Heating Collection

Fire. Logs burning on a campfire

Triplex Grate C Pattern
The C-pattern TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments above and to one side of the open fireplace which has a warming stand in front of it

1960s paraffin heater
Paraffin heater, historical image. This portable heater, manufactured in the 1960s, was fuelled by the fossil fuel paraffin (also called paraffin oil and kerosene)

Economics a la Heath Robinson
Do not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements. Please note

Symmetrically stacked pile of Logs for use as firewood
HAR-127 Symmetrically stacked pile of Logs for use as firewood Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Distillation, 16th century woodcut
Distillation. Coloured 16th century woodcut depicting apparatus used for distillation. Two liquids to be distilled are being heated in large flasks (bottom left and right)

Cupping
MODEL RELEASED. Cupping. Cupping, or fire cupping, is a practice derived from Chinese medicine and is used in the treatment of respiratory conditions and musculoskeletal pains

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

Alchemist at work
Black and white print of the painting, " L Alchimiste" by David Teniers the Younger, dated 1790. HPF/5C/4"

Electric Fires 1929
Electrical heaters give cosy warmth instantly day and night no fumes no smoke, products for Harrods catalogue electrical department. 1929

Advert for Ideal Central Heating
Advert illustrating the benefits of installing an Ideal central heating system. Date: 1939

Highfield Road, home of Coventry City Football Club, our picture shows an under-soil heating system being installed on the pitch, 25th April 1961

Advertisement for Crane petite boilers -- male model (Tony Gale) extending his hand. 1959

Largest Gasometer in the World - East Greenwich, London - built in 1888. Situated on the Greenwich peninsula, close to the site of the O2 Arena

Cupping
MODEL RELEASED. Cupping. Therapist heating cups on a clients back. Cupping, or fire cupping, is a is a practice derived from Chinese medicine

Hot water cylinder with jacket
Domestic hot water cylinder covered with an insulating jacket

Interior of new Pullman Mors car
Photograph showing the plush interior of the Marquis of Angleseys new Pullman Mors car, which included polished mohogany, revolving leather arm chairs and heating

Triplex Grate 1929
The TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments on either side of the open fireplace

Chopping Firewood
A lady goes out into the snow with her axe to chop wood for the fire

Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving)
5220415 Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving) by Fraser, Francis Arthur (1846-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We found the aged heating the poker)

Fuel winter crisis: Heating pumped from the earth and water
Diagram illustrating how heat in the earth and water can provide heating for homes and factories. City Electrical Engineer of Norwich

Steelworks. Open hearth furnace inside Azvostal steelworks in Zhadanov, Russia. The manufacture of steel requires that pig iron, a high-carbon crude form of iron

Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of household heat loss
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

FOULIS GAS FIRE / 1889
Foulis Patent Regenerative Gas fire, supplied by the Carron Company. Universally admitted to be the most efficient gas fires by the trade both at home and abroad

An engraving depicting the remains of a hypocaust for heating the Roman bath at Lincoln, 19th century
5310673 An engraving depicting the remains of a hypocaust for heating the Roman bath at Lincoln, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A brass mesh fire guard
5310229 A brass mesh fire guard; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brass mesh fire guard which could also be used as a screen when the fireplace was not in use)

Risorgimento : illustration humoristique representant les associes Giuseppe Garibaldi et le comte Camillo Benso de
FGL5492581 Risorgimento : illustration humoristique representant les associes Giuseppe Garibaldi et le comte Camillo Benso de Cavour essayant de liberer le poele de leur laboratoire d'alchimie

The interior of a Russian peasant's cottage
5310136 The interior of a Russian peasant's cottage; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of a Russian peasant's cottage showing the large stove used for cooking and heating)

A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor
5311251 A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor, and travelled through reservoirs (F, F)

An engraving depicting a parlour maid making up a coal fire. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875)
5310781 An engraving depicting a parlour maid making up a coal fire. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British illustrator and Watercolourist

A young girl heating Gamalost
3732843 A young girl heating Gamalost; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young girl heating Gamalost, which translates as 'old cheese', which was a pungent traditional Norwegian cheese)

Still for the production of distilled water, engraving from 1851, extracted from Regnault's "elementaire de
PCT4266364 Still for the production of distilled water, engraving from 1851, extracted from Regnault's "elementaire de chimie".; (add.info.: Still for the production of distilled water)

Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system
5307929 Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Mr Whiteley's design for central heating)

A maid holding a coal scuttle
5308066 A maid holding a coal scuttle.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid holding a coal scuttle, which features an angled opening at the top, making it easier to scoop coal. Dated 19th century)

Inside a buron at Mont Dore (Mont-Dore) in Auvergne. Engraving in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890
JAB5037223 Inside a buron at Mont Dore (Mont-Dore) in Auvergne. Engraving in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890.; (add.info.: Inside a buron at Mont Dore (Mont-Dore) in Auvergne

A poor mother with her children, 1850
3478201 A poor mother with her children, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poor mother collecting firewood with her children. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph
544519 Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph.; (add.info.: Peasant Interior: Husband and wife in their wooden dwelling)

Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving)
541250 Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Husband, wearing wooden clogs, snoozes in chimney corner by fire on which cooking would be done)

An engraving depicting a mother and daughter together sitting at the fireside, 19th century
5310756 An engraving depicting a mother and daughter together sitting at the fireside, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A brass mesh fire guard
5310227 A brass mesh fire guard; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brass mesh fire guard hooked to a grate. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France: Fumistry shop front, heating and ventilation, 1910 - Maison Nichelini, Gervais successor
LUX4723737 France: Fumistry shop front, heating and ventilation, 1910 - Maison Nichelini, Gervais successor; (add.info.: France: Fumistry shop front, heating and ventilation, 1910 - Maison Nichelini)

The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850
3359934 The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship so that it could be shaped)

The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850
3359931 The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship so that it could be shaped)

19th century illustration of heating wax
673402 19th century illustration of heating wax; (add.info.: Heating wax to seal bags of mail, a nineteenth century illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rumford's fireplace
536208 Rumford's fireplace.; (add.info.: Rumford's fireplace. Improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace and putting polished plates to reflect heat into room)

Marc Seguin's locomotive
5308300 Marc Seguin's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Marc Seguin's locomotive used on the St Etienne Line. Shown is the fan device used for supplying a draught to the boiler)

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"Heating up the Fire: From Ancient Alchemy to Modern Comfort" In the quest for warmth, humans have always found ingenious ways to harness fire. The triplex grate C pattern, an invention reminiscent of Heath Robinson's economic contraptions, exemplifies our resourcefulness. Dating back centuries, a 16th-century woodcut showcases distillation techniques used to extract heat from natural sources. Transportation also benefited from heating advancements. W. H. Robinson's central heating system revolutionized car interiors, ensuring cozy journeys even in the coldest winters. Meanwhile, a symmetrically stacked pile of logs stands as a testament to our reliance on firewood for comfort and sustenance throughout history. The pursuit of warmth extended beyond practicality; it became an art form too. Persian pharmacy artwork from the 13th century depicts intricate scenes where alchemists diligently worked towards perfecting their craft – creating elixirs that could warm both body and soul. Even unconventional methods were explored in search of heat-induced relief. Cupping therapy emerged as an ancient practice aimed at stimulating blood flow and promoting healing through localized heat application. Beyond domestic settings, iconic locations like Highfield Road - home of Coventry City Football Club - witnessed moments when under-soil heating systems ensured matches went ahead despite freezing temperatures outside. Advancements in technology brought about modern solutions such as Crane petite boilers which promised efficient and reliable heating for homes across the nation. From humble beginnings rooted in primitive fires to sophisticated systems fueling our contemporary lives, it has evolved into more than just a necessity; it has become a symbol of human ingenuity and comfort-seeking nature throughout time.