Innovations Collection

Auguste Escoffier
AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER French Chef. Director of Kitchen for many large Hotels. Known for his culinary innovations

Mr Richard Angier (wearing glasses) and Mr Andrew Usborne, Directors of U A Engineering, Sheffield, have found a way to produce good quality scissors without depending solely on skilled hand labour

Edisons Kinetophone
1912: Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931) was a prolific inventor and physicist who was born in Milan, Ohio. He invented the kinetoscope in 1891 and in 1912 produced the first talking motion pictures

Vladimir Mayakovsky
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY Russian poet, futurist : supported communism from 1907, after 1917 sought to depoetize poetry by use of technical innovations

James Watt, caricature C015 / 6706
James Watt (1736-1819). Caricature of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt. Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Dr. James Naismith
Two boys stand on the first basketball court in the gymnasium of the School for Christian Workers, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1900s. Canadian physician and teacher Dr

The Index Croquet Mallet (engraving)
1613744 The Index Croquet Mallet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Index Croquet Mallet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 June 1872)

Baltimore Beacon, Co Cork, Ireland; Lighthouse Also Known As Lots Wife

A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes
2619066 A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Members of the worlds most beautiful football teams, the Robinson Ravers and the Lumley Lovers, are taking a course of Vitatone

Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Two Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Dinner to celebrate the Guinea pig club, a specialist plastic surgery created by Sir Archibald McIndoe for former World War Two pilots at East Grinsted Hospital, Sussex. September 1949 O19888-004

Cinemategolf, the latest in golf tuition. A pupil at the Portman School of Golf has her strokes filmed while receiving a lesson. Date: 1933

A New Roller at Edgbaston
A new type of water-absorbing roller, being put to use at Edgbaston cricket ground. Date: 1932

Innovative Starting Gate
An innovative starting gate, designed by Professor H. Rottenburg, being tested at a public schools athetics meeting. Date: 1932

Wicket Drying Machine
A new machine for drying wickets being tried out at Lord's cricket ground. Running off electricity, it dries the wickets with a current of hot air. Date: 1931

Atomic Submarine
21st January 1955: The Nautilus, the worlds first atomic submarine beginning her trials at Groton, Connecticut. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Early Turntable
circa 1930: The Rosco gramophone plays records at 78-rpm. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Amphibian Car
circa 1930: A motor car equipped with floats making its way along the River Spree in Berlin, Germany. The vehicle is the invention of engineer Herr Grosse

Airship Construction
1927: Airship R101 under construction. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

William Hut
14th May 1853: The William Hut paying out the transatlantic electric cable. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub. 1853 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Euphonia
August 1846: The Euphonia or Speaking Machine. The machine is the top half of a figure on a table in front of a curtain, behind the table a seated man works the mechanism

Atlantic Telegraph
May 1865: Messages arrive from Brunels steamship the Great Eastern in the instrument room of the Telegraph House at Foilhommerum in Valencia

First Biker ?
1906: The first motor cycle invented by Edward Butler in 1887, called the Petrol-Cycle Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub. 1906 (Photo by Illustrated London News/Getty Images)

Sketches at the International Exhibition (engraving)
1052611 Sketches at the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the International Exhibition)

The Russian Circular Yacht "Popovotchka"(engraving)
1059084 The Russian Circular Yacht " Popovotchka" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Circular Yacht " Popovotchka")

Rennies Floating Docks (engraving)
1620090 Rennies Floating Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rennies Floating Docks. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 January 1862)

The First Steam Engine constructed at Teheran (engraving)
1048854 The First Steam Engine constructed at Teheran (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Steam Engine constructed at Teheran)

James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
941025 James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Seven Hundred Miles in the "Berthon"Collapsible Lifeboat (engraving)
1061071 Seven Hundred Miles in the " Berthon" Collapsible Lifeboat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Copying Electric Telegraph (engraving)
1097026 The Copying Electric Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Copying Electric Telegraph)

The Late Sir Rowland Hill, Author of the Penny Postage System (engraving)
1099741 The Late Sir Rowland Hill, Author of the Penny Postage System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Rowland Hill)

Dr Dauglishs Bread-making Machine (engraving)
1098629 Dr Dauglishs Bread-making Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Dauglishs Bread-making Machine)

Practical Scientific Inventions (engraving)
1099868 Practical Scientific Inventions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical Scientific Inventions)

Mrs Plimsoll, MP (engraving)
1105253 Mrs Plimsoll, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Plimsoll, MP. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Model of a Fish-Ladder for Salmon to ascend Milldams and Weirs, on View at the Office of the Inspector of Fisheries
1103272 Model of a Fish-Ladder for Salmon to ascend Milldams and Weirs, on View at the Office of the Inspector of Fisheries, in Whitehall (engraving) by English School

"The Illustrated London News"Steam Printing Machines (engraving)
1100893 " The Illustrated London News" Steam Printing Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Steam Road-Roller used in Hyde Park (engraving)
1103713 Steam Road-Roller used in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Road-Roller used in Hyde Park)

A dredger on a canal (pen & ink over wash on paper)
449345 A dredger on a canal (pen & ink over wash on paper) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 19x32.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2819484 South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia
3090182 Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)
3090180 Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Patent Impulsoria (engraving)
1612228 The Patent Impulsoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Patent Impulsoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 June 1850)

Evolution in Great National Industries (engraving)
1598059 Evolution in Great National Industries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution in Great National Industries)

Jointed Steam Ship (engraving)
1609064 Jointed Steam Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jointed Steam Ship. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 September 1857)

Brays Patent Traction-Engine (engraving)
1609576 Brays Patent Traction-Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brays Patent Traction-Engine)

Removal of a Tree by Barrons Machine, in the Royal Botanic Societys Garden, Regent s-Park (engraving)
1608188 Removal of a Tree by Barrons Machine, in the Royal Botanic Societys Garden, Regent s-Park (engraving) by English School

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"Innovations: Pioneering Minds Shaping the World" From culinary masterpieces to groundbreaking inventions, they have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. Auguste Escoffier revolutionized the art of cooking, elevating it to a form of expression that tantalizes our taste buds and delights our senses. Edison's Kinetophone brought sound to motion pictures, forever changing the way we experience cinema. Vladimir Mayakovsky's poetic genius pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms through his innovative use of language and imagery. Dr. James Naismith gave birth to a global phenomenon with his invention of basketball, bringing people together on courts around the world. Meanwhile, Mr Richard Angier and Mr Andrew Usborne from U A Engineering donned their glasses as they directed groundbreaking projects that propelled engineering into new frontiers. James Watt's ingenious steam engine sparked an industrial revolution that transformed society and paved the way for modern technology. The Index Croquet Mallet engraved its mark in history by introducing a new level of precision and skill to this beloved sport. The Baltimore Beacon, also known as Lots Wife, stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity in guiding ships safely through treacherous waters. Cinemategolf merged two passions - film and golf - creating an immersive experience like no other. At Edgbaston, a new roller emerged on cricket grounds, ensuring impeccable playing conditions for athletes worldwide. An innovative starting gate breathed life into horse racing events while wicket drying machines saved matches from rain-induced interruptions and can not merely products or ideas; they represent humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. They push boundaries beyond what was once thought possible and shape our future with each brilliant stroke of creativity.