William Heath Robinson
The trials of spring-cleaning as endured on the ark. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

George Stephensons Rocket - the pre-1923 replica. George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive was built in 1829. Built for the Rainhill Trials held by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway

Salem Witches: Tituba
Titubas tales alarm the children, who accuse her of being a witch

CM11 6583 Russell Hennessy, Morris Bullnose
Russell Hennessy, Morris Bullnose, DS 8723, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, 5th December 2015, 2015, airfield, Bicester, Bicester Heritage, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition

CM30 1426 Nicholas Northeast, Alvis SD 12-50
Nicholas Northeast, Alvis SD 12/50, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, 15th February 2020, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England, bad weather, cars, competition, drizzle

CM22 4316 Daniel Dalton, Mazda RX8
Daniel Dalton, Mazda RX8, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport

The Vickers Hovercraft has a trial run between Moreton, Wallasey, and Rhyl, North Wales, where it will operate this summer, and completed the journey in 30 minutes. July 1962

de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539
de Havilland DH.112 Sea Venom F.A.W.21 XA539, flying with the Aero Flight from RAE Bedford. First flown on 21 May 1954, delivered on 03 June 1954

The Queen with a Land-Rover at Badminton Horse Trials
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family stand by a Land-Rover, with their host, the Duke of Beautfort, at the Badminton Three-day Horse Trials. Date: 1956

More Rugger Trials
Cartoon, More Rugger Trials. Good head and tail work and clever footwork in the scrum. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

R. M. S. Queen Mary, Cunard White Star liner, May 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary on sea trials, prior to her maiden voyage, May 1936

Avro Vulcan B2 XH534 Farnborough
The second B2 Vulcan built was based at A&AEE Boscombe Down for trials until 1965. The Vulcan display was always one of the highlights of Farnborough Air Show. Date: 1960

CM11 9112 Edward Harvey, Morgan Plus 4
Edward Harvey, Morgan Plus 4, UUX 209, Pomeroy trophy, VSCC, Silverstone, 2016, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport

Examination of Pullinger, the Fraudulent Cashier of the Union Bank (engraving)
2772950 Examination of Pullinger, the Fraudulent Cashier of the Union Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examination of Pullinger)

Triumph Southern Cross
The Triumph-Gloria Southern Cross : earlier models performed well in the Monte Carlo and Alpine trials. Date: 1936

Queen Elizabeth II at the Badminton horse trials, 1959
The Queen on horseback at the Badminton horse trials, 1959. 1959

Sheepdog Trials. Bringing in the sheep, starting the dog, driving the sheep and finally trying to get them into the pen

CM35 2499 Harry Sherrard, Renault Clio Cup 172
Harry Sherrard, Renault Clio Cup 172, First run in 1952 the Pomeroy Trophy features cars from all era's and types, it's the Vintage Sports Car Club, VSCC, first track event of their season

CM26 6611 Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Alvis Speed 20 SA
Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Alvis Speed 20 SA, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 16th February 2019, cars, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport, nostalgia, outdoors

CM22 3066 Stephen Harrold, James Harrold, Ford Model A
Stephen Harrold, James Harrold, Ford Model A, Vintage Sports Car Club, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, Sunday, 28th January 2018, competition, Fun, historic cars, iconic, nostalgia

CM17 3333 Alvis Stalwart
Alvis Stalwart, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, Bicester Heritage, 3rd December 2016, Bicester, Bicester Heritage, cars, competition, nostalgia, outdoors, retro, sports, tests, trials, vintage cars

CM11 7393 Andrew Summers, Austin Ulster Special, PW 7163
Andrew Summers, Austin Ulster Special, PW 7163, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun

CM30 1130 Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Audi TT
Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Audi TT, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, 15th February 2020, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England, bad weather, cars, competition, drizzle, event

CM26 6291 Alan Harpley, Alvis 12-50
Alan Harpley, Alvis 12/50, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 16th February 2019, cars, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport, nostalgia, outdoors

CM22 3759 Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports
Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic

CM22 4508 Clive Fidgeon, Morgan Plus 8
Clive Fidgeon, Morgan Plus 8, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

CM22 3760 Nigel Stroud, MG J2
Nigel Stroud, MG J2, 1932, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

CM22 2865 Andrew Messent, Morgan Super Sports
Andrew Messent, Morgan Super Sports, Vintage Sports Car Club, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, Sunday, 28th January 2018, competition, Fun, historic cars, iconic, nostalgia, outdoors

CM17 6801 Richard Wadman, Alvis Speed 20 VDP Tourer
Richard Wadman, Alvis Speed 20 VDP Tourer, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 18th February 2017, 2017, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic

CM17 6282 Charles Clegg, Austin Healey Sebring Sprite
Charles Clegg, Austin Healey Sebring Sprite, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 18th February 2017, 2017, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic

CM11 9288 David Brazell, Jaguar XK 120
David Brazell, Jaguar XK 120, 793 YUY, VSCC, Pomeroy trophy, Silverstone, 2016, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport

CM11 8709 Ken Pritchard-Jones, Turner Mk 3
Ken Pritchard-Jones, Turner Mk 3, VIW 373, Pomeroy trophy, VSCC, Silverstone, 2016, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport

CM11 7426 Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility
Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility, ADV 3774, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun, historic cars

CM11 6828 George Diffey, Austin 7
George Diffey, Austin 7, MY 3823, Best performance Overall, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, Bicester, Bicester Heritage, cars, competition, nostalgia, outdoors, retro, sports, tests, trials

British Hovercraft Corporation BH7 Mk2, 12 April 1972, on its return to HMS Daedalus, Lee-on-Solent, after nine weeks of trials in the Baltic Sea. Date: 1972

Rolls-Royce Clyde powered prototype Westland Wyvern TF2, VP120, during thrust measuring trials at Yeovil

Gloster Meteor F4 RA490
Gloster Meteor F4, RA490, following use as a Beryl engine testbed, the aircraft was heavily modified to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets for trials with a jet deflection system

Two Harriers manoeuvre into position for landing on the deck of HMS Eagle during sea trials in 1970. Date: 1970

Dutch Witch Trial C17
Trying a suspect for witchcraft in Holland : she is being weighed on a balance, but what that is supposed to prove I can t tell you

CM32 4195 Jim Catnach, Riley Sports
Jim Catnach, Riley Sports, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England.Silverstone Northamptonshire, England, 19th February 2022

CM30 1088 Dr Bill Rosten, GN 11-9 Annie
Dr Bill Rosten, GN 11-9 Annie, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, 15th February 2020, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England, bad weather, cars, competition, drizzle, event

CM30 0587 Matthew Smethurst, Riley 9 MkIV
Matthew Smethurst, Riley 9 MkIV, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, Saturday 30th November 2019, cars, competition, nostalgia, outdoors, retro, sports

CM30 0639 Russell Hennessy, Morris Cowley Tourer
Russell Hennessy, Morris Cowley Tourer, VSCC, Winter Driving Tests, Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, Saturday 30th November 2019, cars, competition, nostalgia, outdoors, retro

A400M Beach Landings
Pictured is an RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft carrying out a series of spectacular test landings and take offs on a beach in South Wales

Wildcat Helicopter Onboard HMS Iron Duke for Trials
The Royal Navys next-generation helicopter Wildcat, is pictured onboard HMS Iron Duke during three days of trials at sea. A Wildcat touched down onto the flight deck of HMS Iron Duke at the Naval

CM22 4027 Daniel Smith, Peerless GTi
Daniel Smith, Peerless GTi, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

Start of Lewes motorcycle speed trial
Crowds gather around a racetrack in Lewes, Sussex as man on a motorcycle prepares to be pushed off to begin the race, under a start banner indicating the sponsor, Dunlop

CM17 6743 Locky McKenzie, Frazer Nash TT replica
Locky McKenzie, Frazer Nash TT replica, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 18th February 2017, 2017, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic

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"Trials: From Wash-outs to Triumphs" In the world of trials, there are those that prove to be a complete wash-out, while others emerge as remarkable triumphs. Just like William Heath Robinson's whimsical contraptions or George Stephenson's iconic Rocket replica before 1923, these trials take us on a journey through time and imagination. One such trial takes us back to the haunting era of Salem Witches, where Tituba faced her own trial against prejudice and fear. Similarly, the de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539 soared through its own challenges in the sky. But trials aren't limited to historical events; they extend into our everyday lives too. Take Nicholas Northeast's CM30 1426 Alvis SD 12-50 or Russell Hennessy's CM11 6583 Morris Bullnose – both automobiles faced their fair share of tests on the road. Even modern vehicles like Daniel Dalton's CM22 4316 Mazda RX8 undergo rigorous trials to ensure their performance meets expectations. And who can forget The Queen herself navigating Badminton Horse Trials with her trusty Land-Rover? Sports also have their place in this realm – from rugby players enduring more rugger trials to athletes pushing themselves beyond limits for glory and victory. Yet it is not just humans who face these challenges; even grand vessels like R. M. S. Queen Mary had its maiden voyage as a Cunard White Star liner in May 1936 filled with anticipation and uncertainty. And let us not overlook technological marvels such as the Vickers Hovercraft embarking on its inaugural run between Moreton, Wallasey, and Rhyl in North Wales – an extraordinary feat that revolutionized transportation forever. Finally, we cannot ignore Avro Vulcan B2 XH534 at Farnborough - an aircraft that defied gravity during its trial run captivating the hearts of aviation enthusiasts.