Equipment Collection (page 13)

Oil drilling rigs, North Sea
Oil drilling rigs. Ensco 80 jackup oil rig (left) being towed past the Arctic 2 anchored semi-submersible rig (right). Photographed in the Cromarty Firth, near Invergordon, Scotland

Chemistry equipment, 19th century
Chemistry equipment. Engraving of various pieces of equipment used in chemistry experiments. Most are concerned with the isolation of gas or with producing acids

Spacewalk. Astronaut in a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) spacewalking above the Earth. MMUs are nitrogen-propelled hand-controlled propulsion units used by Nasa on three space shuttle missions in

Ordnance Survey benchmark, UK
Ordnance Survey (OS) benchmark. OS benchmarks were installed by the Ordnance Survey department throughout the UK to record the height above mean sea level as determined by the Ordnance Datum Newlyn

Survival of the fittest, artwork
Survival of the fittest, conceptual artwork

Medium format film camera. The film back (upper right) holds the roll of film and can be removed with the film still inside. This allows another back containing a different type of film to be used

Wild West covered wagons. Simulated old photograph of covered wagons on the Oregon trail. Covered wagons, or Prairie schooners, are icons of the American Old West

Physics experiment. Screen display of the output from a physics experiment. The experiment involves monitoring changing position with time

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT. Astronaut Alan Bean carrying components of the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package) during the Apollo 12 mission, 19 November 1969, with lunar module in background

BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD. A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, 23 February 1960

Met Police stopwatch -- inside face
A Metropolitan Police issue stopwatch for the purpose of catching speeding motorists. This method worked on the principle of timing motorists over specific distances to estimate their speed

Equipment left at Dunkirk WWII
Equipment left at Dunkirk including this destroyed British flak gun during World War II

An assortment of teapots, toast forks and trivets

Recruitment poster for H M Army
Recruitment poster for His Majestys Army, showing different forms of transport and equipment

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Hiking Outfits Advert
Advert for Lang & Norton, specialists in British made hiking outfits, including sensible walking shoes, khaki drill shorts and natty sleeveless pullovers

Climbers on the Pillar Rock, Ennerdale, Cumbria, 1912
Photograph of two climbers tackling the North-East face of the Pillar Rock, Ennerdale in Cumbria, 1912. In this image, one can see the climbing equipment of the day; which appears to amount to stout

Alchemists Laboratory
An alchemist studies an old instruction manual, while his assistant keeps the furnace going. His workshop is filled with state-of-the-art equipment for The Great Work

Coal Mine Machinery
Improved Machinery for working Coal Mines - devices for conveying the coal along the galleries and up the shafts

World Rally Championship: Volvo recce cars for the Ford Rallye Sport team
Volvo recce cars for the Ford Rallye Sport team. World Rally Championship, WRC cars and equipment is shipped to Cyprus. Savona, Italy. 8 April 2002. BEST IMAGE

Springer Spaniel Dog - with food bowl
JAM-245 SPRINGER SPANIEL DOG - With food bowl James Marchington Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Demonstration of the wireless telephone, June 1920. In the 1920s, broadcasting was still in its infancy, with radio transmitters and receivers owned only by amateur enthusiasts

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Space suits hanging in a row from hooks. These space suits, known as Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs), have been designed for use during shuttle missions

Abandoned gold mine, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Grapevine genome sequencing. Data from a gelelectrophoresis experiment to sequence the PinotNoir grape ( Vitis sp. ) genome

Roman Fire Engine / Pump
Roman fire engine, consisting of two double-cylindered force pumps worked by means of a rocking beam (now lost)

Folding Pocket Kodak
Your Easter Holiday will last you twice as long if you take a Kodak with you... the no 2 Folding Pocket Kodak - the new model is the best value in cameras yet offered

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

TOZER FIRE PUMP / C. 1870
Tozer Fire-Pump, a portable and extremely useful fire- pump, named after the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade of the City of Birmingham

Portable Steam Pump / 1883
Valiant portable Steam Pump. designed and patented by Merryweathers in 1883. A powerful self-contained pumping engine

Fire Fighting 1666
Hand squirts, leather buckets, axe and helmet from the period of the Great Fire of London (in the Merryweather Collection)

Lawn Mower Advert C1890
British advertisement for a lawn mower

Flight / Flying Girl
Pretty young aviatrix in a belted leather flight coat, leather gauntlets, helmet & goggles

Early fax technology in Paris, France
Edouard Belin demonstrates his instrument to transmit pictures at a distance (an early example of fax technology) at the Salle du Theatre Femina, Paris, France. (2 of 2)

A London knife grinder on the street
A London knife grinder at work on the street

False-coloured SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of a Tardigrade (Tardigrada) amongst moss, from Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. This tardigrade is approximately 0.1 millimetres long

Coal (engraving)
5221742 Coal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Lookout man operating signalling lamp, Croydon Airport
Lookout man operating signalling lamp from the Control Tower, Croydon Airport Date: 1930s

Advert, Hardys High-Class Tools, Sheffield Date: 1906

French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne using his electrophysiology apparatus on an old man, 1862 (b / w photo)
6014967 French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne using his electrophysiology apparatus on an old man, 1862 (b/w photo) by Duchenne de Boulogne

G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton
JHL390978 G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton, Plymouth, 16th September, 1922 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century
701102 Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century (service tree wood & metal) (see also 701103) by German School; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, London
Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, Langham Place, London. Date: circa 1930s

W Heath Robinson - Peeling Potatoes by Gramophone

W Heath Robinson - Opening the Wine Bottle

LFB firefighters taking a tea break during their attendance at a fire. Date: circa 1950s

The New Playmates - Siblings and new bunnies
The New Playmates - A young brother and sister meet a basket of new bunnies. circa 1920s

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"From Ancient Empires to Modern Marvels: A Journey through Time and Technology" Delve into the past with an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. Explore Britain's rich history under the Anglo Saxons as depicted on a captivating antique map. Feel the adrenaline rush as soldiers from 3 Para parachute from a Hercules Aircraft, showcasing their unwavering courage and precision. Witness the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, symbolizing resilience and victory. Uncover medieval ingenuity with a glimpse at a urine wheel - an unconventional yet effective piece used during that era. Get behind-the-scenes access to the cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft, where aspiring pilots hone their skills for future missions. Stand in awe before HMS Superb, an impressive vessel embodying naval power and strength. Experience the fiery roar as Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot start their engines, ready to take flight and defend freedom. Witness Royal Navy's pride as HMS Illustrious returns to Portsmouth following a meticulous refit, exemplifying dedication to excellence. Soar high above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with a Royal Navy Harrier Jet capturing breathtaking views while safeguarding national security. Immerse yourself in Byzantine grandeur through a detailed map depicting its vast empire during its zenith in the 9th century Step into modern construction prowess with an expansive display of JCB Extradig diggers transforming fields into thriving landscapes. In this captivating journey through time and technology, witness how equipment has shaped our world - be it ancient empires or cutting-edge machinery.