• Photos Anciennes - Transport Terrestre #5

    Par Frawsy le 24 Octobre 2013 à 14:52

     

    Photos Anciennes - Transport Terrestre #5

     

     

    French model Suzette Clairy takes her boyfriend for a spin in a Reyonnah, a narrow runabout vehicle named after its inventor, Monsieur Hannoyer. The front wheels can be drawn in to enable the car to pass into a tight parking space, or even through a doorway. (Photo by Serge Berton/Getty Images). 1955





     



    An Austin A30 is towed away after losing a traffic argument with a Foden lorry in Clerkenwell. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 11th March 1954





     



    A demonstration of a vacuum cleaner for the London streets, with representatives of the London Corporation in the car. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 9th April 1913





     



    A man marks lot numbers on lorries for the car auction sale at Great Missenden, Bucks, at which thousands of cars and lorries will be offered for sale in the biggest car auction sale ever held in Britain. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 24th April 1946





     



    Ulster volunteers, the Ulster Unionist paramilitary force, in training. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 1914





     



    The latest streamlined fire engine, supplied to Croydon Fire Brigade. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 1940





     



    A pioneering experimental streamlined car with bodywork designed by Hungarian-born German aerodynamicist Paul Jaray being driven around the streets of Berlin for the first time, circa 1935 (the Brandenburg Gate is in the background). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)





     



    A horse-drawn cart and an electric lorry at Hoare and Co's Brewery. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). January 1922





     



    A steam traction engine with a broken rear axle in Pall Mall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). November 1923





     



    Some of the 219 new lorries ordered by Great Western Railways, built by Dennis Bros at their Guildford works. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 31st May 1931





     



    British-born comic actor and director Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889–1977), driving through a London street. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). October 1921
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  • Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre #4

    Par Frawsy le 24 Octobre 2013 à 14:48

     

     

    Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre #4

     

     

     

    Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre #4

    A driver polishes his new streamlined lorry upon its arrival at Wembley, London. The lorry is mounted on a “Commer” two-ton chassis. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 1933





     



    An AA motorist giving a city worker a lift during the transport strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 1924





     



    A member of the Mechanised Transport Training Corps changes a wheel at an ARP post in Lambeth, south London. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1939





     



    Spectators gather to watch the filming of “County Hospital” on location in Los Angeles. In the foreground are the Hal Roach comedians and stars of the production, Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1924





     



    American motor vehicle industry pioneer Henry Ford (1863–1947) standing next to the first and the ten millionth Model-T Ford. (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images). 1924





     



    German car manufacturers Wilhelm Maybach and Paul Daimler in the first four-wheeled Daimler car. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1895





     



    A policeman directs traffic in London's Trafalgar Square. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 1932





     



    A Thorneycroft motor van as used during World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). August 1914





     



    A Daimler truck, one of the vehicles which will take part in the Commercial Motor Parade on Grosvenor Road, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 12th May 1913





     



    An entrant in the Peking (Beijing) to Paris motor race arrives at the start of the race in a De Dion Bouton. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1909





     



    Salt being spread on the street from a trailer fitted to a tram car in a test run in Manchester in case snow should fall. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 10th November 1936





     



    One of the lorries being used to transport passengers during the tube strike. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). February 1919





     



    London workers on their way to the city during the railway strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 27th September 1919





     



    A policeman standing guard over a lorry at a milk depot in Hyde Park during the railway strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). October 1919





     



    Passengers on board a new London lorry bus, going from Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). June 1919
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  • Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre #3

    Par Frawsy le 24 Octobre 2013 à 14:41

     

    Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre #3

     

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    A couple bring their shopping home in a 1898 Renault. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 1920





     



    The Berlin police raid a community of artists and journalists in South West Berlin. Trucks containing confiscated material and prisoners are being driven away. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images). 1933





     



    Madame Lockart and her daughter starting out from Notre Dame, Paris, for St. Petersburg by motor car. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1903





     



    The first automobile made in America based on plans by Elwood G. Haynes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 1893





     



    Mr. W. Weekes drives a Rolls Royce decorated with slogans promoting “Our Day”, which collects fund to help soldiers at the front during World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 1916





     



    A steam driven Victorian fire engine with “crew” aboard. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images). 1879





     



    A General truck with pneumatic tyres. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 29th May 1920





     



    Motor lorries being used to transport passengers during a tube strike in London. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). January 1919





     





     



    Passengers aboard the new London lorry bus. (Photo by Nichols/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). June 1919





     



    Workers travel by car during the railway strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 30th September 1919





     



    A Leyland lorry during the railway strike, “we supply both milk and baby” is chalked on the bonnet. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 3rd October 1919





     



    Government lorries employed to relieve congestion at docks. (Photo by Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). November 1919





     



    A Dennis fire engine belonging to the London Fire Brigade. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 7th January 1914





     



    A car full of “Ragged Children”, who have received Christmas presents. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). December 1925





     



    James Hall (1900–1940) the Hollywood actor signed by Paramount, seen here with Frances, Rud and Baby June Brown, members of his family who came to visit. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1929





     



    A charabanc taking a consignment of Yadil to Croydon to alleviate the typhus epidemic in Germany. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1926





     



    A volunteer transport driver in her lorry during the General Strike. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1926





     



    Wandsworth dustmen on board a lorry which took them to work during a strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1924





     



    F. Eastmead and designer Angus Jones on their journey from Land's End to John O'Groats and back without stopping the engine of their 4 cylinder Sunbeam. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). June 1906
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  • Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre #1

    Par Frawsy le 23 Octobre 2013 à 17:15

     

    Photos anciennes - Transport terrestre

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    A very early Carden “Lightcar” being driven along the street. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1916





     





     





     



    The Burney, a new streamlined car designed by Sir Denniston Burney who was responsible for the design of the R 100 (R100) airship. The engine is in the rear. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 15th September 1930





     



    A Renault with 11 headlights. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 1926





     



    An RAF lorries decorated with flowers including a model of the R101 airship, in a funeral procession for victims of the R 101 airship crash, watched by large crowds. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 11th October 1930





     



    A view of the motor car that will be display at the Motor Show, which has only three wheels, and sells at £100. It is made by B.S.A. and the annual tax of £4 and running costs are the same as a heavyweight sidecar outfit. (Photo by G. L. Davison/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 24th November 1933





     



    A car driven by gas held in a large balloon on the roof and pulling a gas trailer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1930





     



    The sun powered car, a 1912 Baker Electric Mode which has been adapted to run from energy obtained from the sun's rays. Dr. Charles Alexander Escoffery, the car's inventor, explains the workings of the solar panel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 9th August 1960





     



    Countess Maschgo in a car converted into a model “cruiser” with some children at the Childrens Fete and Gala, Taggs Island. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 16th July 1913





     



    A tent that balances very neatly on top a car. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1950





     



    The caravan in which Miss Annie Croft is touring the country with her production of “The Maid Of The Mountains”, which will shortly be seen in the West End. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). 5th August 1930

     

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  • Photos Anciennes - Transport - Divers #1

    Par Frawsy le 23 Octobre 2013 à 17:11

     

    Photos Anciennes - Transport - Divers

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    A vehicle invented by George McLaughlin which was designed to travel on ice and snow. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 1926





     



    Travelling to the Derby by chauffeur driven car. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). UK, 2nd June 1911





     



    A new “People's Car”, with an entirely plastic body, designed to seat three adults and two children and marketed as the cheapest car on the road. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images). Circa 1954





     



    The back view of a Renault 4 CV car, parked in the centre of Copenhagen with a large key fitted to the boot giving passers-by the impression of a life-size clockwork car. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). Circa 1964





     



    Lord Brabazon, the pioneer British aviator, demonstrates the hover scooter at Long Ditton in Surrey. The machine has been developed by American engineer Charles Rhoades, and combines the hovercraft with a scooter powered by a 250cc twin cylinder 2-stroke motorcycle engine. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 9th November 1960





     



    The Peugeot motor-boat car, on a river bank. The front end is shaped like the bow of a boat, the middle part like a car and it has wheels. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). October 1926





     



    A fruit importer's lorry at Covent Garden, London, with its driver's cabin in the shape of an apple. (Photo by Harold Clements/London Express/Getty Images). October 1928





     



    The “Urbania”, the world's smallest working car, invented by Marquis Piero Bargagli of Poggio Adorno to solve the problem of limited parking space. The engine is situated in the centre of the chassis and the seats rotate on a circular rail, enabling the passengers to descend from any side. (Photo by Franco Sestili/BIPs/Getty Images). December 1964





     



    An old car is used to harvest a field at Sprowston, Norfolk. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 24th August 1937





     



    The Regal four-seater coupe, produced by the Reliant Engineering Co., Tamworth, Staffordshire, on show at the Cycle and Motor Cycle Show at Wasrl's Court in London. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images). 14th November 1952





     



    Navy recruits riding in car and trailer at the HMS Royal Arthur training centre formerly Butlin's holiday camp, Skegness. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 22nd February 1940

     

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