Tube Collection (page 46)

Capped nanotube, computer artwork
Capped nanotube. Computer artwork of a capped carbon nanotube. It is called capped because the ends of the tubes have been rounded off to form an enclosed structure

Capped nanotube. Computer artwork of a capped carbon nanotube. It is called capped because the ends of the tubes have been rounded off to form an enclosed structure

Sucrose molecule
Sucrose. Computer-generated molecular model of sucrose (C12H22O11). Sucrose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Sucrose is a disaccharide (sugar)

Maltose molecule
Maltose. Computer-generated molecular model of maltose (C12H22O11). Maltose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red)

Lactose molecule
Lactose. Computer-generated molecular model of lactose. Lactose is composed of carbon(green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red)

Glucose molecule
Glucose. Computer-generated model of glucose (C6H12O6). Glucose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Glucose is a monosaccharide (sugar)

Amylose molecule
Amylose. Computer-generated molecular model of amylose. Amylose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Amylose is a polysaccharide that is a component of starch

Perphenazine antipsychotic drug, molecular model. This drug, marketed as Trilafon, Triavil and Etrafon, is a common treatment for patients suffering from psychoses

Mescaline molecule. Computer graphic of the drug mescaline (formula C11.H17.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) are colour-coded: carbon (yellow), oxygen (red), nitrogen (blue) and hydrogen (white)

Ephedrine molecule
Ephedrine. Computer graphic of a molecule of the drug ephedrine (C10.H15.N.O). The atoms (tubes) of the molecule are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (yellow), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Morphine molecule
Morphine. Computer model of a molecule of morphine (C17.H19.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) of this drug are colour-coded: carbon (purple), oxygen (red), hydrogen (grey) and nitrogen (yellow)

Hydrocodone drug. Molecular model of the analgesic drug hydrocodone (C18H21NO3). Atoms (sticks) are colour-coded: carbon (yellow), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red)

NovoSeven clotting protein molecule
NovoSeven clotting protein, molecular model. NovoSeven is the brand name for an artificial version of the natural blood protein Factor VII, or proconvertin

DNA nanotechnology, artwork
DNA nanotechnology. Conceptual computer artwork of DNA nanotechnology, showing a carbon nanotube (transparent) and a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, centre)

Enzyme catalysing DNA recombination. Computer model of the enzyme flippase recombinase (FLP recombinase, atoms represented as tubes)

Nanotube technology, artwork
Nanotube technology. Conceptual computer artwork of cylindrical fullerene molecules (carbon nanotubes). The carbon atoms are arranged in a structure consisting of interlinking hexagonal rings

SWORD SWALLOWER, c1955. American sideshow poster featuring sword swallower Lady Jean, swallowing swords, saws and a neon tube c1955

Geothermal power station on the Rekjanes Peninsula, near Keflavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Shoppers at a Grocery Store
Elderly shoppers at a Grocery Store

Lady passenger on the underground -- Route Maps
An illustration entitled Route Maps, depicting a seductive lady passenger on the underground reading a little book with the word Kisses on the front cover

Metropolitan Police scientific investigator
A Metropolitan Police scientific investigator examining evidence from a crime scene

Science classroom, South Wales coalfield
A Science classroom in a school connected to a South Wales coalfield. A schoolteacher supervises a group of well behaved boys who are taking part in various chemical experiments

Moving staircase / W H Robinson
A more comfortable moving staircase for tubes. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Reading mirror / W H Robinson
A useful mechanical aid for reading the newspaper or magazine of the person in front of you on the bus or tube, without bothering them

Boy playing cats cradle
Boy in rocking chair playing cats cradle with wool. Pen & Ink (with watercolour wash) drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Bluejackets - Skylarking
A group of British Naval Divers (Bluejackets) messing about on deck

Great Northern and City Railway - London
The Great Northern and City Railway (opened 1904), which only lasted a short time until it developed into the Northern Line of the London Underground system

Remarkable Life-saving Body Suit
A rather remarkable and very unusual life-saving body suit, comprising of flexible leg and domed upper section, complete with breathing tube and flotation ring

Poster advertising Binaca toothpaste
French poster for CIBA advertising Binaca toothpaste. Your teeth are your charm

Education, girls, science
A science class for girls. A Bunsen burner is held against a test tube during a class experiment

Poster advertising hats: a hat makes all the difference! A fashionably dressed young woman in a stylish orange hat turns a few heads on the underground, and is offered a seat by a chivalrous gent

Oh; but I insist! by Fougasse
Humorous illustration by Fougasse (aka Cyril Kenneth Bird) depicting a man on a Tube train offering his seat to a woman

How to straphang
Various London Underground passengers using inventive ways to hang on to straps on Tube trains. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary

Lion jumping through a tube at the Bertram Mills Circus, 195
Photograph showing a lion jumping through a tube during a performance of the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia in December 1951. That year was the Silver Jubilee of the Mills Circus at Olympia

A German telescopic field-periscope
A photograph of a German army field-periscope captured by the French army in 1916. The device, whose telescopic tube could be extended up to twenty-five meters in height

First dispatch of mail-bags by pneumatic tube
First dispatch of mail-bags in 1863 through the pneumatic tube from the district office in Eversholt Street, London to Euston Station

Dear, Dear, Dear! by G. E. Studdy
Early illustration by G. E. Studdy during World War I, showing a soldier (standing) speaking to a older lady on a London bus or tube train

The Engine Room of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyanc
Engraving showing the engine room of the of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance, Battersea, London. This was part of an experimental setup to test the design of a pneumatic conveyance tube

The Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance Tube, Battersea
Engraving showing the Despatch-tube of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London. This was an experimental setup to test the design of the tube

HMS Gadfly, 1906
Photograph of the coastal destroyer, HMS Gadfly, built by Thorneycroft and Co. at Chiswick in 1906. Equipped with Parsons type turbine machinery and Thorneycroft water-tube boilers

The Mouth and Carriage of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Co
Engraving showing the mouth of the despatch-tube and a carriage, carrying mail, of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London

A Calculating machine
The control panel of the automatic sequence-controlled calculating machine at Manchester University; showing the monitor cathode-ray tube with Dr. T. Kilburn (left) and Professor F. C

To cure tube stuffiness
Image showing a new experiment on the London Underground to cure tubes of their stuffiness, whereby the Central London Railway Company proposed to spray the tunnels every night to combat the dryness

20h. p. Austin Marlborough Landaulette
A photograph showing the 20h.p. Austin Marlborough Landaulette. The car had a 10ft wheelbase chasis. Its fitments included a ventilator in the roof

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Helmet w
An illustration of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, showing a man wearing a hat with a gun mounted on it

Disinfecting a railway carriage. The carriage is placed in the tube, which was then filled with formalin, an extremely strong disinfectant

The tunnel from the heading
View down the second tunnel beneath the Thames. (Isambards Rotherhithe Tunnel being the first) The tunnel passes from Tower Hill to Tooley Street, near the London Bridge Station

Laser Anemometer 1968
This experiment measures how much light from a laser beam can pass through the water in the glass tube when the water moves at different speeds

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"The Tube: A Journey through Time and Spaces" Step into the world of the iconic Underground Tube Train, where history meets modernity. From its inception in London to its influence around the globe, this caption explores various aspects associated with the word "tube. " Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Australia as you discover traditional hand-painted colourful didgeridoos. These musical tubes resonate with ancient traditions and bring a touch of Down Under to your senses. Travel back in time to witness actor Michael Caine's memorable journey on an underground train at Aldwych tube station during a film shoot. Experience the thrill of being part of cinematic history while traversing beneath bustling city streets. Marvel at the power and grace of Flying Scotsman, an LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco that once dominated railway tracks like a majestic metal tube hurtling through time. Delve into vintage aesthetics as you admire an English poster from 1910 promoting Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services. This piece captures both nostalgia and innovation, showcasing how advertising has evolved alongside our beloved tube system. Witness daily life unfold at Euston station as a London Underground platform welcomes commuters boarding their trains—a snapshot capturing movement within these metallic tubes that connect millions each day. Discover hidden wonders beneath Sloane Square tube station as The River Westbourne flows silently through its tunnels—an unexpected encounter with nature amidst urban infrastructure. Celebrate companionship by meeting a domestic dog, specifically a Border Terrier adorned with a collar and identification tube—a reminder that even our furry friends rely on tubes for safety and security. Embark on an imaginary ride along Charing Cross to Hampstead—the scenic route offered by one section of London's extensive tube network. Picture yourself standing on platforms awaiting arrival or departure, feeling connected yet suspended between destinations. Finally, take respite at Gloucester Road tube station—its architecture blending seamlessly into London's landscape. Here lies another testament to human ingenuity, a hub where millions of stories intersect daily.