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Illustration of fur-lined foot gloves in the TatlerBlack and white illustration for fur-lined foot gloves advertised in the Sporting and Country House Supplement of the Tatler, 22nd December 1909
Finish of the Thousand Miles Trial in 1900The finish of the Thousand Miles Trial which ended on 12 May 1900 in Whitehall, London. The first car in the row is a 12 h.p. Panhard driven by Charles Rolls who is seated at the wheel
Trade catalogue of goggles and hoods 1911Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a selection of motorists goggles and hoods. Date: 1911
The Romeotor Motor Coat from Samuel Brothershe needs of the enthusiastic female motorist well catered for by this Romeotor coat carried out in Scotch fleece, cut comfortably full with a modish wrap collar which could be arranged as a cape if
Henry Segrave, British racing driverMajor Henry Segrave (1896-1930), one-time holder of both land and water speed records. He was a national hero, and the only British man to win a Grand Prix for 32 years after his victory in France in
Female taxi drivers, WW1 by Annie FishHumorous illustration by Annie Fish in The Tatler showing a tongue-in-cheek impression of women taxi drivers during the First World War, more concerned with adjusting make up than driving
Lady chauffeur costume from Dunhills, WW1A tailored suit of velvet Persian skin with hat to match for the lady chauffeur obtained from Dunhill s. Date: 1916
British roads damaged by military traffic, WW1A map of the Southern counties of Britain prepared by the Automobile Association and the Motor Union to indicate the stretches of road extensively damaged by the passage of military traffic
Lady Motorists, 1916Two women dressed for motoring during the First World War, which saw many women take on traditional male roles. Date: 1916
Advert for Gamages motoring needs 1926Selection of motoring garments suitable for all weathers, showing at Olympia. 1926
Miss Christobel Ellis decorated for war work well doneChristobel Ellis, younger daughter of the Rev. the Hon. William Ellis, and a cousin of Lord Howard de Walden. An experienced and enthusiastic motorist
Advert for E. Johnson chrome leather ulster 1923Winter motoring, for men and women who motors in the cold winter months, either for work or pleasure, a warm leather ulster is indispensable
The evolution of road travel: the casual motorists of 1921. Motoring as a means to an end: lawn tennis players arriving in their car, free from cumbersome goggles, veils and voluminous wraps
Advert for Burberry motor-coat 1913Burberry coats made in airylight materials, suitable for warm or cold weathers. 1913
Jujitsu ThrowMr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to female motorists to enable them to deal with bandits. Here a girl does a shoulder of veal throw! Date: 8 September 1932
Jujitsu ClassMr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to female motorists to enable them to deal with bandits. Here they hold the bandits to the ground! Date: 8 September 1932
The General Strike - Carrying On 1926Montage of sketches by ILN Special Artist, Bryan De Grineau showing how volunteers, specials and motorists saved the situation during the General Strike of May 1926
Blind motor car driver, 1904Despite the fact Mr Sharp of Watford is totally blind, he has obtained a licence to drive a motor car. To warn other motorists, his bowler hat is inscribed with the words, Blind. Thats alright then
Lady Motorists 1930Female motorists enjoying a drive in the British countryside. Note the steep hill 1 in 7 sign. Date: 1930
Advert for Rosss Belfast Dry Ginger AleAdvertisement for Rosss Belfast Dry Ginger Ale made from the famous Ross Artesian Well Water and by the company W A Ross & Sons, Ltd
Two Austrian MotoristsAustrian couple in an open car Date: circa 1900
The Country Side by IllingworthA lady in the back of an open top car (bottom left) relaxes during a drive in the country and says, Oh William, isn t it a treat to get away from the hurry and bustle of town
Met Police stopwatch -- outer casingA Metropolitan Police issue stopwatch for the purpose of catching speeding motorists. This method worked on the principle of timing motorists over specific distances to estimate their speed
Right of way / W H RobinsonFour motorists share a mutual doubt as to who has right of way at a crossroads. The solution can be found by drawing lots from a hat, preferably a policemans helmet
Thoughtful motorists / W H RobinsonA thoughtful pair of motorists leave a freshly brewed pot of tea upon a police keep left sign, much to the delight of the policeman
Roadside breakdownA man stops to help a party of motorists who have suffered from a burst tyre
The Tatler Motor Supplement front cover, 1913Cover illustration for The Tatlers 1913 motoring supplement featuring two lady motorists and their dog driving at speed through the countryside
Sheep Block RoadDesperate French motorists in the early days of motoring come up against a flock of sheep on a country road : a passing train suggests its quicker by rail
Playing Diabolo while the motor gets mended 1907Photograph showing ladies playing Diabolo whilst the car is mended. Motorists on the continent carry a set with them to pass the time in event of breakdown
Electric Str. Light U. KElectric lighting comes to Piccadilly, London, making life easier for pedestrians, cyclists, cabbies and motorists
Belted Coat / Burton 1938A 3/4 length Four-in-one belted, double-breasted coat in waterproof gabardine with various linings, some detachable, designed specially for motorists & outdoor wear
Italian AutostradaItalian motorists crowd onto the first autostrada in a grand automobolist cortege, closely resembling a traffic jam
Deflationary NoticeA sign in Spalding, Lincolnshire, warning that any motorists who park their cars in the cattle market without paying the 2/6 fee will have their tyres deflated
Engine TroubleTwo fashionable young ladies in cloche hats, one of them with the car bonnet open, trying to work out how to mend the engine!
