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Robinson Collection (#22)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 4

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 4
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 5

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 5
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: German breaches of the hague convention

German breaches of the hague convention
Injecting chilblains serum into the feet of the British. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 3

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 3
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: William Leefe Robinson

William Leefe Robinson is awarded the Victoria Cross for destroying a Zeppelin over Cuffley, Hertfordshire, under very courageous conditions. Date: 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: Robinson Praised

Robinson Praised
Pilot W I Robinson, who downed a Zeppelin, is cheered by his comrades. Date: 3 September 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 2

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 2
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: Afghan War 1878 - 1880

Afghan War 1878 - 1880
During the Afghan War Special Correspondents, including Archibald Forbes of the Daily News, Phil Robinson of the Daily Telegraph and William Simpson, Special Artist of the IIlustrated London News

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Abominable Clubman by Wyndham Robinson

The Abominable Clubman by Wyndham Robinson
Amusing, Festival of Britain themed cartoon, showing crowds rushing to see the sights of the Festival of Britain, while a toffish clubman shouts above the melee

Background imageRobinson Collection: Red Riding Hood by Charles Robinson

Red Riding Hood by Charles Robinson. Little Red Riding Hood. A fairy tale by Charles Perrault 1911

Background imageRobinson Collection: Cinderella by Charles Robinson

Cinderella by Charles Robinson. Cinderella appears at the ball. A fairy tale by Charles Perrault 1911

Background imageRobinson Collection: Hansel and Gretel by Charles Robinson

Hansel and Gretel by Charles Robinson. Hansel and Grethel in the forest. A fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm 1911

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Sketch Christmas Number by Charles Robinson

The Sketch Christmas Number by Charles Robinson
Secondary front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring an illustration by Charles Robinson of a young woman in an 18th century dress looking with wonder at a figurine

Background imageRobinson Collection: Children posting their Christmas cards

Children posting their Christmas cards
Posting letters at Xmas - illustration by Charles Robinson. circa 1910

Background imageRobinson Collection: Peter Robinson Corset

Peter Robinson Corset
Peter Robinsons Corset Sylphide Date: circa 1890

Background imageRobinson Collection: When the Raider Drops in by Heath Robinson

When the Raider Drops in by Heath Robinson
Hints for householders for when a German raider drops in during World War I. Don t surrender - do sit on him until help arrives

Background imageRobinson Collection: Heather at Gravetye Manor, near East Grinstead, Sussex

Heather at Gravetye Manor, near East Grinstead, Sussex
View of the gardens at Gravetye Manor, near East Grinstead, West Sussex, showing heather growing near trees. The gardens were developed by William Robinson

Background imageRobinson Collection: Double page spread in a diary for 14-19 May

Double page spread in a diary for 14-19 May
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 14-19 May. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Background imageRobinson Collection: Incendiary by W. Heath Robinson

Incendiary by W. Heath Robinson
Sequential cartoon by Heath Robinson showing some rather over exuberant ARP wardens spraying a hose into the window of a house where they see smoke

Background imageRobinson Collection: A Near Thing by William Heath Robinson

A Near Thing by William Heath Robinson
Humorous illustration showing two cars laden with trunks and Christmas parcels stuck in the snow while their two drivers pucker up for a kiss underneath some mistletoe

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Humorist Summer Number 1939

The Humorist Summer Number 1939
Bright and jolly front cover design for The Humorist magazine Summer Number by William Heath Robinson featuring a number of bathers paddling and playing about in the sea

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Toy Shop

The Toy Shop. Three little girls have a look at a row of Dolls displayed in the Xmas Sale of a Toy Shop

Background imageRobinson Collection: Car credit payments / W H Robinson

Car credit payments / W H Robinson
Tunes of merriment emanate from the pub, celebrating the payment of the last instalment - which has presumably taken quite some time to pay off

Background imageRobinson Collection: candle snuffer / W H Robinson

candle snuffer / W H Robinson
And so to bed. A simple, but typical Heath Robinson design for a candle snuffer. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture

Background imageRobinson Collection: Public speaking / W H Robinson

Public speaking / W H Robinson
Training to speak well in public. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Background imageRobinson Collection: Pedestrian safety / W H Robinson

Pedestrian safety / W H Robinson
Safety for pedestrians at sharp bends, with the help of a dressing table mirror attached to a lampost. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Angling for pigeons / W H Robinson

Angling for pigeons / W H Robinson
Angling 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

Background imageRobinson Collection: Road obsticles / W H Robinson

Road obsticles / W H Robinson
Kindliness 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

Background imageRobinson Collection: self-control / W H Robinson

self-control / W H Robinson
An exercise in self-control. A man and woman, under mistletoe, and a third party behind a screen timing the length of their resistance to kiss

Background imageRobinson Collection: Authority in the young / W H Robinson

Authority in the young / W H Robinson
Cultivating a sense of authority in the future Empire builders. A roll reversal at school as the pupil heads the lesson and the school masters are taught

Background imageRobinson Collection: Bus request stop / W H Robinson

Bus request stop / W H Robinson
The 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

Background imageRobinson Collection: Moving staircase / W H Robinson

Moving staircase / W H Robinson
A 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

Background imageRobinson Collection: Unselfishness / W H Robinson

Unselfishness / W H Robinson
In the new world even a tortoise can count on the kind of courtesy formally reserved for rich aunts. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Policemen / Flat feet / W H Robinson

Policemen / Flat feet / W H Robinson
Noble effort of policeman to kill the slowly dying myth about flat feet. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Background imageRobinson Collection: Happy days in peace time / W H Robinson

Happy days in peace time / W H Robinson
A 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

Background imageRobinson Collection: Short-sighted signage / W H Robinson

Short-sighted signage / W H Robinson
A new kind of pub sign for the short sighted which can be winched down from its normally sky high position to a much more comfortable level for those with less than perfect eyesight

Background imageRobinson Collection: Musical Croquet / W H Robinson

Musical Croquet / W H Robinson
Charming additions to the game of Croquet - bells on the hoops and musical horns on the mallets. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Elevenses for pupils / W H Robinson

Elevenses for pupils / W H Robinson
How to get the best out of a boy. The production of elevenses by school masters has a profound effect upon pupils. The intellectual absorption is increased as is the consumption of essential vitamins

Background imageRobinson Collection: Mind improvement / W H Robinson

Mind improvement / W H Robinson
Generations of men and women have thought of dancing primarily as a means of propulsion, or an excuse for affectionate embrace

Background imageRobinson Collection: Cricket for the able-bodied / W H Robinson

Cricket for the able-bodied / W H Robinson
Cricket for the able-bodied - employing the use of a cannon with which to bowl and motorbikes. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Thoughtfulness of young / W H Robinson

Thoughtfulness of young / W H Robinson
A very thoughtful young boy uses a catapult to quickly remove a fly from the top of a bald mans head in church. Please note

Background imageRobinson Collection: Clockwork conductor / W H Robinson

Clockwork conductor / W H Robinson
The clockwork conductor - who needs Furtwangler...? Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Background imageRobinson Collection: Railway shower / W H Robinson

Railway shower / W H Robinson
The 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

Background imageRobinson Collection: Evening dress Police uniform / W H Robinson

Evening dress Police uniform / W H Robinson
A Mr Heath Robinson designed evening dress uniform for Policemen in Londons West End, allowing raids to take place and the tone of the premises not be prejudiced by conspicuous uniforms

Background imageRobinson Collection: Anti-splash car / W H Robinson

Anti-splash car / W H Robinson
A friendly driver spots a messy incident in the making and lowers his anti-splash device (an umbrella on a mechanical arm)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Help for Taxi drivers / W H Robinson

Help for Taxi drivers / W H Robinson
Post War Britain - social reform. A kind hearted lady takes a taxi driver for a ride in his own taxi, at her own expense. Please note

Background imageRobinson Collection: Reading mirror / W H Robinson

Reading mirror / W H Robinson
A useful mechanical aid for reading the newspaper or magazine of the person in front of you on the bus or tube, without bothering them

Background imageRobinson Collection: Keep cheerful ! / W H Robinson

Keep cheerful ! / W H Robinson
Advise for post War Britain - Take your troubles cheerfully - even after being knocked to your feet bay a passing speeding car



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