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Anthony Beal

Jul 23, 20201 min read

Bicycle Rest and Recreation

Possibly India, World War Two Group of friends enjoying some bicycle rest and recreation in very baggy shorts. Stamped on the reverse is...

Anthony Beal

Jul 2, 20201 min read

Lifeboat Saturday, Alexandra Park, Belfast

Another postcard from the Lifeboat Saturday, Cycle Parade series. The parades were organised by Ireland's Saturday Night Out...

Anthony Beal

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Edwardian flower bicycles / Pierrot costumes

Brothers Hill aged 2 and 4 years - c 1911 The brothers Hill posing for a studio photograph. The boys' bicycles are elaborately decorated...

Anthony Beal

Jun 26, 20191 min read

Stanley R Nunn with his bicycle

Postcard to his uncle - c 1910 Postcard addressed to Mr H Burroughes in c 1910 Dear Uncle Thought you would like this photo of me. Hope...

Anthony Beal

Jun 4, 20191 min read

The matron and the maid - vintage bicycle

The Belle of Mayfair - c 1905 The Belle of Mayfair Said the maiden to the matron. “If a bicycle I use, Pray what garments would you...

Anthony Beal

May 15, 20191 min read

Norfolk man to his bicycle clips. c 1905

Postcard Country lane Young man posing with his bicycle in a Norfolk jacket. c 1905 He has a very striking face and is sensibly attired...

Anthony Beal

May 7, 20191 min read

Typical English garden

Beautiful new bicycle. Snapshot An Edwardian woman has a beautiful English garden background to show off her stunning new bicycle. c 1905...

Anthony Beal

Apr 28, 20191 min read

Nose to the bicycle wheel!

Raphael Tuck & Sons "Snapshot". Postcard No 742 Snapshot An Edwardian boy speeds down a hill with his nose pressed to the front wheel of...