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Shipping the Atlantic Telegraph onboard the Great EasternEngraving showing Isambard Kingdom Brunels steam-ship Great Eastern receiving the Atlantic cable from a smaller vessel. The cable was manufactured at Messrs
The Electric LightEngraving of electric light apparatus, known as the Dynamo-Electrical machine. Made by the Russian engineer M. Jablochkoff
The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; seComical illustration of a scientific idea for the future (note date, 1st April 1905), of a man on the telephone shaking hands with a mechanical type hand protruding from the wall
Steljes type-printing telegraph recorderA photograph of Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder, able to automatically transmit and print messages through a phone line, while callers were still conversing
Marconis new movable radio-telegraphic station, designed by Marquis Solari, Signor Marconis secretary. The station was used for traction or for generating electricity for wireless telegraphy
Brabys machineEngraving of Brabys machine for breaking up roads and scarifying or tilling land
Advertisment for Wolseley carAdvertisement for Wolseley cars, showing a group in a box at the opera, accompanied by a sketch of the car. A consummate British company, the ad states Command performance.Buy wisely, by Wolseley
Coiling of the Atlantic telegraph cableCoiling of the Atlantic cable on board H.M.S Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North America
The Ulster T. T. RacePhotograph of the start of the Ulster T.T. Race, one of the greatest road-races of the motoring year, showing the lighter cars off to a frenzied start in August 1929
Douglas Fairbanks & Mary AstorDouglas Fairbanks, as Don Q, son of Zorro, practising Correct Deportment for Gentlemen with Mary Astor
Advertisement for Mobil oilAdvertisement captioned Alive with Power for Mobil oil
The Moths and the FlameFantasy illustration by Edmund Blampied, showing winged fairies or sprites flying towards a flame in human form
Miss Dorothy Levitt & 12h. p. Gladiator carMiss Dorothy Levitt and the 12h.p. Gladiator car which she drove in a series of reliability trials in 1903
Advertisement for Scripps-Booth cars, showing an illustration of the car with a lady and gentleman descending the stairs of a country house
General Election: Scenes at a London clubSeries of sketches from the front cover of the ILN, July 17th, 1886 illustrating activity at a London club on the day of a General Election in 1886
Advertisement for Daimler Double-Six carAdvertisement for the Daimler Double-Six car, the engine that turns like a turbine - supreme among the worlds best cars
Sketches at the Central Telegraph EstablishmentSketches showing scenes and different types of apparatus used at the Central Telegraph Establishment at the General Post Office, including the type printing telegraph
W. E. Gladstone watching a steam-driven saw, Tulse Hill, 1878Engraving showing tree-felling by machinery in 1878. The picture shows a patent steam feller in action, surrounded by a group of onlookers among whom is the Prime Minister of the time
The ship, Cospatrick in flamesEmigrant ship, the Cospatrick on fire at sea. On discovery of the fire, the crew tried to extingush the flames, but the wind spread them around the ship
The patent elevator and observatoryEngraving of the patent elevator and observatory showing a man being elevated into the air for viewing purposes. During the siege of Sebastopol a view of the enemys works was required
Galloways rotary steam engineEngraving of Galloways rotary steam engine. The machine was extremely powerful for its size
The railway from Bettws-Y-Coed to Festiniog, North WalesThe river Lledr at Bryn-Y-Fedw, near Dolwyddelan. Part of the route of the London and North Western Railway, opening up tourism for this picturesque part of Wales in the 1870 s
Acccident in London docks, the ship Eastminster, when it capThe iron clipper ship, the Eastminster, shown capsized in London Docks. Strong winds blew her over causing her to hit and sink three barges. The crew escaped wet but unharmed
Fitting shop at the Grand junction railway worksThe fitting shop at the Grand Junction railway engine works at Crewe. Repairs of locomotive engines and the completion of new engines
On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central streeOn board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the central street of shops, over 150 meters long, with the spacious embarkation hall
Automatic telephone-girls: Operators replaced by machinesA diagram of the mechanical telephone exchange, showing what happens once the number is dialled to when the call is received
Football by the new electric light at Kennington OvalEngraving showing spectators and players at a football match between the Wanderers and the Clapham Rovers illuminated by the new lighting system
Suggestions for the homes of tomorrow: High frequency cookerPhotograph of a woman demonstrating the cooker of the future, in which the high frequency waves cook right through the food. The invention was a forerunner of the microwave oven, commonly in use today
Radar navigation at a glance- a new deviceDiagrammatic illustration of radar navigation. This was designed by the Admiralty Research Lab (mainly by Mr.J. Home Dickson)
The Workless man-of -all-workIllustration of a man reading the paper whilst all the household work is done by machinery. The sketch depicts what was then considered a glimpse into the future
The twisted bow of the Storstad, after the collison with theThe twisted bow of the Storstad, pictured after the collision with the Empress of Ireland. Important evidence for the inquiry
Cranstons wood grass mowing machineEngraving of Cranstons wood grass mowing machine of 1862
Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A marineA sketch showing an example of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, of a marine life saving apparatus which was also submersible
The streamlined rail car for Great Western suburban trafficBritains first streamlined rail car. The rail cars were introduced for services between Reading and Slough. The shape came about from extensive wind resistance experimentation
Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; CuriousSketch of a cross section of a curious apparatus for securing oysters. Two men work in a submarine-like pod at the bottom of the sea, scooping up oysters with a rake
The most powerful French locomotive that was running in 1914The most powerful French locomotive running in 1914. The Mikado began service in 1914 and was used by the Paris-Lyons-Mediterranean Railway Company for goods transportation
Relatives and friends scanning the fateful lists at the CanaScanning the fateful lists for news. Relatives and friends of passengers on the Empress of Ireland making inquiries at the Canadian Pacific Railway offices in Cockspur Steet
Vigil outside the C. P. R, relatives and friend awaiting newsAt the Liverpool office of the C.P.R. Relatives and friends of passengers on the Empress of Ireland making inquiries at the Canadian Pacific Railway offices in Cockspur Steet
Hunnybun & Vendens new patent safety omnibusEngraving showing the new patent street carriage. It had a low construction which afforded easy access, so that passengers could alight from the road to the floor of the carriage without the aid of a
Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A boat dAn illustration showing a cross-section of a boat propelled by windmills, cruising along a country river
Inventions great and small: shaving in publicAmusing photograph of a man shaving in a train carriage captioned How to beguile the morning journey, or shaving in public; a sight which may become common if a recent automatic dry-shaving apparatus
Suggestions for the homes of tomorrow: Electric alarm tea maPhotograph of a woman demonstrating the electric teas-made at the Olympia Ideal Home exhibition 1947
The honeymoon carriage on the Midland railwayThe compartment for newly wedded couples by the Midland Railway Company on selected trains. The carriage is unofficially termed the honeymoon carriage but can be reserved for the price of two first
The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool. After the opening ceremony the royal train passed through the Mersey tunnel
Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; An arranIllustration representing an idea for a piece of machinery that enabled a dog or cat to drive a small machine
Hjorths electro-magnetic motive engineSketch of the Danish inventor Hjorths electro-magnetic motive engine. The motor was a significant development from earlier electro-magnetic engines
Curiosities from the Patent Office; Safety Suit for AviatorsIllustration showing a safety suit for aviators from 1921. The suit takes the form of a parachute attached to the wearer in two parts, one to the torso and one to the head
The Normandie, the largest liner in the worldThe burning of the luxury liner, the Normandie in 1942. The Normandie was the largest liner in the world. As World War II commenced the liner was taken out of service
