Robinson Collection (page 14)

Lord Rokeby, of Singular Eccentricity, 1821. Creator: R Page
Lord Rokeby, of Singular Eccentricity, 1821. Portrait of Matthew Robinson, 2nd Baron Rokeby (c1713-1800), an English landowner, politician and nobleman who was considered an eccentric in later life

British Industries - Cotton, 1924. Artist: Robinson, Cayley (1862-1927)
British Industries - Cotton, 1924. From a private collection

Frances Theresa Stewart, Duchess of Richmond, (mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Frances Theresa Stewart, Duchess of Richmond, (mid 19th century). Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond (1647-1702), the original model for the figure of Britannia on coins since 1667

Henry Somerset, First Marquis of Worcester, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Henry Somerset, First Marquis of Worcester, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester (1577-1646)

Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, c1600, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, c1600, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Admiral Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk (1561-1626). Howard built the stately home of Audley End in Essex

Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English nobleman Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel (c1511-1580), a prominent figure at the courts of Edward VI

William Fitz-Maurice Petty, First Marquis of Lansdowne, c1766, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Irish-born British Whig statesman William Petty

Thomas, Lord Clifford of Chudleigh, (1830s). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Thomas, Lord Clifford of Chudleigh, (1830s). Portrait of English statesman and politician Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh

John Powlett, Marquis of Winchester, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
John Powlett, Marquis of Winchester, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English royalist John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester (1598-1675)

Henry Spencer, First Earl of Sunderland, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Henry Spencer, First Earl of Sunderland, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English soldier Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland (c1620-1643)

Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c1661, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c1661, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton (1608-1667)

Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick, c1630s, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick, c1630s, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, English colonial administrator. Rich (1587-1658) was Lord High Admiral

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. From the original of Jarvis, in the
Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, 1725, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman

David Wilkie, Esq. R. A. 1834. Creator: Henry Robinson
David Wilkie, Esq. R.A. 1834. Portrait of Scottish painter Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1834]

Charles Pratt, First Earl Camden, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Charles Pratt, First Earl Camden, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English lawyer, judge and Whig politician Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden (1714-1794)

James Stanley, Earl of Derby, (c1831). Creator: John Henry Robinson
James Stanley, Earl of Derby, (c1831). Portrait of English politician and soldier James, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1651) a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause in the English Civil War

The Great Hall Built By Edward IV For Eltham Palace, c1935. Creator: Robinson
The Great Hall Built By Edward IV For Eltham Palace, c1935. Eltham Palace in what is now south-east London, was founded as a medieval royal palace

Drury Lane Celebrities, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Drury Lane Celebrities, (1881). Portraits of British actors Thomas Betterton, David Garrick, Charles Macklin, Hannah Pritchard and Mary Robinson who all performed in the Drury Lane Theatre

Victoria, c1847. Creator: John Henry Robinson
Victoria, c1847. Portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Engraving after a miniature by Robert Thorburn

Portrait of a man in uniform, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Portrait of a man in uniform, c1935

Clock, detail
Brass and metal lantern clock on four ball feet, made by Robert Robinson in Lothbury, City of London, c.1660-1670. Date: 1660-1670

Clock
Brass and metal lantern clock on four ball feet, made by Robert Robinson in Lothbury, City of London, c.1660-1670. Date: 1660-1670

The Jubilee Hymn. Appointed to be used in all churches and chapels on Sunday, June 20, 1897. Written by the late Bishop of Wakefield

Curiosities of the Patent Office, 1921. Artist: WB Robinson
Curiosities of the Patent Office, 1921. Weird and wonderful inventions: skiing on water, fly-clothing for horses, webbed glove, tent-like umbrellas, emergency exit and bird-scarer

Coat of arms 17th century Robinson and Player
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes Britannia, an atlas published in 1673

General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Artist
General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Charles James Fox (General Blackbeard) lying on the ground amid his followers

The apostate Jack R - the political rat catcher - NB. Rats taken alive!, 1784. John Robinson, Secretary to the Treasury in the late government, on his hands and knees

Sir John Robinson, Lord Mayor 1662. Artist: John Michael Wright
Sir John Robinson, Lord Mayor 1662 standing at a window with a view of the Tower of London

MG M type of C Robinson, c1929. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG M 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG1930. Driver: Robinson, C. Early M type with rear-hinged doors and original brake layout. Date: c.1929

Spike Robinson, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Spike Robinson, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1993

Spike Robinson, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Spike Robinson, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1993

Jazz group playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Bob Gill (bass guitar), Frank Brierley (trombone), Ian Royle (trumpet) and Stan Robinson (tenor saxophone) playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

English Tenor saxophonist Stan Robinson playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Spike Robinson playing the tenor saxophone at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1986. Pianist Ted Beament is visible on the left of the photograph

Tenor saxophonist Spike Robinson playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1986

Phil Bates and the tenor saxophone of Spike Robinson at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1986
Bassist Phil Bates and the tenor saxophone of Spike Robinson at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1986

Spike Robinson playing tenor saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Spike Robinson playing tenor saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 13 September 1992

Stan Robinson, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Stan Robinson, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, 2015

Tenor saxophonist Spike Robinson playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Tenor saxophonist Spike Robinson playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 13 September 1992

Henriette Sontag in opera Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Private Collection

The Soldiers Institute, Portsmouth, 1904. Artist: Symonds & Co
The Soldiers Institute, Portsmouth, 1904. The Soldiers Institute, Portsmouth, established by Miss Sarah Robinson. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Half title to A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1914. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Half title to A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1914. A Midsummer Nights Dream is a comedy play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), believed to have been written between 1590 and 1596

Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, 19th century. Augustus Frederick (1773-1843), a son of George III, was president of the Society of Arts from 1816 until his death

Jem Robinson, c1850, (1911)
Jem Robinson, 1911. James Robinson (1794-1873) was a British Jockey. In a riding career which lasted until 1852 he rode the winners of 24 British Classic Races

The Shepherdess and the Chmney-Sweeper, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweeper, c1930. An illustration from The Shepherdess and the Chimney-Sweeper by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

He Jumped Down From The Old Mans Lap And Danced Around Him On The Floor, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
He Jumped Down From The Old Mans Lap And Danced Around Him On The Floor, c1930. An illustration from The Naughty Boy by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

I Say Nothing for the Present, Remarked the King, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
I Say Nothing for the Present, Remarked the King, c1930. An illustration from The Leaping Match by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Old Councillor, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Old Councillor, c1930. An illustration from The Leaping Match by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen. [Hodder and Stoughton Limited for Boots Pure Drug Co

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"Robinson: A Master of Ingenious Contraptions and Sporting Feats" Step into the whimsical world of Robinson, where dining rooms operate without servants and everyday tasks are transformed into extraordinary adventures. In William Heath Robinson's imaginative illustrations, he brings to life a series of contraptions that redefine the concept of automation. In "Heath Robinson Automated Dining Room without Servants 1 of 4, " we witness a scene straight out of a fantastical dream. With intricate mechanisms and cleverly designed gadgets, this dining room functions flawlessly without any human assistance, and is a testament to Robinson's ability to blend creativity with practicality. But not all inventions go according to plan, as depicted in "A Complete Wash-out. " Here, Robinson humorously portrays an overly complicated washing machine that ends up causing chaos rather than cleanliness. His knack for finding humor in everyday mishaps shines through in this delightful illustration. Moving on from domestic settings, we delve into the realm of transportation with "The Kinecar. " This ingenious vehicle by William Heath Robinson showcases his talent for merging imagination and engineering prowess. The Kinecar takes us on an exhilarating ride through unconventional means while challenging traditional notions of travel. In "An Ideal Home No. I, " part of The Sketch Ideal Home series, Robinson presents us with a vision beyond our wildest dreams – sports without broad acres. He reimagines popular outdoor activities within the confines of urban spaces using his trademark ingenuity. Through these drawings, he invites us to question societal norms and embrace new possibilities. Not limited to just home innovations or sporting escapades, it also explores strategies for deceiving invaders in "Deceiving the Invader as to the State of Tide. " With cunning devices hidden beneath serene coastal scenes, he demonstrates how wit can triumph over force when it comes to protecting one's homeland. Venturing further into his artistic repertoire reveals works like "Ultra-Marine, " where Robinson's vivid imagination takes us underwater.