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"Robinson: A Master of Ingenious Contraptions and Sporting Feats" Step into the whimsical world of Robinson

Background imageRobinson Collection: Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2915285 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Background imageRobinson Collection: We cast off and moved away from the wreck

We cast off and moved away from the wreck
5614281 We cast off and moved away from the wreck; (add.info.: "We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving)

Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving)
6041670 Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving); 21.9x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London: printed for J. Duke, sold by J)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving)

Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving)
6041669 Illustration from Duke, J. The Compleat Florist, 1747 (hand-coloured engraving); 21.9x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London: printed for J. Duke, sold by J)

Background imageRobinson Collection: Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2968380 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Background imageRobinson Collection: Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson
Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Portrait of Sir Frederick Roberts, British officer, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Background imageRobinson Collection: Diamond Mine, Kimberley, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson

Diamond Mine, Kimberley, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Diamond Mine, Kimberley, c1900. South Africa. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901.. Creator: Will B. Robinson

The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901.. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, 1901. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Background imageRobinson Collection: Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900

Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of their Independence, c1900. The monument, in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Background imageRobinson Collection: The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson

The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. The main object of the Equatorial Provinces Expedition has been delayed pending the pacification and reorganisation of Uganda

Background imageRobinson Collection: The London Hospital, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson

The London Hospital, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The London Hospital, c1900. Whitechapel, East London. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Background imageRobinson Collection: Commission Street, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson

Commission Street, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Commission [sic] Street, Johannesburg, c1900. In May 1896, Carl Hertz bought a projector from England and screened the first movie seen in South Africa at the Empire Palace of Varieties

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Town Hall, Leeds, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson

The Town Hall, Leeds, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The Town Hall, Leeds, c1900. Built between 1853 and 1858 to a design by Cuthbert Brodrick. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Background imageRobinson Collection: Senator Joseph T. Robinson, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Senator Joseph T

Senator Joseph T. Robinson, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Senator Joseph T
Senator Joseph T. Robinson, between 1913 and 1918. American politician Joseph Taylor Robinson, Governor of Arkansas

Background imageRobinson Collection: Golden Black

Golden Black
Foggy Golden Gate Bridge Aerial. Toby Harriman

Background imageRobinson Collection: Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe

Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe, Grand Theatre, Islington, London Date: 1890s

Background imageRobinson Collection: Junction - Angel Street and High Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Junction - Angel Street and High Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Date: 1964

Background imageRobinson Collection: Photograph of the steam locomotive Lord Faringdon

Photograph of the steam locomotive Lord Faringdon 1169, fitted with the Robinson superheater. Signed Mr G Robinson, with specifications for the locomotive on the verso. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageRobinson Collection: Rival Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling Foo

Rival Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling Foo
Rival Chinese magicians, Chung Ling Soo (real name, Billy Robinson) seen top putting his wife Suee Seen (aka Olive or Dot ) into a cannon as part of his act at the London Hippodrome

Background imageRobinson Collection: W Heath Robinson - The Lullaby Bed

W Heath Robinson - The Lullaby Bed, to save getting out of bed to rock baby when he is troublesome at night

Background imageRobinson Collection: Alice Brookes in the role of Robinson Crusoe. Date: 1896

Alice Brookes in the role of Robinson Crusoe. Date: 1896

Background imageRobinson Collection: I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Creator: H Robinson

I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Creator: H Robinson
I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Acts 26: 25: But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness

Background imageRobinson Collection: When the young man have fallen at his feet, the Sultan held him by the hand, c1930

When the young man have fallen at his feet, the Sultan held him by the hand, c1930. From " Stories from the Arabian Nights". [Nelson, c1930]

Background imageRobinson Collection: American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown

American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Betty Robinson (1911-1999) was the winner of the first Olympic 100m for women

Background imageRobinson Collection: Clock weight

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

Background imageRobinson Collection: Clock, reverse

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

Background imageRobinson Collection: PAPILLON / 1985

PAPILLON / 1985
COQUETTA RICKI OF DIVELISH Owned by Robinson. Date: 1985

Background imageRobinson Collection: Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough

Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Mary Robinson (c1757-1800), English actress and writer. The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London

Background imageRobinson Collection: I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson

I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Background imageRobinson Collection: September, 1939, Winston Churchill Returns to the Admiralty, 1939 (1955)

September, 1939, Winston Churchill Returns to the Admiralty, 1939 (1955). On 3 September 1939, Britain declared war on Germany

Background imageRobinson Collection: Training Break For Pearson, Maguire And Robinson

Training Break For Pearson, Maguire And Robinson
PNEs Ben Pearson, Callum Robinson and Sean Maguire take a break from training on the bikes, the three can be seen chatting in the gym a Springfields. Photo taken 29th June 2018

Background imageRobinson Collection: All Smiles For Callum Robinson

All Smiles For Callum Robinson
PNEs No7, Callum Robinson is all smiles in the gym at Springfields as the squad work hard to prepare for the upcoming season. Photo taken 29th June 2018

Background imageRobinson Collection: Training Ground Smiles For Callum Robinson

Training Ground Smiles For Callum Robinson
Callum Robinson is always smiling, here he can be seen on a piece of apparatus in the gym at Springfields as the squad look to get fit for the upcoming season. Photo taken 29th June 2018

Background imageRobinson Collection: Focus From Callum Robinson

Focus From Callum Robinson
PNEs CR7 can be seen focused in the gym at Springfields training ground, as he and the squad prepare for the new season. Photo taken 29th June 2018

Background imageRobinson Collection: Monday Mornings

Monday Mornings
Toby Harriman

Background imageRobinson Collection: Robinson - Lord Grantham

Robinson - Lord Grantham

Background imageRobinson Collection: Edward G Robinson in make-up at Ealing Studios 1940s

Edward G Robinson in make-up at Ealing Studios 1940s Date: 1940s

Background imageRobinson Collection: Cork Robinson's Dock early 1900s

Cork Robinson's Dock early 1900s

Background imageRobinson Collection: William Reefe Robinson VC RFC during WW1

William Reefe Robinson VC RFC during WW1

Background imageRobinson Collection: Advert, Robinson's patent Barley & Groats

Advert, Robinson's patent Barley & Groats - Have you seen our Baby?

Background imageRobinson Collection: WW2 Robinson Crusoe

WW2 Robinson Crusoe
An illustration which shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot flying Robinson Crusoe off of his island with his parrot. Date: circa 1940

Background imageRobinson Collection: Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement

Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement
A humorous advertisement illustration for Turner's Asbestos Cement Co. showing a quarry scene both above and below ground

Background imageRobinson Collection: Cover design, Warne's Book of Nursery Tales

Cover design, Warne's Book of Nursery Tales Date: 20th century

Background imageRobinson Collection: Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1

Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1
Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait - George Robinson, Special Constable. Date: circa 1916

Background imageRobinson Collection: House At Stansted, Essex

House At Stansted, Essex
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of a house at Stansted, Essex, for Harry Chester Esq. built by contractor Mr. J

Background imageRobinson Collection: Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch

Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch
An illustration which comically depicts a motor vehicle traversing an abnormally steep slope, with an inventive contraption of extended back wheels. Date: circa 1919

Background imageRobinson Collection: J. J. Morgan

J. J. Morgan
A portrait painting of an author, J. J. Morgan, sat in a study with a quill in his hand, wearing a blue dressing gown. Date: circa 1917

Background imageRobinson Collection: The Linen Hall Advertisement

The Linen Hall Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Robinson and Cleaver Ltd, promoting exquisite Irish linen and the Linen Hall. The image shows a woman laying in bed, with a tea tray



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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.