Inventions Collection

Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson
An interesting and elegant apparatus designed to overcome once for all the difficulties of conveying green peas to the mouth

Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson
Another well-thought-out experiment in dentistry from Heath Robinson, the Gadget King and mastermind behind endless convoluted contraptions and silly ideas. Date: 1927

Rejected by the inventions board

Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson
The Pilsener Pump for tapping the enemys beer; another hilariously convoluted contraption to foil the enemy during World War I from William Heath Robinson

Mixing treated asbestos fibre, Heath Robinson machine
Efficient 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 Robinson
A 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

The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoon
The 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

Rejected by the inventions board
" Rejected by the inventions board. VII -The Gallipoli Shell-Diverter for returning the Enemys Fire" There were other theatres of war besides he Western Front

Ending in Smoke by Heath Robinson
An 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

Invention of the Cube Car. This box-like car, designed by French-Vietnamese designer and engineer Quasar Kahn, was produced in limited numbers between 1967

Victorian inventions in The Engineer
A page of patented engineering and industrial inventions from The Engineer magazine, 1856. Date: 1856

Military Rockets for Space Activity, Armed with Death Rays

Futuristic long distance airship
A futuristic long distance airship held aloft by two long balloons, flying across the sea

Robidas rotating house
Maison tournante arienee or aerial rotating house, one of Albert Robidas futuristic visions of life in the 20th century

Atomic Motorbike
Motor Cycle Driven by Atomic Power

Atomic Power Predicted
Atomic power plants predicted

First Weaving-Loom
The First Weaving-Loom

When Germany Surrenders her U-Boats by Heath Robinson, WW1
Why not use the enemy craft for peaceful sport? Ramming rabbits in the Balearic Islands. An inventive suggestion from the ingenious mind of William Heath Robinson for German U-boats following the end

Flying Saucers
a Squadron of Flying Saucers

A very early type of railway signal by W Heath Robinson
A very early type of railway signal now rarely to be seen - an example from Railway Ribaldry, drawn by William Heath Robinson and commissioned by the Great Western Railway to mark their centenary

Good Egg by William Heath Robinson
Straight from the Hen! The Fresh-Egger, a handsome apparatus for ensuring the new-laidness of eggs for the breakfast-table. A typically convoluted invention from the mind of William Heath Robinson

Futuristic underwater croquet. The players are all wearing diving helmets with oxygen packs on their backs

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Jet Propelled Monorail
Jet-Propelled Monorail

Space Station - Cosmodrome

Space Travel Rockets
Rockets for Space Travel

Archimedes Card
ARCHIMEDES Greek mathematician and inventor, depicted with some of his inventions including the Archimedean screw for raising water

First Calendar
THE FIRST CALENDAR attributed to Numa, king of Rome

Maskelyne & Cooks automaton, Psycho
Maskelyne & Cooks thought-reading, whist playing automaton, Psycho, as demonstrated at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London

Futuristic seahorse riding

Futuristic news broadcast
A futuristic news broadcast, where a couple relax in their sitting room and listen to the days news from a gramophone-like machine

Futuristic airmail airship
A futuristic airmail airship with a vast array of wings

Armoured bayonet curler by W H Robinson
For rendering useless the sentrys arme blanche. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans 1915

Crabbing Their Style by William Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Crabbing their style. Toeing for crabs at and seaside resort during the holiday months. Men crab fishing using feet as bait

Front Page of The Engineer
Front page of The Engineer, a mid-19th century British periodical devoted to reporting on inventions and industrial and scientific advancements. Date: 1856

Big-Screen Broadcasting
News, political broadcasts and public announcements will be made on massive television screens located at strategic points, where huge crowds will be able to see perfectly

WATER-SKIS 25 / 9 / 1921
Water-skis help the hunter to hit sitting ducks

RUR POSTER
Poster for a New York production of Capeks play, Rossums Universal Robots

Industrial Robots at Work in a Factory

Rocket Control Cabin
Control Cabin of a Space Rocket

First Woodworking
The First Woodworking

First Astronomy
THE FIRST ASTRONOMY

Futuristic encounter with an octopus
A futuristic encounter with an octopus on the seabed. A man rescues a woman from its clutches

Futuristic underwater exploration, with two men in diving gear observing an array of strange creatures

Futuristic fast food stops on the Channel crossing
A futuristic scene showing fast food stops for aeroplane pilots on the Channel crossing

Futuristic dinner party
A futuristic chemical dinner party -- a few tablets are served for each guest. Just think -- no washing up! Date: 1899

Historical Musical Instruments, Inventions Exhibition
Various historical musical instruments displayed at the International Inventions Exhibition, a world fair held in 1885 in South Kensington, London

Basket Trap for Salmon
A basket trap, used for catching salmon in the River Severn. Date: 1933

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