Cayley Collection

Design drawing for a man-powered flying machine designed by Sir George Cayley. Date 1853

Sir George Cayley
sir GEORGE CAYLEY aviation pioneer

Royston crow cross-section - 1808s
Royston crow cross-section. 1808. From Cayleys original notebook

First compound aeroplane design, with flappers mounted on struts rising from fixed wings set dihedrally on a wheeled car. 1805. From Cayleys original notebook

CAYLEY, Arthur (engraving)
CUL4857213 CAYLEY, Arthur (engraving) by Stodart, George J. (d.1884); (add.info.: CAYLEY, Arthur (1821-1895). British mathematician and lawyer. Engraving by George Stodart (1844-1917)

When Johnny Comes Home Again by F. Cayley Robinson
Atmospheric scene showing a ship returning home at night. A solitary woman stands on the beach holding a lantern to guide the boats return. Date: 1923

Self-righting lifeboat by Sir George Cayley
Drawing and design of a self-righting lifeboat by Sir George Cayley. Date: c.1836

Edward Still. Cayley
EDWARD STILLINGFLEET CAYLEY Member of Parliament for Yorkshire, 1844 with his autograph Date: 1802 - 1862

Cornelius Cayley
CORNELIUS CAYLEY Methodist churchman Date: 1729 - 1780

Arthur Cayley / Taylor / Iln
ARTHUR CAYLEY English mathematician Date: 1821 - 1895

Page from the original notebook of George Cayley (1773-1857) - prolific English engineer and one of the most important people in the history of aeronautics. Date: 1808

The British Association at Southport, Uk, 1883: Professor Cayley Delivering the Presidential Address in the Theatre of the Winter Gardens

The Forthcoming Meeting of the British Association, 1883, the President-Elect And
THE FORTHCOMING MEETING OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION, 1883, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT AND PRESIDENTS OF DEPARTMENTS: R.H. Inglis Palgrave, Esq. (Economic Science and Statistics), Lieut.-Col. H.H

GEORGE CAYLEY (1773-1857). English scientist. Oil on canvas, 1840, by Henry Perronet Briggs

ARTHUR CAYLEY (1821-1895). English mathematician. Original cabinet photograph, c1886

Drawing of a man-powered flying machine designed by English pioneer of aviation, George Cayley. Lithograph, 1853
CAYLEY FLYING MACHINE, 1853. Drawing of a man-powered flying machine designed by English pioneer of aviation, George Cayley. Lithograph, 1853

Sir George Cayley (1773-1857). English pioneer of aviation. Cayleys notes
CAYLEYs NOTES, 1849. Sir George Cayley (1773-1857). English pioneer of aviation. Cayleys notes and sketches of glider experiments made in the summer of 1849

Cayley exercise book inside back cover
Cayley exercise book, inside back cover

Sketch of Garnerins parachute (left)
Left: Sketch of Garnerins parachute. Right: Sketch of a bladed parachute suggested by the Goatsbeard fruit. Design Illustration from Cayleys original notebook

A sketch of Goatsbeard and two diagrams of fruit parachuting. Design Illustration from Cayleys original notebook

Cayleys Air Engine put up in the Brew House at Brompton, showing Wadeson and Vick, his mechanics, Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, Sir George Cayley and Edward Cayley, MP

Sir George Cayley (1773-1857)
Sir George Cayley, 1773-1857

George Cayleys 1796 helicopter model
Right: George Cayleys 1796 helicopter model: the contra-rotating rotors are feathers stuck in corks, operated by a bow-string

Page of letter from Robert B Taylor to Sir George Cayley
Page of letter from Robert B. Taylor to Sir George Cayley, 25 July 1842

Letter from George John Cayley to his grandfather
Page of letter from George John Cayley to his grandfather, Sir George Cayley, 24 November 1842

George Cayleys designs for a universal railway. 1825

George Cayleys design for a train brake system. 1841

George Cayleys design for a train buffer. 1841

George Cayleys third design for an airship, showing, left, head-on view with airscrew propulsion and, right, side view with flapper propulsion. 1817. Shown here as re-engraved on 4 March 1837

George Cayleys design (side elevation) for contra-rotating tandem airscrews for airship propulsion; the airscrews have curved blades mounted on rods radiating from the hubs; the whole mounting can be

George Cayleys design for a double balloon to be propelled by inclining a plane between the two envelopes. 4 March 1837

George Cayleys design for an artificial hand. March 1845

George Cayleys governable parachute. Developed from a design for a man-carrying glider, called a governable parachute. Facsimile of the illustrations as they appeared in Mechanics magazine

George Cayleys design for a convertiplane Front elevation
George Cayleys design for a convertiplane. Front elevation (without airscrews) and plan. 8 April 1843

The forces of flight 1795 From Cayleys original notebook
The forces of flight. 1795. From Cayleys original notebook

Cube 1795 From Cayleys original notebook
Cube. 1795. From Cayleys original notebook

Testing the strength of a wooden plane 1795
Testing the strength of a wooden plane. 1795. From Cayleys original notebook

Sketch of the third whirling arm 1818
Sketch of the third whirling arm. 1818. From Cayleys original notebook

Design for a compound tandem machine with flappers mounted
Design for a compound tandem machine, with flappers mounted outboard of the fixed wings: flappers a move up, as BB move down. 1815. From Cayleys original notebook

Ropemaker 1812 From Cayleys original notebook
Ropemaker. 1812. From Cayleys original notebook

Plan and side views of the improved riding rudder glider model. 1853. From Cayleys original notebook

Glider flights 1853 From Cayleys original notebook
Glider flights. 1853. From Cayleys original notebook

Sketch of the 1849 boy-carrying machine showing the triplane wing structure, tail-unit, and wheeled car with pilot-operated elevator-cum-rudder, and propulsive flappers. 1853

1849 boy-carrier showing the dihedral
(a) Rear view of the 1849 boy-carrier, showing the dihedral angle of the triplane wings, and imaginary flappers of bird-wing form; (b) the favoured form of propulsive flappers in 1853

Large whirling arm used for testing aerofoilss
Large whirling arm used for testing aerofoils of 10sqft area. 1850. From Cayleys original notebook

Gunpowder engine model 1850s
Gunpowder engine model. 1850. From Cayleys original notebook

Sketch of a swinging plate anemometer 1849s
Sketch of a swinging plate anemometer. 1849. From Cayleys original notebook

Frontispiece to Motive Power 1793s
Frontispiece to Motive Power. 1793. From Cayleys original notebook

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"Cayley: Pioneering the Skies and Seas" Design drawing for a man-powered flying machine designed by Sir George Cayley, an ingenious mind ahead of his time. His Royston crow cross-section in 1808s laid the foundation for modern aviation. Known as the father of aerodynamics, Cayley's first compound aeroplane design set the stage for future innovations. The influence of the Cayley family extended beyond aviation. F. Cayley Robinson immortalized their legacy through art in "When Johnny Comes Home Again. " Edward Still and Cornelius Cayley contributed to scientific advancements, while Arthur Cayley/Taylor/Iln made remarkable contributions to mathematics. Delving into history, we discover a treasure trove within the pages of George Cayley's original notebook - a testament to his brilliance and perseverance. From sketches to calculations, every stroke on those pages propelled humanity towards new horizons. But it wasn't just about taking flight; Sir George it also had a vision for safer seas. His self-righting lifeboat invention showcased his dedication to saving lives at sea during treacherous times. This innovation demonstrated his versatility as an inventor and humanitarian. Cayleys' impact resonates across generations, leaving an indelible mark on science, engineering, artistry, and exploration. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge continues to inspire dreamers worldwide – reminding us that with determination and ingenuity, anything is possible. In honor of these trailblazers who dared to defy gravity and chart uncharted waters – let us celebrate their extraordinary contributions that have shaped our world today.