Projectors Collection

A British Charge at Hooge
Illustrations showing a charge by soldiers of the Liverpool and Scottish regiments to recapture a trench taken by the Germans who took it by using flame-projectors to spray fire

Flammenwerfer in French hands
German flame-projectors, or flammenwerfer being tested by French soldiers. The Germans used Flammenwerfer against the British at Hooge on August 9th 1915

Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030368 Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

Cover of Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030361 Cover of Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030367 Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030373 Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030369 Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

The Magic Lantern (engraving)
1619555 The Magic Lantern (engraving) by Hine, Henry George (1811-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magic Lantern. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 December 1858)

Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030362 Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

The projection room at the Odeon Cinema in Kingston Upon Thames. March 1935 2099

U. S. Lease and Lend Equipment Reaches Midlands
Photograph:U. S. Lease and Lend Equipment Reaches Midlands. American Lease and Lend equipment including sperry projectors artillery, (Anti-Aircraft)

Advertisement for Castle Films, produced by United World Films Inc -- movies for every occasion, for 8mm and 16mm movie film projectors

William Abell
WILLIAM ABELL, vintner and alderman of London, with RICHARD KILVERT, similarly engaged; they are described as the two maine Projectors for Wine 1641. Date: FLOURISHED 1640

Mania / Preparing Plans
A group of railway projectors make last-minute alterations to their plans in a tavern before submitting them to the Board of Trade, hoping to out- match their competitors Date: 1845

Richard Kilvert, Lawyer
RICHARD KILVERT, lawyer, and Alderman Abell, the two main Projectors for Wine in the city of London, 1641. Date: ? - 1649

The Complaint of M, Tenter-hooke the Projector, and Sir Thomas Dodger the Patentee
XJF347923 The Complaint of M, Tenter-hooke the Projector, and Sir Thomas Dodger the Patentee, published in 1641 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

End of film, conceptual artwork
End of film. Conceptual artwork of the destruction of cinema film reels. This represents the switch to digital projection technology

Tungsten Halogen Lamps
Comparison photograph of two types of tungsten halogen lamps. The larger lamps is rated at 1000 W 240 V mains voltage. It is suitable for luminaires that light large areas as found in television

Mania / Caught in Web
Rash investors caught in the web spun by the railway projectors with their fabulous schemes

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"Projectors: Illuminating the Past and Shaping the Future" Step back in time to witness history unfold through the lens of projectors. From A British Charge at Hooge to Flammenwerfer in French hands, these powerful devices have brought stories to life for generations. Traveling further into the past, we find ourselves immersed in Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue from 1893. The pages are filled with engravings showcasing their remarkable Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides. These innovative projectors allowed audiences to experience mesmerizing visual spectacles. One cannot help but be captivated by The Magic Lantern engraving, a symbol of wonderment that paved the way for modern projection technology. With each turn of a page from Henry Hughes & Sons' catalogue, one could explore new worlds and ignite imaginations. But projectors aren't just confined to historical tales; they continue to evolve and shape our present-day experiences. Dancing with colors on screens both big and small, they bring movies, presentations, and art installations vividly to life. In times of war, projectors played an essential role as well. U. S Lease and Lend Equipment Reaches Midlands showcases how these devices were utilized during critical moments when information needed swift dissemination. Lastly, an advertisement for Castle Films reminds us that they have become synonymous with entertainment. Whether it's gathering loved ones around for movie nights or sharing cherished memories captured on film reels – these machines have always been there to create lasting connections. From illuminating history's most significant events to enhancing our everyday lives with cinematic magic.