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Illustrations of a Sealyham terrier puppy by Cecil AldinIllustrations of a Sealyham terrier called Bunch, by Cecil Aldin. Seen here running away from his owners (left) and winding his lead round his masters legs (right). Date: 1932
The Wettest Derby on Record by The Tout, 1927The Wettest Derby on record in 1927 with numerous well-known personalities of the turf coping with the flooded course with the help of umbrellas and rowing boats. Includes the jockey M
Holding up the R101A member of the WaC - the Womens Army Auxiliary Corp - holds up the R101 Airship, riding at her home mast at Cardington, Bedford
They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say its next to impossible. A young child fails to clean their grimy knees no matter how hard they scrub! Date: 1933
Horse and Boxer dogUnusual Friends - horse and Boxer dog. 1950s
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - with two kittens. circa 1910s
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - front cover. circa 1910s
Fat Geese! by Lawson WoodA cheeky young lad chuckles to himself after placing a sign for fattened geese on the posterior of a rather plump lady who is herself choosing which goose to buy for her Christmas dinner. Date: 1909
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, handler at Peterborough ShowIllustration by Cecil Aldin, Tom Newman, the Duke of Beauforts huntsman, taking part as a handler at the Peterborough Foxhound Show
Consequences, illustration by William Heath RobinsonConsequences -- How the thoughtlessness of a butterfly seriously affected a bishops corn, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C
Mixing treated asbestos fibre, Heath Robinson machineEfficient plant for the successful mixing of treated asbestos fibre with cement. A drawing done by William Heath Robinson for Turners Asbestos Cement Co
Patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath RobinsonA patent double-action grinder for mashing asbestos fibre - a drawing done for Turners Asbestos Cement Co by William Heath Robinson, renowned for his machines and convoluted contraptions. Date: c.1925
Cause & Effect - dentist cartoon by H. M. BatemanCause and Effect - or, how two moods can change places. A dental patient enters a surgery clearly terrified at what lies ahead of him, but such is his struggle
A Little Impression by H. M. BatemanSomeone elses table - a little impression, by H. M. Bateman. A game of billiards descends into raucous laughter as one player accidentally rips a hole in the green baize. Date: 1918
Self-Help in War Time by Heath Robinson Building a BungalowNo III - Building a bungalow: Now, having made a good start with your music-room, place your piano in position. A rather back to front way of house construction from the crazy mind of William Heath
A cunning stroke by William Heath RobinsonA clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king
William Tell, Junr. by George StuddyBonzo suffers from his masters new craze for freak golf. Poor Bonzo gets whacked on the head with a golf club when his owner decides to use his nose instead of a tee on the green
The Right Spirit by William Heath RobinsonChristmas is sure to be a success if one keeps smiling on all occasions. The right and seasonable way of behaving in an unexpected encounter
Dachshund on a bookshelfUnusual Friends - Dachshund on a bookshelf. 1950s
Two kittens with a drumkitUnusual Friends - two kittens with a drumkit. 1950s
The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. BatemanA tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M
Cover design, The Pickwick Papers by Charles DickensCover design for the first instalment of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, by Charles Dickens. 1836
Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas cardAn owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ishWW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory
The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoonThe subzeppmarinellin for making sure of your enemy. All bases covered with this combined submarine and zeppelin from the imagination of William Heath Robinson during the First World War. Date: c.1916
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps, 1920s fashionAdvertisement for Elspeth Phelps of Albemarle St, London, part of a series depicting tongue in cheek scenes of society ladies (in this case the fictional Miss Coloothorne Coppit)
The Last train from Bangor, Northern Ireland Date: circa 1906
Royal Wedding 1923 - Heath Robinson humourA Great Grand Stand. A comfortable suggestion for viewing future Royal Weddings by William Heath Robinson. An onlooker manages to balance a cosy armchair on top of a lamp post complete with rice
The Rules of Life by H. M. BatemanA baby in a highchair is presented with a long list of rules for life by a queue of influential people including his nurse, his parents, teacher, police officer, judge and vicar. Date: 1930
Little TichLITTLE TICH (Harry Relph) Music hall entertainer (1867 - 1928), posed in his famous 28" boots called slapshoes, for his Big Boot dance. Date: c.1905
Santa caught by the tax inspector by H. M. BatemanA rather surprised looking Father Christmas, who has arrived at the house of a tax inspector to innocently deliver toys on Christmas Eve, finds himself caught by a vigilant tax inspector. H.M
His Broadcast Masters Voice by George StuddyA spoof on the famous His Masters Voice logo featuring a dog listening to a gramophone; Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy
His Masters Vice by George StuddyBonzo finds that consumption of his masters favourite drink has an unforeseen effect. A small puppy lies in a deliciously drunken stupour after helping himself to perhaps some gin or whiskey from a
Fair Exchange by George StuddyBonzo and the baby find fair exchange is no robbery. A rather alarming scene where the comic canine creation of George Studdy, Bonzo
James Doughty, oldest clown in EnglandJames Doughty of Brighton, at the time of this photograph the oldest clown in England, about to celebrate his 94th birthday. Seen here in costume with two of his performing dogs
Ending in Smoke by Heath RobinsonAn ingenious smoke screen spreader for preventing embarrassing situations when the bathroom lock is out of order. Hilarious invention by the inimitable Heath Robinson allowing complete discretion for
Overtime at a Christmas cracker factory by William Heath RobColour illustration by William Heath Robinson depicting one of his usual contraptions designed to solve the increase in demand for Christmas crackers during the forthcoming festive season
Economics a la Heath RobinsonDo not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements. Please note
Whippet and BlackbirdUnusual Friends - Whippet and Blackbird. 1950s
The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - BatemanThe Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - H M Bateman. This illustration shows an arrogant man who has defied etiquette by lighting his cigar before the correct course of dinner
Manila Carnival, The Philippines - Miss Ilocos SurIllustration after Walter Dendy Sadler (18541923) of his painting Thursday (Tomorrow will be Friday) of 1880, showing a group of jovial monks out fishing. Date: 1880
Captain Bairnsfathers first meeting with Old Bill, WW1This historic incident took place during the first battle of Ypres, but the Censor held stern views about battle pictures in those days
Peace, Perfect Peace by Heath Robinson. Being the Morning after the Night Before. The aftermath of energetic peace celebrations to mark the end of the First World War
Bonzo adds a fifth to the quartetBonzo, listening to music on the radio, adds a fifth to the quartet, and starts to howl. Date: 1923
Bermuda - Humorous Greetings Postcard - OnionBlessed is the man who comes to Bermuda (The modern paradise) And is tempted to eat a sweet onion instead of a forbidden apple
Jersey Airways PosterPoster, I d prefer Jersey Airways. A cartoon of animals powering and piloting a flying machine above a rough sea, with a Jersey Airways biplane high above them
Saucy dancer, wearing only balloons - Following raidSaucy dancer, wearing only balloons, following a police raid: " You can t pin anything on me!" Date: late 1930s
Ladies Football, 1894The lady footballers: an anticipation. The Sketch anticipates the brave new world of women footballers: a good looking goalkeeper recieves much attention
