Regulate Collection

Steam Engine / Governor
Governor, or Fly-Ball Governor, invented by James Watt to regulate the supply of steam in order to preserve a nearly fixed engine speed

Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England. The men and their families lived in the forest for the summer so that they could be on hand to attend the burning clamps whenever

Samuel Plimsoll, politician
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL Politician, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships Date: 1824 - 1898

Arbitration is the true balance of power. Puck: Don t meddle with the hands, gentlemen - this pendulum is the only thing to regulate that clock!

An engraving depicting a Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lens from the front and side
5311287 An engraving depicting a Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lens from the front and side. At A is a plano-convex lens a foot in diameter surrounded by glass rings whose curvature is calculated so

Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket
531652 Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket and fan to regulate draught

A Penstock Chamber used to regulate the flow in London sewers, 1850
3359134 A Penstock Chamber used to regulate the flow in London sewers, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Penstock Chamber used to regulate the flow in London sewers)

An engraving depicting a lighthouse optics, showing the light source surrounded by eight Fresnel echelon or lighthouse
5311286 An engraving depicting a lighthouse optics, showing the light source surrounded by eight Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lenses

The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland (engraving)
1607507 The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plimsoll / Cabinet Photo
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships Date: 1824 - 1898

Use Tarrants Seltzer Aperient, to regulate the stomach, the liver, the bowls, to sure indigestion, and biliousness constipation

Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan surrounded by bamboo screen and using blanket and fan to regulate draught. Chinese tempera painting on rice paper (19th century)

A Dangerous Character : Cartoon from Punch, London, 1847, at the time of Railway Mania when rapid expansion of the railways made it necessary for Parliament to pass laws to regulate them

LAC repressor molecule F006 / 9520
LAC repressor. Molecular model of a LAC (lactose) repressor molecule. The LAC repressor inhibits the expression of genes that code for an enzyme which metabolizes lactose in bacteria

LAC repressor bound to DNA F006 / 9309
LAC repressor bound to DNA. Molecular model of a LAC (lactose) repressor molecule (pink and turquoise) interacting with bacterial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue)

Erythropoietin bound to receptors F006 / 9308
Artwork of the human erythropoietin (EPO) hormone molecule (yellow) bound to receptors (pink). Erythropoietin regulates blood oxygen levels in the body

Erythropoietin hormone molecule F006 / 9257
Erythropoietin. Molecular model of the human erythropoietin (EPO) hormone. Erythropoietin regulates blood oxygen levels in the body

Transcription factor complexed with DNA C014 / 0869
Transcription factor complexed with DNA. Computer model showing sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1, horizontal) bound to a section of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Transcription factor complexed with DNA C014 / 0870
Transcription factor complexed with DNA. Computer model showing a max protein (green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink)

Watts governor on a steam engine. Photographed in Torre del Mar, Spain

Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA C015 / 6243
Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA. Molecular model of the tryptophan (trp) repressor (grey and green, and orange and yellow, across bottom) bound to DNA (deoxyribonucleic) molecules (blue and orange)

Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA C015 / 6242
Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA. Molecular model of the tryptophan (trp) repressor (purple and green, and pink and beige, across bottom) bound to DNA (deoxyribonucleic) molecules (blue and orange)

Watch Movement, SEM
Part of a mechanical watch movement, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The image shows some of the jewels used as bearings in a wristwatch

Erythropoietin bound to receptors
Artwork of the human erythropoietin (EPO) hormone molecule (yellow) bound to receptors (pink). Erythropoietin regulates blood oxygen levels in the body

Transcription factor complexed with DNA. Computer model showing sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1, purple and pink) bound to a section of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

GABA crystals, light micrograph
GABA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter (nerve signalling chemical) that regulates the excitability of all nerve cells

Gene switches, conceptual artwork
Gene switches, conceptual computer artwork. Switches on the arm of a chromosome, representing the process of switching specific genes on or off

Plimsoll / Mod Port Gall
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

Plimsoll / Faustin
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

Plimsoll / Photo Cdv
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL Politician, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

EGG DANCE
Blindfolded, she must regulate her steps precisely so as not to crush the eggs

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"Regulate: From Steam Engines to Silkworms, the Power of Balance" The steam engine's governor, a mechanical marvel, regulated its speed and prevented it from overheating. Samuel Plimsoll, a renowned politician, fought for regulations to protect sailors from dangerous working conditions. Charcoal burners in Epping Forest near London relied on regulations to ensure sustainable practices and prevent deforestation. Arbitration emerges as the true balance of power, as Puck warns against meddling in affairs beyond our control. The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland showcased how regulation enabled efficient communication across borders. A cabinet photo captures Plimsoll's dedication to regulating industries for the welfare of workers and consumers alike. Tarrants Seltzer Aperient was trusted due to its adherence to strict regulatory standards for safe consumption. The historic Scale House in Christiansted regulated trade and collected duties along the wharf, ensuring fair commerce practices. Man drying silkworm cocoons over a charcoal pan demonstrates how regulation protected this delicate industry from fire hazards while maintaining quality production methods. "A Dangerous Character": This 1847 Punch cartoon highlights society's need for regulations to curb unruly behavior that threatens public safety. Transcription factor complexed with DNA showcases how precise regulation is essential for gene expression and cellular functions. LAC repressor molecule F006/9520 exemplifies the importance of regulatory mechanisms in controlling lactose metabolism. From industrial machinery like steam engines to political movements led by figures like Samuel Plimsoll, regulating various aspects of life has been crucial throughout history - whether it be protecting workers' rights or safeguarding natural resources.