Engineering Collection (page 13)

Vignette depicting military engineers at work
3359530 Vignette depicting military engineers at work; (add.info.: Vignette depicting military engineers at work. The man on the left is using compasses/dividers to measure a plan of fortifications)

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883
2604032 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: Designed and built by JA Roebling and his son WA Roebling, opened 1883)

EF Farrington testing suspension bridge, 1883
2604026 EF Farrington testing suspension bridge, 1883; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: EF Farrington, master mechanic on the bridge, testing the first span of wire cables)

A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four
2623685 A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four element; (add.info.: French comic strip shows a young boy, "Louis)

Military engineers at work, 1850
3330712 Military engineers at work, 1850; (add.info.: Vignette depicting military engineers at work. The man on the left is using compasses/dividers to measure a plan of fortifications)

Portrait of Germain Sommeiller (1815-1871), French engineer: director of the piercing of Mont Cenis
XEE5031905 Portrait of Germain Sommeiller (1815-1871), French engineer: director of the piercing of Mont Cenis; (add.info.: Portrait of Germain Sommeiller (1815-1871)

Study on flight by Leonard de Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519), drawing of a wing wing
NWI4913759 Study on flight by Leonard de Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519), drawing of a wing wing. Xylography in watercolour, reproduction of the Renaissance manuscript

Pompe a beer - Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet
FLO4685686 Pompe a beer - Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

Mechanical blacksmiths (engraving)
2604084 Mechanical blacksmiths (engraving); (add.info.: Hero of Alexandria's (lst century AD) mechanical blacksmiths. Woodcut from "Gli Artificiose e curiosi moti spiritale de Herone"

Title page of "Architecture Hydraulique"
2603661 Title page of "Architecture Hydraulique"; (add.info.: Title page of "Architecture Hydraulique" by Bernard Forest de Belidor (Paris 1737)

Francis Trevithick's high-pressure tram engine
3586053 Francis Trevithick's high-pressure tram engine; (add.info.: Illustration of Francis Trevithick's high-pressure tram engine)

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) and his associate used one of their inventions to locate a bullet shot in President
NWI4934986 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) and his associate used one of their inventions to locate a bullet shot in President James Abram Garfield (1831-1881) to assassinate him, 1881

Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving)
UTD4918891 Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater, c.1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Francis Egerton (1736-1803) - Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater

Locomotion c1857 (photo mounted on card)
7426827 Locomotion c1857 (photo mounted on card); 15x19 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: View of 0-4-0 the tender steam locomotive Locomotion')

Puffing Billy, 1862 (photo mounted on card)
7426826 Puffing Billy, 1862 (photo mounted on card); 15x20 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info)

The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge
5309990 The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. This bridge, designed by I.K)

Engraving depicting William Hedley's Puffing Billy
5309400 Engraving depicting William Hedley's Puffing Billy'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting William Hedley's Puffing Billy'. William Hedley (1779-1843) an English railway engineer

Engraving depicting Augustus Siebe's diving suit
5309388 Engraving depicting Augustus Siebe's diving suit; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Augustus Siebe's diving suit)

William Denny (1847-1887), 1888 (oil painting)
7337884 William Denny (1847-1887), 1888 (oil painting) by Macbeth, Norman (1821-88); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Panama Canal: Scene during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the canal, showing West Indian labourers purchasing
529968 Panama Canal: Scene during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the canal, showing West Indian labourers purchasing refreshment. Wood engraving 1888.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Laying siege cannon on target.Bottom right is a gunner's level. Earth-filled baskets called gabions give some
529952 Laying siege cannon on target.Bottom right is a gunner's level. Earth-filled baskets called gabions give some protection for guns and men

Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of
533199 Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of Jerusalem (1229) ending 6th Crusade and 10 years truce

Archimedes crow, Greek mathematician, 18th century (engraving)
863349 Archimedes crow, Greek mathematician, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Archimedes crow. Archimedes (c287-212 BC)

Manchester Ship Canal - Mount Manisty
864154 Manchester Ship Canal - Mount Manisty; (add.info.: View on the Manchester Ship Canal - Mount Manisty. Mount Manisty was created from the spoil excavated during the construction of the canal)

Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens
672557 Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens; (add.info.: Carl Wilhelm Siemens (en: Charles William Siemens, known as Sir William Siemens) (4 April 1823 - 19 November 1883)

Map of the Severn Tunnel (litho)
8675801 Map of the Severn Tunnel (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Severn Tunnel, underwater railway tunnel)

Positions of the chief tunnels in the Alps (litho)
8675799 Positions of the chief tunnels in the Alps (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Positions of the chief tunnels in the Alps)

Mass producing radio parts (b/w photo)
8675788 Mass producing radio parts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mass producing radio parts)

How men can work safely under water (litho)
8676254 How men can work safely under water (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How men can work safely under water)

Tilting Bridge open, Liverpool Docks (engraving)
8631499 Tilting Bridge open, Liverpool Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilting Bridge open)

Tilting Bridge closed, Liverpool Docks (engraving)
8631496 Tilting Bridge closed, Liverpool Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilting Bridge closed)

Francesco Lana de Terzi's balloon design (engraving)
8672726 Francesco Lana de Terzi's balloon design (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco Lana de Terzi's balloon design, 1670)

This Mechanized Age: STL type bus (colour photo)
8660487 This Mechanized Age: STL type bus (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: STL type bus)

This Mechanized Age: Amphibious Tank (colour photo)
8660486 This Mechanized Age: Amphibious Tank (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amphibious Tank)

This Mechanized Age: The "Flying Kolner" (colour photo)
8660482 This Mechanized Age: The "Flying Kolner" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: Tanks (colour photo)
8660463 This Mechanized Age: Tanks (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanks)

This Mechanized Age: The Post Office Railway (colour photo)
8660462 This Mechanized Age: The Post Office Railway (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office Railway)

This Mechanized Age: De Havilland "Comet" (colour photo)
8660481 This Mechanized Age: De Havilland "Comet" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: Mechanized Shovels (colour photo)
8660476 This Mechanized Age: Mechanized Shovels (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanized Shovels)

This Mechanized Age: BBC Transmitter (colour photo)
8660469 This Mechanized Age: BBC Transmitter (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BBC Transmitter)

This Mechanized Age: Firing a Naval Torpedo (colour photo)
8660464 This Mechanized Age: Firing a Naval Torpedo (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Naval Torpedo)

This Mechanized Age: Catapulted Aeroplane (colour photo)
8660461 This Mechanized Age: Catapulted Aeroplane (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catapulted Aeroplane)

This Mechanized Age: "Flying Scotsman" (colour photo)
8660458 This Mechanized Age: "Flying Scotsman" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: Fire engine (colour photo)
8660443 This Mechanized Age: Fire engine (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire engine)

This Mechanized Age: The Mechanized Army (colour photo)
8660441 This Mechanized Age: The Mechanized Army (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mechanized Army)

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Heron's Aeolipile (engraving)
8663751 Heron's Aeolipile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heron's Aeolipile, ancient design for a steam engine)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Forth Bridge (coloured photo)
8671486 Real Photographs, c.1939: Forth Bridge (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forth Bridge)

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"Engineering: Masterpieces that Propel Progress and Connect Worlds" The Pendolino tilting train, a marvel ingenuity, gracefully glides through curves, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for passengers. Witness the awe-inspiring "Kiss of the Oceans" at the Panama Canal as the Atlantic meets Pacific, showcasing mankind's triumph over nature through ingenious engineering. Explore the Isle of Wight with its intricate map, highlighting how engineering has shaped this picturesque island into a haven for both residents and visitors alike. Isambard Kingdom Brunel stands proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern, symbolizing his visionary contributions to maritime engineering during an era of groundbreaking advancements. Behold the majestic Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, Teeside – an iconic feat that seamlessly connects communities while captivating all who witness its towering presence. G. H Davis' masterful construction unfolds before our eyes as we delve into Sydney Harbour Bridge's building process – a testament to human innovation spanning vast distances and uniting nations. The Forth Rail Bridge stands tall against Scotland's breathtaking landscape; its intricate design showcases not only structural brilliance but also serves as a timeless symbol of industrial prowess. Delve deep into Napier Deltic engine's cross-section to uncover its inner workings - an epitome of precision craftsmanship powering locomotives with unparalleled efficiency and performance. Witness history in motion as final gears are meticulously fitted onto the mighty Deltic engine - each component coming together like clockwork to propel transportation forward with unmatched power. Marvel at Wellington Inn on stilts (OP05766), defying gravity through innovative architectural techniques - yet another example where engineers push boundaries to create extraordinary structures that captivate our imagination. The Falkirk Wheel in Stirlingshire is more than just an engineering marvel.