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Loose page from a scrapbook of crests and heraldryLoose page from a former scrapbook of crests and heraldry featuring family crests, coats of arms and many devices, shields, monograms and mottos! Date: late 19th century
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Crackers dog show inventions (with the authors apologies to Heath Robinson). Smoothing the Scotch Collie, Pampering the Pom, and Improving the Kerry Blues Beard
How to avoid the submarine pirate by G. H. DavisHow to avoid the submarine pirate during the First World War. The advantage of showing a clean pair of heels and other devices for checkmating the submarine. Date: 1915
How the busiest junction in England is worked: electrical devices which protect the passenger from danger on the District Railway. Showing the newly completed Earls Court underground station, London
Suggested life-saving devices at sea by G. H. DavisFor those in peril on the sea: suggested life-saving devices at sea. Above: a proposed life raft for liners which could be fitted into the stern quarters
British science and ingenuity in war by G. H. DavisHow British science and ingenuity contributed to the defeat of the Germans at sea, on land, and in the air. A few of the many weapons, devices and tactics, both offensive and defensive
Anti-invasion ring of fire by G. H. DavisBritains wall of flame: the ordeal by fire prepared for German invaders on sea, land, and in the air. Showing the details and layout of an anti-invasion ring of fire: devices for converting beaches
Water distiller for lifeboats by G. H. DavisFresh water from the sea: a simple distiller for lifeboats. The K.M. Distiller, producing fresh water and hot drinks, and other life-saving devices for castaways, in use during the Second World War
Protecting crews from burning oil by G. H. DavisProtecting the crews of tankers from burning oil during the Second World War. The new one-piece fireproof smocks, with other fire-resisting devices. Date: 1941
Warship with guided missiles by G. H. DavisThe shape of ships to come: a warship armed with guided missiles and protected against radioactivity. An artists impression of a battleship of the future
Aeroplanes of 1918Latest aeroplanes of 1918. Bristol was a general-purpose military aircraft, a two-seater biplane, Handley Page giant bombdropper
Modern methods of sea rescue by G. H. DavisModern methods of sea rescue during the Second World War: day and night detection devices. Date: 1941
Active Drifting Mines by G. H. DavisA diagram displaying the failures of disarming devices on mines used by the Germans and the British during the Second World War
Acoustic torpedoes by G. H. DavisOff the secret list: torpedoes which hunt their prey by ear, and leave no telltale bubble track. Explanatory drawings showing how electric
Some Labour-Saving Devices by William Heath RobinsonThe Top Watch Winder. 1919
Adam WalkerADAM WALKER inventor of devices for ventilation etc. Date: 1731 - 1821
The Flags and National Coats of arms of Greece Date: circa 1910s
Flag of Portugal and Abilio Manuel Guerra JunqueiroPortrait of Abilio Manuel Guerra Junqueiro (1850-1923) - Civil Servant, Member of the House of Representatives, Journalist, Author, Satirist and Poet
Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross " Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross, To see a fine lady upon a white horse; Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes
Malta - Medieval GatewayStone Gateway, Malta, topped with Fleur de Lis devices. Date: circa 1910s
Surgical OperationsDevices enabling incisions in the skull and giving access to the brain which must have been an interesting experience for the patient. Date: 1525
Topophone Life SaveTOPOPHONE Device which, by amplifying sound, helps sailors to avoid collisions at sea, particularly during fog or at night Date: 1880
Helmets, Crowns, BannersCrowns, banners and religious coats of arms of the 18th century. Examples of helmets for kings, emperors, princes counts, marquis, noblemen and simple soldiers. Date: circa 1760
Welsh Dragon DeviceThe Welsh Dragon. Date: 13th century
Arms of the Kingdom of PrussiaThe arms of the Kingdom of Prussia - flanked by two elderly heraldic chaps with strategically-placed foliage and bearing large clubs
Investiture of the Prince of WalesThe investiture of Edward (the future King Edward VIII) as Prince of Wales, flanked by his parents, King George V and Queen Mary at Queen Eleanors Gateway, Caernarvon Castle on 13th July 1911
A portion of the electrical device for controlling mediumsUndated photograph showing a portion of the electrical device devised and demonstrated by Harry Price, for controlling mediums
Model of a computer room layoutA planned layout of a computer room, including terminals and long banks of tape storage devices.Photograph by Heinz Zinram
The factory floor of an electronics manufacturerMen at work on the busy factory floor of an electronics company, assembling complicated-looking devices. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Kenilworth / Amy & Earl LWhat... does that emblem signify? Countess Amy examines the various noble devices and jewels worn by her husband the Earl of Leicester
A Study in CreationThe editor and staff of a daily newspaper use a range of devices to search a censored telegram for news during World War One, a satirical comment on censorship during the period
FIREWORKS 1747 - 8Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : mounted and stationary devices
Acoustic UmbrellasUmbrellas can be used as sound-collecting devices, enabling two people to conduct a whispered conversation without others overhearing
Ayrton and Perrys new electric railwayProfessors Ayrton and Perrys new electric railway, exhibited at the Crystal Palace Electric Exhibition in 1882. Ayrton and Perry met at the Imperial College of Engineering and Japan
NILOMETERThe nilometer at Kihira - one of several measuring devices installed at various locations in Egypt to record the depth of the river
Power from the SkiesAtmospheric energy will be captured by kite-like devices, putting to good use the forces that are otherwise dissipated as lightning
Carrington ApparatusCarrington with apparatus designed to record changes in the pulse and respiration of a medium while producing psychic phenomena
Ouija-BoardThe OUIJA Board and its claimed inventor, a French civil servant who prefers to remain anonymous
Pendennis as SuitorCaptain Costigan leaves his daughter Emily & her suitor, Master Arthur Pendennis to their own devices
Entomological LectureScientific use of the magic lantern at an entomological conference, Paris
Edisons KinetophonogrphEDISONs KINETO-PHONOGRAPH which linked photographic impressions with the phonograph in one combination: " Its possibilities are almost inexhaustible"
Automated AutomobileOne day your car may speed along an electric super- highway, its speed and steering automatically controlled by electronic devices embedded in the road
DIORAMAAt its simplest, the diorama consists of one or more pictures wound on a spool which is turned to give the spectators the illusion of passing through a landscape
Multiple Light SourceThe Dancing Devil illusion is created by using multiple lights to project the image onto a screen, where spectators see it replicated
Optical Illusion / GhostAn optical illusion on stage give the effect of a ghost on stage during a play
Projecting Praxinoscope2Reynauds praxinoscope or Theatre Optique gives the illusion of movement by a rapid succession of images : the audience are seated on the other side of the screen
Hartmanns Diving BellProfessor Hartman uses his pressurised diving apparatus in the Gulf of Napoli, Italy