Transporting Gallery

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson

Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film. The caption reads,'a luxurious vehicle fitted with many devices for the comfort of passengers returning home on a winter's evening, an interesting (and true) forecast for the future of travel. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featuring mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popular. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis

The situation of Britain face to face with a German north-west Europe: factors governing an invasion during the Second World War. A map giving the distances from the ports held by the Germans to points in the British Isles, and a schematic illustration of the vast quantity of shipping needed for transporting even a small invading force.
1940

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Dunville's whisky wagons in London

Large number of wagons, heavily laden with cases of Dunville's world-famed V.R. whisky, travelling from St. Katherine's Dock to Dunville's London headquarters in Shaftesbury Avenue. The 3000 cases (or 36,000 bottles) were shipped from the Royal Irish Distilleries of Dunville and Company in Belfast to meet the ever-increasing demand for the brand.
1911

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans