Weekly Collection (page 17)

Paul Broca, French anatomist
Paul Broca (1824-1880), French anatomist. This bronze statue was inaugurated on 26 July 1887, on the Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris, France

Balancing demonstration. Objects that would not normally balance, such as this open penknife on the edge of a table, can be made to balance if extra weights are added in a certain configuration

Frill-necked lizard, 19th century

Optical illusion. This illusion demonstrates that the perception of rotation can vary with the stimulus applied and the way in which the illusion is observed

Static electricity, 19th century
Static electricity. Demonstrator holding a sheet of statically charged tissue paper, while using his other hand to induce a spark of electricity

French submarine Gymnote, 19th century
French submarine Gymnote. The lower part of the artwork shows this early submarine in profile, but it is not drawn to scale with the above-water scene

Electric dogcart, 19th century
Electric dogcart, being driven by a man accompanied by a woman and child. This vehicle is the dogcart built in 1888 by the British engineer Magnus Volk (1851-1937)

Balloon gas generation, 19th century
Balloon gas generation. These generators are being used to produce hydrogen gas for use in military balloons. This is part of the 1885 campaign by the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Abyssinia at

Asiatic glassfish. Transparent fish swimming in water and seen from the side and front. There are several species of the Asiatic glassfish family (Ambassidae) which are transparent

Cleopatras asp. The Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) committed suicide by the bite of an asp, rather than submit to the victorious forces of Octavian, leader and future Emperor of Rome

Zenobe Gramme, Belgian engineer
Zenobe Gramme (1826-1901), Belgian engineer. Gramme was an electrical engineer, invented a direct current generator known as the Gramme machine

J-P. Durand, French philosopher
Joseph-Pierre Durand (1826-1900), French philosopher and early hypnotist. Durand was part of the early work on hypnosis in France

Joseph Bertrand, French mathematician
Joseph Louis Francois Bertrand (1822-1900), French mathematician. Bertrand was a member of the French Academy of Sciences and its secretary for many years

Flame spectroscopy, 19th century
Flame spectroscopy. This apparatus uses an electric arc (battery at lower right) to burn samples to produce a flame. The colour of the flame is being analysed and compared with that from a lamp (left)

Henri Giffard, French engineer
Henri Giffard (1825-1882), French engineer. Giffard was the inventor of the injector, a device to convert pressure into velocity

Biconvex lens model, 19th century
Biconvex lens model. This model is designed to show students of optics how light rays passing through a biconvex lens invert the image of an object

Chinese armillary sphere, 17th century
Chinese armillary sphere. This is a bronze armillary sphere, dating from the 17th century. During this period, Jesuit missionaries helped advance Chinese astronomy

Chinese celestial sphere, 17th century
Chinese celestial sphere. This celestial sphere was made in bronze and was 2.1 metres in diameter. It was constructed in 1674 by the Flemish Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688)

Pasteur Institute, 19th century
Pasteur Institute. Patients in the waiting room of the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. Founded in 1887 and inaugurated in 1888

Termite mound and castes. Termites are eusocial colonial insects mostly found in the tropics. The mound (background) is a combination of mud and chewed wood and can be several metres high

Bladderwort in a lake. The bladderworts (Utricularia) are carnivorous plants. The underwater bladders trap small aquatic animals, such as water fleas or even small fish fry and tadpoles

Climbing perch. These fish, from the genus Anabas, are found in southern Asia, including India, Burma, Indonesia and the Philippines. The specimens shown here are from India

Electric batteries, 19th century
Electric batteries. Two early electric batteries connected in series to form a battery pack used to provide electrical power. The first battery was developed by Volta in 1800

Print room at Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, London
Printing presses operated by workmen churn out copies of Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, one of the first mass market newspapers, with copies then bundled for despatch on a trolley

Vagrant and policeman outside Truth Offices
A policeman shines his torch down on a vagrant asleep on the pavement outside the offices of the Truth weekly newspaper

Abdication crisis: front cover of the Weekly Illustrated
Front cover of the Weekly Illustrated newspaper from December 1936 showing a portrait of Mrs Ernest (Wallis) Simpson. In 1936, there was a constitutional crisis when the new king

Prince George and war ambulance
Prince George, later Duke of Kent (1902-1942), fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary, in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace with Mr Hansell

Modern Weekly magazine cover by David Wright
A front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s

Collecting the first pension cheque at the post office
Collecting the first weekly pension instalment at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act was introduced by David Lloyd George in 1908 with the first pensions available on the 1st of January 1909

A Snapper-up of Unconsidered Trifles by William Heath Robins
Detailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1910) for the Midsummer number of the Graphic showing an elf, or possibly goblin in a fantastical country setting

Read by the World: The Illustrated London News overseas
Series of images by A. Forestier showing readers of the Illustrated London News around the world, a reflection of the papers immense popularity both home and abroad

British Wwi Ration Chart
A diagram showing the ample weekly rations for various classes of the population, including civilians, army, navy, hospital patients and prisoners

Dickens / Household Words
HOUSEHOLD WORDS HIS FIRST OFFICE Office where the novelist edited his weekly journal, Household Words, from 1850 onwards

People walk for days to trade in this famous weekly market, Saturday market in Lalibela, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Reception, Poona
RECEPTION AT POONA The weekly garden party at Government House, attended by colonial officials and local notables

Sacrificial Bread
Showbread (or shewbread), in French Pains de Proposition, is brought weekly to the Temple as a sacrifice to God. If he doesn t eat it within a week, the priests consume it

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Exploring the Weekly Wonders: From whimsical inventions to historical moments, this captivating collection takes us on a journey through time. Discover the ingenious Kinecar by William Heath Robinson, a marvel of engineering ahead of its time. Witness the power and precision of the L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery in action. Learn the artful technique of extracting weeds from a lawn with A Garden Guide's expert advice. Uncover the strength and endurance required for cycling in the 19th century as we delve into the muscles used in this popular sport. Immerse yourself in playful scenes at Wimbledon captured by William Heath Robinson himself. Reflect upon The Unknown Warrior's poignant scene at Westminster Abbey, paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Marvel at an exquisite Bonsai dwarf pine from 1889, showcasing nature's beauty tamed by human hands. Journey deep underground into Cornish tin mines that once fueled industrial progress during the 19th century. Celebrate love and joy with Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson, capturing timeless traditions and happiness shared among loved ones. Admire an advertisement for The Graphic that captures attention with its artistic flair and compelling storytelling techniques. Explore Calots spinal surgery techniques from another era that pushed medical boundaries forward despite challenges faced along the way. Lastly, witness an oil well emerging as a symbol of prosperity during booming times in history - a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness.