Invention Collection (page 120)

Holtz machine, steroegraphic images C014 / 0530
Holtz machine. Steroegraphic images showing a Holtz electrostatic influence machine emitting sparks (top). This device was an electrostatic induction generator that converted mechanical work into

Dugald Clerk, Scottish engineer C014 / 2051
Dugald Clerk (1854-1932), Scottish engineer. Clerk was the inventor in the late 1870s of the first successful two-stroke internal combustion engine, patenting it in 1881

Helicopter flying machine, artwork
Helicopter flying machine. Computer artwork of a helicopter based on drawings by Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Green energy, artwork F006 / 9002
Green energy, computer artwork

Innovation, conceptual artwork F006 / 8999
Innovation, conceptual computer artwork

Green housing, conceptual artwork F006 / 8946
Green housing, conceptual computer artwork

Green housing, conceptual artwork F006 / 8945
Green housing, conceptual computer artwork

Green housing, conceptual artwork F006 / 8944
Green housing, conceptual computer artwork

Idea, conceptual artwork F007 / 0084
Idea, conceptual computer artwork

Collective consciousness, artwork F007 / 0040
Collective consciousness, artwork

Thinking, conceptual artwork F007 / 0041
Thinking, conceptual computer artwork

Human brain, artwork F006 / 8815
Human brain, computer artwork

Human brain, artwork F006 / 8816
Human brain, computer artwork

Confusion, conceptual artwork F006 / 8813
Confusion, conceptual computer artwork

Confusion, conceptual artwork F006 / 8810
Confusion, conceptual computer artwork

Confusion, conceptual artwork F006 / 8811
Confusion, conceptual computer artwork

Confusion, conceptual artwork F006 / 8812
Confusion, conceptual computer artwork

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 8806
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 8805
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Human brain, artwork F006 / 8802
Human brain, computer artwork

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 8803
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 8804
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 8692
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Guglielmo Marconi with his radio, 1890s C017 / 0685
Marconi with his radio, 19th-century artwork. Italian physicist and inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) had developed his first radio equipment by the age of 21

Planisphere disc, 18th century C016 / 8943
Planisphere disc. 18th-century planisphere disc providing horizon alignment and co-ordinates for Earths western hemisphere

Inventing the wheel, artwork
Inventing the wheel, computer artwork

Telephone-telegraph invention, artwork
Telephone-telegraph invention. Artwork of a telegraph key (orange) and a coiled strip of paper tape, labelled think differently!

Alexander G. Bell with his future wife. Artwork of Scottish-US inventor and telephone pioneer Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) with his future wife Mabel Gardiner Hubbard (1857-1923)

Phenakistiscope card, 1833 C017 / 7887
Phenakistiscope card. This card was designed to be rotated as a spinning disc while the viewer looked through the equally spaced radial slits at a reflection of the card in a mirror

Hilaire de Chardonnet, French engineer C018 / 0622
Hilaire de Chardonnet (1839-1924), French engineer. Chardonnet was a French engineer, chemist and industrialist who invented the process of manufacturing rayon

Manby Mortar wreck rescue, 19th Century C018 / 7027
Manby Mortar shipwreck rescue. 1869 engraving of survivors of a shipwreck being rescued with a Manby Mortar rocket apparatus

Evans steam vessel design, 19th century
Evans steam vessel design. 19th-century magazine article and woodcut artwork of the amphibious steam-powered carriage and paddle boat designed by US inventor Oliver Evans (1755-1819)

Gallery of Machines, 1889 Paris Expo. Photochrom (photographic lithograph) of the interior of the Galerie des Machines (Gallery of Machines) at the Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris, France

Cornelius Drebbels submarine, artwork
Cornelius Drebbels submarine. Computer artwork of the first navigable submarine that consisted of a leather-covered wooden frame

Inventor and family, 19th century
Inventor and family, 19th-century artwork. At right, an elderly man leans on a cluttered workbench as he works on a design for an invention

Hooks and loops fastener, SEM C015 / 5175
Hooks and loops fastener, coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM). This device consists of two different parts, upper and lower

Bijou airship design, 18th century C016 / 4488
Bijou airship design. 18th-century drawing and design (with French text) for an airship, proposed by a French inventor Stoupy Bijou. The proposal is titled Le veritable navigateur aerien

Gold detector, 1893
Gold detector, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 11th volume (first period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Edison light bulb, 1890
Edison light bulb, 19th-century artwork. This design is one of the early version of the light bulb invented by US inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Chromatrope design, 1890
Chromatrope design, 19th-century artwork. Invented in 1846 by the Scottish physicist David Brewster (1781-1868), this device is similar to the earlier kaleidoscope

Optical telegraphy, 1890
Optical telegraphy. 19th-century artwork of French soldiers using optical telegraphy. One such early device was the Mangin projector, invented by a colonel Mangin in the early 1880s

Phonograph apparatus, 1890 C013 / 9063
Phonograph apparatus, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 6th volume (second period of 1890) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Linotype typesetting machine, 1889
Linotype typesetting machine. 19th-century artwork showing a printer operating a newly invented typesetting machine called the linotype

Pall Mall gas lights, historical cartoon C013 / 7694
Pall Mall gas lights. Historical satirical artwork of a London street scene by Thomas Rowlandson entitled A Peep at the Gas Lights in Pall Mall

Early balloon designs, artwork C013 / 7577
Early balloon designs. Artwork showing several early balloon designs. The earliest design (top left) is by Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631-1687)

John Logie Baird, British inventor C014 / 0125
John Logie Baird (1888-1946), British electrical engineer, inventor and television pioneer. Following much experimentation, Baird developed a crude TV apparatus in 1922

George Poe, US ventilator pioneer C014 / 0122
George Poe (1846-1914), US ventilator pioneer. Poes early career as a chemist in Trenton, New Jersey, USA, saw him supply dentists with nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

Watt and his steam engine, 1760s
Watt and his steam engine (right). Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819) made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

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"Invention: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson, a mastermind artist who brought fantastical contraptions to life through his intricate illustrations. From his famous "Heath Robinson automated Dining Room without servants" to the peculiar "Pea Apparatus, " each creation is a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. Innovation knows no bounds, as showcased in Robinson's masterpiece, "Ultra-Marine. " This mind-boggling invention transports us underwater, revealing an enchanting realm where imagination reigns supreme. It reminds us that they are not limited by reality but can transcend it entirely. Travel back in time with the revolutionary Gutenberg printing press of the 1450s. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized communication forever, paving the way for knowledge dissemination on an unprecedented scale. The power of words became accessible to all—a true turning point in history. As we marvel at these extraordinary creations, let us not forget those that were met with skepticism or rejection. Like "Rejected by the inventions board, " which serves as a reminder that even geniuses face setbacks along their journey towards progress. Sometimes it takes persistence and unwavering belief for brilliance to be recognized. The first Ferris wheel at Chicago World's Fair in 1893 stands tall as a symbol of innovation and entertainment. Its towering structure offered breathtaking views while captivating hearts worldwide—an iconic invention that continues to inspire awe today. Transportation leaps forward with Crewe Station's grand opening on July 4th, 1837—the birthplace of railway travel excellence. This engineering feat connected people like never before, shrinking distances and fostering new opportunities across nations—a testament to mankind's ability to conquer vast landscapes through sheer determination. From ancient times comes the arquebusse—its use marking a pivotal moment in warfare technology during the 16th century.