Invention Collection (page 6)

Illustration from the Voyage to the Island Madera, Barbados...Vol.2, 1815 (engraving)
XYC281550 Illustration from the Voyage to the Island Madera, Barbados...Vol.2, 1815 (engraving) by Sloane, Hans (1660-1753) (after); 26.5x33.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Experiment of telephony by Francois Sudre on the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1829 (engraving)
2757928 Experiment of telephony by Francois Sudre on the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1829 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sciences. Communication)

Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660930 Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660927 L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Printing press 1511 (engraving)
3773345 Printing press 1511 (engraving); (add.info.: The earliest known representation from title page of Hegesippuss Historia de Bello Judaico printed by Jodocus Badius Ascensius, Paris, 1511)

Steam car by Alphonse LOTZ (1840-1921) engineer in Nantes
JAB4121450 Steam car by Alphonse LOTZ (1840-1921) engineer in Nantes. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Steam car by Alphonse LOTZ (1840-1921) engineer in Nantes

Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (Edvac)
GIA4703989 Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (Edvac): vacuum tube of the printed circuit of the first computer of John von Neumann 1944. Museum of Science and Technology, Milan

Atwood machine invented in 1784 by George Atwood (1745-1807) - Machine d
XEE4146820 Atwood machine invented in 1784 by George Atwood (1745-1807) - Machine d Atwood - Engraving in " Sciences made available to all - Popular physics

Cossor high vacuum cathode-ray tube for high definition television, 12.25 inches in diameter Date: 1937

Louis Daguerre discovers use of silver iodide in photography
Pioneer of photography, Louis Daguerre (1787 1851) developed the process of the daguerreotype. One of the most significant problems which occurred during the invention of photography was getting

The petard, a medieval explosive device in the form of a metal cone filled with gunpowder attached to a gate to blow it open. Invented in France in 1579 for Henri IV, King of Navarre

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

Latest style of American velocipede 1869
America were in the middle of bicycle craze, different types of cycles were introduced, this design showing two large wheels revolving around a common axis with a crank motion for both hands

Gomboc 400, 2019 (bronze)
6211505 GAombAoc 400, 2019 (bronze) by Hungarian School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

Advertisement of the first Kodak camera, 1888 (lithograph)
862567 Advertisement of the first Kodak camera, 1888 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Holts Scratch Patches. Holts have produced this great little idea for patching up little scratches not he bodywork of popular Fords and BLMC cars

Motorists inspection lamp has a flexible head that can be turned in any direction and a rubber suction base that clamps on to the side of the car to throw light for changing a tyre or inspecting

C H Lowe-Wylde in novel plane. C H Lowe-Wylde (known as glider pilot No 1) in a small plane that he has designed. This machine built during experiments to determine the cheapest

The Motor Show, 1930, at Empire Hall, Olympia London, Among the cars launched at this show was The Bentley 8 Litre, Picture taken 17th October 1930

The Motor Show, 1961 at Earls Court, London, The 1961 Motor Show saw the Humber Super Snipe Series III and Lea-Francis Lynx launched, Picture taken 17th October 1961

The Motor Show, 1935, at Olympia London. Centre is the Fiat stand displaying the new Fiat 1500 car. Picture taken 25th October 1935

The Wolfrace Sonic Six wheeled supercar. The Sonic was the brainchild of the alloy wheel manufacturer, Wolfrace. The company boss, Barry Tracey

De-compression maternity suit. Mrs Linda Evans, with baby Catherine, 8 weeks, and watched by Joanne, 23 months and Rupert 4 years, as husband Neil Evans, uses her as a model for his latest suit

De-compression maternity suit. Mrs Jane Sparkes, 22, in the de-compression maternity suit during treatment. Jane Sparkes gets her first taste of the birth suit

Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett, was an English cartoonist and constructor of whimsical kinetic sculpture

Electric Car Trials in England. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park. These races started in 1979, when the first winner was William Yates. Picture taken 13th September 1980

The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle, the C5. Sir Clive meets the press Picture taken 10th January 1985

The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric workings shown in the back of the car. Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew from Londons Chingford Fire Station is to undertake the first ever John O Groats to Lands end charity marathon using a Sinclair

Mr Geoffrey Rippon arriving in Downing Street in his new electric powered mini. Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment

TV Astrologer Patrick Moore meets Denby the robot, which talks, shakes hands and more. Picture taken at Hove, Sussex at The Robot Exhibition. Picture taken 28th July 1983

The new shaped Noseguard Sunglasses that cost thirty five shillings are unveiled at The 1971 Sunglasses Fair in London today. All exhibits are entirely devoted to sunglasses

The launch of The Ford Capri Mk1. Picture taken at a showroom of car dealer Dennis J Hands in the Reading area, and shows the new Ford Capri on the forecourt

Picture shows students and lecturer at Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham pictured with their electric electronic car

Motor Cars: A car of the future? Vauxhalls SRV - styling research vehicle - on show at Olympia. Picture taken 2nd August 1974 P015051

Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U. S. Army sgt Walter C
Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U.S. Army sgt Walter C. Robinson walked into the English Channel at Folkestone at 5.30am at the start of his attempt to cross to France

Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U. S. Army sgt Walter C
Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U.S. Army sgt Walter C. Robinson walked into the English Channel at Folkestone at 5.30am at the start of his attempt to cross to France

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

Stephensons (1833) Locomotive, (1887). Creator: Unknown
Stephensons (1833) Locomotive, (1887). Diagram showing fire box, smoke box, steam head, boiler, wheels and flanges etc. The Patentee steam locomotive was introduced by pioneering British railway

Eugene Lauste recording the first combined moving image and sound, c1905, (1935). Eugene Lauste may be seen already experimenting with " Talkies"

Machine to produce gold foil, ca 1493. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Machine to produce gold foil, ca 1493. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Fountain. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Fountain. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Study of two mortars able to throw explosive bombs, 1478-1518. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci
Study of two mortars able to throw explosive bombs, 1478-1518. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

John Logie Baird - demonstrates the first Television. Date: 1925

John Fitch - American inventor of the steamboat
John Fitch (1743-1798) - the ill-fated inventor of the steamboat, who ended his own life in Bardstown in 1798, Kentucky, USA

How The Early Spinning Jenny Worked, c1934. Illustration showing the machine for spinning cotton, invented in 1764 by James Hargreaves. The accompanying text explains the mechanism

The Ingenious Spinning Jenny Invented by James Hargreaves, c1925. James Hargreaves, (c1720-1778), English inventor. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 3 by Harold Wheeler

Locomotion no 1, built for the Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1825 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII

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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.