Electrically Collection

Goubet Submarine / 1885
Designed by Claude Goubet in 1885: the first electrically powered submarine. Seen here being used by the Russian Navy

Electric Fire Engine
Merryweathers electrically propelled fire-engine, which enabled 12 men to travel on the vehicle

Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085, ex XJ632 and G-9-356), on the line with armourers preparing the ADEN gun pack for removal

Electrically controlled boat, Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 in London

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - the electrically controlled boat

WW2 - R. A. F. Electrically Heated Boots
This photograph shows a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot fitting the plug for electrically heating his boots. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Airman Fully Equipped
A photograph portraying a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot fully equipped for a high altitude flight, with oxygen, radio, electrically heated clothing and parachute. Date: circa 1940s

Oil shale works round Broxburn (b / w photo)
6008282 Oil shale works round Broxburn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil shale works round Broxburn)

Weather Control (litho)
2812594 Weather Control (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weather Control. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Woman Having her Hair Dried 1928
A woman sits under a chrome-plated hair dryer, exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibition. Date: 1928

HAIL-FIGHTING MACHINE
Dupuis-Delcourt proposes this device - the electro- subtracteur - which, he tells us, will prevent hailstorms by electrically subtracting ice from the stormclouds. Maybe. Date: 1850

The worlds largest typewriter on display at the Business Efficiency Exhibition, White City, London, England in 1931. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Illustration depicting an instrument panel for pneumatic signalling system at the Pittsburgh Yards, Pennsylvania Railroad

O connell Street, Dublin, Ireland, Christmas Lights

The Gresham Hotel Dublin, O connell Street, Dublin, Ireland

Christmas In Dublin, Henry Street At Night, Dublin, Ireland

Commander in German U-boat by G. H. Davis
Secrets of a German U-boat: one of a series of drawings made inside a captured submarine during the Second World War. The commander is seen at his action station

Camille a Faure
CAMILLE A FAURE French scientist, noted for his improvement of the electric storage battery, making possible electrically powered vehicles. Date: CIRCA 1880

Baker Inserting Loaves
A French baker inserting loaves into an electrically- heated oven Date: 1904

New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London - Unique Moving Wall
New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London with its unique Moving Wall opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1956

Thunderstorm, bolt

Depot at Rue Cardinet where electrically driven Paris cabs were fitted with freshly charged batteries. At front right are glass carboys in protective wicker jackets

Sunspot with streamers of super-hot, electrically charged gas (plasma) arc from the surface of the Sun, revealing the structure of the solar magnetic field. Credit NASA

Hospital saloon on the London and North Western Railways
A hospital on wheels, the invalid saloons on the London and North Western Railway. Special thick flooring was used to deaden the vibrations and noise from the patient

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey Through Electrically-Powered Innovations" Step back in time to 1885 with the Goubet Submarine, a groundbreaking marvel that harnessed electricity to explore the depths of the ocean. Witness the awe-inspiring Electric Fire Engine, a revolutionary invention that brought efficiency and speed to firefighting efforts like never before. Embark on an electrifying adventure aboard an electrically controlled boat showcased at the Royal Naval Exhibition, where cutting-edge technology met maritime prowess. Immerse yourself in history as you delve into the Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891, where electrically-powered wonders captivated audiences and pushed boundaries. Discover how even during WW2, innovation thrived with R. A. F. Electrically Heated Boots ensuring our brave airman were fully equipped for combat in harsh conditions. Marvel at the sleek Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505 aircraft, a testament to advancements in electrical engineering propelling aviation capabilities forward. Experience gripping tales from Commander G. H. Davis as he recounts his encounters commanding a German U-boat powered by state-of-the-art electrical systems. Transport yourself to oil shale works around Broxburn through captivating black and white photographs capturing industrial progress fueled by electricity's might. Unlock nature's secrets with lithographic depictions of Weather Control techniques utilizing electrical power - a glimpse into humanity's quest for mastery over atmospheric forces. Travel back to 1928 when women embraced convenience and elegance simultaneously; witness a woman having her hair dried using an innovative electric device - revolutionizing beauty routines forever. Prepare for battle against hailstorms with the formidable HAIL-FIGHTING MACHINE, harnessing electricity's potential to protect crops and livelihoods from destructive weather phenomena. From underwater exploration to wartime innovations and beyond, these glimpses into history showcase how electricity has propelled humanity towards new frontiers of discovery and advancement.