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The Zeppalloon by William Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoonAn ingenious adjustment. Whereby a captive balloon can, at a moments notice, be converted so as to appear like a Zeppelin
Reconstruction in the Outer Hebrides by Heath Robinson, WW1Settling a Scottish soldier on the land. A lone Scottish soldier is left alone on a tiny island with a barrel of turnip seed at the end of First World War. Date: 1919
Reconstruction by William Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoonAfforestation - a good beginning in the provinces. A town rather over-compensates for all the felling of trees that took place during the First World War by placing planted flower pots in every
The Last Man by William Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoonThe Last Man by William Heath Robinson, showing a gentleman perched precariously on the top of Nelsons Column while numerous women search for him below - a comment on the shortage of men
The Limit, WW1 cartoon by Heath RobinsonMrs Blennernuggit: " Well, now, I DO call that rude! And so many aeroplanes about, too!" A lady in her bath is surprised by a sudden air raid during the First World War. Date: 1918
All That Was Taxed was His Ingenuity by Heath Robinson, WW1An intelligent young pup disguised as a parakeet to avoid the increased licence duty - raised on pet dogs in Britain in 1917. 1917
The Channel Tunnel - hints to Aldermen, Heath RobinsonA well-known magnate of the Port of Dover laying the foundation stone of the tunnel in the Channel. An amusing scene envisaged by William Heath Robinson showing various dignitaries observing
Secret History of the Channel Tunnel by Heath RobinsonAn early experiment of the inventor. A proposal for the Channel Tunnel tested out using beer barrels and an accommodating puddle or small pond. Date: 1919
The Channel Tunnel - hints to builders, Heath RobinsonAn unaccountable delay in the Channel Tunnel. A hold up due to the hook on a line belonging to a fisherman in a boat above the surface - unforeseen problems with the Channel Tunnel imagined by
The Channel Tunnel - hints to engine drivers, Heath RobinsonHeroic endeavour of an engine-driver to stop a leak. An engine driver sticks his head in a hole threatening to flood the Channel Tunnel - a humorous scenario envisaged by William Heath Robinson
Corona vans and drivers, Chadwell Heath, East LondonCorona vans and their drivers in a depot at Chadwell Heath, East London. Corona was a popular brand of soft drinks, delivered regularly to peoples homes. Date: 20th century
Lord Lothian and Lady Astor play a golf tournamentOver eighty politicians gathered at Walton Heath to contest the early rounds of the Parliamentary Handicap. Lady Astor was the only female competitor and beat Lord Lothian on the last green
Dornier Komet II J7276 Martlesham HeathA Dornier Komet II built as a small airliner for both military and commercial use. J7276 was under evaluation by the RAF at Martlesham Heath in Essex Date: 1924
Ardennes Belges 1904 Heath sur Panhard. Ceramic tile picture ftom the Michelin Building in Fulham Road, London Date: 1904
Cartoon of the newspaper press, 1829A print by H. Heath representing symbolically the fearless and trenchant attitude of the Press in early nineteenth century
Turntable appliance by Merryweather, Blackheath CommonTurntable appliance by Merryweather of Greenwich, seen here being demonstrated on Blackheath Common. It was destined for Rangoon, India. One of the men is Station Officer Edwards
Early experiment in aerial gunnery by Heath RobinsonAnother Mystery Revealed - An Early Experiment in Aerial Gunnery - now illustrated for the first time. A rather Heath Robinson attempt at a flying gun for aerial dogfights
Surely I must be approaching the zone of fireFlying. Enemy Aviator (beginning to realise) Himmel ! Surely I the zone of fire approaching be. Or the English version - Aviator (beginning to realise) Surely I must be approaching the zone of fire
Drawing Red Herrings by Heath RobinsonHeath Robinsons Encyclopaedia of Sport - IX. Drawing red herrings across the sands of Dee. Another crazy idea for a new sport from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson. Date: 1914
A Mesmeric Barrage by Heath Robinson, WW1War Inventions Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field! 4. A mesmeric barrage crumpling up an enemy attack. Date: 1918
Enemy Observation Posts Removed by Heath Robinson, WW1War Inventions - Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field 3. Enemy observation-posts removed with despatch. Date: 1918
America in the Field by Heath Robinson, WW1War Inventions - Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field! 2. Barb-pants - to enable infantry to get out of barbed wire. Date: 1918
Edward Heath at the Aldeburgh FestivalEdward Heath with Yehudi Menuhin and his wife the ballerina Diana Gould before attending the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963 Date: 1963
Sir Astley Paston Cooper (1768 - 1841), 1st Baronet, English surgeon and anatomist, surgeon to Guys Hospital. In 1820 he removed an infected sebaceous cyst from the head of King George IV
The Tank by William Heath Robinson, WW1Mrs. Jones: Whats wrong wi the dorg, Garg? Garge: W y, the old thiefs been an swallered my War Bonds; so I ve got to pay im into the bank Humorous First World War illustration by William Heath
Periscopomania by William Heath RobinsonThe Special Constable (who has strayed into Highgate Ponds): Good Heavens! Theres a periscope! In fact its his own foot. A humorous comment on the growing fear of German submarines during the First
A Little Frontier Incident by William Heath RobinsonWe May Publish This Now! Just Before the Battles, Mother! A Little Frontier Incident. Humorous illustration by William Heath Robinson showing a group of German soldiers incensed to find a French
Long Jock by William Heath RobinsonCanny Kiltie Camouflage. A mischievous pair of Highland soldiers terrify a German soldier into imagining he really will have to tackle some great Scots
A Pick Nick Down Under by William Heath RobinsonA sharp thrill in the Antipodes: one of the dangers of very deep mining. A man tunnelling through te earth with a treacherous looking pick axe surprises an Australian having managed to dig entirely
Submerged by William Heath RobinsonIn an Untersee Realschule: Training a young U-boat pirate to remain under water for long periods. Another humorous wartime scenario involving the dastardly Hun by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1917
When May is Out by William Heath RobinsonThe residents of a town take the old proverb, Cast ne er a clout, til May is out rather literally now that June has arrived. Even the local policeman has felt the urge to disrobe. Date: 1915
Loot by William Heath Robinson WWIAn unsuspecting gentleman walking his dog is being robbed by a group of Germen soldiers in a zeppelin using a hook and some rope. 1916
Periscopied in the North Sea 1916An unfortunate experience of a German u-boat coming up to the surface underneath a sleeping fisherman in his rowing boat. Please note
German Breaches of the Hague Convention by Heath RobinsonX - Reducing the British Army by anti-fatting a tributary of the Marne. British soldiers undergo severe weight loss after drinking from the River Marne
Breaches of the Hague Convention by Heath Robinson, WW1VII - Tatchoing the British to their Entanglement. Another dastardly idea from the enemy as the Germans fire bombs filled with Tatcho, a famous hair restoring preparation of the time, which
Officer at the front, obtaining German pointed helmets 1915British officer dodging bullets from every direction, while picking German pointed helmets from a near by enemies trench, using a couple of bayonets, some string and a bar of soap
Onion-whittling by Heath RobinsonMore underhand ideas from the Germans to defeat their British foe imagined by William Heath Robinson cartoon. The Germans utilise biological weapons; row of onions
Training Carrier Birds by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, German spies train a scrawny carrier pigeon to cross the North Sea. Date: 1915
Oh U! by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, a submariner makes an easy mistake. The German Periscoper: " Ach, Himmel! Dot most be der peautiful Ben Nevis of vich ve ave eard so mooch
A Dog of War draws Enemy Fire by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, a dog patrols his narrow walkway, hat perched on his tail, bringing German artillery fire far above the actual soldiers
A Clever Ruse by Heath RobinsonTwo cunning German officers bamboozle a British sentry by disguising themselves as humble farming folk, while their cannon is a very convincing bull. Date: 1915
The Outflanking Machine by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, we have the steady advance of a bayonet wall bearing down on the German flank. This time, however, the bayonets are carried by a simple train engine
Kulture - Mine-Testing at Cuxhaven, WW1 Heath RobinsonA cartoon by Heath Robinson, in which mines are tested for power by pushing someone onto them. For the test subjects sake, we can only hope that ones a dud. Date: 1914
The Reconnoitring Mortar by Heath RobinsonThis Heath Robinson cartoon show a new German innovation; soldiers with binoculars being launched into the sky. Several little nuances give it away as a Heath Robinson immediately, the mad premise
The Tatcho Bomb by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, the Germans fill large balls with Tatcho, a popular hair growth product, and hit the British lines with catapults. Chaos ensues, in the British forces. Date: 1915
Repelling a Flu Assault by Heath RobinsonHere, in this cartoon by Heath Robinson, we have the British countering the German biological weaponry, an army of flu germs. Date: 1915
The True Reason of the War by Heath RobinsonHeath Robinson gives his take on the cause of the First World War. A poodles tail has strayed a few inches over the border, much to the dismay and rage of the German soldiers nearby. Date: 1915
The enemy trying their tommy - scalders by W H RobinsonHumorous illustration showing more treacherous German ideas for making life difficult for British troops. Soldiers in the trenches are being scalded by Germans sending boiling hot water in kettles by
