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Moses Hands Held Up
The Israelites are enabled to defeat the Amalekites because Moses arms are held up by Aaron and Hur; if he had let them fall, the Israelites would have lost the day

Whitneys Cotton Gin
WHITNEYs GIN Eli Whitneys gin of 1793 enabled separation of cotton fibre from its seeds to be done mechanically : this is a modified version in use

Between Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1850
Engraving showing distressed needlewomen below decks on an emigrant ship, with their belongings, making themselves confortable before the voyage begins

Early TV Remote Control
An early remote control, or an Armchair Programme Control. Manufactured by Ferranti, this device came with 15 feet of cord which enabled the TV to be operated from a distance

Electric Fire Engine
Merryweathers electrically propelled fire-engine, which enabled 12 men to travel on the vehicle

The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso
5614389 The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso which stipulated that each vehicle had to be preceded by a person

French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse')
526874 French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse'); (add.info.: Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps)

The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho)
1600511 The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, with General Buller on the Tugela)

BATTLE OF JEMAPPES The French under Dumouriez defeat the Austrians led by the Archduke Albrecht, and are enabled to advance into the Netherlands Date: 6 November 1792

THE GLAZING WAGON 1851
Paxton had to be not only architect but engineer : this glazing wagon enabled the builders to position the glass panels of the roof in an assembly-line process. Date: 1851

Peruvian Quipo
Quipos - coloured cords, with knots at appropriate points, enabled the ancient Peruvians and Mexicans to communicate in a non-verbal manner

A man wearing an Italian device called an Iarosacco, worn over clothing it enabled the wearer to pass over most streams with the aid of a light oar. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso which stipulated that each vehicle had to be preceded by a person carrying a red

WM TWEED
WILLIAM MARCY TWEED known as BOSS TWEED American politician and swindler: the cartoon which enabled the Spanish police to identify and arrest him

Perseus Saving Andromeda ca 1775 Etching Plate
Artokoloro

Artist Gridded Sketch Senenmut New Kingdom Dynasty 18
Artist, Gridded Sketch, Senenmut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca, 14791458 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Radim, entrance, Tomb, TT 71, 193536, Limestone, ink, h, 22.5 cm, 8 7/8

Spectroscopic apparatus used by used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887). Discovered Spectrum Analysis (1859)

Spectroscope of the type used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887). Discovered Spectrum Analysis (1859)

Series of frames of a cat falling. Cinematography enabled Muybridge and Marey to study the locomotion of animals. From Les dernieres merveilles de la science (The Latest Marvels of Science), Paris

Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe) (1546-1601) in 1586. Danish astronomer, astrologer and alchemist who built astronomical instruments which enabled him to make the most accurate observations of his

Bellows operated by camshaft powered by water wheel. (just visible at extreme right) supplying draught to a smelting furnace

Artists impression of Tycho on his way home on the night of 11 November 1572 observing an unfamiliar bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia

Uraniborg, Tychos observatory on the island of Hven, Denmark, centre. Bottom left is the Emperor Ferdinand Is villa at Prague whereTycho made observations during 1600 and 1601

Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe - 1546-1601) Danish astronomer, astrologer and alchemist who built astronomical instruments which enabled him to make the most accurate observations of his time

French postal service. Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps. The expansion of the railway network in the nineteenth century greatly improved mail services

Scouts with their Model T Ford
Two boy scouts of Troop 176 of Leavenworth, Kansas loading their Model T Ford with scrap metal. The car hauled much salvage material and enabled the Troop to buy War Bonds. circa 1940s

Football with chip
3D computer graphics illustration of a modern chip enabled football. The technology is based on an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) chip with an integrated transmitter to send data

Colour transparencies being viewed on a lightbox book
A colour photograph album invented by M. P Duchenne. In 1910, technology had not enabled colour images to be printed on paper, only as glass plates

An automatic milkman
Photograph from 1909 showing a penny-in-the-slot milk-machine. The machine enabled shop owners to close at reasonable hours, and for customers to buy milk at any hour of the day or night

The Municipal Corporations Jubilee Banquet at the Freemason
Banquet held in 1885 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Municipal Corporations Act of 1835. The Act, following on from the Reform Act of 1832 enabled 148 listed boroughs to establish a Town

X-ray protection cabinet
A photograph of an x-ray in progress where the doctor is protected by a lead lined cabinet. An invention by MM. Radiguet and Massiot

A Calculating machine
The control panel of the automatic sequence-controlled calculating machine at Manchester University; showing the monitor cathode-ray tube with Dr. T. Kilburn (left) and Professor F. C

New landing stage at Liverpool
A new landing stage, being towed to her moorings by seven steamers. The landing stage enabled passengers to embark easily at St. Georges Pier, Liverpool

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; An arran
Illustration representing an idea for a piece of machinery that enabled a dog or cat to drive a small machine

The Riley Amphibian Floatercar
Two photographs showing the Riley amphibian floatercar, designed to cross rivers and swamps in Africa, bearing British samples and salesmen

Pyne - Bill Sticker
BILL STICKER - One of the innumerable advantages of printing is the being enabled to advertise the public of such things as are essential to be known - and others

Boer War Camp Scene
British camp scene during the Boer War where, according to private Ward of the Frontier Mounted Police, Borwicks Baking Powder enabled them to enjoy excellent bread

Whitneys Gin
WHITNEYs COTTON GIN which enabled cotton fibre to be separated from the seeds mechanically

Cartwrights Loom
CARTWRIGHTs POWER LOOM Edmund Cartwrights steam- powered loom of 1785 enabled weaving to be carried out at vastly greater speed

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"Enabled: Unleashing the Power of Innovation and Ingenuity Throughout History" From Moses' Hands Held Up to Whitney's Cotton Gin, humanity has always sought ways to enable progress. Between Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1850 - a glimpse into the arduous journey that enabled dreams of a better life. Early TV Remote Control - revolutionizing entertainment by enabling viewers to control their experience from afar. Electric Fire Engine - a technological marvel that enabled firefighters to combat blazes with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Football with chip - merging sports and technology, enabling precise analysis and enhancing the game for players and fans alike. The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho) - showcasing how strategic maneuvers enabled victories in times of conflict. BATTLE OF JEMAPPES The French under Dumouriez defeat the Austrians led by Archduke - illustrating how military tactics can enable triumph against all odds. THE GLAZING WAGON 1851 - an innovative invention enabling efficient transportation of glass panels during industrialization's peak. Italian Iarosacco device – empowering individuals to overcome obstacles as it enables easy passage over streams using a light oar. The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars on British roads – highlighting both progress and peculiarities in history's march forward. Peruvian Quipo – an ancient system of knots that enabled communication and record-keeping among the Inca civilization.