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A Pick Nick Down Under by William Heath RobinsonA sharp thrill in the Antipodes: one of the dangers of very deep mining. A man tunnelling through te earth with a treacherous looking pick axe surprises an Australian having managed to dig entirely
Submerged by William Heath RobinsonIn an Untersee Realschule: Training a young U-boat pirate to remain under water for long periods. Another humorous wartime scenario involving the dastardly Hun by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1917
When May is Out by William Heath RobinsonThe residents of a town take the old proverb, Cast ne er a clout, til May is out rather literally now that June has arrived. Even the local policeman has felt the urge to disrobe. Date: 1915
Loot by William Heath Robinson WWIAn unsuspecting gentleman walking his dog is being robbed by a group of Germen soldiers in a zeppelin using a hook and some rope. 1916
Periscopied in the North Sea 1916An unfortunate experience of a German u-boat coming up to the surface underneath a sleeping fisherman in his rowing boat. Please note
Becoming fashions combined with true economy, WW1A double page spread from The Tatler giving examples of economical outfits which could be purchased in wartime. Extravagant evening dresses are not featured but instead coat frocks
German Breaches of the Hague Convention by Heath RobinsonX - Reducing the British Army by anti-fatting a tributary of the Marne. British soldiers undergo severe weight loss after drinking from the River Marne
Breaches of the Hague Convention by Heath Robinson, WW1VII - Tatchoing the British to their Entanglement. Another dastardly idea from the enemy as the Germans fire bombs filled with Tatcho, a famous hair restoring preparation of the time, which
Officer at the front, obtaining German pointed helmets 1915British officer dodging bullets from every direction, while picking German pointed helmets from a near by enemies trench, using a couple of bayonets, some string and a bar of soap
In Dixie-Land by Bruce BairnsfatherIn Dixie-Land " Well Friday - ows Crusoe" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916
Onion-whittling by Heath RobinsonMore underhand ideas from the Germans to defeat their British foe imagined by William Heath Robinson cartoon. The Germans utilise biological weapons; row of onions
Training Carrier Birds by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, German spies train a scrawny carrier pigeon to cross the North Sea. Date: 1915
Oh U! by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, a submariner makes an easy mistake. The German Periscoper: " Ach, Himmel! Dot most be der peautiful Ben Nevis of vich ve ave eard so mooch
A Dog of War draws Enemy Fire by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, a dog patrols his narrow walkway, hat perched on his tail, bringing German artillery fire far above the actual soldiers
A Clever Ruse by Heath RobinsonTwo cunning German officers bamboozle a British sentry by disguising themselves as humble farming folk, while their cannon is a very convincing bull. Date: 1915
The Outflanking Machine by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, we have the steady advance of a bayonet wall bearing down on the German flank. This time, however, the bayonets are carried by a simple train engine
Kulture - Mine-Testing at Cuxhaven, WW1 Heath RobinsonA cartoon by Heath Robinson, in which mines are tested for power by pushing someone onto them. For the test subjects sake, we can only hope that ones a dud. Date: 1914
The Reconnoitring Mortar by Heath RobinsonThis Heath Robinson cartoon show a new German innovation; soldiers with binoculars being launched into the sky. Several little nuances give it away as a Heath Robinson immediately, the mad premise
The Tatcho Bomb by Heath RobinsonIn this Heath Robinson cartoon, the Germans fill large balls with Tatcho, a popular hair growth product, and hit the British lines with catapults. Chaos ensues, in the British forces. Date: 1915
Repelling a Flu Assault by Heath RobinsonHere, in this cartoon by Heath Robinson, we have the British countering the German biological weaponry, an army of flu germs. Date: 1915
Tatler front cover, William Leefe Robinson, V. C. WW1Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson, a member of the RFC No. 39 Home Defence Squadron, shot down a German airship on 2nd September 1916 above Hertfordshire
The True Reason of the War by Heath RobinsonHeath Robinson gives his take on the cause of the First World War. A poodles tail has strayed a few inches over the border, much to the dismay and rage of the German soldiers nearby. Date: 1915
The enemy trying their tommy - scalders by W H RobinsonHumorous illustration showing more treacherous German ideas for making life difficult for British troops. Soldiers in the trenches are being scalded by Germans sending boiling hot water in kettles by
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
Sgt. Major Pete Robinson, cowboy horse breaker, 1916Sergeant Major Peter Robinson, an ex-cowboy, who was engaged in breaking in army horses in the South of England during the First World War. Date: 1916
How the Last German got back across the Yser by Heath RobinsA lone German cavalry officer negotiates the River Yser with the use of his horse, rifle, boot and sword, only to terrify his comrade when he successfully gets to the other side. Date: 1915
A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination by Heath RobinsonAre you taking care of your summer flannels? A suggestion for preserving the shape of your nether garments in view of the summer holidays
Forcing the Murphies by Heath RobinsonEndeavouring to open the eyes of seed potatoes before sowing - a silly horticultural idea by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1918
Advert for Peter Robinsons feather neckwear 1916Two of the many novel styles and excellent values offered at Peter Robinsons Oxford Street. Fashionable cowl collar in fine quailty ostrich feather
Douglas Stuart advertisement by William Heath RobinsonAdvertisement for the bookmaker s, Douglas Stuart, designed by William Heath Robinson and featuring a typically crazy illustration of an entire family
A Sale at Christies in the 1850s by Charles RobinsonBidders at a fine art auction at Christies auctioneers in the mid-Victorian era. Date: 1938
Woman in elegant fur trimmed coatWoman in an elegant fur trimmed coat, evolved from the circular cape, as seen at Peter Robinsons department store in Oxford Street, London. Date: September 1914
Advert for Robinson & Cleaver Ltd evening shirts 1914Advertisement for evening shirts, showing a man in a smart dress shirt with wing collar and bowtie. From Robinson & Cleaver Ltd, Belfast. 1914
