Magnets Collection

Ebenezer Howard - Three Magnets diagram
The Three Magnets - Ebenezer Howards diagram illustrating the advantages of the garden city. Diagram from Ebenezer Howards To-morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform (1898)

Fusion research, tokamak device
Nuclear fusion research. Cutaway computer artwork of the planned ITER tokamak device. It will be the first full scale fusion device to produce energy at a level of an electricity-producing power

Testing magnets for Large Hadron Collider
Testing magnets for the Large Hadron Collider. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a proposed new accelerator for CERN, the European particle physics laboratory

New dial operated telephone system
Series of three photographs showing a new automatic system of telephoning introduced in Britain in 1911. The movement of a dial operated electrical switches and magnets in the telephone exchange

Elephant Sri Lanka souvenir fridge magnets, Galle, Sri Lanka

Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819
5311725 Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819; (add.info.: Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819)

An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819)
5311361 An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819). The magnetic needle will always rest at right angles to the current

A woodcut engraving depicting perpetual motion by magnetism. A is a spherical magnet with its poles on either side
5311359 A woodcut engraving depicting perpetual motion by magnetism. A is a spherical magnet with its poles on either side. A piece of iron lies at D and is attracted up the slide C B to E

Woodcut showing a Lodestone on board, floating in a bowl of water. It was possible to demonstrate in this way the fact
5311581 Woodcut showing a Lodestone on board, floating in a bowl of water. It was possible to demonstrate in this way the fact that however placed it would come to rest with a north/south orientation

Phelp's 'crown' telephone, 1882
3479290 Phelp's 'crown' telephone, 1882; (add.info.: Phelp's 'crown' telephone. This had one iron disc, opposite which the similar poles of six ring magnets were placed)

Tuk Tuk souvenir fridge magnets, Galle, Sri Lanka

Tourist souvenirs showing London landmarks Tourist souvenirs showing London landmarks

Traditional fridge magnets of London icons sold in a souvenir shop, London, England

Small colorful magnets with the shape of a "Mate" on sale in a street stand of La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Colorful Mexican magnets. Day of the Dead handicrafts, Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Date: 13-01-2021

M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus (engraving)
1621620 M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus)

Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving)
1045194 Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons New Electric Lamp)

Professors Ayrton and Perrys new electric railway (engraving)
728989 Professors Ayrton and Perrys new electric railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professors Ayrton and Perrys new electric railway: a)

Magnetism, illustrations of Natural Philosophy, published in Popular Diagrams
STC310998 Magnetism, illustrations of Natural Philosophy, published in Popular Diagrams by James Reynolds, London 1850 (colour litho) by Emslie

Electricity (engraving)
5207057 Electricity (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

ARTIFICIAL MAGNETS
The Method of making Artifical MAGNETS - as you see, its very easy when you know how. Date: 1755

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Italy, Lazio, Rome, Souvenir Stall outside the Colosseum

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Portugal, Lisbon, Souvenir fridge magnets on sale

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Portugal, Lisbon, Souvenir fridge magnets on sale

Magnet with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Professor Heinz Wolff in Edinburgh Apirl 1998 with a huge magnet giving a talk on how they work at the citys International Science Festival 1998

Magnetic evitated train by Emile Bachelet 1914
Diagram for a magnetic evitated trains, primarily the invention is designed for the carrying of mail at the speed of 300 miles per hour

Sheffield Pageant of Production Souvenir Programme, 1948
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y12657

A Diagram of the Magnetic Observatory at Abinger Common
Inner workings of the new magnetic observatory at Abinger Common. 1927

The Ring Magnet
The front cover of " The Sphere" magazine, 16 April 1927, featuring the latest innovation in eye-care. Factory workers suffering from metal filings flicked in to their eye can now have them

Atoms of which things are made
Sir William Braggs experiments in his opening lecture, concerning the Nature of Things delivered at the Royal Institution. Date: 1924

Hells Cures
Maximilien HELL effects cures using magnets, at Vienna Date: circa 1772

War-Time Economies Doing without Braces, WW1 Heath Robinson
War-Time Economies - A Sensible Way of Doing Without Braces. Another ingenious idea from William Heath Robinson, who suggests a strong magnet as an alternative to braces in order to keep ones

Professirs Ayrton and Perrys New Electric Railway: A
PROFESSIRS AYRTON AND PERRYs NEW ELECTRIC RAILWAY: A. Gas Engine Supplying Motive Power; B. Magneto Electric Machine; C, D, E, F, Electric Current Indicators; a, b, c, d

Behaviour of a magnetic compass in a box if carried round a globe-shaped magnet (N centre of picture) with magnetic poles where lines cross (left and right of N)

Hand holding horseshoe magnet with suspended paperclip chain over green spoon, side view

Computer hard disk read / write head, SEM
Computer hard disk read/write head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the read and write electromagnetic device (head) of the hard disk of a computer

Magnetism and Magnetic Fields. C017 / 3483
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of magnetism and magnetic fields

Attraction between unlike magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced the two horseshoe magnets with their unlike poles aligned (labelled N, north, and S)

Repulsion between like magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced by two like poles of two bar magnets. This results in magnetic repulsion

Magnets and magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a string of twelve ball magnets and their magnetic fields

Magnet and magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a horseshoe magnet and its magnetic field. The opposite magnetic poles are labelled N (north) ands (south)

Magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a magnetic field from two ring magnets. The magnetised iron filings align due to the interactions between them

Thomson-Houston dynamo, 1897
Thomson-Houston dynamo. 19th-century artwork of the bipolar dynamo (producing 20 to 90 kilowatts of power) and electric generator manufactured by the Thomson-Houston Electric Company

Faraday experiment on magnetism, 1851
Faraday experiment on magnetism. Photographic plate from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing the results of an experiment using iron filings to study magnetic

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Magnets, in their various forms and applications, have captivated the world for centuries. From Ebenezer Howard's Three Magnets diagram to cutting-edge fusion research with tokamak devices, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of science and technology. In laboratories around the globe, scientists test magnets for the Large Hadron Collider, pushing the boundaries of particle physics. Meanwhile, advancements in communication are made possible by new dial-operated telephone systems that rely on magnetic components. But magnets aren't just confined to scientific endeavors; they also find their way into everyday life. Traditional fridge magnets adorned with iconic London landmarks can be found in souvenir shops across England's capital city. Similarly, Sri Lanka offers elephant-shaped souvenirs as fridge magnets from Galle - a charming reminder of its rich cultural heritage. Traveling further east to Buenos Aires, Argentina, small colorful magnets shaped like "Mate" - a traditional South American caffeine-infused drink - adorn street stands in La Boca. These vibrant trinkets serve as both decorative pieces and reminders of local customs. Magnetic innovation knows no bounds; even early 20th-century inventors like William Heath Robinson envisioned rational gadgets utilizing magnetism for coupons. Emile Bachelet took it a step further with his magnetic levitated train concept back in 1914 – an idea ahead of its time. Not limited to practicality alone, magnets add whimsy too. Christmas and New Year cards often feature magnetic elements along with comic verses that bring joy during festive seasons. Finally, Mexico City's Anthropology Museum Store showcases Day of the Dead Magnets – unique mementos celebrating Mexican culture and traditions while adding flair to any refrigerator door or metal surface. From scientific breakthroughs to cultural curiosities, magnets continue to attract attention worldwide. Their versatility is unmatched as they effortlessly blend functionality with artistic expression – truly making them one attraction we cannot resist.