Stringfellow Collection

1st Aeronautical Exhibition - Crystal Palace 1868
The first Aeronautical Exhibition, Crystal Palace, 1868, showing the Stringfellow Triplane model and other exhibits. Altogether no fewer than 77 exhibits were collected together, including engines

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- underside view with covering fabric in place. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- sectional views of the boiler. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- enlarged view of the steam engine. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- enlarged view of the car or carriage. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- side view of the main frame, and plan of the controlling tail. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph)
530320 Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph); (add.info.: for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder)

Savante Stringfellow Long Jump Norwich Union Super League Gateshead, England 13 July 2003 Date: 13 July 2003

Imaginary Flight of Hensons Ariel, 1843, (1944). Creator: Day & Haghe
Imaginary Flight of Hensons " Ariel", 1843, (1944). William Henson and John Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine

William Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage of 1843 (1910). Henson (1805-1888) and his partner John Stringfellow (1799-1883) managed to get a model of this steam-powered flying machine airborne

Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843
Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter

The Aerial Steam Carriage, or Ariel. An artists imaginary representation of a propeller-driven flying machine with wings. By Permission of the Patentees, this Engraving of The First Carriage

Stringfellow model engine

Stringfellow 1886 biplane model

Stringfellow 1868 triplane model

Stringfellow Bat 1848 monoplane model

Stringfellow 1848 monoplane model

John Stringfellow (1799-1883)
John Stringfellow, 1799-1883

Design by William Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1779-1883), inventors from Somerset, England, for the Aerial Steam Carriage

Design by William Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1779-1883), inventors from Somerset, England, for the Aerial Steam Carriage

Hensons Steam Carriage
William Samuel Henson along with John Stringfellow designed the Aerial Steam Carriage. Prints like this foretold a success that was sadly not forthcoming

Stringfellows Model

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Stringfellow was a pioneering figure in the field of aviation, with his contributions dating back to the 19th century. At the 1st Aeronautical Exhibition held at Crystal Palace in 1868, he showcased his remarkable inventions that left spectators in awe. One of his notable creations was Henson's Aerial Steam Carriage, an innovative flying machine powered by steam. The Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage became Stringfellow's pride and joy as he tirelessly worked on perfecting its design. With each iteration, he pushed boundaries and challenged conventional wisdom. The dream of flight consumed him, driving him to create something extraordinary. In collaboration with William Henson, Stringfellow brought their vision to life through an imaginary flight depicted in a captivating artwork from 1843. This illustration by Day & Haghe captured their ambitious concept - a steam-powered flying machine soaring through the skies. Stringfellow's determination knew no bounds as he continued refining their designs for the aerial steam carriage throughout the years. His unwavering dedication paid off when their creation gained recognition even decades later in 1910. Henson and Stringfellows' design for a steam-powered flying machine was truly ahead of its time. Their revolutionary ideas laid the foundation for future advancements in aviation technology that we benefit from today. As we look back on history, it is essential to acknowledge pioneers like Savante Stringfellow who dared to dream big and challenge what seemed impossible. His relentless pursuit of flight paved the way for generations of aviators who followed his footsteps into the sky.