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Starlight bent by the Suns Attraction: The Einstein TheoryThis diagram drawn by W. B. Robinson illustrates Professor Einsteins Theory that light is subject to gravitation. The drawing was based on British observers photographs at the eclipse of the sun
Two skeletons, human and gorillaA human skeleton compared with that of a gorilla
Mer-People / Look-AlikesA mermaid compared with the manatee at the Zoological Gardens, London
The most famous buildings of the world 1885Comparative heights of famous buildings in 1885, including 1. Porcelain Tower, Nankin China. 2. St. Georges Hall Liverpool. 3. Tomb of Thedoric, Ravenna. 4. Chichester Cathedral. 5
Royal Navy losses in both World Wars, 1945Illustration showing the ships lost by the British Royal Navy during the Second World War (main picture) compared with those lost during the First World War (inset bottom right)
Measles ComparedThe left boy has MEASLES (rougeole), the middle one SCARLET FEVER (scarlatine), the right SMALLPOX (petite verole volante) Can you spot the difference ?
Size of Argentavis magnificens compared to a human figureAn approximation of the size of Argentavis magnificens (" magnificent Argentine bird", or more literally " magnificent silver bird")
Anti-Corn Law campaignBuckingham Badger, the Monopolist, compared to Cheap John, the Free Trader, Anti-Corn Law campaign Date: 1842
Singer Building, New York, USA - compared to other BuildingsPromotional card for Singer Sewing Machines, featuring a view of the Singer Building, New York, USA - compared (in height) to other tall Buildings in the UK: Nelsons Column, Dublin
HMS CourageousRoyal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50'), in August 1938. HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War
HMS Courageous, aircraft carrierRoyal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World
HMS Courageous - Fleet aircraft carrierRoyal Navy - HMS Courageous, a Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Designed to support the Baltic Project championed by First Sea Lord John Fisher
Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. DavisBig damage at low cost: the Allied bombing offensive during the Second World War compared with one day's casualties on the Somme during the First World War
Cartoon, Important Surrender of Copyright, WW1Cartoon, Important Surrender of Copyright. Showing Bloody Mary (Queen Mary I of England) handing over her title to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany
Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. Date: 1901
Comic postcard, Jims girl and my girl compared Date: 20th century
Photographs of sub-standard safes -- Not Ratner. Showing safes which were too easy to break into, or were not fireproof, compared with the superior quality of Ratner safes. Date: circa 1920s
Photo finish comparedA page from The Illustrated London News showing a diagram by unknown photographers, comparing a single-exposure race finish to a photo finish
Postcard explaining the currency of Portugal, with equivalent values for other countries. Date: circa 1900
Postcard explaining the currency of Japan, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1900
Diagram showing German air-dreadnought, zeppelin compared to a section of buildings in Piccadilly London. Date: 1915
Overland to IndiaThe overland routes from England to India, compared with sea routes. Date: circa 1850
RACIAL CONCEPT / SKULLSBritish and German skulls compared - Long-Head versus Short-Head Date: 1915
Sopwith 2F. 1 Camel N7366RNAS - Fleet Air Arm Sopwith 2F.1 Camel N7366 being started prior to flight.This photo of a Ships Camel shows the lack of hump
Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel ?Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel blades, left, now being fitted onto the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, is compared with the previous blade used on the aircraft
The Gemini, left, and Mercury spacecraft compared
The Art Power of Photography, reverse of photographers card, Sarony of Scarborough. (2 of 2) Date: 1863
Aquitania and Vaterland compared by G. H. DavisThe Aquitania (British) and Vaterland (German) compared. Showing their relative length, displacement, engines and horsepower. Date: 1914
American flush decker destroyer by G. H. DavisOne of 50 made over to Britain during the Second World War: an American flush decker destroyer in cross section. In the inset (bottom right) it is compared with a standard British destroyer
Naked bodies compared to irises in hot water, comparing hips to a snow laden willow in hot water. Print shows a scene in a womens public bath, with many women bathing, some washing children
Postcard explaining the currency of Chile, South America, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1905
Marche Aux Puces, ParisLE MARCHE AUX PUCES, Paris Though a famous institution at this date, the great flea market was very primitive compared to its present-day sprawling diversity Date: circa 1905
Postcard explaining the currency of Argentina, South America, with equivalent values for other countries. Date: circa 1905
De Havilland DH98 Mosquito III -the jump in performance compared with earlier bomber type required this pilot type conversion trainer
Swiss postcard explaining the currency, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1905
Tempora Mutantur! Militancy at Buckingham Palace, 1914&1915The Bystander contrasts the militancy of demonstrating suffragettes outside Buckingham Palace in the summer of 1914, before the outbreak of World War One
The everlasting fuel, atomic power, by G. H. DavisThe everlasting fuel: atomic power replacing the consumption of hundreds of thousands of tons of coal. The probable compact layout of an atom-powered municipal electricity generating station in
Tank tracks compared by G. H. DavisTank tracks compared: the most vulnerable feature of a tank. Showing various tanks in use during the Second World War: the Churchill and the Cromwell (British), the Sherman (American)
Fighter bombers v. dive bombers by G. H. DavisFighter bombers versus dive bombers during the Second World War: operational methods defined. The dive bomber is vulnerable to fighter attack -- the fighter bomber is a more versatile weapon
Growth of big German liners by G. H. DavisThe growth of the big German liners: how they are spreading into the great ocean passenger routes. A comparison of German and British examples
Anniversary of Trafalgar by G. H. DavisThe anniversary of Trafalgar: what changes the century has wrought. George IIIs ship, the Victory, compared with George Vs ship, named after himself. Date: 1913
Ancient and modern cottages compared. Illustrating an article entitled Parliament and the Cottage Question (second reading of the Rural Cottages Bill)
Japans fleet in the Thames by G. H. DavisJapans fleet represented in the Thames, a striking comparison with 48 years ago. The Ikoma, constructed by the Japanese, compared with an earlier war junk. Date: 1910
Italy v. Turkey, rival navies compared, by G. H. DavisItaly versus Turkey, the rival navies compared. Showing the Italian navy (top), whose chief fighting strength was four powerful armoured cruisers, and the Turkish navy (bottom)
Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. DavisThe speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941
Piltdown Man: reconstructed skulls comparedApe-Man of Modern Man? The two Piltdown skull reconstructions. A page from the Illustrated London News, debating the merits of Dr. A
Piltdown Man: mandible and skull comparedApe-Man of Modern Man? The two Piltdown skull reconstructions. A page from the Illustrated London News, debating the merits of Dr. A
Dunlop spare wheel compared with standard, 1960 Date: 1960
