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![A Heath Robinson drawing](/t/164/heath-robinson-drawing-4399909.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>A Heath Robinson drawing</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, A Heath Robinson drawing of Heath Robinson drawing a Heath Robinson drawing. Drawing a piece of string from life. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
A Heath Robinson drawing
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400905.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, Wild and Woolly. A few trot-skis in Switzerland. Variations on Skiing such as the tri-ski and twin-ski. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
W. HEATH ROBINSON
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SIXTH COLUMN STRATEGY
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![HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON](/t/164/heath-robinson-cartoon-4400931.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, All for Lawn. A few timely suggestions for levelling our lawns in preparation for the coming tennis season. Groundsman flattening grass. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON
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Head Work! by W. Heath Robinson
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![Economics a la Heath Robinson](/t/164/economics-la-heath-robinson-4408151.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Economics a la Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>Do not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
Economics a la Heath Robinson
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![HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON](/t/164/heath-robinson-cartoon-4406223.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON</figcaption></b><br>THE MAN WHO DIDN'T CARE - Whether North-going railways went on strike or not. "If they won't let us leave the Town in the month of August, - well and good!" Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400983.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, Give and Take. A man swallowed up by quicksand shows great consideration in passing up to his wife her return ticket with his umbrella. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON](/t/164/heath-robinson-cartoon-4400921.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, A Terrible Blow. The sad story of a punctured romance. A man uses an inflatable to reach the woman he loves but is is burst by her father. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400901.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, In the Fair Way. A touching story of the tired golfer and the kindly caddie playing golf at the end of the day. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400821.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, To the Last Drop. A justly incensed spouse shouts, Good Heavens, he's got the thermos as her husband falls over a cliff. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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Too Fishy
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No Catch!
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4399991.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, Seaside Stunt. A curious optical illusion caused by a woman forgetting the number of her bathing machine. She surprises a man in his beach hut. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4399829.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, Safety First. A Cricket forecast for 1922 showing the new safety equipment for playing cricket, which is health and safety gone mad. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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KAISER'S CAMPAIGNING CAR
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![HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON](/t/164/heath-robinson-cartoon-4400941.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>HEATH ROBINSON CARTOON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, The New Winter Service. Devotees of Rug- Tennis the new game which enables Rugby players to avoid getting stale at half time. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400911.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, Doing his Whack. A teacher devoting three hours of each day during the school holidays to caning practice. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400889.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, The Transit of Venus. A woman blows up a barrel as a distraction as she runs to the sea in her bathing costume to avoid embarrassment. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![W. HEATH ROBINSON](/t/164/w-heath-robinson-4400807.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>W. HEATH ROBINSON</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, Sports of the World. Fishing, Landing an anchovy on the Welsh Harp lake at Hendon. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
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![A Marker of Mark on The Market](/t/164/marker-mark-market-4400547.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>A Marker of Mark on The Market</figcaption></b><br>A new labour saving lawn marker which is the sensation of the lawn tennis world. Requiring only two people to operate it, there is no doubt that it will soon be found in every up to date establishment. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
A Marker of Mark on The Market
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HEATHLETICS
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![HEATHLETICS](/t/164/heathletics-4399845.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>HEATHLETICS</figcaption></b><br>Heathletics. New water sports for the holidays; sea golf, winkle cricket and Ocean Pingpong. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
HEATHLETICS
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![Out with the Robinson Heath!](/t/164/robinson-heath-4398745.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Out with the Robinson Heath!</figcaption></b><br>Huntsman searching for a fox. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featuring mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popular. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
Out with the Robinson Heath!
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Heath Robinson Humour
![The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/kinecar-william-heath-robinson-4369830.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film. The caption reads,'a luxurious vehicle fitted with many devices for the comfort of passengers returning home on a winter's evening', an interesting (and true) forecast for the future of travel. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featuring mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popular. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![An Ideal Home No. V. The Spare Room by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/ideal-home-no-v-spare-room-william-heath-4404141.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>An Ideal Home No. V. The Spare Room by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>This is W. Heath Robinson's solution of the spare room problem, a brilliant idea which renders it possible to entertain in the smallest flat without the slightest difficulty. The fifth in the series of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![An Attractive Idea for Gents' Wear](/t/164/attractive-idea-gents-wear-4454285.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>An Attractive Idea for Gents' Wear</figcaption></b><br>Do you realise that the equinoctial gales will soon be blowing in upon us? If so, do not forget to buy one of the new patent adjustable, magnetic hat guards, for use with any style and size of hat. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Ultra-Marine by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/ultra-marine-william-heath-robinson-4400789.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Ultra-Marine by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>One of Margate's new "Neversink" pleasure boats for keeping an even keel inthe roughest seas. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/playtime-wimbledon-william-heath-robinson-4399409.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>The new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court. The umpire is watching over them whilst enjoying a cigar. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featured mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popluar. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![The Harley-Scope Mine-Detector by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/harley-scope-mine-detector-william-heath-robinson-4393808.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Harley-Scope Mine-Detector by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>A crackpot invention dreamed up Heath Robinson, allowing a British machine to suspend a stethoscope wearing doctor over the ground, in an attempt to locate the snug dug outs of the German enemy. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Lessons by Post by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/lessons-post-william-heath-robinson-4454277.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lessons by Post by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>The new Heath Robinson Swimming Post, which is acquiring such popularity at our most fashionable resorts. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Foretunate by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/foretunate-william-heath-robinson-4449249.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Foretunate by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>Some close shaves at St. Andrews. A golfer strikes a ball which, through incredible good luck, manages to miss everyone standing in its path. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![The Last Word by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/word-william-heath-robinson-4448639.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Last Word by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>A motorcyclist, engrossed in a crossword, fails to notice that he is driving over the edge of a cliff just as he discovers the right answer to one of the clues. The Cross-Word Fiend: "To fall; to break to little pieces.' I've got it, 'C-R-A-S-H'" Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![The Toast by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/toast-william-heath-robinson-4446083.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Toast by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>A charming and detailed scene showing a large extended family, or possibly group of villagers drinking a toast around a large table groaning with delicious fruit pies, turkey, jelly, soup, cakes and wine. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Village Revels by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/village-revels-william-heath-robinson-4445849.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Village Revels by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>A charming scene painted by the comic artist, W. Heath Robinson featuring villagers enjoying themselves at a fair. In the foreground some agricultural workers in smocks enjoy tankards of ale, while dancers of all ages and shapes and sizes dance in pairs over a village green to the tune of assembled musicians. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier!](/t/164/unhealthy-healthy-healthy-healthier-4416868.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier!</figcaption></b><br>An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wife's head as a springboard and landing perfectly at the breakfast table where a cup of tea is waiting. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Wherefore Art Thou, Radio? By William Heath Robinson](/t/164/wherefore-art-thou-radio-william-heath-robinson-4406061.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Wherefore Art Thou, Radio? By William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>It has been suggested that during the Spring, 2 L O should devote one night a week to amatory music for those under the subtle influence of the vernal season. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![The Lie by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/lie-william-heath-robinson-4400955.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Lie by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>Cartoon, The Lie. One of those golfing stories that you are not bound to believe if you don't want to. A golfer mistakes the top of a hat from a tramp for the hole when playing golf. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![FOOT-SPRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME](/t/164/foot-sprints-sands-time-4360140.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>FOOT-SPRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME</figcaption></b><br>Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing a rotund businessman sprinting across a beach, watched by a small child. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![The Next Infliction - the Cross-Word Puzzle Illustrated by W](/t/164/infliction-cross-word-puzzle-illustrated-w-4449629.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Next Infliction - the Cross-Word Puzzle Illustrated by W</figcaption></b><br>Heath Robinson's contribution to the crossword craze of 1925, an illustrated crossword puzzle with clues included under the picture. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Our True Sporting SPIRIT ? by William Heath Robinson](/t/164/true-sporting-spirit-william-heath-robinson-4400743.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Our True Sporting SPIRIT ? by William Heath Robinson</figcaption></b><br>The Automobilious Dream of a prominent Master of Hounds, on learning that the price of petrol had dropped again. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")
![Trapping Whelks on the Shores of the Caspian Sea by W. Heath](/t/164/trapping-whelks-shores-caspian-sea-w-heath-4400543.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Trapping Whelks on the Shores of the Caspian Sea by W. Heath</figcaption></b><br>The first illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) to appear in The Sketch on March 21st 1906. Part of a humorous series called, 'The Gentle Art of Catching Things', the illustration shows a mousetrap-like contraption being used to catch whelks. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"<br><em>© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library</em>")