Suggested Collection

Wherefore Art Thou, Radio? By William Heath Robinson
It has been suggested that during the Spring, 2 L O should devote one night a week to amatory music for those under the subtle influence of the vernal season

Bonzos Latest: This Weeks Studdy
Famous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp

Bovril Poster Suggestion
A poster sketch suggested for an advertisement for Bovril, it shows a mermaid waving to some distant sailors, perched on a giant floating Bovril jar. Buoys you up. Date: circa 1922

Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904
Illustration showing a proposal for a barrage of dams and locks, across the River Thames, from Gravesend to Tilbury, 1904. This proposal was suggested by T.W. Barber and J

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare First Class passenger list that survived the sinking in the pocket of George Brereton. He was a professional gambler

Baillie Scott, Trecourt Entrance Front
An architectural illustration of the entrance front of Trecourt, the title of this house was suggested by the fact that the grouping of it's structure involves the formation of three courts

Baillie Scott, Trecourt
An architectural illustration of Trecourt, the title of this house was suggested by the fact that the grouping of it's structure involves the formation of three courts

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

Medical Text (Pietro D'Abano?) (Fragment)
Six folios from a medical text, parchment. The text has yet to be positively identified but has been suggested as Pietro D'Abano's adaptation of the Universal Canons of Johannes Mesue

List of Names (Fragment)
Parchment leaf. A namenregister comprising a list of names in two columns, mostly men but including a few women. It has been suggested that it is perhaps a list of those who have subscribed to a

Tamamushi Zushi, Japanese Miniature Temple, Horyuji Temple, near Nara, Japan. Tamamushi signifies Chrysochroa elegans, an insect with golden wings

A Portfolio of Fashion by Madge Garland, featuring an outfit suggested for travelling on the Flying Scotsman. Date: 1933

Ballet costume
A suggested reform in ballet costume. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1895

The suggested enclosure of Box Hill, Surrey. Also pictured is The White Horse at Dorking(1), Deepdene(3), the garden of the Burford Bridge Hotel(4) and the view from the top of Box Hill

Proposed partition map of India and Pakistan
A map of India showing the suggested area of Pakistan - an independent state for Muslims in a free India. The shaded area shows the provinces forming the basis of Pakistan

The Water-wave! by G. E. Studdy
Illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a small dog being forced to have a bath, watched smugly by Ooloo the cat. Ooloo later gets a shock when the bath water spills all over him

This Weeks Studdy - As Master Sees Me! by G. E. Studdy
Studdy dog shortly after his complete evolution into Bonzo. The dog is turning away in disgust from his owners portrait of him, painted in the style of Picasso

Suggested design for warship by G. H. Davis
The capital ship of tomorrow? A suggested design for a combined battleship-cum-aircraft-carrier. It would weigh 45, 000 tons, with the latest primary and secondary armament

Studdys Dog Studies: Brevity is the soul of wit by G. E. St
Early illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a tearful Spaniel with a recently docked tail being grinned at by a smug cat. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

This Weeks Studdy - (Pillow)
Bandaged paw looking pleased with himself following the destruction of an eiderdown pillow.George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Stonehenge Reconstructed
A model of Stonehenge, reconstructed along the lines suggested by William Stukeley - compare this with our prints from Stukeleys book. Date: circa 1900

How Acheulean Man Captured His Prey
Hunting with the Bolas: How Acheulean Man Captured His Prey with a Stone-Age Weapon Still in Use To-Day - A reconstruction of a hunting scene in the stone age

Post Office telegraph from OMHS Buckingham Palace
A Post Office telegraph from O.M.H.S. Buckingham Palace, dated 15th August 14. To E. D. Towse, Esq. Swanley Village, Kent

An aerial Kings Cross: a vision of Londons air terminus, 1
A suggested central London air terminus at Kings Cross, combined with a railway, road goods terminus and a large station for motor coaches and omnibuses

Suggested Christmas gifts 1915
Advert for suggested Christmas gifts for Britains Blue and Khaki boys. Chamois leather waistcoat, with long sleeves, sleeping caps -favourite cap with men of both forces

Suggested site for London University
A suggested site for London University: how another fine building might be placed next to the new LCC Hall (later known as County Hall)

Accident to submarine A7 by G. H. Davis
The accident to the British submarine A7, embedded in soft sand and mud at the bottom of Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, with her nose raised at an angle

Submarine incident in North Sea by G. H. Davis
A submarine incident in the North Sea. How the sinking of the German cruiser Hela was accomplished (top). Two other illustrations relate to

Suggested life-saving devices at sea by G. H. Davis
For those in peril on the sea: suggested life-saving devices at sea. Above: a proposed life raft for liners which could be fitted into the stern quarters

Measures for foiling troop carriers by G. H. Davis
Meeting the threat of airborne invasion in Britain during the Second World War: suggested measures for foiling German troop carriers

Cartoon, Attractive Holiday Resorts, August 1914, WW1. Showing suggested posters for advertising the latest attractions at continental holiday resorts, including boating on the canal at Kiel

Israel Gergesa
There is unresolved dispute as to this site, supposedly the scene of Jesuss miracle of the Gadarene swine : other suggested names are Gadara, Kursa, Djerash &c. Date: circa 1835

Sketch of Garnerins parachute (left)
Left: Sketch of Garnerins parachute. Right: Sketch of a bladed parachute suggested by the Goatsbeard fruit. Design Illustration from Cayleys original notebook

North Metropolitan Horse-drawn Tram
A horse-drawn tram used on route 270, Moorgate Street to Green Lanes, run by North Metropolitan Tramways. A number of men occupy the open upper deck

Renwick Williams: suggested protection from the monster
Renwick Williams, commonly called The Monster, assaulted and killed up to 60 women in the streets before his arrest in June 1790

Costume / Sem 1901
Depicted in caricature actress Liane de Pougy illustrates the current silhouette with extra height suggested by the plumed picture hat & trained skirt. A white feather boa is also worn Date: 1901

Circular Airport Project
A suggested central London overhead airport at Kings Cross showing aeroplanes landing on the runways of a huge wheel-shaped structure Date: 1931

Prince Alfred and the Russian Royal family
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg (1844-1900) together with his new wife, Princess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, taken in May 1874 shortly after their marriage at St

A Propergander Page
Some suggested methods for securing golfers votes while they are playing golf. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Wherefore art thou radio
Cartoon, Wherefore art thou radio. It is suggested that 2LO should devote a week to amatory music in the spring. A lovestruck couple listening to the wireless radio

The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920
Illustration showing a number of facts regarding the coal industry of Great Britain in 1920. These diagrams showed that miners wages were increasing, but coal production was diminishing

Freak Friends for Farmers
With many horses sent to the Front during World War One, a number of alternatives are suggested here. Actually, elephants were used for pulling loads during the war

Serbian Refugees; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing Serbian refugees travelling along a track in the Balkans, during World War One, 1916. The original caption for this image suggested that these people were returning to their

Design for a Flying Machine, 1877
Engraving showing the design for a flying machine, suggested in 1877. This design would appear to incorporate several spheres of gas or hot air, as well as features of bird-like construction

Design for a chapel in memory of Queen Victoria at Westminst
Illustration of a suggested chapel in memory of Queen Victoria, which was to be south of the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, London. The design was submitted by Mr. Pearson

Immigrants at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph showing a potential immigrant being rejected by US officials, one of whom is marking him with chalk to signify his rejection, Ellis Island, New York, 1911

Dear, Dear, Dear! by G. E. Studdy
Early illustration by G. E. Studdy during World War I, showing a soldier (standing) speaking to a older lady on a London bus or tube train

Electric light on the Thames Embankment
Illustration showing crowds admiring the electric lighting on the Thames Embankment, London in 1879. When the Victoria Embankment was opened in 1870 it was lit by cast iron gas lamps

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