Baird Collection (page 3)

Picture No. 10886081
Baird's Trogon - Male (Trogon bairdii) Date:

Picture No. 10886079
Baird's Trogon - Male (Trogon bairdii) Date:

Picture No. 10886077
Baird's Trogon - Female (Trogon bairdii) Date:

John Logie Baird (1888-1946) Scottish electrical engineer: pioneer of television

John Logie Bairds (1888-1946) first television demonstration - 1926. Photogaph taken from the screen of his first Televisor

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London production of George Du
DU MAURIER: TRILBY, 1895. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London production of George Du Mauriers Trilby

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali (seated in background) and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London
DU MAURIER: TRILBY, 1895. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali (seated in background) and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London production of George Du Mauriers Trilby

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Bairds Noctovisor
John Logie Baird demonstrates his Noctovisor. The military were very interested in developing this technology for their own purposes. Date: circa 1929

FRANCE: CUSTOM HOUSE, 1854. Interior of a Custom-House in France. Wood engraving after a painting by François Auguste Biard, mid-19th century

ZEBULON BAIRD VANCE (1830-1894). American politician. Wood engraving, 1891

SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD (1823-1887). American zoologist. Line engraving, 1881

JAMES BAIRD WEAVER (1833-1912). American lawyer and populist political leader. Wood engraving, 1880

Trilby on the English stage
George Du Mauriers novel dramatised by Paul M. Potter in New York, was then transferred to the English stage. This production has Mr Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Miss Dorothea Baird as Trilby

George Husband Baird
GEORGE HUSBAND BAIRD Scottish churchman and scholar Date: 1761 - 1840

Television equipment
The television system developed by the (John Logie) Baird Television Co Ltd, which, along with the Marconi-E.M.I. Television Company system, was tested by the B.B.C

Colour illustration by Baird
A colour illustration showing a glamorous lady admiring her new dress

Goodbye 1926 by Baird
Colourful, celebratory illustration by Baird showing a woman enjoying New Years Eve

A Fan Fan-tasy. by Baird
An illustration of a model posed with a large decorative fan

Aston Villa Football Club, 1891
Photograph of the Aston Villa Football Club during the 1891-1892 season. The image shows: Back row, left to right: G. Campbell (left half-back), an unknown bearded man, W

Broadcasting a violin recital with sound and vision. Two television cameras record the performer from different angles. The microphone is suspended to obtain the sound recording

Television in the comfort of your own home
The latest type of home receiver for vision and sound, with a fluorescent screen 8 by 6 inches, displaying a picture of Mickey Mouse

The control room of the Baird apparatus, showing the vision
Scene in the heart of the control room of the Baird apparatus. Special tests of reception of the B.B.C from Alexandra Palace of synchronised television

Baird Transmitting
JOHN LOGIE BAIRD SCOTTISH INVENTOR Invented the television

Baird Demonstration
An early demonstration of Bairds television system

Watching Bairds Device
Watching a demonstration of BAIRDs apparatus

BAIRDs TELEVISION 1927
John Logie Baird demonstrates his television, transmitted from London to Glasgow, using telephone lines

James Baird, Ironmaster
JAMES BAIRD Scottish ironmaster : his family business at one time produced 300, 000 tons of iron a year; his profits largely went in Church benefactions

Death of Tippoo Sahib
Sir David Baird discovering the body of Tippoo Sahib after the capture of Seringapatam

Baird Storms Seringapata
General Baird storms Seringapatam during the third British-Mysore War

Sir David Baird
SIR DAVID BAIRD - British soldier

John Logie Baird, Scottish inventor, who invented the television

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"Baird: Pioneering the World of Television and Beyond" Step into the world of Baird, where innovation meets entertainment. From Alexandra Palace, the home of the B. B. C. , to John Logie Baird's groundbreaking experiments in television transmission, this captivating journey will leave you spellbound. Picture No. 10751181 takes us back in time as we witness Baird's remarkable indoor filming techniques. The six portraits of dancers from October 1922 showcase their grace and elegance frozen in time, while Theo Bonheur's Trilby Waltz sets a melodious backdrop for our imagination to wander. But it doesn't stop there - cocktails by Baird add a touch of sophistication to any gathering. Sip on these delightful concoctions as you marvel at George Husband Baird, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, who embodies intellect and leadership. Transport yourself to 1926 with an illustration capturing a fashionable woman surrounded by enchanting Chinese lanterns, and is a testament to how Baird brings cultures together through his inventions. Not limited to screens alone, Baird barracks in Bangalore, Karnataka, India stands tall as a reminder of his influence beyond broadcasting technology. This place holds stories untold waiting for curious minds like yours to explore. Lastly but most significantly, let us not forget John Logie Baird himself - the man who demonstrated the first television and forever changed how we perceive reality. His vision paved the way for countless innovations that shape our lives today. Baird: A name synonymous with revolutionizing communication and pushing boundaries further than ever before. Join us on this extraordinary adventure through history and be inspired by one man's relentless pursuit of progress.