Heath Collection (page 2)

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Heath Robinsons Broadcast Drawing. My Wireless Set showing an old radio. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

Some Cricket Novelties
To be introduced next season, official. For the assistance of fielders and batsman. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson
Finely detailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a wedding feast amid a rural setting. Robinson would follow this image with two more in subsequent years

Heath Robinson - Lancing-Wheel
RECOMMENDED TO THE WAR OFFICE (REPLY AWAITED) Patent Applied For: The New Lancing-Wheel for Teaching Young Lancers to Lance. A typically convoluted contraption created by William Heath Robinson

A Break in the Storm, Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland
Artist: Farquharson, David - Title: A Break in the Storm, Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland - Date: 1891-1892 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 122.2 x 184.2

Peace, Perfect Peace by Heath Robinson. Being the Morning after the Night Before. The aftermath of energetic peace celebrations to mark the end of the First World War

More Golfing Notes by William Heath Robinson
Some suggestions for the novice golfer on ways to improve their game from a Club Guider for hitting the ball on the exact spot and a Stymie Bridge for overcoming obstacles

Quiet music practice / W H Robinson
When practicing ones musical instrument, there is only one person who wants to hear it - the aspiring performer. A simple adjustment (as here depicted to the horn)

Central heating for cars / W H Robinson
The Autofooetjoye central heating device, consisting of a small zinc water tank glued to the back of the car, warmed by an oil stove with connecting pipework that the driver can rest his feet

Testing a new type of steering gear / W Heath Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg

A simple device for removing a wart
Contrary to the title of this picture, a complicated and convoluted machine to help a sufferer remove a wart from his head

If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier
An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wifes head as a springboard

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

More Rugger Trials
Cartoon, More Rugger Trials. Good head and tail work and clever footwork in the scrum. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, To the Last Drop. A justly incensed spouse shouts, Good Heavens, hes got the thermos as her husband falls over a cliff

Windy Weather / Gillray
A windswept man battles his way across Hampstead Heath. He keeps one hand firmly on his hat

Blackheath Goffer
To the Society of Goffers (golfers) At Blackheath Mr William Innes, merchant, plays golf on the heath. A caddy holds his clubs

Hampstead Heath 1930S
Part of the woods at Hampstead Heath, north London, England. Date: 1930s

Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) in heathland, side view

Long Drawn Out! by William Heath Robinson
A simple home cure for warts. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Safety First. A Cricket forecast for 1922 showing the new safety equipment for playing cricket, which is health and safety gone mad

Hampstead Heath / Viaduct
Hampstead Heath: the Viaduct

Common heath, Epacris impressa
Common heath or Pitted epacris, Epacris impressa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Death of Sir John Moore, 17 Jan 1809. Aquatint by T Sutherland, after W Heath, published by J Jenkins, 2 Jan 1815. At the Battle of Corunna, Peninsular War (1808-1814)

Botanical Sketchbook -- Fine Leaved Heath. Date: 1920s

Just two words! Nestles Milk 1915
Nestles milk for yourself and baby. Don t - as you value your childs life - experiment with " foods" of unknown composition; the lives of millions of children have been lost in that way

Heath Robinson Bedroom 4 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Bedroom. A bedroom, which is a typically Heath Robinson design, with a system of pulleys

Blackheath Shinty
Members of the Club of True Highlanders play shinty (here called shinnie) on the Heath, which is still the scene of much sporting activity at weekends

LFDCA-LFB Volvo dual purpose diesel pump ladder
Pictured on Blackheath in SE London, the pump ladder from Greenwich fire station

Holmewood Colliery, Heath Village, Mining
Village life in Heath, Derbyshire. A young girl on a tricycle with her father beside her. Behind them, the outline of Holmewood Colliery

Fishy! by W. Heath Robinson
The Poacher. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Dorset / Bere Heath / Egdon
Dorset scenery: Bere Heath in autumn - Egdon Heath in Thomas Hardys Return of the Native

Drawing the cork, illustration by William Heath Robinson
How to draw the cork when you can t find the corkscrew, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

The Ironstein Theory of Golf, by William Heath Robinson
A prospective competitor in our 500 golf contest makes one of those fance drives that are so bewildering to the ordinary member of a local golf club

Cooling Buoys Icing the Gulf Stream to Chill the Enemy
British U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic, showing mine-like cooling-buoys armed with icing apparatus for lowing the Gulf Stream temperature and the morable! Date: 1941

Page from The Bystander, 18th April 1928, featuring an article called Flying for Women by Lady (Abe) Bailey, who is pictured top left as the champion woman aviator who flies a D.H. Moth

The Green Man Pub - Putney Heath - operated by Youngs Brewery (Young & Co.s Pale Ales) - unchanged to this day. Date: 1905

Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at La Belle Alliance after the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 - Aquantint by Stadler after a drawing and engraving by Heath Date: 1815

Woman police officer in self-defence exercise
Woman police officer (Moya Wood-Heath) taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event, watched by spectators. Date: circa early 1970s

Railway Station, Old Hill, Warwickshire
Railway Station, Old Hill, Halesowen, near Cradley Heath, Warwickshire, England. The Halesowen Line Date: 1950s

O wilt thou be my Valentine? by W. Heath Robinson
Tableau staged by a member of the Stock Exchange as a pleasant surprise on Valentines Day. Man dressed as cupid on grandfather clock Please note

When Germany Surrenders her U-Boats by Heath Robinson, WW1
Why not use the enemy craft for peaceful sport? Ramming rabbits in the Balearic Islands. An inventive suggestion from the ingenious mind of William Heath Robinson for German U-boats following the end

Vickers Vimy Commercial G-EAUL at Martlesham Heath in 1920
Vickers Vimy Commercial, G-EAUL, at Martlesham Heath in 1920. Date: 1920

Dunwich Heath National Trust Suffolk with heather in bloom in late August

Maidstone Union Workhouse, Coxheath, Kent
Entrance to the Maidstone Union workhouse. Designed by John Whichcord, it was erected in 1836 on Heath Road in Coxheath. The site later became Linton Hospital

Rising floor for Bridge players / W H Robinson
A rising floor in the cars cabin which seconds as a Bridge table can allow those who are keen on both card games and motoring to engage in both pastimes simultaneously

An Attractive Idea for Gents Wear
Do you realise that the equinoctial gales will soon be blowing in upon us? If so, do not forget to buy one of the new patent adjustable, magnetic hat guards, for use with any style and size of hat

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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.