Episode 2 of 2

Construction of a Velocipede

When: 1868
Where: Nottinghamshire
Part of: Thomas Humber and the safety bicycle claim of 1868

In late 1868, Thomas Humber built a velocipede based on a published picture of a Paris-developed machine.

Thomas Humber constructed a velocipede in late 1868 using a picture published in the English Mechanic magazine. This machine was based on designs from Paris. This activity predates the widespread use of the term 'safety bicycle' and his later 'ordinary' designs.

Sources

Thomas Humber Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-03

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