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This image displays a vintage advertisement or informational poster titled "A few of the Notable British Records in Human Achievement. " The document lists a series of significant scientific and technological advancements attributed to British individuals, highlighting their contributions to various fields. These achievements include: - First steam engine by Newcomen - First locomotive by Trevithick - First dynamo by Faraday - First steam turbine by Parsons - First direct Atlantic flight (non-stop England to America) by Alcock and Brown (not explicitly named but implied) - First flight from England to Australia also noted without naming specific individuals The list also mentions other notable figures apart from those associated with the listed records, such as Jenner for vaccination; Harvey for circulation of the blood; Murdoch for coal gas; Young for distillation of paraffin oils; Cook and Wheatstone for electric telegraph; Newton, Darwin, Ross, Lister, Perkins among others. At the bottom is the name and address of Rolls-Royce Ltd. , located at 15 Conduit Street, London W1. , suggesting that this company produced or sponsored this record acknowledgment. Contact information via telegram ("Rollsroyd, " London) and telephone (Gerrard 8556 & 8557) are provided. The decorative frame around the text gives it an official and prestigious appearance appropriate to celebrating national accomplishments.
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