Experimenting Collection

Man riding on a steam rocket
The Flight of Intellect. A comic image of a thin man riding on a steam rocket, with his top hat flying off behind him. Portrait of Mr Golightly experimenting on Mess Quick & Speeds new patent high

Mass spectrometer, 1954
Mass spectrometer. Researchers adjusting the controls of a mass spectrometer. This is an all-metal demountable mass spectrometer

BAC TSR-2
A Vickers Valiant Wing with the British Aircraft Corporation Tsr.2 Prototype and One of the Two Bristol 188 Prototypes Xf926 Parked Behind at Proof and Experimental Establishment

Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish doctor. This historical artwork shows Simpsons butler walking in on Simpson, who is suffering from the effects of a recent experiment

Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), Austrian botanist and founder of genetics. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, carried out breeding experiments with pea plants (held in hand)

Guglielmo Marconi, radio inventor
Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist and inventor of the radio. Marconi patented his radio system in Britain, established the Marconis Wireless Telegraph Company in London in 1897

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

The alchemist in his workshop (engraving)
869695 The alchemist in his workshop (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Frank Whittle (centre) and his associates experimenting with an early gas turbine in a disused foundry at Lutterworth. A scene from the COX film The Wonder Jet

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

Antoine Lavoisier and wife, chemist
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794, centre left), French chemist, with his wife Marie-Anne- Pierrette (1758-1836) in his laboratory. Lavoisier is recognised as the founder of modern chemistry

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist, in his laboratory. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Newton meters weighing objects. Newton meters are being used to find the weight of a bunch of keys and a G-clamp. A newton meter uses a spring to measure force, quantifying it in Newtons (N)

Beritashvili and students, Tbilisi, 1962
Ivan Beritashvili (1885-1974, centre), Soviet physiologist, instructing students who are studying the brain of a laboratory animal

Particle accelerator. Trails (red) of energised particles inside a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Engraving depicting a boy demonstrating the equilibrium of the body with one point of support at (G)
5309434 Engraving depicting a boy demonstrating the equilibrium of the body with one point of support at (G) directly above the point of support

Engraving depicting a boy lighting paper using the sun's rays focused by a concave mirror, 19th century
5309432 Engraving depicting a boy lighting paper using the sun's rays focused by a concave mirror, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine
5309433 Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine)

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps
530633 Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps, even on his wedding day. Engraving, Paris, 1883.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys in a darkened room by means of a heliostat
5309431 Engraving depicting the solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys in a darkened room by means of a heliostat and a prism

George Lesage Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774, c.1870 (engraving)
538337 George Lesage Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774, c.1870 (engraving); (add.info.: George Lesage (1724-1803)

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Section of the Warrior floating target, showing the hole made by the 600-pound shell and the displacement of the upper plate, 1864

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. 'The sight presented by the target when struck was very grand

Captain Urquhart experimenting with his Life-Preserving Raft on the Thames, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Captain Urquhart experimenting with his Life-Preserving Raft on the Thames, [in London] 1858. A craft, attracting attention by its singular appearance

Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, [London], 1860. The pontoon to be tested consists of an oblong framework of wood and iron

Musical theories of Pythagoras, 1492. Creator: Unknown
Musical theories of Pythagoras, 1492. Men playing musical instruments and making sounds. At top left, an anvil is struck with hammers

Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Mr. Stevens, the inventor of the A B C bread-making machine, is a practical baker

Thomas Edison, American inventor, at work. Date: 1880

Biggest experimental airship built at the time, designed by Dr. Barton and F. L. Rawson flying over Alexandra Palace, London. Date: 22nd July 1905

Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor. 1800 (engraving)
7235083 Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor.1800 (engraving) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oval portrait of Reverend Dr)

The Viking Ship (b / w photo)
7182655 The Viking Ship (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viking Ship. Illustration for Inventors at Work by George Iles (Doubleday, Page & Co)

Humphry Davy experimenting on the laws of heat (engraving)
7198134 Humphry Davy experimenting on the laws of heat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humphry Davy experimenting on the laws of heat)

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (litho)
7180479 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves)

South America: Section of an ant-hill (engraving)
7186667 South America: Section of an ant-hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of an ant-hill)

Boy performing a chemistry experiment (colour litho)
7186407 Boy performing a chemistry experiment (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy performing a chemistry experiment)

The German Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1038365 The German Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Naval Manoeuvres)

Experimenting with parachuting at Parc Monceau by Andre-Jacques Garnerin (22 Octobre 1797) (chromolitho)
961336 Experimenting with parachuting at Parc Monceau by Andre-Jacques Garnerin (22 Octobre 1797) (chromolitho) by French School

Leydes experiment, copy by Boris Mestchersky, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d
STC397185 Leydes experiment, copy by Boris Mestchersky, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957) illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II

An experiment in telepathy, Harry Price Library, 1933 (b / w photo)
XJF425332 An experiment in telepathy, Harry Price Library, 1933 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Curious Challenges (Colour Litho)
2808901 The Curious Challenges (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious challenges)

Budding Paratroopers (Colour Litho)
2778466 Budding Paratroopers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Budding paratroopers)

A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho)
2777809 A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A feat of the iron man)

The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho)
2777755 The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airship that launches airplanes)

Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina
XJF294058 Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina by Christoph Scheiner, published 1630 (engraving) (b/w photo) (detail of 294057) by German School

Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina
XJF294057 Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina by Christoph Scheiner, published 1630 (engraving) (b/w photo) (for detail see 294058) by German School

Electrical experiment made on a man by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70
XIR266904 Electrical experiment made on a man by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70) in a physicist cabinet, frontispiece illustration from Essai sur l electricite des corps by Nollet, published 1746

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"Unleashing the Power of Curiosity: A Journey through Centuries of Experimentation" Embarking on a thrilling adventure, a man fearlessly rides atop a steam rocket, pushing the boundaries of human exploration. Meanwhile, in 1954, scientists utilize a mass spectrometer to unravel the mysteries hidden within matter. The revolutionary BAC TSR-2 takes flight, embodying the audacity and innovation that come with daring experiments. In the 1840s, Simpson delves into uncharted territories as he meticulously researches anaesthetics, forever changing medical practices. Pioneering minds like Sir Frank Whittle revolutionize aviation by inventing jet engines while Gregor Mendel's groundbreaking work as an Austrian botanist lays the foundation for our understanding of genetics. At Berkeley in 1955 C016 / 8832 marks an anti-proton experiment where scientists collide particles to unlock secrets about our universe. Antoine Lavoisier and his wife stand side by side in their laboratory - two brilliant chemists who redefine our knowledge of chemical reactions. A fruit-powered clock serves as a whimsical reminder that even everyday objects can become tools for experimentation. Witnessing particle collisions reveals glimpses into unseen dimensions and unravels nature's deepest secrets. An early telephone depicted in historical artwork reminds us how Alexander Graham Bell experimented relentlessly until he successfully transmitted sound over long distances. And who could forget Louis Pasteur? This French microbiologist pioneers pasteurization techniques that save countless lives from deadly diseases. From steam rockets to microscopic discoveries, it has been at the heart of human progress throughout history, and is through these bold endeavors that we push boundaries, challenge conventions, and pave new paths towards enlightenment and innovation.