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"Innovators Through the Ages: Pioneers of Change and Creativity" William Tyndale (1492-1536): A visionary of the c16th century

Background imageInnovator Collection: William Tyndale 1492-1536, c16th century, (1947)

William Tyndale 1492-1536, c16th century, (1947). Part of the collection of the Hertford College, Oxford. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageInnovator Collection: Chiropractor - Dr. A Ortman of South Dakota

Chiropractor - Dr. A Ortman of South Dakota
Chiropractor - Dr. Amon S. Ortman (1892-1956) of South Dakota, USA - Founder of the Chiropractic Hotel & Clinic - practiced between 1918 and 1956 - developed the Ortman Technique

Background imageInnovator Collection: Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (1 / 4)

Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (1 / 4)
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (1/4) The legendary Po Sein (1877-1952), Father of the Burmese Theatre - actor and innovative entertainer

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall (flyer for Hammersmith Palais)

Adelaide Hall (flyer for Hammersmith Palais)
Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: Alexander Graham Bell's Dead Ear Phonautograph, 1850

Alexander Graham Bell's Dead Ear Phonautograph, 1850
3478647 Alexander Graham Bell's Dead Ear Phonautograph, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Alexander Graham Bell's Dead Ear Phonautograph)

Background imageInnovator Collection: A Bell telephone

A Bell telephone
5309982 A Bell telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bell telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer

Background imageInnovator Collection: The first Bell telephone

The first Bell telephone
5309983 The first Bell telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Bell telephone , invented by Alexander Graham Bell)

Background imageInnovator Collection: Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph)

Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph)
6203083 Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph); (add.info.: Martin LUTRO (10 November 1483 -18 February 1546) German theologian, initiator of the Protestant Reformation of the Church

Background imageInnovator Collection: A Bell telephone

A Bell telephone
5309984 A Bell telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bell telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer

Background imageInnovator Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). English computer scientist Berners-Lee (born 1955), also known as TimBL, is best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web

Background imageInnovator Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). English computer scientist Berners-Lee (born 1955), also known as TimBL, is best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web

Background imageInnovator Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee sitting with a laptop, 2010s, (2023)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee sitting with a laptop, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee sitting with a laptop, 2010s, (2023). English computer scientist Berners-Lee (born 1955), also known as TimBL

Background imageInnovator Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Tim Berners-Lee, 2010s, (2023). English computer scientist Berners-Lee (born 1955), also known as TimBL, is best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web

Background imageInnovator Collection: Anne Morgan leading a delegation from the American Committee for Devastated France to assess

Anne Morgan leading a delegation from the American Committee for Devastated France to assess reconstruction in areas
498778 Anne Morgan leading a delegation from the American Committee for Devastated France to assess reconstruction in areas destroyed in the First World War, cover illustration

Background imageInnovator Collection: Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree

Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree
CHT206215 Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree. 15th June 1893 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageInnovator Collection: William Tyndale, (1943). Creator: Unknown

William Tyndale, (1943). Creator: Unknown
William Tyndale, (1943). Undated portrait of a man, previously believed to be English translator and martyr William Tyndale (c1494-1536). Tyndale set out to translate the Bible into common English

Background imageInnovator Collection: Tippoo Saib, (1750-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Tippoo Saib, (1750-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Tippoo Saib, (1750-1799), 1830. Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) ruler of Mysore, a pioneer of rocket artillery deployed in the Anglo-Mysore War

Background imageInnovator Collection: Woody Shaw, Bass Clef, London, 1987

Woody Shaw, Bass Clef, London, 1987
Woody Shaw (1944-1989), Bass Clef, London, 1987. Woody Herman Shaw was an American virtuoso trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and band leader

Background imageInnovator Collection: Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, First Practical Introducer of the Screw-Propeller - from a photograph by

Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, First Practical Introducer of the Screw-Propeller - from a photograph by L Creator: Unknown
Mr. Francis Pettit Smith, First Practical Introducer of the Screw-Propeller - from a photograph by Lawrence, 1856. The magnificent spectacle presented by our screw fleet at the naval review just

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall in rehearsal

Adelaide Hall in rehearsal. Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator and Broadway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall in Copenhagen

Adelaide Hall in Copenhagen. Adelaide Hall (1901 - 1993) was a jazz innovator and Broadway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: William Caxton, English merchant, diplomat, writer, printer

William Caxton, English merchant, diplomat, writer, printer
William Caxton (c1415-1422--c1492), English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer. He is considered to be the first English person to work as a printer

Background imageInnovator Collection: Alexander Graham Bell, United States, c. 1918 (b/w photo)

Alexander Graham Bell, United States, c. 1918 (b/w photo)
1581913 Alexander Graham Bell, United States, c.1918 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: United States: c)

Background imageInnovator Collection: Ernest Duchesne as a Second class Major of Medicine in the Second Regiment de Hussards of Senlis

Ernest Duchesne as a Second class Major of Medicine in the Second Regiment de Hussards of Senlis, 1897 (b / w photo)
CHT287736 Ernest Duchesne as a Second class Major of Medicine in the Second Regiment de Hussards of Senlis, 1897 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee du Val de Grace, Paris

Background imageInnovator Collection: Anne Morgan, 1915 (b / w photo)

Anne Morgan, 1915 (b / w photo)
498779 Anne Morgan, 1915 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Morgan (1873-1952) American philanthropist, suffragist

Background imageInnovator Collection: Li Hung Chang (1823-1901) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series

Li Hung Chang (1823-1901) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109854 Li Hung Chang (1823-1901) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson

Background imageInnovator Collection: Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo)

Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo)
2636903 Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943) was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer

Background imageInnovator Collection: Portrait of Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint-Simon, aged 35, 1848 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint-Simon, aged 35, 1848 (oil on canvas)
CHT307411 Portrait of Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint-Simon, aged 35, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Ravergie, Hippolyte (b.1815); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Background imageInnovator Collection: Portrait of Ignacz Semmelweiss (1818-1865) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Ignacz Semmelweiss (1818-1865) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT211354 Portrait of Ignacz Semmelweiss (1818-1865) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Wenck, (20th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Background imageInnovator Collection: Preface to Projet de Paix Inalterable pour l Europe

Preface to Projet de Paix Inalterable pour l Europe
CHT225291 Preface to Projet de Paix Inalterable pour l Europe (Project for Unalterable Peace in Europe) c.1710-13 (pen and ink on paper) by Saint-Pierre, Charles Irenee Castel

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall (music sheet The Happiest Year of All )

Adelaide Hall (music sheet The Happiest Year of All )
Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall (music sheet Thats the Beginning of the End

Adelaide Hall (music sheet Thats the Beginning of the End
Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: Rene Descartes (1596-1650) writing his world system, engraved by Jean Baptiste Moret (fl

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) writing his world system, engraved by Jean Baptiste Moret (fl
CHT322572 Rene Descartes (1596-1650) writing his world system, engraved by Jean Baptiste Moret (fl.1790-1820), 1791 (colour litho) by Desfontaines

Background imageInnovator Collection: Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho)

Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho)
CHT322568 Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho) by Boilly, Julien Leopold (1796-1874) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageInnovator Collection: James Brindley, from The National and Domestic History of England

James Brindley, from The National and Domestic History of England
KW329972 James Brindley, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Background imageInnovator Collection: Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits

Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189096 Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInnovator Collection: Felix Nadars Giant Balloon in Paris, c. 1863 (b / w photo)

Felix Nadars Giant Balloon in Paris, c. 1863 (b / w photo)
CHT274949 Felix Nadars Giant Balloon in Paris, c.1863 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageInnovator Collection: MS. Lat. 6912 Illuminations from volume 2 of the Continens

MS. Lat. 6912 Illuminations from volume 2 of the Continens
CHT370259 MS.Lat.6912 Illuminations from volume 2 of the Continens of Rhazes concerning opthalmology and illnesses of the eye

Background imageInnovator Collection: Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho)

Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho)
473356 Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869-1944)

Background imageInnovator Collection: Golders Green Hippodrome theatre programme - Adelaide Hall

Golders Green Hippodrome theatre programme - Adelaide Hall
Golders Green Hippodrome theatre programme featuring Adelaide Hall. Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall and accompanist Fela Sowande - Florida Club

Adelaide Hall and accompanist Fela Sowande - Florida Club
Adelaide Hall and her accompanist Fela Sowande at the Florida Club, Mayfair, London. Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in

Background imageInnovator Collection: Adelaide Hall in Blackbirds of 1928 (New York)

Adelaide Hall in Blackbirds of 1928 (New York). Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Background imageInnovator Collection: Mathieu de Dombasle (chromolitho)

Mathieu de Dombasle (chromolitho)
667060 Mathieu de Dombasle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathieu de Dombasle. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageInnovator Collection: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (oil on canvas) (detail of 307436)

Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (oil on canvas) (detail of 307436)
CHT307435 Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (oil on canvas) (detail of 307436) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chartres

Background imageInnovator Collection: Captain Samuel Walker (1815-47) 1847 (engraving)

Captain Samuel Walker (1815-47) 1847 (engraving)
PNP249626 Captain Samuel Walker (1815-47) 1847 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInnovator Collection: Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas)

Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas)
CHT322573 Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Innovators Through the Ages: Pioneers of Change and Creativity" William Tyndale (1492-1536): A visionary of the c16th century, Tyndale revolutionized the world with his translation of the Bible into English, igniting a spark that would shape religious thought for centuries to come. Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (1/4): The vibrant attire worn by Burmese people reflects their rich cultural heritage, showcasing an innovative blend of tradition and modernity. Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890: This captivating hand-tinted photograph captures the enigmatic genius who brought us alternating current electricity and countless other groundbreaking inventions that continue to power our world today. Adelaide Hall at Hammersmith Palais: As depicted in this flyer, Adelaide Hall's mesmerizing performances captivated audiences during her time as a renowned jazz singer, showcasing her innovative approach to music and stage presence. Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), Nobel prize-winning atomic physicist: Rutherford's pioneering work in nuclear physics paved the way for our understanding of atoms and radioactivity, forever changing our perception of matter and energy. Chiropractor - Dr. A Ortman of South Dakota: Driven by innovation in healthcare practices, chiropractors like Dr. A Ortman have challenged conventional methods to provide alternative solutions for pain relief and overall well-being. 7 & 8 & Adelaide Hall's Rehearsals & Performances: Throughout her illustrious career spanning continents like Copenhagen shown here, Adelaide Hall consistently pushed boundaries with her unique style and vocal prowess, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. William Caxton - English merchant, diplomat writer printer: In an era when books were scarce commodities reserved for elites, Caxton's introduction of printing press technology democratized knowledge dissemination across England, fostering an era of intellectual growth and innovation.