Propelling Collection

LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine
The motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than the Merryweather Fire King self-propelled steam engine

Kepler Mission rocket launch. Delta II 7925 rocket taking off to launch NASAs Kepler Mission. This mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Goutier-Grissy's method for propelling balloons
3732725 Goutier-Grissy's method for propelling balloons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Goutier-Grissy's method for propelling balloons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advert for John Carters invalid chairs 1884
Selection of invalid and students chairs, including holding a book or writing at a desk, lamp in any position over an easy chair

Roberts self-propelling steam fire engine
William Roberts of Millwalls self-propelling steam fire engine. Roberts was managing foreman of Brown, Lenox & Co of Millwall who maintained a private brigade. Date: 1862

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self propelling wheelchair, with single-arm drive. Date: 1906

Boys Race Each Other Date: 1948

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self-propelling chair with patent mechanism for persons with use of one arm only. Date: 1906

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London

Advert for Carter wounded or invalid chairs 1896
For holding a book or writing at a desk in any position over an easy chair, bed or sofa obviating fatigue and stooping. In valuable to invalids and students. 1896

Roberts self-propelling fire engine
William Roberts of Millwall self-propelling fire engine, with two firefighters. This photograph appeared in a book entitled Outbreaks of Fire bys G Gamble

Hancocks Enterprise
Mr Hancocks Enterprise well deserves its name, for his is a valiant attempt to harness the mighty power of steam to the task of propelling a public conveyance. Date: 1833

Cartoon, The electric underpants, WW1
Cartoon, The electric underpants, showing a new invention by a German scientist. Not only do the underpants keep the soldier warm in the trenches

Roberts self-propelling fire engine
William Roberts of Millwall self-propelling fire engine, with two firefighters. This photograph appeared in a book entitled Outbreaks of Fire bys G Gamble. Date: 1862

Italy, Venice, man rowing gondola in city canal, rear view

Scuba diver propels above a large vase sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A diver on a scooter explores the clear blue waters of Toris Reef, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A school of Blue Tang feed on the reefs algae while a diver follows on her scooter, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scua diver inspects an old 18th century anchor in the reef shallows of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. Brown Chromis are visible in the foreground

A scuba diver explores a deep drop off as a school of Boga fish swim by
A scuba diver explores a deep drop off on their scooter as a school of Boga fish swim by, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A diver using a diver propulsion vehicle in the Blue Springs cave system
A technical cave diver using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) to dive into the Blue Springs state park cave system near Marianna, Florida

Scuba diver propels above a large barrel sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scuba diver navigates the waters using a diver propulsion vehicle off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scuba diver propels over large tupe sponges, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Scuba diver propels over large tupe sponges using a diver propulsion vehicle, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scuba Diver swims over a large elephant ear sponge
Scuba diver swims over a large elephant ear sponge off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scuba diver follows a stingray in the shallow sandy waters off the coast of Bonaire
Scuba diver on a scooter follows a stingray in the shallow sandy waters off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

New Engine for Propelling Tramway Cars, Now in Use in Paris, between Mont Parnasse and the Bridge of Austerlitz, France, Engraving 1876

Hilly Landscape with a donkey herder, Anna Maria de Koker, 1640-1698

Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo and his party travelling by catamaran with 10 men on each side propelling it with paddles

New Engine for Propelling Tramway Cars, Now in Use in Paris, between Mont Parnasse and the Bridge of Austerlitz, France, Engraving 1876

Yellow Duckling (Anatidae) swimming, view of its feet paddling underwater, front view

Geyser Washing Machine
Geyser Electric Washer - compact - propelling a Geyser of Suds Date: 1921

Rear view of a man, full-length, standing, wearing several layers of clothing and a rounded-top conical hat, holding a long staff

Invalid Chairs
Two self-propelling Invalid Chairs : the lower one is the Windsor Pattern. [This catalogue contains 2000 pages of medical equipment] Date: 1930

50TH CENTURY REVOLT (Arthur C Stangland) The Venusian solar power plant is destroyed by Terrestrials wearing appalaron self- propelling space-suits Date: 1932

Nuclear bomb-powered spaceship, computer artwork. Theoretical spaceship which would detonate nuclear devices behind it as a means of propulsion. Since space is a vacuum, there would be no shock wave

Pedal-powered boat, 19th century
Pedal-powered boat, 19th-century artwork. Known as the cycloscaphe, this invention had three men using pedals to turn a chain (at rear) that is connected to a propeller underneath the boat

Mechanical buoy, 19th century

Anaerobiospirillum thomasii flagella, TEM
Flagella of a spiral bacterium. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of part of a bacterium with flagella attached (light blue)

Robert Whitehead
ROBERT WHITEHEAD English engineer, inventor of the self-propelling torpedo; had a factory in Fiume

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"Propelling Through Time: From Ancient Troy to Modern Innovation" Step back in time and witness the power of propulsion as we explore various historical moments and technological advancements. In the late 16th/early 17th century, artist Jacques Bellange captures a vibrant theatre scene where actors propel themselves into captivating performances, transporting audiences to another world. Fast forward to the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's masterpiece depicts the iconic Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy. The sheer force behind this legendary event propels viewers into an epic tale of deception and conquest. Venturing further ahead, Hancocks Enterprise emerges as a pioneer in propelling innovation with their groundbreaking inventions. Their LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine revolutionizes firefighting techniques, ensuring swift response times during emergencies. Meanwhile, Kepler Mission's rocket launch propels humanity beyond our earthly boundaries. With each successful mission, we inch closer to unraveling the mysteries of our universe. Turning our attention towards everyday life, adverts for Carter wounded or invalid chairs from 1884 and 1896 highlight how these innovative designs propelled comfort and mobility for those in need. John Carters' self-propelling wheelchair from 1906 takes it a step further by empowering individuals with independence like never before. Even during wartime adversity like World War I, humor found its way through cartoons such as "The Electric Underpants. " This whimsical invention may not have been real but showcased how imagination can propel us even amidst challenging circumstances. Lastly, let's not forget about childhood adventures. A nostalgic image from 1948 captures boys racing against each other with unbridled energy - their determination propelling them towards victory. From ancient myths to modern marvels; whether it be on stage or within scientific breakthroughs – throughout history, propulsion has always driven us forward towards new horizons.