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Cusworth Hall Old Bikes
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A velocipede bicycle or 'boneshaker' with an iron frame and wooden wheels, from
about 1865 Photo Acknowledgement - Doncaster Museums Service |
Photo Acknowledgement - Doncaster Museums Service |
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An 'Ordinary' bicycle, known as a 'penny farthing' Photo Acknowledgement -
Doncaster Museums Service |
Photo Acknowledgement - Doncaster Museums Service |
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The Raleigh Safety Bicycle The 'safety' bicycle proved to be the
answer. By the 1890's it had overcome all other types. With pneumatic tyres this
machine was not only safe but comfortable and women began to ride - striking a
blow for female emancipation. |
The easiest way of making the velocipede go faster was t make
the front driving wheel larger and larger. The 'Ordinary' bicycle was
born. But these enormous machines were for the young and fit only. They were
exhausting and dangerous to ride and always ready to pitch forward. Small boys
were likely to push a twig through the spokes as you rode along on them, causing
an accident., |
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The basket of the delivery bike is on the front |
display of old bikes - this one was ridden until recently. |
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Co-operative delivery bicycle with basket on the front Photo Acknowledgement -
Doncaster Museums Service |
Co-operative delivery bicycle for selling ice cream |
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