Engineering Collection (page 19)

Thirty-hour clock with a larum and count wheel striking work. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by
FLO4590980 Thirty-hour clock with a larum and count wheel striking work. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of

Dial work and striking part of an eight-day clock. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey
FLO4590969 Dial work and striking part of an eight-day clock. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Burning lens built in 1782 by William Parker, the London instrument maker
FLO4590938 Burning lens built in 1782 by William Parker, the London instrument maker. According to Parker, the optical glass melted platinum in 30 seconds

Chime work with engine and hammers located in the clock room of St. Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey
FLO4590924 Chime work with engine and hammers located in the clock room of St. Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini
3732880 A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini (1848-1930) an Italian engineer, inventor, and aeronautical pioneer

John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse, men in an underwater diving bell, and plans for an underwater tunnel
FLO4623018 John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse, men in an underwater diving bell, and plans for an underwater tunnel. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

Double pound lock on the Regent's Canal, c.1839 (engraving)
2602773 Double pound lock on the Regent's Canal, c.1839 (engraving); (add.info.: Double pound lock on the Regent's Canal, London)

Construction of Brooklyn Suspension Bridge
2604027 Construction of Brooklyn Suspension Bridge; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: Putting wire wrapping around the suspension cables, each of which was made up of more than 5)

John Ericsson (1803 - 1889) in uniform
2603983 John Ericsson (1803 - 1889) in uniform; (add.info.: John Ericsson (1803 - 1889), Swedish - born American engineer, as a Lieutenant in the Jamtland Field Chasseurs in the Swedish army

Archimedean screw by Gaspard G. de Serviere, 1719
2603683 Archimedean screw by Gaspard G. de Serviere, 1719; (add.info.: Archimedean screw operated by reciprocating rope to give continuous circular motion)

Nikola Tesla
3586130 Nikola Tesla; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist

The childhood home of Richard Trevithick
3586050 The childhood home of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the childhood home of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer

Telegraph receiver of Alphonse Foy (1796-1888) and Louis Breguet (1880-1955) of 1844. Engraving 1868
JAB4121531 Telegraph receiver of Alphonse Foy (1796-1888) and Louis Breguet (1880-1955) of 1844. Engraving 1868; (add.info)

A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850
3330553 A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, designed by Edwin Clark (1814-1894) an English civil engineer

Thomas Telford (1757-1834)
865046 Thomas Telford (1757-1834); (add.info.: Thomas Telford (1757-1834) Scottish civil engineer, born at Westkirk, Langholm, Scotland

Miners working metal deposits, 1869 (engraving)
863783 Miners working metal deposits, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Miners working metal deposits by means of descending levels, a method practised in Hungary)

St Louis, James Buchanan Eads earliest ironclad gunboat employed by Unionist (northern)
533268 St Louis, James Buchanan Eads earliest ironclad gunboat employed by Unionist (northern) side in American Civil War 1861-1865, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: St Louis)

Swan incandescent lamps fitted in the engineering classrooms at University College, Dundee, Scotland. Engraving, 1884
530844 Swan incandescent lamps fitted in the engineering classrooms at University College, Dundee, Scotland. Engraving, 1884; Universal History Archive/UIG

Elevators (lifts) by Leon Edoux for carrying passengers to the second and third levels of the Eiffel Tower
530830 Elevators (lifts) by Leon Edoux for carrying passengers to the second and third levels of the Eiffel Tower. Engraving, Paris, 1889; Universal History Archive/UIG

Leon Edoux's hydraulic passenger lift (elevator). Engraving, Paris, 1887
530828 Leon Edoux's hydraulic passenger lift (elevator). Engraving, Paris, 1887; Universal History Archive/UIG

St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. View of Swiss end of tunnel during construction showing
530609 St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. View of Swiss end of tunnel during construction showing workmen man-handling wagons used to remove debris

St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning
530677 St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning, 27 February 1880. Wood engraving, London, March 1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

Siemens factory, Markgrafen Strasse, Berlin, c1900. Siemens Brothers produced electrical telegraphy equipnent from 1847
527337 Siemens factory, Markgrafen Strasse, Berlin, c1900. Siemens Brothers produced electrical telegraphy equipnent from 1847

Gunners laying siege to a moated and fortified enclosure. Attackers are using earth-filled baskets called gabions to
529951 Gunners laying siege to a moated and fortified enclosure. Attackers are using earth-filled baskets called gabions to protect their guns and themselves

Reconstruction of Julius Caesar's siege of Marseilles, showing the musculus or covered way to protect engineers
533194 Reconstruction of Julius Caesar's siege of Marseilles, showing the musculus or covered way to protect engineers approaching walls of besieged city

Tunneling shield in England. 19th century (engraving)
672967 Tunneling shield in England. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of The 25 de Abril Bridge and Christ the King statue from the north bank of Tejo river, Lisbon, Portugal (photo)
1126723 View of The 25 de Abril Bridge and Christ the King statue from the north bank of Tejo river, Lisbon, Portugal (photo); Lisbon

Joseph Locke, 1860 (engraving)
1579571 Joseph Locke, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Joseph Locke (1805-1860) English civil engineer. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790243 Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: french engineer Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller in 1832); Photo © CCI

Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s (litho)
8641521 Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s)

Custom House Station, Liverpool Docks (engraving)
8631497 Custom House Station, Liverpool Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custom House Station)

This Mechanized Age: SS "Queen Mary" (colour photo)
8660479 This Mechanized Age: SS "Queen Mary" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: Harvesting Machinery (colour photo)
8660477 This Mechanized Age: Harvesting Machinery (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting Machinery)

This Mechanized Age: Bren Machine Gun (colour photo)
8660475 This Mechanized Age: Bren Machine Gun (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bren Machine Gun)

This Mechanized Age: Diving suit (colour photo)
8660439 This Mechanized Age: Diving suit (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving suit)

Traction engine and endless railway, East Acton (engraving)
8676332 Traction engine and endless railway, East Acton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cold weather testing for motor cars (b/w photo)
8675806 Cold weather testing for motor cars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cold weather testing for motor cars)

Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho)
8675793 Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel)

Canal de l'Ourcq, Ile-de-France, Paris, France (engraving)
8677110 Canal de l'Ourcq, Ile-de-France, Paris, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal de l'Ourcq, Ile-de-France, Paris, France)

Cugnot's steam-powered car (engraving)
8663707 Cugnot's steam-powered car (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot's steam-powered car after crashing into a wall, 1770)

Testing the spans of a bridge on the Bombay and Baroda Railway, India (engraving)
8676512 Testing the spans of a bridge on the Bombay and Baroda Railway, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: SS "Normandie" (colour photo)
8660490 This Mechanized Age: SS "Normandie" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: The Mersey Tunnel (colour photo)
8660474 This Mechanized Age: The Mersey Tunnel (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel)

This Mechanized Age: "Westland Wapite" (colour photo)
8660470 This Mechanized Age: "Westland Wapite" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: "Blue Bird" (colour photo)
8660466 This Mechanized Age: "Blue Bird" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: The Boulder Dam (colour photo)
8660457 This Mechanized Age: The Boulder Dam (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boulder Dam)

This Mechanized Age: Battersea Power Station (colour photo)
8660452 This Mechanized Age: Battersea Power Station (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea Power Station)

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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.