Levers Collection

Heath Robinson automated Dining Room without servants 1 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Dining-Room. A family at their dining table, which is a typically Heath Robinson design

Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Kitchen. A busy Kitchen, which is a typically Heath Robinson design, with a system of pulleys

Poster produced for British Railways (BR), showing a railway worker manually operating the signals in the Greenwood signal box, New Barnet, London

Heath Robinson Drawing Room 2 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Drawing-Room. A family in the Drawing Room, which is a typically Heath Robinson design

Biomechanics, historical artwork
Biomechanics. Historical artwork of two humans bearing loads. This illustration is taken from De Motu Animalium (On Animal Motion, 1680) by Alfonso Borelli (1608-1679)

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

Railwayman - 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury
A railwayman walks across the tracks to the 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1991

Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Signal Box 1940S
A signal box at Kingston showing a hand-operated frame

Signal Room 1940S
A signal box at Surbiton for the Southern Railway

French Artillery - 5
Two men of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale service their Gribeauval cannon on the battlefield : the gun is moved with levers and cooled with water

An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D
5311399 An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D, and driven by an endless cord attached to a fly-wheel on the engine (not shown)

A Capstan, 1850
3330557 A Capstan, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Capstan, a broad revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a rope or cable, powered by a motor or pushed round by levers)

Jakob Degen's Ornithopter
5307585 Jakob Degen's Ornithopter.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jakob Degen's Ornithopter. Two flaps were fastened to his back by a yoke)

Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle
5308976 Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle. Foot pedals and hand levers operated cranks acting in the hub)

Pompe a beer - Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet
FLO4685686 Pompe a beer - Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

Stahmer's railway lever frame mechanism used for signalling trains, a system used to direct railway traffic
3473206 Stahmer's railway lever frame mechanism used for signalling trains, a system used to direct railway traffic , from Meyers Lexicon, pub

Engraving after a Bas-relief depicting an Assyrian King superintending the removal of a colossal statue of a bull
5309093 Engraving after a Bas-relief depicting an Assyrian King superintending the removal of a colossal statue of a bull from the quarries to be set up in its final position; (add.info)

A Capstan, 1850
3330558 A Capstan, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Capstan, a broad revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a rope or cable, powered by a motor or pushed round by levers)

The 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England Date: 1991

Moving the Great Bell, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Moving the Great Bell, 1858. Big Ben being installed in the bell tower of the Palace of Westminster in London. View of...the bell entering the arch

Lever Brothers Advertisement, Shaving Stick
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting the Lever's Easy Shaving Stick, EASY on the razor, EASY on the chin, EASY on the purse

Photograph showing the signalman in the act of pulling a signal lever to allow a train to enter one of the platforms. Date: 1907

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Interior of the A, B, Signal box of the South-Eastern Railway at the London Bridge station (engraving)
583484 Interior of the A, B, Signal box of the South-Eastern Railway at the London Bridge station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the A, B)

Tidal Power Generator (litho)
2812546 Tidal Power Generator (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tidal Power Generator)

A Quarry, 1870 (w / c)
6199850 A Quarry, 1870 (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 12.1x20.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

An Electric Signal Cabin (litho)
6025941 An Electric Signal Cabin (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Electric Signal Cabin)

John Harrison Timekeeper No 1, the first navigational clock, c. 1735 (back view)
EDI42041 John Harrison Timekeeper No 1, the first navigational clock, c.1735 (back view) by Harrison, John (1693-1776); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marine Timekeeper No)

Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump machine
Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

Chief Engineer of Tower Bridge, London 1926
Chief Engineer John Gass in the control house at Tower Bridge, seen here actuating the levers which control the 1000 tonne bascules. Date: 1926

General Strike - Varsity undergraduate volunteers
The General Strike - Varsity undergraduate volunteers manning the signal box at LMS Bletchley. 1926

Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare (engraving)
1589627 Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare)

The Flying Machine of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) (coloured engraving)
XIR155243 The Flying Machine of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) (coloured engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Musee de l Air et de l Espace, Le Bourget, France; French

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "The Yanguesians betook themselves to their levers and pack-staves"(engraving)
6008335 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " The Yanguesians betook themselves to their levers and pack-staves" (engraving) by Dore

Samudas Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
1101485 Samudas Atmospheric Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samudas Atmospheric Railway)

Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving)
1607519 Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats)

Signalman working in an unknown signal box on the Woking to Waterloo line. November 1938

The Redcliffe Bascule bridge operator at the controls in 1950 Bristol

Signalman, at work in his signal box, Circa 1960

Mike Forrester on a ACC5 Pecket engine built in 1939 called Ashington No.5 on 24th March 1994

Fireman Andrew Arnold, stokes up the Tanfield Rambler on 28th August 1997

Occupation: Signalman: Peter Sage railway signalman seen here working in his signal box. September 1956 A261-004

Getting the munition trains through has developed her muscles. Mrs. Irene Pack, wife of an airman in the Fleet Air Arm is a volunteer night duty signal woman on the L.M.S

Signalman at work in his Signalbox. c. 1950 P044400 English Railways
Signalman at work in his Signalbox. c.1950 P044400 English Railways

Operating the levers in the signal box at London Bridge, one of the busiest stations in the country. Date: 1866

Advert for W &s Summerscales & Sons household machines 1888 Advert for W & S
Double page spread of a selection of Victorian free-standing machines for household use, available in W &s Summerscales & Sons catalogue, including The Colonial mangle, chain washer and Gardner

Transport, Air, Cockpit, Pilots on flightdeck during flight

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"Unleashing the Power of Levers: A Journey through Heath Robinson's Ingenious Contraptions" Step into a world where imagination meets innovation as we explore the fascinating realm of levers. In this captivating journey, we delve into the mind of renowned artist and inventor, Heath Robinson, who ingeniously crafted automated wonders that revolutionized everyday life. First stop on our adventure is the whimsical Heath Robinson automated Dining Room without servants. Witness an extraordinary contraption that effortlessly serves meals with a symphony and pulleys, eliminating the need for human assistance. Next, immerse yourself in British Railways' poster showcasing a railway worker manually operating levers to ensure smooth locomotion. Marvel at their skillful manipulation as they navigate through intricate rail systems with precision and expertise. As we venture further into Robinson's world, behold his ingenious creations in the Kitchen and Drawing Room - marvels that seamlessly blend artistry with practicality. These masterpieces demonstrate how simple machines like they are transform mundane tasks into delightful experiences. Intriguingly, our exploration takes us beyond mere aesthetics as we uncover historical artwork depicting biomechanics. Delve into centuries-old depictions illustrating how humans harnessed leverage to enhance their physical capabilities. Prepare to be awestruck by Robinson's final masterpiece – his Bedroom creation. Discover an enchanting sanctuary where every comfort is within reach thanks to clever lever mechanisms designed for ultimate relaxation. But it doesn't end there; witness true mastery in action at Shrewsbury's 180-lever railway signal box manned by dedicated railwaymen ensuring safe passage for countless trains. Step back in time as you enter abandoned rural branch line signal boxes frozen in time – silent reminders of a bygone era when these mechanical marvels were essential lifelines connecting communities far and wide. And let us not forget Lever Brothers' advertisement featuring their revolutionary shaving stick – yet another example of how they are transform everyday routines into effortless rituals.