Pulleys Collection (page 3)

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

Leonardo: repelling of scaling ladders
Scheme devised by Leonardo to repel the storming of ramparts by means of dislodging scaling ladders. In the drawing the outer beam of a horizontal framework slotted through the parapet walls pushes

Leonardos Cannon Foundry
Pen and ink perspective drawing on paper by Leonardo from 1487 of a cannon foundry. It depicts the inside of a factory for casting cannons from bronze

Railroad drawbridge, 19th century
Railroad drawbridge, 19th-century artwork. This type of bridge is known as a bascule bridge. This one is near Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on the Erie Railroad Main Line

Manchester Ship Canal - Creating a new dock
Workmen operate a temporary pulley-based device used in the process of the construction of a new dock for the Manchester Ship Canal

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Tunnelling / Kilsby / Shaft
The Head Gear at the Great Shaft during the construction of the Kilsby Tunnel

Digging a Rail Cutting
The construction of the Tring Cutting. Railway navvies dig out the earth and rock by hand with the spoil lifted up to the top of the bank by horse- powered winches

Pantomime fairies flying across the stage, supported by wires from above

City of London Warehouse
Packages are raised and lowered using pulleys at a warehouse in the City of London

Great Eastern / Lifeboats
Lifeboats on the starboard quarter of the Great Eastern

Oiling a Crane Pulley
Two construction workers risking life and limb to oil the pulleys on top of a huge crane

Oiling Bridge Pulleys
This brave workman risks his life to oil one of the pulleys used to construct the new Lambeth Bridge, designed by George Humphreys, opened by George V in 1932

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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.