Controlling Collection

Charcoal burners in Mark Ash Wood in the New Forest, England. On the left one of the charcoal burners is controlling the burning of the clamp

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Prosthetic robotic arm, computer artwork. In the future it may be possible for prosthetic limbs to be controlled by thoughts, via electrodes implanted in a users brain

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- side view of the main frame, and plan of the controlling tail. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

Hoisting Hops
Hoisting pokes of hops onto a drying platform. Despite modern advances such as mechanical hop presses, horses were still being used for hoisting the pokes (sacks). Date: 1930s

Materialisation of Geordie, controlling spirit of Annie Fairlamb (later Mrs J B Mellon, 1850-1938). He was described as a tall Scotsman who had lived most of his life in Newcastle. Date: 19th century

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966815 Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190489 The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

Ruins of Goodrich Castle, Goodrich, Herefordshire
Ruins of Goodrich Castle, a Norman medieval castle north of the village of Goodrich in Herefordshire, England, controlling a key location between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. Date: circa 1910s

The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi)
L Dorado. The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi) (1835-1908) causing trouble for a (representation of) the Chinese Emperor. Date: 1900

The River Thames above the Weir, Boulter's Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire. The weir is some way upstream of the lock, at the northern end of Ray Mill Island. Date: 1932

Harnessing the atom by G. H. Davis
The force which can move mountains: harnessing the atom to vast projects for the benefit of mankind. Showing how the use of atomic explosives could be used on ambitious engineering works

On 13th November 1887 a demonstration organised by the Social Democratic Federation and the Irish National League in Trafalgar Square in London turned into a riot after police

Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson
Customers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940

Traffic Signals, by H. M. Bateman
Policeman: Now, sir. Come along. You've been waiting here for the last ten minutes. What's the matter? Reveller: Conshtable, I can't poshibly proceed till that light goes green

Bank of England, City of London
Looking down Threadneedle Street at the Bank of England. Date: 1895

Looking down Threadneedle Street at the Bank of England. Date: 1901

Traffic Policeman directing the traffic at Parliament Street, London. Date: circa 1930

At the emigrant station in Ruhleben, Germany, Auswandererbahnhof Ruhleben was a transit
1900s, 19th-century, berlinhamburger, black, black-and-white, black-white, bunch of, cargo rail station, cargo rail stations, check, checking, checkup, cities, city area, close, close up

International Hygiene Exhibition, Dresden, 1911, the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, britain, british, check, checking, checks, checkup, cities, contemporary, controlling, copy, depiction

Hunting for Fleas, Man examining the hair of another for fleas and vermin, c
3 people, arts, black, black-and-white, black-white, bug, check, checking, checks, checkup, contemporary, contemporary history, controlling, copy, depiction, depictions, diagnose, diagnoses

After the wedding (colour litho)
3102350 After the wedding (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370490 Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: for detail see 370487; )

Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson
IL370487 Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Mountain yaks, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370499 Mountain yaks, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Carriage Horses for the King of England, 1836 (litho)
619536 Carriage Horses for the King of England, 1836 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Excesses of sports passion (colour litho)
2778517 Excesses of sports passion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excesses of sports passion)

The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Puppet couple (b / w photo)
3096097 Puppet couple (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Going to the seaside Date: 20th century

Postcard depicting The Puppets, c. 1905-10 (colour litho)
CHT225104 Postcard depicting The Puppets, c.1905-10 (colour litho) by Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Austrian, out of copyright

Factory under workers control, Russian Revolution, 1917 (colour litho)
6033365 Factory under workers control, Russian Revolution, 1917 (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory under workers control, Russian Revolution, 1917)

Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190488 Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815)

The Revolutionary Anthropoglossos; or Place Not Party! (colour litho)
3648155 The Revolutionary Anthropoglossos; or Place Not Party! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Dompteur Cooper (engraving)
2789241 Le Dompteur Cooper (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dompteur Cooper. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 13 January 1889)

An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho)
2777950 An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An invasion of locusts)

Cartoon, The Automatic Policeman -- Put a penny in the slot and he stops the traffic. 1889

Treaty of San Stefano, signing for peace treaty between Turkey and Russia, cartoon showing Bismarck, Minister President of Prussia at the time trying to control the winds " confound the easterly

Pair of Draught Horses (bronze)
BSA266497 Pair of Draught Horses (bronze) by Brown, Cecil (1867-1926); 35.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: relais Anglais); eThe British Sporting Art Trust; Scottish, out of copyright

Journal de l Empire, 29th September 1805 (print) (b / w photo)
CHT163765 Journal de l Empire, 29th September 1805 (print) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Keepers A. Church, Charles Eyles and H. Robertson trying to lead a baby Asian Elephant
2962618 Keepers A. Church, Charles Eyles and H. Robertson trying to lead a baby Asian Elephant on a rope, London Zoo, September 1919 (b/w photo) by Bond

Policeman controlling traffic (colour litho)
3094483 Policeman controlling traffic (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman controlling traffic)

An heroic mother (colour litho)
971951 An heroic mother (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An heroic mother)

Ceremonial Presentation of a White Horse at the Atsuta Shrine for the Boys Festival
880998 Ceremonial Presentation of a White Horse at the Atsuta Shrine for the Boys Festival, c.1854-59 (colour woodblock print) by TAcsAc (fl.c.1854-59); 18.4x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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"Unleashing the Power of Control: From Female Jockeys to Robotic Arms and Beyond" Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses: Breaking gender barriers, these fearless women take control in the world of horse racing. Prosthetic robotic arm, computer artwork: Empowering individuals with disabilities, advanced technology puts control back into their hands. Hoisting Hops: Mastering the art of brewing, skilled hands meticulously control every step to create the perfect pint. Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage: Revolutionizing transportation, this invention allows humans to soar through the skies and take control of their journeys. The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums: Exploring spiritual realms, mediums harness unseen forces to communicate with otherworldly beings. Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper: Unveiling ancient legends, this captivating engraving depicts a mythical king's ability to command gold at his fingertips. The Giant Factotum amusing himself: In a whimsical illustration from 1797, we witness a larger-than-life figure taking charge and finding joy in controlling his surroundings. Materialisation of Geordie, controlling spirit: Delving into supernatural phenomena, spirits make their presence known as they manipulate objects under controlled conditions. Charcoal burners in Mark Ash Wood in the New Forest, England: Preserving traditions while taming nature's elements; these workers skillfully manage fire for charcoal production amidst serene woodlands. Abandoned rural branch line signal box: Silent witnesses to bygone eras; these structures once held authority over railway tracks but now stand as reminders of changing times and shifting controls. The River Thames above the Weir - Boulter's Lock Maidenhead : Navigating waterways with precision; locks enable smooth passage along rivers as humans tame nature's currents. Harnessing the atom by G. H. Davis.