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Ruth Robinson, British actress, 1938. In Firth Shephards successful musical comedy, Wild Oats, at the Princes Theatre, London

John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, c1809 (c1857). Artist: H Robinson
John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, British admiral, c1809 (c1857). Jervis (1735-1823) led the British fleet to victory over the Spanish off Cape Saint Vincent, Portugal on 14 February 1797

The Royal Burial Place, Windsor, Berkshire, 1910. Artist: WB Robinson
The Royal Burial Place, Windsor, Berkshire, 1910. Which but few have seen, the tomb house in which King Edward is to be buried. A print from The Illustrated London News, 21st May 1910

Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & Son
Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in 1895, a post he held until 1900

The officers of the 1st Royal Dragoons, Island Bridge Barracks, Dublin, Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & Son
The officers of the 1st Royal Dragoons, Island Bridge Barracks, Dublin, Ireland, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896

Lenore, 1901. From The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

The Castle and Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, 1924-1926. Artist: Alfred Hind Robinson
The Castle and Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, 1924-1926. The ancient stronghold of Castle Rock, an outcrop of volcanic rock, has been fortified since 900 AD

Ann Sothern (1909-2001) and Edward G. Robinson ( 1893-1964), actors, 1940
Ann Sothern (1909-2001) and Edward G. Robinson (1893-1964), actors, 1940. Sothern and Robinson in a scene frrom Brother Orchid (1940). From the front cover of Picturegoer magazine (21 December 1940)

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York (King Richard III), (19th century). Artist: H Robinson
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York (King Richard III), (19th century). A Victorian depiction of Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), Queen Consort of Edward IV of England

Richard I and Robin Hood, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

Fort of Gwalior, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Fort of Gwalior, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Town and fort of Agra, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Town and fort of Agra, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The Lall Bang, 1847. Artist: Robinson
The Lall Bang, 1847. The Lal Bagh gardens at Bangalore in India was commissioned by Hyder Ali and completed by his son, Tipu Sultan (1749-1799)

Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Indian sultan Bahlul Khan Lodhi (died 1489) was the first Sultan of the Lodhi Dynasty

The Gate of Akbers mausoleum, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
The Gate of Akbers mausoleum, India, 1847. The tomb of Akbar the Great (1542-1605) at Sikandra, near Agra. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Indian landscape and temple, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Indian landscape and temple, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) is received by Manavikraman Raja, the Saamoothiri (or Zamorin) of Kozhikode

Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Caves of Ellora, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Caves of Ellora, India, 1847. Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long, in three sections: Buddhist

Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 1847. Hindu deities. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Sir Thomas Plumer (1753-1824), British judge and politician, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Sir Thomas Plumer (1753-1824), British judge and politician, 19th century. Plumer served as Master of the Rolls from 1818 to his death in 1824

Lady Georgina Agar-Ellis, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Lady Georgina Agar-Ellis, 19th century

Henry Fox (1705-1774), 1st Baron Holland of Foxley, English statesman, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Henry Fox (1705-1774), 1st Baron Holland of Foxley, English statesman, 19th century

Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), English naturalist, botanist and science patron, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), English naturalist, botanist and science patron, 19th century. Banks took part in Cooks first great voyage (176-1771) and around 80 species bear Banks name

William Seymour, 1st Marquis of Hertford, soldier and politician, 1824. Artist: H Robinson
William Seymour, 1st Marquis of Hertford, soldier and politician, 1824. From Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain by Edmund Lodge, published by Harding and Lepard (London, 1824)

Viola: Yet A Barful Strife! Whoe er I Woo, Myself Would Be His Wife. 1923. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Viola: Yet A Barful Strife! Whoe er I Woo, Myself Would Be His Wife. 1923. From Twelfth Night, Act 1, Scene 4 (Shakespeare). A ship is wrecked on the rocks

A Summer Evening, c1910. Artist: Frederick Cayley Robinson
A Summer Evening, c1910. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), Scottish painter, 19th century. Artist: Henry Robinson
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), Scottish painter, 19th century

Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, 6th Baronet, Scottish banker, (1870). Artist: Henry Robinson
Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, 6th Baronet, Scottish banker, (1870). Forbes (1739-1806) was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland from 1776-1778

Edmund Burke, Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Edmund Burke (1729-1797), Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, 19th century

Holy Island, Northumberland, 1924-1926. Artist: Alfred Hind Robinson
Holy Island, Northumberland, 1924-1926. The island of Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, was the site of a monastery founded by St Aidan in c635

Louise-Marie, Queen of the Belgians. Artist: H Robinson
Louise-Marie, Queen of the Belgians. The eldest daughter of Louis Philippe of France and Maria Amalia of the Two Sicilies, Louise-Marie (1812-1850) married Leopold I, King of the Belgians in 1832

Charles Whitworth, Viscount Whitworth, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Charles Whitworth, Viscount Whitworth, 19th century. English ambassador to Russia for twelve years, 1788-1800

Constantine Henry Phipps, Marquess of Normandy, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Constantine Henry Phipps, Marquess of Normandy, 19th century

Thomas Philip Weddell Robinson, Lord Grantham, 1829. Artist: H Robinson
Thomas Philip Weddell Robinson, Lord Grantham, 1829

Mary Robinson (1757-1800), English poet and novelist, 1830. Artist: Henry Adlard
Mary Robinson (1757-1800), English poet and novelist, 1830. Robinson was also known for her role as Perdita (heroine of Shakespeares A Winters Tale) in 1779

Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop, Patron of Robbie Burns. Artist: H Robinson
Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop, Patron of Robbie Burns

George Augustus Eliott (1717-1798), 1st Baron Heathfield, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
George Augustus Eliott (1717-1798), 1st Baron Heathfield, 19th century

Monuments lately discovered on Salisbury Plain, 1782. The Prince Regent is attracted to the Marchioness of Salisbury. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Warren Hastings, English administrator in India, 19th Century. Artist: H Robinson
Warren Hastings, English administrator in India, 19th Century. Hastings (1721-1818) served as the first Governor-General of British India from 1773-1786

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, 19th century. Portrait of Wilkie (1785-1841)

Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, (1463-1525). Artist: H Robinson
Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, (1463-1525). Frederick, also known as Frederick the Wise, was Elector of Saxony (from the House of Wettin) from 1486 to his death

Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, 1840. Artist: H Robinson
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, 1840. Augustus Frederick (1773-1843), a son of George III, was president of the Society of Arts from 1816 until his death

Edward Goldenberg Robinson, American stage and film actor, of Romanian origin, 1933
Edward Goldenberg Robinson, American stage and film actor of Romanian origin, 1933. Edward G Robinson (1893-1973) was one of Hollywoods top box office draws in the 1930s and 40s

Sir Hercules Robinson, British colonial administrator (1886). Artist: WA Hirschmann
Sir Hercules Robinson, British colonial administrator (1886). Robinson (1824-1897) served as Governor of New South Wales from 1872-1879 having previously been Governor of St Kitts

Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, (1827). Artist: H Robinson
Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, (1827). Ridley (1500-1555) was Bishop of London

James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland, (1827). Artist: H Robinson
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland, (1827). Stewart (c1531-1570), illegitimate son of James V of Scotland, was Regent from 1567 till his assassination in 1570

Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, officer of the Royal Navy, (1832). Artist: J Robinson
Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, British naval officer, (1832). Hood (1726-1814) fought in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars

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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.