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Robert William Bunsen 3ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN German scientist, famed for his invention of the Bunsen burner. In old age. Date: 1811 - 1899
Fax / Belinograph 1908Edouard Belins Belinograph, an early form of fax machine which transmitted pictures. Date: 1908
Edisons Lamp / OriginalEdisons original lamp and lamp fitting. Date: circa 1880
The Great Aerial Navigator, or Atmospheric Machine! An article with a detailed diagram showing an aerial machine claimed to be capable of transportation to India and China in the space of five days
Flying by Mechanical MeansDesigns for man-powered flight, modelled on birds. 1810
Arkwrights spinning machineRichard Arkwrights 1776 specification for devices to prepare silk and cotton for a spinning machine Date: 1776
A Crystal Set-to by William Heath RobinsonA somewhat startling wireless development witnessed on Hampstead Heath during the broadcasting of an interesting dance programme
Herr Granada, Alma Fedora in their own invention, the revolving pyrotechnic fountain marvellous sic high wire artists. Date 189-?
Hot Dog by William Heath RobinsonAn ingenious central heating device for bathing on chilly morning of the early part of the season. A smug and rather rotund gentleman tests out a typically convoluted Heath Robinson invention
Mine rescue team wearing breathing apparatusA mine rescue team wearing new breathing apparatus set off into the mine by truck. circa 1911
A Seaside Snap Shot by William Heath RobinsonIngenious method of overcoming the difficulty of taking ones own photograph by bathing devised by the gadget king, and master of silly ideas, William Heath Robinson. Date: 1927
Automatic train ticket machine, 1904A novel idea introduced in 1904 of an automatic booking clerk available at Homerton railway station in East London, enabling early morning workmen to buy a train ticket for 2d by putting money in
US Armys first plane, Fort Myer, Virginia, USAThe US Armys first plane, seen here with crew at Fort Myer, Virginia, USA, after it had been equipped with wheels. It was the first successful aeroplane in the world, powered by a Wright B45 engine
Automaton from DresdenInterior of an early 19th century robot from Dresden, constructed in 1810 by an engineer called Kaufman. This mechancial trumpeter can blow the Saxon tattoo, and at the time of this photograph(1929)
Roberts and Coppocks Improvement in Looms for WeavingTechnical drawing of an invention, patented in 1855, by Roberts and Coppock, consisting of an improved arrangement of parts for letting the yarn off the warp beam in a weaving loom
Perrys Improved Printing MachineTechnical drawing showing an invention of Mr T. J Perry of the Lozells, Birmingham and comprises a method of constructing the moveable types used in cylinder printing
Steam Whipping Engine by J. Scott Russell and CoTechnical drawing depicting a patent Steam Whipping Machine constructed by Messrs. J. Scott Russell and Co. of Millwall and used to load and discharge cargo on screw collier ships. Date: 1856
Projecting advertisements from a moving trainIlluminated advertisements, projected from a moving train for the benefit of the passengers. A very innovative concept indeed
Trying to view the royal wedding, 1947Enterprising spectators using makeshift periscopes of mirrors on sticks in an attempt to actually see something along the processional route at the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth
Testing a Maxim machine gunMen in top hats (and one in a bowler hat) testing a Maxim machine gun. The Maxim gun was the first self-powered machine gun, invented by Sir Hiram Maxim in 1884
Experimenting with tank tracks, WW1Experimenting with tank tracks during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918
An automaton playing a keyboard instrument (a tympanon) constructed in the 18th century by Hintzen & Kintzen. Date: 18th century
Robots as the farm workers of the futureRobots depicted as the farm workers of the future. Date: 1896
Boat Invention / LincolnAn improved system for buoying vessels, patented by Abraham Lincoln, future President of the United States. A model of the invention and facsimile drawings are shown here Date: 1849
Applegath vertical printing pressThe Illustrated London News being printed at the Great Exhibition on the patented Applegath (often mis-spelled Applegarth) vertical printing-press
Double page spread in a diary for 10-15 DecemberA double page spread in a young persons diary for 10-15 December. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event
Palliser cannon, Stack Rock, Milford Haven, West WalesA Palliser cannon at Stack Rock Fort, on a small island off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Four men sit on the wall, relaxing
A page from the Illustrated London News, 1951, showing a reconstruction of Dr. Merryweather of Whitbys Tempest Prognosticator, and an illustration detailing how the device works
Zeppelin hovering over a riverA Zeppelin aircraft hovers gracefully over a river, possibly the Rhine
Zeppelin hovering over the countrysideA Zeppelin aircraft hovers over the countryside -- a car can be seen on the road below, just passing a cottage
Police officer using a radio, LondonA Metropolitan Police officer using a small walkie talkie radio made by Motorola on a London street
Pedestrian safety / W H RobinsonSafety for pedestrians at sharp bends, with the help of a dressing table mirror attached to a lampost. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)
Angling for pigeons / W H RobinsonAngling for pigeons in the courtyard of the British Museum. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Road obsticles / W H RobinsonKindliness in dealing with an obstinate obstacle. Loud music is piped down one tube to irritate the offending nesting hen and corn is scattered on the opposite side of the road to entice her to move
Bus request stop / W H RobinsonThe permanent signaling umbrella fitted to bus stops, for when one finds ones self without suitable equipment for waving or when the signaling arm is heavily occupied with shopping
Moving staircase / W H RobinsonA more comfortable moving staircase for tubes. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Happy days in peace time / W H RobinsonA Utopian world envisaged by Mr William Heath Robinson for post war Britain. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Railway shower / W H RobinsonThe pennyy-in-the-slot- shower-bath for railway stations. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anti-splash car / W H RobinsonA friendly driver spots a messy incident in the making and lowers his anti-splash device (an umbrella on a mechanical arm)
Reading mirror / W H RobinsonA useful mechanical aid for reading the newspaper or magazine of the person in front of you on the bus or tube, without bothering them
Keep cheerful ! / W H RobinsonAdvise for post War Britain - Take your troubles cheerfully - even after being knocked to your feet bay a passing speeding car
Revolving table seat / W H RobinsonPost War Britain. When each of these card players experiences a dull moment in their game, they can swivel on their revolving seat
Legless bridge table / W H RobinsonPost War Britain - Social reform. A legless bridge table, kept in place instead by four balloons, hovers, allowing a more intimate game to be played
Automatic back massager / W H RobinsonPost War Britain: Health and happiness at home. A design based on bicycle mechanics, with seats, pedals and chain, enabling the user to massage his own back; the prelude to a hard days work
Soup tie / W H RobinsonOne tug of a cord and this smart tie is swiftly transformed into a napkin allowing the wearer to eat his soup without the worry of unsightly splashes to his suit
Introduction robot / W H RobinsonPost War Britain - Social amenities. The penny-in-the-slot introduction machine for introducing strangers to one another in the park
Bathroom exercise / W H RobinsonPost War Britain: Health and happiness at home. Bathroom exercise for training the legs for running to the station in the morning
Lawn mower protector / W H RobinsonMagnetic device for protecting your mower from shrapnel on the lawn. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library