Wonky Collection

Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home
William Heath Robinsons Ideal Home - " The Gadgets". Displayed at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at London Olympia. Date: 1934

The Crooked House of Canterbury, believed to have been built in 1617, also known as Sir John Boys House or Old Kings Shop, Canterbury, Kent, England

The Old Post Office - Tintagel, Cornwall
The Old Post Office, viewed from the north-east. The Old Post Office is thought to date from the 14th or 15th century. Originally a manor house or stewards house

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire
The Passage and doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Doorway
The Doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Sitting Room
The Sitting Room of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The machine slipped, cartoon mocking the pitfalls of the printing process (litho)
7200684 The machine slipped, cartoon mocking the pitfalls of the printing process (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The machine slipped)

All twisted, cartoon mocking the pitfalls of the printing process (litho)
7200685 All twisted, cartoon mocking the pitfalls of the printing process (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All twisted)

The importance of knowing perspective, 18th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR163407 The importance of knowing perspective, 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) & Sullivan

The importance of knowing perspective, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451213 The importance of knowing perspective, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Mrs Salmons Waxworks in Fleet Street, London, 1793. View of 189 Fleet Street, premises of Mrs Salmons waxwork exhibition

Minories, London, 1798
View of the Old Fountain Inn, Minories, London, 1798, with a description in the lower margin

Land Girl cartoon, WWII
" But you don t understand, you silly man? - There was a wasp!" An indignant member of the Womens Land Army argues with an irate farmer after going somewhat off course in a field she is

Wonky Stage Set
A theatre production worker holds onto a stage set of a castle to prevent it from falling on the stage manager! Date: early 1930s

La Torre Nueva, Zaragoza in the 19th century, 1878 (wood engraving)
KW441347 La Torre Nueva, Zaragoza in the 19th century, 1878 (wood engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Tower, Zaragoza)

Comic Postcard - Somebodys Darling! (possibly just his Mother?!!) Date: circa 1910s

Brazil - Ostrich Neck palm
The Ostrich-neck Palm a local oddity on a beach in Brazil. Possibly one of the weirdest trunks of a tree one is likely to witness

College Almshouses, Cobham, Kent
Timber Porch at the College Almshouses, Cobham, Kent. The card was published by the pub ( The Leather Bottle ) across the street from the almshouses!

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Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at the Ideal Home Exhibition's Heath Robinson Home. This wonky abode is a testament to the creative genius of William Heath Robinson, whose imaginative contraptions have captured hearts for generations. But it doesn't stop there - venture further into Staffordshire and discover The Crooked House in Himley. With its charmingly crooked exterior, this architectural marvel seems straight out of a fairytale. From its enchanting doorway to its quirky sitting room, every corner tells a story that bends reality. Speaking of crooked houses, let's not forget about The Crooked House of Canterbury. Built way back in 1617, this historic gem stands as a testament to craftsmanship and time's gentle touch. Its leaning walls whisper tales from centuries past, inviting you to step inside and experience history firsthand. Sometimes life throws us wonky surprises too. Just like when the machine slipped during litho printing - but hey, even mishaps can turn into artful masterpieces. As seen in cartoons mocking these pitfalls, we learn to embrace imperfections and find beauty in unexpected places. And speaking of artistry, knowing perspective is key. An 18th-century engraving reminds us how important it is to see things from different angles. Like an illustration from Hogarth Restored shows us that sometimes our perception may be skewed until we adjust our viewpoint. So whether it's exploring wonky homes or appreciating the quirks along life's journey, let your imagination run wild and embrace all things delightfully askew.