Robinson Collection (page 3)

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Defence during WW2 -- Stout members of the sixth column dislodge an enemy machine gun post on the dome of St Paul s, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J

A very early type of railway signal by W Heath Robinson
A very early type of railway signal now rarely to be seen - an example from Railway Ribaldry, drawn by William Heath Robinson and commissioned by the Great Western Railway to mark their centenary

Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames Embankment
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

IF, by W. Heath Robinson
IF - Noah had been a German A cartoon by William Heath Robinson which appeared in an issue of The Bystander on the theme of If

Blasting Limpets by William Heath Robinson
Heath Robinsons Encyclopaedia of Sport - X. Blasting limpets on the Barbary Coast. Another unusual sport suggested by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1914

Good Egg by William Heath Robinson
Straight from the Hen! The Fresh-Egger, a handsome apparatus for ensuring the new-laidness of eggs for the breakfast-table. A typically convoluted invention from the mind of William Heath Robinson

Mine and Countermine by Heath Robinson
A tunnelling stand off between a British and German soldier with the German soldier eventually burrowing so deeply he falls out of the other side of the world. Date: 1915

Lord de Grey and Ripon, Vanity Fair, Ape
GEORGE FREDERICK SAMUEL ROBINSON, 1st Marquess of Ripon (1827-1909), known as Viscount Goderich (1833-59) and as the Earl de Grey and Ripon (1859-71)

Meteor fireball engraving
Contemporary engraving by Harry Robinson of a meteor seen near Newark-upon-Trent on 18 August 1783. A single fireball that quickly broke up into many small ones was seen

Why We Lost by William Heath Robinson
Some of the things that made cricket so difficult for Englishmen in Australia. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1921

Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home
William Heath Robinsons Ideal Home - " The Gadgets". Displayed at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at London Olympia. Date: 1934

Honeymoon taxi / W H Robinson
The best man need no longer grovel under back axles to attach boots and horseshoes etc. The Honeymoon taxi comes pre-prepared

The Duo car for the incompatible / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

The Last Word by William Heath Robinson
A motorcyclist, engrossed in a crossword, fails to notice that he is driving over the edge of a cliff just as he discovers the right answer to one of the clues

The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle

Crusoe on his Raft
Crusoe on his raft, salvages as much as he can from the wrecked ship

Crusoe & Footprint
Crusoe finds the footprint of Friday and realises that he is not the only inhabitant of the island

Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman and admiral Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624)

Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection

Advert for Peter Robinsons boys clothing 1902
Winter sale for boys outdoor clothing, tweed and cheviot overcoat, boys Eton suit and tweed Buckingham suit. 1902

Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, by William Heath Robinson
Scene from the Shakespeare comedy, Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Showing a banquet at Orsinos house, with the clown Feste singing a sad love song

Illustration, A Song of the English, Lighthouse
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Teasing Tirpitz, or luring a U boat to Dover, Heath Robinson
A battered British plane suspends a tiny toy boat on a string, fooling a German U boat into pursuing it all the way to Dover. Another mischievous war tactic dreamed up by William Heath Robinson

Unwavering Divotion by Heath Robinson - golf cartoon
The Caddie (elevated with the turf): Never mind, Sir, you ve moved the ball. Date: 1914

Three point turns by W H Robinson
No need for three point turns, with this double torpedo model with revolving body for obviating the difficult of turning the car in narrow lanes. 1919

A Lincolnshire Handicap by Heath Robinson
A race between cranes at the test ground of excavation specialists, Ruston-Bucyrus, who commissioned the ingenious Heath Robinson to draw a number of comical engineering drawings for a booklet

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). American baseball player. Photograph by Bob Sandberg, 1954

Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933. Date: 1933

Exeter Change by Charles Robinson
A visit to the menagerie at Exeter Change, one of the many picturesque buildings in the Strand destroyed by road widening in 1830. Built on the site of St

Some Difficult Camping Grounds by Heath Robinson
A variety of impractical and in some cases, downright ridiculous locations to pitch a tent, including on stilts in a lake, across a stream, in a field of angry bulls and on a steep rocky pinnacle

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, music sheet
Music sheet cover design, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, written and sung by Mr Harry Clifton. Various scenes are depicted, with the discovery of the footprint in the sand at the centre

Cricket for the middle-aged / W H Robinson
More sensible cricket for the middle-aged. Every player has his own comfortable seat and drinks are served on a tray mid game

Paper chasing / W H Robinson
In post war Britain, permanent features such as Trafalgar Square should be enlisted as sports centers, allowing paper chasers to compete

Out of wrong side of bed / W H Robinson
Post War Britain: Health and happiness at home. Simple precaution to prevent getting out of bed on the wrong side in the morning - a makeshift wall

The modern chassis / W H Robinson
Explanatory diagram of a typical modern chassis. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Hurray for the Robinson Ray! by W. Heath Robinson
We are privileged to publish the first illustration of a Death Ray at its dirty work. the top secret experiment was entirely successful, and as our picture shows

The Lost Ball - Heath Robinson Cartoon
The Lost Ball. Golfers try in vain to retrieve a lost ball in a lake on a golf course. It appears that a passing fish has swallowed it!

The Enthusiasts
Cartoon, The Enthusiasts. The last bit of Winter sport in Switzerland on the approach of spring. Skiers skiing at the top of mountains where snow hasn t melted

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

The Humorist Cover 1939
A jolly cover by William Heath Robinson showing a couple on a motor cycle helping themselves, in transit, to a picnic hamper on the back of a car

W Heath Robinson - Peeling Potatoes by Gramophone

W Heath Robinson - Opening the Wine Bottle

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

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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.