Valves Collection

Human heart anatomy, artwork
Human heart anatomy, cutaway computer artwork

BP employee opening the flow valves
A British Petroleum employee opens the flow valves of an oil plant in the Middle East (likely to have been in Iraq or Iran)

A Calculating machine, 1949
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, 1949, reporting on the automatic sequence controlled calculating machine at Manchester University

Anatomy of human venous return system of venal valves in the upper torso. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal
FLO4684841 Anatomy of human venous return system of venal valves in the upper torso. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande

Trumpet valves
Stephan Rückert

Perreaux's patent pump valves in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Perreaux's patent pump valves in the International Exhibition, 1862. This method of constructing pump-valves is extremely ingenious, simple

How to get better Radio - Mullard Radios and Valves catalogue cover 1929-30 Date: circa 1930

Six-Sixty Safety Valves, wireless radio 1920s Date: 1920s

Finished electronic valves, Ernest Turner Electrical Instruments factory, High Wycombe in 1951

Ernest Turner Electrical Instruments factory, High Wycombe in 1951

Music cover, The Music Goes Round and Around, words by Red Hodgson, music by Edward Farley and Michael Riley, featured and broadcast by the BBC Dance Orchestra directed by Henry Hall. Date: 1935

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)
969949 The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parts of a Bicycle)

Curly mesquite, Hilaria cenchroides, Ilaria cencroide. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph)
Page 1 of explanation about James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph), including a sketch of the valves (BAW/14/032) and marked-up photograph (BAW/14/003) which the the note refers to

Harmonium (litho)
6013776 Harmonium (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmonium. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)
941026 Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 43.2x53.3 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

How a railway train is propelled -- two diagrams of a locomotive engine, showing firebox, boiler, smoke box, steam chamber, cylinder and piston, safety valves, steam whistle and feed pipe. Date: 1841

Anatomy of human venous return system in the upper torso
Anatomy of human venous return system of venal valves in the upper torso. Lithograph from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839

Works of the "Leviathan"Engine (engraving)
1593940 Works of the " Leviathan" Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the " Leviathan" Engine)

The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving)
1102449 The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat)

Sketch of a spring-loaded safety valve from Hackworths note-book, 1827-28 (pencil on paper)
3697574 Sketch of a spring-loaded safety valve from Hackworths note-book, 1827-28 (pencil on paper) by Hackworth, Timothy (1786-1850); Private Collection; (add.info)

A boiler room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380667 A boiler room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel McAlpin)

Apparatus for ventilation (litho)
6013424 Apparatus for ventilation (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apparatus for ventilation)

Pneumatic Experiment, one of a series, 1777 (oil on canvas)
BAL37748 Pneumatic Experiment, one of a series, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Charles-Amedee-Philippe van (1719-95); 35.4x44.4 cm; Archangel Palace, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Jacob Degens 1808 ornithopter with flap valves, in which the pilot stood on a rigid
2619143 Jacob Degens 1808 ornithopter with flap valves, in which the pilot stood on a rigid frame and worked the wings with a movable horizontal bar, from Les Merveilles de la Science

Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)
1125702 Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Industrial plant, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, January 1931 (litho)
615343 Industrial plant, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, January 1931 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Television receiving equipment (litho)
6009432 Television receiving equipment (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Television receiving equipment)

A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho)
1048304 A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Model of a heart (wax)
BEN360188 Model of a heart (wax) by Susini, Clemente (1754-1814); Museo della Specola, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: cuore; scultura di cera; ); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Atmospheric Steam Engine (colour engraving)
XCF285126 Atmospheric Steam Engine (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729); ); English, out of copyright

Perreaux Patent Pump-Valves in the Western Annexe of the International Exhibition (engraving)
1587786 Perreaux Patent Pump-Valves in the Western Annexe of the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Agricultural Exhibition at Kilburn (engraving)
1099664 The Agricultural Exhibition at Kilburn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agricultural Exhibition at Kilburn)

Mike Forrester on a ACC5 Pecket engine built in 1939 called Ashington No.5 on 24th March 1994

Fireman Andrew Arnold, stokes up the Tanfield Rambler on 28th August 1997

E? Bombardon with three valves, 1910. Creator: Unknown
E? Bombardon with three valves, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1910]

Chromatic Trumpet, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Chromatic Trumpet, 1895. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 4" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1895]

The Euphonium, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Euphonium, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1910]

The Baritone, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Baritone, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1910]

The Cornet, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Cornet, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, ]

BB? Circular Bass, 1910. Creator: Unknown
BB? Circular Bass, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1910]

Dave Douglas, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dave Douglas and High Risk, 2016

Jim Rotondi, 2015. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jim Rotondi, Jazz on a Winters Weekend, Southport, 2015

Jay Phelps, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jay Phelps, Empirical, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Byron Waller, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Byron Waller with Jack DeJohnette Intercontinental, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Jazz Festival, November 2008

Jay Phelps, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jay Phelps with Empirical and Nathanial Facey, Gateshead Internal Jazz Festival, 2008

Steve Waterman, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Steve Waterman in Simon Spillett Quartet, Southport Jazz on a Winters Weekend, 2008

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Valves: From Human Hearts to Analog Computers and Wireless Radios" Valves, not just a component but an intricate part of various systems. Just like the valves in our human heart anatomy, they control the flow and ensure smooth functioning. But did you know that they have played a significant role in artwork too? Imagine a BP employee opening the flow valves, allowing oil to reach its destination seamlessly. These mechanical marvels also found their place in calculating machines back in 1949, such as the Heathkit H-1 analog computer. Valves even enhanced our radio experience. Learn how to get better reception with Six-Sixty Safety Valves while enjoying wireless radio broadcasts. And behind every successful transmission were finished electronic valves crafted by Ernest Turner Electrical Instruments factory located in High Wycombe. Speaking of which, step into this bustling factory where skilled hands meticulously assemble these tiny wonders. Witness the birthplace of innovation as music covers fill the air - "The Music Goes Round and Around. " At Ernest Turner Electrical Instruments factory, High Wycombe was transformed into a hub for valve production. The dedication and craftsmanship poured into each valve ensured top-notch quality for countless applications. From controlling blood flow within us to revolutionizing technology around us, they have left an indelible mark on history. So next time you encounter one – whether it's inside your body or powering up your favorite device – remember their significance and appreciate their silent contribution to our lives.