Pumped Collection

Primus Stove 1932
The Primus stove is an indispensable item in any campers equipment, burning paraffin gas without a wick, pumped by hand and extremely efficient

Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup
530640 Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup and forced through canula into patient

Windmills at Maitos, Chanakkale - Turkey - destroyed during WW1. Date: 1923

English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests

The Leviathan Atmospheric Engine, worked by Compressed Air, and Air pumped at the Moment required
1593939 The Leviathan Atmospheric Engine, worked by Compressed Air, and Air pumped at the Moment required, invented by R R Reinagle, Esquire, RA (engraving) by English School

California: Summerland, near Santa Barbara, where oil is pumped from beneath the oceans bed (b / w photo)
6024755 California: Summerland, near Santa Barbara, where oil is pumped from beneath the oceans bed (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
3959719 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Incidents of Last Years Volunteer Review, from a Volunteers Sketch-Book (engraving)
1624122 Incidents of Last Years Volunteer Review, from a Volunteers Sketch-Book (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pumped out (engraving)
1616332 Pumped out (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pumped out. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 19 February 1881)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
1073442 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Oxford and Cambridge Cricket Match at Lord s, 3, 4, and 5 July (litho)
1600768 The Oxford and Cambridge Cricket Match at Lord s, 3, 4, and 5 July (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Cricket Match at Lord s, 3, 4)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1893 (b / w photo)
938530 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1893 (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beer Cellar equipment, 1825 (pencil on paper)
XJF354275 Beer Cellar equipment, 1825 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes at the Kent Waterworks, 1876
Engraving showing a series of scenes at the Kent Waterworks, near London, in 1876. The images show (clockwise from top left)

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Red grape
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Red grape juice flowing into strainer from where it is pumped. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Bounteous fishing trawler half submerged, Newlyn, Cornwall
Bounteous fishing trawler half submerged at low tide off the coast of Cornwall, near Newlyn harbour, being pumped out and pulled upright after rolling and sinking in rough seas, 17 January 1980

Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Anato Hayes - Odditorium
Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Human Automobile Tyre - Wilber H. Roden ( Edema ) is inflated with an ordinary air pump to three times his normal size! Odditorium at The New York Worlds Fair of 1940

Airbags used to raise fishing trawler, Newlyn, Cornwall
Airbags used to raise the Bounteous fishing trawler off the coast of Cornwall, near Newlyn harbour, which rolled and sank in rough seas, 17 January 1980. A diver is also visible in the water

Brine Pipes, Georg von Reichenbach, 1817
Brine Pump. Georg von Reichenbach, 1817. The machine pumped salt solution, brine, in a pipe from Berchtesgaden to Reichenhall. It was in continuous operation for almost 100 years

Pluto Pipe-Lines across the Channel by G. H. Davis
Series of illustrations showing the workings of the Pluto ( Pipe Line Under The Ocean ) pipes across the English Channel which pumped millions of gallons of petrol from Great Britain to France during

Pumping saltwater from marshland into dyke after severe flooding caused by tidal surge in December 2013, Snipes Marsh, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, February 2015

Floodwater pumped back into river during flood, River Thames, Chertsey, Surrey, England, February 2014

Sinking a mineshaft by Trigers method (1841) devised for use in the difficult conditions of the Basse-Loire coalfield, France. Cast iron cylinders sunk to riverbed

Person-to-person blood transfusion. In Reads method depicted here, blood from the donor is passed through a pumped and forced into recipients arm via a canula

Perpetual motion machine described by the Jesuit Stanislaus Solski c1610. Water was pumped from reservoir alternately up the vertical pipes to the upper reservoirs A, B

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"Pumped: A Journey Through Time and Strength" Step back in time to witness the incredible feats of strength and innovation that have shaped our world. From the iconic Primus Stove of 1932, which revolutionized outdoor cooking, to the majestic windmills at Maitos, Chanakkale - Turkey, tragically destroyed during World War I in 1923. In this captivating collection of photographs, we are introduced to Eugen Sandow, a true embodiment of classical ancient Greco-Roman pose. His chiseled physique and timeless grace captured on film transport us to an era where physical prowess was revered. As we delve deeper into history, scenes from the Kent Waterworks in 1876 unfold before our eyes. The relentless pumping machinery symbolizes humanity's quest for progress and mastery over nature's forces. The souvenir strip of Edison Kinetoscope featuring Eugene Sandow as the modern Hercules reminds us of his enduring legacy as a pioneer in fitness culture. His dedication inspires generations even today. Amidst these remarkable images lies an engraving showcasing The Leviathan Atmospheric Engine by R. R Reinagle. This invention harnessed compressed air with precision timing – a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Venturing further into California's Summerland near Santa Barbara through a black-and-white photograph reveals oil being pumped from beneath the ocean's bed. It serves as a reminder that our thirst for energy has driven us towards innovative solutions throughout history. Finally, we encounter another striking image capturing English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787 soaring through the skies with its powerful engines propelling it forward fearlessly. "Pumped" takes you on an extraordinary journey spanning decades and continents – celebrating strength, resilience, and mankind's unyielding determination to conquer challenges both physical and technological alike.