Device Gallery

IRA bombing of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster

The fire started after the IRA planted an explosive device in Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, 17 June 1974. The 20 lb explosive device caused extensive damage and ignited a gas main that caused additional fire damage to the historic building. Although there were no fatalities, a number of people received minor injuries caused by the blast. The picture shows the building in the later stages of the fire, with smoke coming from the annexe roof, and water hoses stretched across the road

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

Hurray for the Robinson Ray! by W. Heath Robinson

We are privileged to publish the first illustration of a Death Ray at it's dirty work. the top secret experiment was entirely successful, and as our picture shows, resulted in the slaughter of a slug from a top storey window. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 11th June 1924

© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

Manufacture of circuit boards

A complicated multi-component electronic device for manufacturing circuit boards. It consists of a number of miniature soldering irons to attach the electrical components and a magnifying camera, so that the whole work can be monitored. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

© Mary Evans / Heinz Zinram Collection

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