Heath Collection (page 10)

A Warm Welcome for Every Parachutist
Sixth column strategy: Foresight plans, if London gets invaded by landing Germans dropping from the skies dressed as British civilians they would be collected up by cyclist with tubs of hot boiling

Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise London
Sixth column strategy: Disguised as Gothic pinnacles the famous clock, Big Ben is being altered by an odd contraption, to confuse the general public. Date: 1940

How to Make it Hard for the Invader!
British Home Front are using a makeshift contraption to pinch a screwdriver making it impossible for the Germans to assemble an air-borne tank. Date: 1940

British Secret Weapons to Surprise the Boche
Military invention by William Heath Robinson to surprise the enemy. Jumping tanks, Boche-grabbers composed of expanding and retracting claws of great size and strength. Date: 1940

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

Dental or Mental? by William Heath Robinson
A suggested method of tooth-extraction with a primitive contraption. Date: 1924

Prepare for the Holidays by William Heath Robinson
A man learning how to swim without water by correspondence from a college by letter. Date: 1919

Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + Bun
A contraption for removing the cross on a hot cross bun left over from Easter. Date: 1922

For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921

THE MOTHER EARTH WORMTO ITS WORMLET: Now, then, Florizel, that just serves you right. How often have I told you to keep away from the wicket during these Test Matches! Date: 1926

GARRICK
DAVID GARRICK (1717 - 1779), English actor, famous for his Shakespearean roles, a few months before his death

Water plantain, horse chestnut, arctic starflower, alpine blueberry, heath, fireweed - Botanical illustration 1883
An original plate from the book "Pflanzen-Atlas Linneschen System" - Carl Hofman 1883

Valley near Harburg, 1896 (oil on canvas)
XKH148751 Valley near Harburg, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Illies, Karl Wilhelm Arthur (1870-1952); 75x90 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821
527971 Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821. The balloon in the sky on right is Charles Green's, making the first successful flight using coal gas

England, West Midlands, Kinver Edge
England, West Midlands, Kinver. Tree at sunrise on the heathland of Kiver Edge - once the location of an Iron Age Hillfort

Landscape near Harburg (oil on canvas)
XKH148750 Landscape near Harburg (oil on canvas) by Illies, Karl Wilhelm Arthur (1870-1952); 75x90 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

Reindeer moss (Cladonia portentosa) lichen growing on heathland around a coniferous tree stump, RSPB Arne Nature Reserve, Dorset, UK. January

A Pointer (oil on board)
BON65057 A Pointer (oil on board) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); 29.8x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

American Wyandotte chickens, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912899 American Wyandotte chickens, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: American Wyandotte chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by T.C. Heath)

Heath Slocum USA PGA Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Palm Springs, California, USA 19 January 2006 Date: 19 January 2006

Ben Crenshaw & Mrs Irwin Ryder Cup Walton Heath, 19 September 1981 Date: 19 September 1981

Jack Nicklaus & Tom Watson Ryder Cup, Walton Heath Ryder Cup Walton Heath, Surrey 19 September 1981 Date: 19 September 1981

Tom Watson & Jack Nicklaus Ryder Cup, Walton Heath Ryder Cup Walton Heath, Surrey 19 September 1981 Date: 19 September 1981

Untitled (girl with long hair), mid-late 19th century. Creator: H. S. Heath
Untitled (girl with long hair), mid-late 19th century. Albumen print

The Sand Pits, Hampstead Heath, 1834. Creator: John Linnell
The Sand Pits, Hampstead Heath, 1834

Hampstead, Stormy Sky, 1814. Creator: Unknown
Hampstead, Stormy Sky, 1814

Peasants and farmers dancing at a harvest festival in a barn with rustic chandeliers, 19th century
6337331 Peasants and farmers dancing at a harvest festival in a barn with rustic chandeliers, 19th century by English School

A holiday on the heath (chromolitho)
6001832 A holiday on the heath (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A holiday on the heath)

Hindhead (colour litho)
667858 Hindhead (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindhead.); © Look and Learn

Primroses on a Surrey Heath (w / c on paper)
2601896 Primroses on a Surrey Heath (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Berger Landescot (colour litho)
2780256 Berger Landescot (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berger Landescot)

The Caricaturists Scrap Book, H Heath Date: circa 1840

Advert, Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work
Advert for Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work! Date: 1926

Fortune Teller on Hampstead Heath (colour litho)
3095853 Fortune Teller on Hampstead Heath (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortune Teller on Hampstead Heath)

The Grand Review upon Hounslow Heath, 1825 (coloured etching)
3037443 The Grand Review upon Hounslow Heath, 1825 (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (attr. to); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Advertisement for Gre-Solvent cleaning fluid by the inimitable William Heath Robinson, showing a family finding all kinds of ways to make the most of its magical cleaning properties. Date: c.1924

German breaches of the Hague Convention - laughing gassing the British before an advance in close formation Date: 1915

WW II - German officers surrender to General Montgomery
End of World War II - German officers surrender to Field Marshall Montgomery, Luneberg Heath, May 5th. Major Friedal, Admiral Wagner, Admiral von Friedeburg, General Kinzel, Colonel Poleck

Andrew Bonar Law, Prime Minister - Resigns due to ill-health
Andrew Bonar Law (1858 - 1923), British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1922 to 1923. Resigns due to ill-health in May, 1923. Date: 1923

Photograph of Wheatsheaf PH, Thornton Heath, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Tollgate PH, Chadwell Heath, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Simla PH, Thornton Heath, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Sergison Arms, Haywards Heath, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Cambridge Heath, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Plough & Harrow PH, Thornton Heath, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Oak PH, Socketts Heath, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1930

Photograph of New Inn, Haywards Heath, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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"Heath Robinson: Master of Whimsical Contraptions and Ingenious Solutions" Step into the imaginative world of William Heath Robinson, a renowned British artist and illustrator known for his eccentric creations. From automated dining rooms without servants to peculiar contraptions that deceive invaders, Heath Robinson's work never fails to amuse and astonish. In "Heath Robinson Automated Dining Room without Servants 1 of 4, " we are transported to a time where technology meets creativity. With intricate mechanisms and clever engineering, he envisions a future where tasks are effortlessly carried out by machines, freeing us from the mundane chores of everyday life. "The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson" takes transportation to new heights with its unconventional design. This whimsical vehicle combines elements of nature and machinery, showcasing the artist's ability to blend fantasy with practicality. As we delve into "The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. Sports Without Broad Acres, " we witness how Heath Robinson transforms limited space into opportunities for recreation. His inventive mind brings forth ideas that allow individuals to enjoy sports within the confines of their homes, proving that one can find joy even in small spaces. With "An Ideal Home No. I by William Heath Robinson, " our imagination is sparked once again as he presents an idyllic dwelling filled with ingenious gadgets designed for convenience and comfort. Every corner holds surprises - from self-operating fireplaces to beds that make themselves - making this home truly extraordinary. But it doesn't stop there; deception becomes art in "Deceiving the Invader as to the State of the Tide. " Here, Heath Robinson showcases his ability to think outside the box when it comes to defense strategies during wartime situations. Through cleverly crafted devices, he demonstrates how one can mislead potential threats using simple yet effective means. In "Ultra-Marine by William Heath Robinson, " we dive deep into an aquatic adventure where submarines take on unexpected forms inspired by marine creatures.