Pulleys 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

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

A robot to open an exhibition: the new mechanical man
Photograph and sketches of an aluminium man, the first British robot invented by Captain Richards and Mr. A.H. Refell. The machine could rise, bow and make a speech

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

Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine 1875
Tompkins American family company, showing upright rotary knitting machine. Date: 1875

Advert for R. Waygood & Co. lift makers 1898 Advert for R. Waygood & Co
Advertisement for R Waygood and Co. Lift Makers (by appointment to H M the Queen) specialising in Electric, hydraulic and Belt Driven lifts for all buildings. Date: 1898

LCC- MFB Blackheath fire station
Blackheath fire station, located at Brigade Street, Tranquil Vale, SE3 (very near the Mary Evans Picture Library), with the escape ladder stored at the side

Removing Stone at Mill
Removing the stone at an old water mill at Ewell, Surrey

Rail / Break of Gauge
The break of gauge at Gloucester: the trans-shipment of goods from the broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

Moving heavy gun tubes, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400474 Moving heavy gun tubes, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116647 Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Two crossbow men, 1423. Man stringing a great stirruped crossbow, with his foot in the stirrrup
FLO4678417 Two crossbow men, 1423. Man stringing a great stirruped crossbow, with his foot in the stirrrup and winding on a moulinet and pulleys

Ship cannon on gun carriage, showing gun-tackle, blocks and pulleys fixed to sides of gun-carriage and to side of ship
530463 Ship cannon on gun carriage, showing gun-tackle, blocks and pulleys fixed to sides of gun-carriage and to side of ship, by means of which gun is run up to, or drawn back from porthole

A pulley and basket for raising building materials
5310276 A pulley and basket for raising building materials; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pulley and basket for raising building materials to the roof level)

A series of pulleys used to lock and unlock a door from bed
5310196 A series of pulleys used to lock and unlock a door from bed; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a series of pulleys used to lock and unlock a door without having to get up from bed)

English Cotton manufacturing equipment, 1830
3479137 English Cotton manufacturing equipment, 1830; (add.info.: Technical Engraving (Circa 1830) showing English Cotton manufacturing equipment

Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge, [London], 1864. View from the Surrey bank of the Thames, showing '...the scaffolding which has been erected facilitate the removal of materials...[Also visible

Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, [London], 1858. The vessels were the brig Ocean, of Shoreham, bound to Swansea, with a cargo of copper ore, and the collier brig Lustre

Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908

Regent Street, the Quadrant looking South, following the recent re-building, c. 1920s (etching)
810326 Regent Street, the Quadrant looking South, following the recent re-building, c.1920s (etching) by Schwabe, Randolph (1885-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Haul windward (oil on canvas)
OVR390548 Haul windward (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 76x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The captains wife, 1895 (oil on canvas)
OVR388292 The captains wife, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Sundt-Hansen, Carl (1841-1907); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Means by which the large blocks of travertine and marble were lifted... 1756-57
Means by which the large blocks of travertine and marble were lifted during the construction of the large Tomb of Caecilia Metella, known today as Capo di Bove, 1756-57

Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome
810340 Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) by Fontana

A sculptors foundry, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243957 A sculptors foundry, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

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

Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)
6033043 Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London)

Making the Engine, 1917 (litho)
3112149 Making the Engine, 1917 (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 47.6x38.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Workers going about their business in a warehouse, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377549 Workers going about their business in a warehouse, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) & engraved by Pannemaker, pub

Yule quarry - crane and power house facilities of the Yule Marble Co
DPL415417 Yule quarry - crane and power house facilities of the Yule Marble Co. near the head of Yule Creek, south of Marble, Colorado, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Beam

Fol. 20r from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen & ink on paper)
XJF308778 Fol. 20r from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome
810342 Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) by Fontana

Horse-driven hydraulic pulley mechanism for moving goods between land and water
810250 Horse-driven hydraulic pulley mechanism for moving goods between land and water, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clock of St Anns Church, Limehouse, East London 1842
A man operating the workings of the clock belonging to St Anns Church, Limehouse, East London, to illustrate an article about a church clock factory and bell foundry, Moore and Co. 1842

Un Entrepot Dans La Cite (engraving)
3650131 Un Entrepot Dans La Cite (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Entrepot Dans La Cite)

Man raising money with a pulley (colour litho)
3093974 Man raising money with a pulley (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man raising money with a pulley)

Stage effects at Covent Garden for Das Rheingold
Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden demonstrating how the Rhine maidens are made to swim naturally in Wagners Das Rheingold. Date: 1936

Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a double-winch crane (wood
XOT366468 Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a double-winch crane (wood, metal & string) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Warehousing, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
STC377547 Warehousing, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) & engraved by Gauchard, pub

Interior view of the New York Yacht, Launch & Engine Co
MNY380993 Interior view of the New York Yacht, Launch & Engine Co. on the Harlem River, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Factory workers in St Petrsburg, c. 1916 (b / w photo)
833400 Factory workers in St Petrsburg, c.1916 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Ardiments of modern technology (colour litho)
2783587 Ardiments of modern technology (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ardiments of modern technology)

Llechwedd slate quarries, 1896 (b / w photo)
STC310920 Llechwedd slate quarries, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Au Travail (engraving)
3650129 Au Travail (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Travail. Illustration for Londres by Louis Enault illustrated by Gustave Dore (Hachette)

The Otis Elevator in the Eiffel Tower of the Paris Exhibition, built by the American Elevator Company
1626451 The Otis Elevator in the Eiffel Tower of the Paris Exhibition, built by the American Elevator Company, London and Paris (engraving) by English School

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"Pulleys: The Ingenious Mechanisms that Revolutionized Everyday Life" Step into the world of Heath Robinson, where automated dining rooms and kitchens without servants were a reality. In this captivating series, we explore the wonders and their transformative power in various settings. First up is the Heath Robinson automated Dining Room without servants (1 of 4). Witness the intricate network seamlessly orchestrating a symphony of culinary delights, serving sumptuous meals with precision and flair. Moving on to the Heath Robinson Kitchen (3 of 4), prepare to be amazed by an array of contraptions utilizing pulleys to streamline cooking processes. From peeling potatoes to mixing batter, these ingenious devices take mundane tasks to new heights. In the Drawing Room (2 of 4), marvel at a robot designed solely for opening exhibitions –the new mechanical man. Pulleys play a crucial role in its flawless performance as it effortlessly unveils artistry for all to admire. Venturing into the Bedroom (4 of 4), discover how pulley systems revolutionized comfort and convenience. Witness beds being raised or lowered with ease, curtains gracefully drawn open or closed - all thanks to these remarkable mechanisms. But let's not forget historical milestones. The Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine from 1875 showcases early industrial applications using pulleys, transforming textile production forever. R. Waygood & Co. , renowned lift makers since 1898, harnessed the power for vertical transportation like never before. Their advert highlights how these machines made urban living more accessible and efficient. Even fire stations benefited from this technology. LCC-MFB Blackheath fire station utilized pulley systems for swift deployment during emergencies - saving lives through innovation. They have long been used in construction too; removing stones at mills required immense strength but became effortless with cleverly rigged setups using these versatile mechanisms.