Pulleys Collection (page 2)

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

Blocks (engraving)
3653583 Blocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blocks. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

The American Thrashing and Separating Machine (engraving)
1097483 The American Thrashing and Separating Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Thrashing and Separating Machine)

Appareil pour placer le Lion de Waterloo, c. 1895 (photochrom)
876313 Appareil pour placer le Lion de Waterloo, c.1895 (photochrom) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

A Novel Staircase (engraving)
3627810 A Novel Staircase (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Staircase. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

The device invented by Nicola Zabaglia in 1748 for lifting the Obelisk in the Campus
STC255699 The device invented by Nicola Zabaglia in 1748 for lifting the Obelisk in the Campus Martius which was 14 hands beneath ground (engraving) by Balzar, G

Apparatus employed in removing and raising Mr Wyatts Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1594341 Apparatus employed in removing and raising Mr Wyatts Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by English School

Knots and pulleys, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving)
810346 Knots and pulleys, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving) by Rostagni, Francesco (18th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Going down in a Diving Machine, pub 1801 (hand coloured engraving)
3025363 Going down in a Diving Machine, pub 1801 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ichaboe - mode of shipping the guano, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ichaboe - mode of shipping the guano, 1844. Loading bird manure off the coast of south-west Africa. Account of Lieutenant Petrie: Up to the 24th of May, in this year alone

New foreign baggage warehouse, St. Katherines Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New foreign baggage warehouse, St. Katherines Docks, 1845. Facilities by the River Thames in London, for the landing, examination, and delivery, of the luggage of passengers

Della Trasportatione dell Obelisco Vaticano et delle Fabriche di Nostro Signore Papa Sisto V fatte dal Cavallier Domenico Fontana Architetto di sua Santita Libro Primo, 1590

Deck of a Warship, ca. 1833. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Deck of a Warship, ca. 1833

Building a Brewery Date: 1941

Laying Pipe Date: 1948

PULLEYS Date: 18th century

HARTS CONTINUOUS LIFT-2
Harts continuous lift system in action, with the engine mechanism shown below. (pic 2 of 2) Date: 1882

Advert for Rowland Priest, manufacturer of pulleys 1889
Examples of pulleys, hoists and a lifting jack Date: 1889

Great Exhibition construction
Construction workin progress on the upper portion of a column. Date: 1851

Machine for Printing Wallpaper in up to Twenty Colours, pub. 1873 (engraving), 1873. Machine a imprimer les papiers peints en 20 couleurs

Rigging for sailing ships, 18th century.. Rigging for sailing ships, including cordage, bale slings, butt slings, can hook slings, ropes, blocks and pulleys, 18th century

Treble-geared lathe for turning, boring and facing pulleys. Height of centres 18 inches

Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Scaffolding Erected for the Restoration of the Vault in St. Peters Basilica: Overview of the Nave, ca. 1773

Tallow-Chandler 1827
" The business of a tallow- chandler consists in making candles of suet or fat and in selling them after they are made". Date: 1827

Legend of Archimedes and the lever, historical artwork. Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287-212 BC), Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer

Importing Fruit at Docks
Fruit is imported for Christmas at busy London docks and warehouses. Date: circa 1850

Raising a Rib
One of the massive arched ribs of the transept is raised into position above the main Great Exhibition building at Hyde Park. Date: 1851

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, 6 months of activity
Six months of ceaseless activity. The Queen Mary, then known as Hull Number 534, had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to the Great Depression of the 1930s

Complex 16th Century Pulley System
A complex and technical design of a 16th century pulley system. Date: 1588

Industrial Machine - Pulley system
Illustration of a 1588 Industrial Machine made up of a pulley system designed for heavy lifting. Date: 1588

Forces involved when wheel and axle lift weight

Nails, hooks, pulleys and iron fitments needed to built a galley, twenty-sixth demonstration
XIR661375 Nails, hooks, pulleys and iron fitments needed to built a galley, twenty-sixth demonstration, plate 27, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois

View of an Iron Mine, c. 1783 (engraving)
KW238054 View of an Iron Mine, c.1783 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Ropes and pulleys on a ship

Goods shed, Bristol

Eiffel Tower elevator by Otis. Elevator car (A): One leg of tower showing elevator with (1) hydraulic cylinder, (2) travelling multiplying pulleys

Herschels 40-foot telescope, artwork
Herschels 40-foot telescope, computer artwork. Designed by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), this telescope with a tube 40 foot (12 metres long)

Mechanical systems, diagram
Mechanical systems. Diagram of six different mechanical systems, with arrows showing the direction of the forces involved

Industrial cogs and pulley wheels. Close-up of rusting cogs, pulleys and cables from an old train winch

Mechanics illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8068
Mechanics illustrations, 19th century. Across top are three types of lever, with the weights and pivots in different locations. Below these are several systems of pulleys and a weighing balance

Groveferry, Kent - The Ferry
Grove Ferry (Kent, England) took its name from a hand-drawn ferry that crossed the River Great Stour, shown here in this early 20th century postcard photograph

Fishing Boats on the River Erdre, Nantes, France. These bateau-style boats have a small flat bottom with straight sides and were used as early as 1671 on the Saint Lawrence River, French Quebec

Open Cable Car at San Sebastan, Spain
Spain - San Sebastian - The Monte Ulia Funicular Shuttle Arrives at the Station. This open cable car was opened on September 30, 1907 and was designed by Leonardo Torres y Quevedo (1852-1936)

Steam Whipping Engine by J. Scott Russell and Co
Technical drawing depicting a patent Steam Whipping Machine constructed by Messrs. J. Scott Russell and Co. of Millwall and used to load and discharge cargo on screw collier ships. Date: 1856

Herschels Great Telescope, 18th century
Herschels Great Telescope, artwork. Also known as Herschels 40-foot telescope, it was designed by William Herschel (1738-1822), one of the foremost astronomers of his time

Leonardos Ornithopter
Leonardos drawing of an ornithopter (aircraft that operates by flapping its wings). From 1485 Leonardo studied the flight of birds

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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.