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Tesla Coil - Twain
TESLAs COIL Author Mark Twain holds a loop over a resonating coil : high- tension current passes through his body before it brings the lamps to incandescence

Variety Theatre, Dr. Walford Bodie
Dr. Walford Bodie 1869 - 1939, One of the most famed and controversial Music Hall performers of his day. Known as the Electrical Wizzard

Avalanche Creek, Glacier National Park, Montana USA

A Madame Yevonde portrait of the Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901-2004) with her two sons Prince William (left) and Prince Richard (right), the current Duke of Gloucester

Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

The Duke and Duchess of Kent and children
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (1906-1968) and their two eldest children, Edward (born 1935 and the current Duke of Kent) and Alexandra (born 1936)

The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex or Shoe-Billed Stork
The majestic bird of the wetlands and an excellent fisherman is in typical green environment. It is raining. Big grey bird with big bill. Very small deep of focus. The Shoebill, balaeniceps rex

Science / Tesla
Working in America, Nikola Tesla develops his induction coil, producing light from a transformer using alternating current. Date: 1895

The Yellowstone River and canyon from Grandview Point, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

A man in a barrel crossing the Niagara Falls, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346392 A man in a barrel crossing the Niagara Falls, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 9th October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on the Animas River, San Juan National Forest
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on the Animas River, San Juan National Forest, Colorado, USA

Hare Creek and redwoods, Limekiln State Park, Big Sur, California USA

Nikola Tesla / Nature 1892
He lectures on the subject of alternating high-frequency current to the Societe de Physique and the Societe Internationale des electriciens, at Paris

Mascaret (tidal bore) of the Seine, Normandy, France
People watching the mascaret (tidal bore) of the River Seine at Caudebec-en-Caux, Normandy, France, which resulted from large spring tides, and caused the loss of many ships

View of coastline with whirlpools in narrow strait, looking towards Isle of Scarba, Gulf of Corryvreckan, Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Musicians in Airship
Even in Norway, a greeting card reflects the current passion anything to do with flying

Joule / Electricity Test
James Prescott Joule, English physicist, measures the rate at which heat is produced by an electric current. The joule, a unit of work or energy, is named after him

Peacock Styling 1916
Satire on the current peacock modes: exaggerated voluminous short skirts in bold stripes & colours with antique accessories like panniers & reticules

Robertson Light Bulbs
Long life bulbs are nothing new - the Robertson incandescent electric lamp promises you long life and a saving of current into the bargain !

Leon Foucault's machine for producing a current
5310261 Leon Foucault's machine for producing a current; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Leon Foucault's machine for producing a current in a copper plate C)

Pulvermacher's chain
5311895 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

The principle of the Morse telegraph, 1887
3480014 The principle of the Morse telegraph, 1887; (add.info.: The principle of the Morse telegraph, 1887. 'Thus let E be a fixed electromagnet; the insulated wires of which are attached to)

The winnowing of grain
3732471 The winnowing of grain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the winnowing of grain. Winnowing is when a current of air is blown through grain in order to remove the chaff)

Condenser telephone, 1890
3479299 Condenser telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Condenser telephone in use. New York, dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps. Generating truck drawn by horses is in centre of parade
530665 Torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps. Generating truck drawn by horses is in centre of parade of men. Inset picture shows how current passed to each man

Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field
5311982 Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field; (add.info)

An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819)
5311361 An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819). The magnetic needle will always rest at right angles to the current

Pulvermacher's chain
5311888 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

Illustration depicting a Galvanometer showing magnet and rotating coil. A galvanometer is an electromechanical
5311474 Illustration depicting a Galvanometer showing magnet and rotating coil. A galvanometer is an electromechanical instrument used for detecting and indicating electric current

Engraving depicting a man having a turn on the galvanic battery which would shock the person holding it, 19th century
5309440 Engraving depicting a man having a turn on the galvanic battery which would shock the person holding it, 19th century; (add.info)

Condenser telephone, 1890
3479297 Condenser telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Condenser telephone: Experiment in which insulating handles of a medical electrical machine used as a telephone)

White currants in a chalice
3569137 White currants in a chalice; (add.info.: Great Britain 1867 Photographer: Hemphill); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field
5311723 Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field; (add.info)

Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine
5309433 Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine)

An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582
5310954 An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582, rebuilt by George Sorocold circa 1702 and finally demolished in 1822

An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582
5310953 An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582, rebuilt by George Sorocold circa 1702 and finally demolished in 1822

Engraving depicting an anemometer, an instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind, or any current of gas
5309250 Engraving depicting an anemometer, an instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind, or any current of gas, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an anemometer)

A Morse telegraph transmitting key
5312107 A Morse telegraph transmitting key; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Morse telegraph transmitting key. Simple brass lever mounted on a hinge A, with a spring at F)

Map depicting a section of the Atlantic Ocean showing the Gulf Stream
5307365 Map depicting a section of the Atlantic Ocean showing the Gulf Stream.; (add.info.: Map depicting a section of the Atlantic Ocean showing the Gulf Stream)

The late flood of the Arno at Florence – from a sketch by E. W. Cooke, R.A., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The late flood of the Arno at Florence - from a sketch by E. W. Cooke, R.A., 1864. View of '...the flood which visited that city from the sudden rise of the river Arno

Around the gods
Patryk Pulawski

The Niagara above the Falls - by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Niagara above the Falls - by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. The Niagara River, forming part of the boundary line between the United States and Canada

Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; boats are launched into the current slowed down by a dam, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; boats are launched into the current slowed down by a dam, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Chikugo Province, Currents around the Weir, 1855. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Chikugo Province, Currents around the Weir, 1855. From number 60

Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, between c1750 and c1775. Creator: Unknown
Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, between c1750 and c1775

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

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"Exploring the Currents of Time and Wonder: From Tesla Coils to Fruit-Powered Clocks" Step into a world where history intertwines with innovation, as we embark on a journey through captivating currents. Marvel at the mesmerizing sparks of a Tesla Coil, illuminating the path towards electrifying discoveries. Venture back in time to the enchanting Variety Theatre, where Dr. Walford Bodie's spellbinding performances left audiences awestruck and craving for more. Immerse yourself in nature's breathtaking masterpiece at Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park, Montana USA - an oasis of tranquility amidst towering mountains and glistening waterfalls. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty captured by Madame Yevonde's portrait of the Duchess of Gloucester; an exquisite blend of artistry and regal elegance that transcends time. Find solace within Liverpool's Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, standing tall as a symbol of faith and architectural brilliance in Merseyside, England UK. Witness love and joy radiate from The Duke and Duchess of Kent alongside their children - a heartwarming glimpse into royal family life filled with cherished moments. Encounter the enigmatic Shoebill or Shoe-Billed Stork; its majestic presence evoking curiosity about our feathered friends' fascinating adaptations. Unleash your inner scientist as you delve into Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking work - his genius paving the way for modern marvels that shape our lives today. Be captivated by nature’s raw power while beholding Yellowstone River cascading through Grandview Point’s awe-inspiring canyon in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming USA. Hold your breath as Le Petit Journal takes us on an adrenaline-fueled adventure across Niagara Falls with a daring man crossing its mighty waters inside a barrel – defying all odds. Discover serenity amid Hare Creek's lush redwoods at Limekiln State Park in Big Sur, California USA.