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Old woman with a cigarette in her mouth climbing over frenceOld woman with a cigarette in her mouth climbing over a fence, accompanied by two friends, on what looks like a day-out in the countryside. Presumably in the North York Moors national park
Graffiti at Cans Festival 2008The Cans Festival 2008. Leake Street in the arches under the Waterloo Eurostar terminal transformed by Banksy and other Graffiti artists. Date: 2008
Miseries of London by Rowlandson
Pinup girl, Movie Humor magazinePinup girl, described as a Metropolitan Model, in Movie Humor magazine, November 1937. Date: 1937
Dorothy Compton, Movie Humor magazineDorothy Compton, performer, appearing in an elaborate costume at the French Casino (probably the one in New York City), in Movie Humor magazine, November 1937. Date: 1937
Cover design, Movie Humor magazine, November 1937 -- Hollywood Girls and Gags! The pigskin you love to touch. Showing a scantily dressed woman holding an American football 1937
Engraving of Pedestrian Hobby BicycleColoured engraving titled Modern Pegasus or Dandy Hobbies in Full Speed. By Thomas Tegg of 111 Cheapside, 1813
Making a German officers mess a success by W H RobinsonHumorous drawings by William Heath Robinson, of German officers mess, including preparing toast for tea during an advance, cavalry officer having a bath, having a quite cup of tea while on horseback
Water-bottle rotary by W H RobinsonWater-bottle rotary for warming the legs of scottish soldiers after a night in the trenches. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
Cartastrophes by W H RobinsonA cow carries on eating grass, after it has just been run over by a speeding motorist, farmer is upset that the cow has two holes in his back where the tyres once were. Date: 1919
Seaside limousine by W H RobinsonIngenious traveling bathing hut, for the women that wants to wade in the sea. 1919
Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H RobinsonGoverness in an convertible car, hasn t got used to the fact that the motorcar has an engine. 1919
Comfort of motorists in climbing hills by W H RobinsonBy fixing telescopic, hand operated device to the back wheel, the motorist can keep his car at all times on an even keel, when ascending up steep hills. Date: 1919
Light luncheons by W H RobinsonCouple having a picnic by sitting on the bonnet and boot of the car, and using the flat roof as the table. 1919
The rancher and the sparrowhawk. Engraving
Fouth of July: Young America celebrating. Date c1857. Fouth of July: Young America celebrating. Date c1857
Your silence is hard to bearA bear listening to the bottom of the candlestick holder of the telephone, while the receiver is on the floor 1928
What can this be for?Three mermaids find one shoe and wonder what the object is? Date: 1937
Girls Naval Training CorpsA group of girls from the Girls Naval Training Corps (similar to that of the Sea Cadets for boys, and later to be joined) competing for the Blue Peter Cup in 1952; a 24 hour expedition using as many
Touring mountainous districts / W H RobinsonBy fixing telescopic, self operating springs between his wheels and chassis, the motorist can keep his car at all times on an even keel
Restoring belfry / W H RobinsonRestoring the belfry of a village church shattered during the second world war. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture
Uncertain journey / W H RobinsonA motorist leans against his car, at the onset of a journey but on seeing the traffic jam is uncertain of how to set about it
The In-a-Trice Karbedde / W H RobinsonAn expanding bed, screwed to the rear of the car and fitted with a tasteful mahogany door knob. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)
Tipping tube / W H RobinsonWhen asking for directions it is a kindly act to requite the informant with a small sum in coins. When dispensed from the tipping tube it prevents the struggle with pockets
Caravan interior / W H RobinsonInterior of the family caravan, including a library, a dining room and day nursery. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)
Anti-Vibration seat / W H RobinsonTo minimise vibration and maximise driver comfort. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Purloining power / W H RobinsonWith petrol prices rising, a motorist (with the correct accessory attached) can run his car on electricity at the expense of the local trolleybus company
External car ashtrays / W H RobinsonMotorists who smoke are often uncertain of how to dispose of their cigarette ends from their overflowing ash trays. External ash trays mounted on tasteful wrought iron brackets
The Sideways Body / W H RobinsonTheres no better way to annoy someone than to be constantly in their way, hence the sideways car body, built for the discomfiture of road hogs everywhere
Clean air from smokers / W H RobinsonAn ingenious device to prevent a cars cabin from filling with smoke from a drivers cigar or cigarette, by means of pipework and a chimney
The Unowheel car / W H RobinsonThe Unowheel car, for reducing tyre troubles. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
The Trailerette for deserts / W H RobinsonThe Trailerette, for touring deserts. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Driver doubt / W H RobinsonWhen a point-duty policeman is encountered whos hand gestures are difficult to interpret, a driver can carry, attached to the front of his car, a large query-mark or queston mark (in solid tin)
The Anti-wet caravan / W H RobinsonFor a typical British summer, this caravan is fitted with four stout telescopic legs enabling it to be raised bodily above high water marks
An Alpine Impasse / W H RobinsonA couple on holiday have trouble with their car and caravan over a particularly steep peak. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)
Driving on the right hand side / W H RobinsonA difficulty which confronts the British motorist abroad is driving on the right hand side of the road. To master this takes a little practice with mirrors
Home from home caravan / W H RobinsonA caravan with all the comforts (and appearance) of home. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
The Narrokar / W H RobinsonMany English lanes were designed only to accommodate the solitary horseman and most large modern cars are liable to get stuck in them (very humiliating for the driver)
The Cathedral Body / W H RobinsonA Bishop would look very impressive in this vaguely church-shaped vehicle, with Gothic windows and an imitation spire, designed to express his personality
The Harem Saloon / W H RobinsonThe Harem Saloon, built to resemble a small portion of Bagdad, with domes and minarets. Ideal for transporting the odd wife or two
The bending body / W H RobinsonLarger, longer cars may find negotiating a small roundabout quite difficult. To overcome this, a car body jointed in the middle
The sinking body / W H RobinsonThis special chassis can be lowered instantly to ground level; the roof of the car thus becomes available for a stirring bout of table tennis
The Picnic Saloon / W H RobinsonIts quite easy to adapt any modern car to the purpose of picnickery if the front seats are temporarily replaced by piano stalls and a simple bench for two persons are fixed to the spare wheel
Right of way / W H RobinsonFour motorists share a mutual doubt as to who has right of way at a crossroads. The solution can be found by drawing lots from a hat, preferably a policemans helmet
Modesty bathing car / W H RobinsonIdeal for those who hold no illusions about their physique, and are reluctant to display it in a bathing suit. Incorporating a collapsible canvas tunnel attached to the back of the car down which
Folding car / W H RobinsonThe Collapso folding car, to house your car overnight in the oddest of places such as sheds and wardrobes. Of course, when involved in a head on collision
Love at first sight / W H RobinsonThe motorists natural reaction, on being struck by cupids dart, is to wrench convulsively at the wheel, and run into something
The hat bulge / W H RobinsonA special car conversion for those who like to wear head accessories when driving. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture
