Henson Collection

Fulton Mackay and Sprocket, filming in Cornwall
The actor Fulton Mackay (1922-1987) and Sprocket, filming the TV series Fraggle Rock at St Anthonys Lighthouse near Falmouth, Cornwall

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- underside view with covering fabric in place. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- sectional views of the boiler. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- enlarged view of the steam engine. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- enlarged view of the car or carriage. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- side view of the main frame, and plan of the controlling tail. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

In the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill
Well-known personalities of the day caricatured by George Whitelaw in the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill, one of the premier nightspots in London in the early part of the 20th century

Caricature of Leslie Henson by George Whitelaw
Fourth in a series by artist George Whitelaw caricaturing well-known individuals and likening them to animals. This one features Leslie Henson (1891 - 1957)

The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England

Matthew Alexander Henson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing fur hat and fur coat. Date c1910

Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph)
530320 Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph); (add.info.: for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder)

Leslie Henson Golfing
Comedian Leslie Henson (1891-1957) posing on the golf course. At the time he was appearing in the farce It's A Boy! at the Strand Theatre. Date: 1931

Steam Flying Machine aircraft proposed by Henson
Steam Flying Machine aircraft proposed by William Samuel Henson in his patent of 1842 Date: 1842

David Strettle, Gavin Henson, Sonny Parker England V Wales England V Wales Twickenham, London, England 02 February 2008 Date: 02 February 2008

Gavin Henson Wales & Neath-Swansea Ospreys Wales V England Rugby Union Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales 05 February 2005 Date: 05 February 2005

David Henson Secretary & Ass C Of C Leic 20 September 1994 Date: 20 September 1994

Flying Machine, Aerial Steam Carriage
Aircraft, Flying Machine, Aerial Steam Carriage by W S. Henson. 1843

Audience of stars at midnight performance of Charlots Revue
A galaxy of stars in the audience for the midnight performance of the first night of Charlots Revue at the Prince of Wales Theatre in April 1925

British entertainers fly into Deauville
Jack Hylton, the famous band leader, Mrs Jack Hylton, actress Enid Stamp-Taylor and comedian, Leslie Henson photographed just after arriving in fashionable Deauville by plane

L aeroplane a vapeur de Henson (engraving)
5228281 L aeroplane a vapeur de Henson (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L aeroplane a vapeur de Henson)

Herbert Hensley Henson - Bishop of Durham
Date: 1937

Leslie Henson - British Actor
Date: 1935

Imaginary Flight of Hensons Ariel, 1843, (1944). Creator: Day & Haghe
Imaginary Flight of Hensons " Ariel", 1843, (1944). William Henson and John Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine

Enthronement of Durhams Bishop
The Enthronement of Bishop Hensley Henson as Bishop of Durham. Date: 1920

Leslie Lincoln Henson (1891-1957), English comedian, actor, producer and director, 1935
Leslie Lincoln Henson (1891-1957), English comedian, actor, producer for films and theatre, and film director, 1935. He initially worked in silent films and Edwardian musical comedy

St Margaret s, the Reverend Herbert Hensley Henson, British clergyman, 1912. Artist: WH
St Margaret s, the Reverend Herbert Hensley Henson, British clergyman, 1912. Henson (1863-1947) was appointed Rector of St Margaret s, Westminster and Canon of Westminster Abbey in 1900

Design for an aerial steam carriage, 1843 (1956). William Henson, a follower of English aviation pioneer Sir George Cayley, patented his proposed Aerial Steam Carriage in 1842

First carriage, Ariel, 1843. Artist: W Walton
First carriage, Ariel, 1843, showing a fictitious flight of William Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage over a city. Henson patented his Aerial Steam Carriage in 1842

William Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage of 1843 (1910). Henson (1805-1888) and his partner John Stringfellow (1799-1883) managed to get a model of this steam-powered flying machine airborne

Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843
Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter

The Aerial Steam Carriage, or Ariel. An artists imaginary representation of a propeller-driven flying machine with wings. By Permission of the Patentees, this Engraving of The First Carriage

FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1895. Fizz! Boom!! Ah!!! Cartoon depicting Richard Parks Bland, Charles F. Crisp, Henry Moore Teller, Davis Hanson Waite, Joseph C.S

Girls Gym Display
Schoolgirls, pupils of Nita Henson, put on a formal gymnasium display on a rib stall climbing frame. Children exercising at school, PE lesson, keep fit class

A Cuckoo in the Nest by Ben Travers (12 November 1886 18 December 1980). First produced at the Court Theatre in Liverpool, and at the Aldwych Theatre on 22nd July 1925

HH Henson
HERBERT HENSLEY HENSON English prelate, Canon of Westminster, advocate of disestablishment Date: 1863 - 1947

Hensons Aerial Carriage
HENSONs AERIAL STEAM CARRIAGE the most practicable of the early projects : though it never flew, it was a remarkable prevision of the flying machines to come. Date: 1843

Street view near the Cathedral, Exeter, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Leslie Henson during WW1
One of the most popular male entertainers of the First World War, Leslie Henson (1891 - 1957), appearing in Yes, Uncle! at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London in 1918 dressed in his R.F.C uniform

Leslie Henson in Yes, Uncle! during WW1
One of the most popular male entertainers of the First World War, Leslie Henson (1891 - 1957), appearing in Yes, Uncle! at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London in 1918

Madge Saunders
Miss Madge Saunders, the well known Gaiety actress pictured in her wedding dress for her marriage to the popular actor, Mr. Leslie Henson at St. Georges Church in Hanover Square on 9 December 1919

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MATTHEW HENSON (front row, far right) and the crew of the Roosevelt at Battle Harbour, Labrador, during Pearys successful expedition to the North Pole in 1908-09

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. Robert Pearys ship during an Arctic expedition. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. Teams of dogsleds traveling during an Arctic expedition led by Robert Peary. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. A ship and a canoe among ice floes during an Arctic expedition led by Robert Peary. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. Dogsled teams during an expedition to find the North Pole. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1908-09. A dog-sled, part of Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1908-09. Photograph by Matthew Henson

MATTHEW HENSON (1866-1955). American arctic explorer. Photograph with Charles Clark, c1906

MATTHEW HENSON AND CREW. Matthew Henson & others on the sledge that went to the North Pole. Crew (left to right): Donald MacMillan, George Borup, Thomas Gushue and Matthew Henson

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"Henson: A Visionary Inventor and a Man of Many Talents" Fulton Mackay and Sprocket, the beloved characters from the popular TV show "Fraggle Rock, " may have brought joy to millions, but there is another Henson who deserves recognition. Meet Henson, an innovative mind whose ideas soared high above the clouds. Filming in Cornwall, Henson's creative genius took flight with his groundbreaking invention – the Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage. This remarkable contraption was way ahead of its time, combining steam power with aviation technology. With dreams of conquering the skies, Henson envisioned a world where people could travel effortlessly through thin air. Intriguingly enough, it wasn't just one or two mentions of this incredible invention; it seemed that everywhere you turned, there was talk about the extraordinary Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage. From discussions in cocktail bars at Ciros Grill to caricatures by George Whitelaw capturing Leslie Henson's likeness – everyone wanted to be part of this revolutionary concept. Henson's passion for flight can be traced back even further than anticipated. In 1842, he proposed an aeroplane design that showcased his forward-thinking mindset. Even though it was decades before its time when compared to c1936-37 standards depicted in patent illustrations - it demonstrated his unwavering determination to make flying a reality. But let us not forget another notable figure sharing the same surname – Matthew Alexander Henson. Known for being one of history's unsung heroes as an Arctic explorer alongside Robert Peary, he too left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Through their shared name and their respective achievements in different fields - whether soaring through skies or braving icy terrains - both these individuals embody resilience and innovation at its finest. So next time you hear "Henson, " remember that behind every mention lies a story of ambition, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.