Improvement Collection

The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham
Under the Artisans and Labourers dwellings Improvement Act, 1875, slum areas like the gullet were cleared and improved. Date: 16 December 1876

Hand dropping note in suggestion box

Athlete physiology, artwork
Athlete physiology. Computer artwork of a male athlete, with enlargements to show the important physiological enhancements typical of most athletes

Improved Short horn cow 1841

The benefits of taking the water at Bad Wildungen, Germany
Comic illustration of the wonderful benefits to a ladys urinary tract (!) having taken the water at Bad Wildungen - a German therapeutic spa Town with springs that bring forth water containing iron

James Watt, caricature C015 / 6706
James Watt (1736-1819). Caricature of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt. Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Wind turbines on Bodmin Moor, near Bodmin, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921

Rectification Device
Antique illustration of a DesireSavalles device for rectifying alcohol

Alarm Buoy, 1858
Engraving showing an alarm, or marker, buoy designed by Brown, Lenox and Company of Millwall, 1858. This buoy featured a water-wheel in its centre which, through the motion of the water

Sketch map of proposed improvements, Birmingham
Sketch map of a locality around Stafford Street in Birmingham with the proposed new street running through it. The boundary of the unhealthy area referred to in the Birmingham Improvement Scheme as

Digital illustration showing different areas of wooden floor, and insets of sander and attachment

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Electricity Ramsden
Jesse Ramsden of London demonstrates his improvement on Guerickes electric machine, replacing the sphere by a rotating disc

Hallett's pedigree nursery wheat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Hallett's pedigree nursery wheat, 1862. The original ear, A, was selected in 1857 from a large crop of "nursery" wheat, not because of its great size

The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, [London], 1862. The vexed question of the approaches to the Exhibition building still seems to be far from a satisfactory

Woman Housewife Washing Dishes (1970 1970s) Dishwasher Kitchen Retro
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Woman Housewife Washing Dishes (1970 1970s) Dishwasher Kitchen Retro

Advert, Binyon's Elastic Chest Expander - avoid stooping of the shoulders and contraction of the chest. Date: 1848

Dunfermline St. Catherine's Wynd & Graveyard
The top photograph shows a view from the north side of the old Abbey in Dunfermline, Scotland, over the churchyard, with old cottages of St. Catherine's Wynd on the left

Lovers Loan Footpath Proposal
A pair of photographs which show a proposed improvement to a narrow footpath at Lovers Loan, Scotland. The bottom image highlights these improvements with retouching

Cover design, Do it yourself, September 1967 - build a pool with a paint brush Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, September 1964 - free ticket for exhibition at Olympia Date: 1964

Cover design, Do it yourself, October 1966 - extra parking off the road Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, October 1967 - DIY furniture for smaller rooms Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, November 1966 - a new kitchen for Xmas Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, November 1967 - do it herself, colour extra Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, May 1966 - do it herself, a practical guide for the woman about the house Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, May 1967 - out of doors Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, March 1967 - attack that damp at half the cost Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, March 1966 - dining room furniture you can build Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, June 1967 - detached brick garage Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, June 1966 - inspection pit in your drive Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, July 1967 - building a conservatory Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, July 1966 - a swimpool in your garden Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, January 1967 - a new look for your hall and staircase Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, January 1966 - wall units you can make Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, February 1967 - low cost extra living space, double glazing, draught reduction Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, February 1966 - frostproof water storage Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, December 1967 - hand and power tools Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, December 1966 - warmer homes with lower fuel costs Date: 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, August 1967 - garden furniture Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, August 1964 - two bedrooms from one Date: 1964

Cover design, Do it yourself, April 1967 - all about whitewood Date: 1967

Cover design, Do it yourself, April 1966 - Spring decorating number Date: 1966

Health and Beauty: Modern hair styles (b / w photo)
6005111 Health and Beauty: Modern hair styles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern hair styles)

Health and Beauty: Can you do these? (b / w photo)
6005110 Health and Beauty: Can you do these? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Can you do these)

Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b / w photo)
6005109 Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loosening the limbs)

Health and Beauty: Exercises for constipation (b / w photo)
6005101 Health and Beauty: Exercises for constipation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exercises for constipation)

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"Unleashing the Power of Improvement: From The Gullet to Stafford Street, Birmingham" In a bustling city like Birmingham, improvement is an ever-present force that drives progress. It starts with small gestures, like a hand dropping a note into the suggestion box at The Gullet, sparking ideas for change and growth. But improvement doesn't stop there; it extends beyond mere suggestions. Athlete physiology and artwork intertwine as individuals strive to enhance their physical abilities and express themselves creatively. Just as an improved Short horn cow emerged in 1841 through careful breeding techniques, humans too seek ways to better themselves. Sometimes improvement lies in unexpected places - take Bad Wildungen in Germany, where taking the water has been proven to have numerous health benefits. Whether it's physical or mental well-being, we are constantly seeking ways to improve ourselves. Back in Birmingham, a sketch map of proposed improvements serves as a blueprint for progress. With each stroke of the pen, new possibilities arise - from infrastructure enhancements to community development projects and are be found within our own homes. Using tools like wallpaper steam strippers and scrapers allows us to transform our living spaces effortlessly. Even mundane tasks become opportunities for growth and refinement. Technological advancements play their part too; enter the rectification device developed by James Watt himself. This invention revolutionized industries and paved the way for further improvements across various sectors. As we venture outside urban landscapes, wind turbines on Bodmin Moor stand tall against the horizon - symbols of sustainable energy solutions that continuously push us towards environmental improvement. History reminds us that collective efforts yield remarkable results too; join forces just like Vladimir Mayakovsky urged in his powerful artwork from 1921 "Join the red forces to get a better life. " Together we can achieve greater heights than ever before. And finally, even seemingly simple things like wooden floors hold potential for enhancement.