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Heath Robinson was a British cartoonist and illustrator who gained fame for his humorous drawings of complex machines that performed simple tasks

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Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Invasion Bells and the Fifth Column

Invasion Bells and the Fifth Column
A suggestion that a Gang of Spies could attempt to disguise themselves as innocent country folk and succeed in stopping the ringing of the church bells used in warning of attempted invasion

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Camouflaged civilians, home guards and dogs in a London park hiding from the enemy above. Date: 1941

Camouflaged civilians, home guards and dogs in a London park hiding from the enemy above. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Suggestion by William Heath Robinson for defence of London, a spinning platform land with

Suggestion by William Heath Robinson for defence of London, a spinning platform land with camouflaged anti-aircraft guns. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Defence during the summer months from the beach, home guards hiding with their gun ready. Date: 1941

Defence during the summer months from the beach, home guards hiding with their gun ready. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Trying to carry on as usual! Tennis players camouflaged from above in case of invasion. Date: 1941

Trying to carry on as usual! Tennis players camouflaged from above in case of invasion. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: German soldiers spotting buildings far in the distance, not realising that it's a setup consisting

German soldiers spotting buildings far in the distance, not realising that it's a setup consisting of a miniature
German soldiers spotting buildings far in the distance, not realising that it's a setup consisting of a miniature country town coursing the perspective to be all wrong. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: An air-trawling device for the use of British troops in Egypt

An air-trawling device for the use of British troops in Egypt, a drive against Marshal Graziani in the Western desert. Date: 1940

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: As a precaution against possible bombing precious art, relics, sculptures

As a precaution against possible bombing precious art, relics, sculptures and memorials where moved out of London to a secret place. This was given to the Nation by the National Art Collections Fund

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Successful campaign in the Libyan desert. Italian soldiers about to trigger an underground device

Successful campaign in the Libyan desert. Italian soldiers about to trigger an underground device. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Couples ingenious device so they don't wake up the baby. A makeshift pump that extinguishes

Couples ingenious device so they don't wake up the baby. A makeshift pump that extinguishes incendiary bombs that
Couples ingenious device so they don't wake up the baby. A makeshift pump that extinguishes incendiary bombs that have landed in your home without leaving the comfort of your bed. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: How to Make Roof-Spotting a Pleasure

How to Make Roof-Spotting a Pleasure
William Heath Robinson invention for keeping watch from attack. A warden perched up high above the streets with an umbrella for protection, tea-cup-holder and an easy chair. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: The New Top-Flat Rescue Apparatus in Action

The New Top-Flat Rescue Apparatus in Action
Apparatus for rescuing people from high buildings that have been damaged from heavy bombing. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: From Bedroom to Shelter in One

From Bedroom to Shelter in One
Kind warden sets the machine in motion to allow people to sleep through a air-raid. Swinging from bedroom to living room to shelter without waking. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: British soldiers had landed in Italy by parachute, here is an illustration by William Heath

British soldiers had landed in Italy by parachute, here is an illustration by William Heath Robinson showing how they returned! Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Mussolini's Secret Weapon Disclosed!

Mussolini's Secret Weapon Disclosed!
A new secret weapon devised for the use of the Italian forces in Albania. Date: 1941

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: William Heath Robinson shows how a remarkable and most heroic attempt was made by the Italians to

William Heath Robinson shows how a remarkable and most heroic attempt was made by the Italians to convoy fresh fish to their troops through a minefield in the Mediterranean escort by fighter

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Tamper with a Railway Signal by William Heath Robinson

Tamper with a Railway Signal by William Heath Robinson
Sixth column strategy, frustrating a dastardly attempt by the fifth a tamper with railway signal. Date: 1940

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: A Warm Welcome for Every Parachutist

A Warm Welcome for Every Parachutist
Sixth column strategy: Foresight plans, if London gets invaded by landing Germans dropping from the skies dressed as British civilians they would be collected up by cyclist with tubs of hot boiling

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise London

Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise London
Sixth column strategy: Disguised as Gothic pinnacles the famous clock, Big Ben is being altered by an odd contraption, to confuse the general public. Date: 1940

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: How to Make it Hard for the Invader!

How to Make it Hard for the Invader!
British Home Front are using a makeshift contraption to pinch a screwdriver making it impossible for the Germans to assemble an air-borne tank. Date: 1940

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: British Secret Weapons to Surprise the Boche

British Secret Weapons to Surprise the Boche
Military invention by William Heath Robinson to surprise the enemy. Jumping tanks, Boche-grabbers composed of expanding and retracting claws of great size and strength. Date: 1940

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson

Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson
Customers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Dental or Mental? by William Heath Robinson

Dental or Mental? by William Heath Robinson
A suggested method of tooth-extraction with a primitive contraption. Date: 1924

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Prepare for the Holidays by William Heath Robinson

Prepare for the Holidays by William Heath Robinson
A man learning how to swim without water by correspondence from a college by letter. Date: 1919

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + Bun

Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + Bun
A contraption for removing the cross on a hot cross bun left over from Easter. Date: 1922

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921

For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: THE MOTHER EARTH WORMTO ITS WORMLET: Now, then, Florizel, that just serves you right

THE MOTHER EARTH WORMTO ITS WORMLET: Now, then, Florizel, that just serves you right. How often have I told you to keep away from the wicket during these Test Matches! Date: 1926

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: How to rise with the sun: The burning glass alarm in case of a further rise in the price of clocks

How to rise with the sun: The burning glass alarm in case of a further rise in the price of clocks and watches
7409713 How to rise with the sun: The burning glass alarm in case of a further rise in the price of clocks and watches, 1920 (pencil, pen, ink & grey wash on paper) by Robinson

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Hoisting the Chaperone (litho)

Hoisting the Chaperone (litho)
1090688 Hoisting the Chaperone (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the Chaperone)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Interesting treatment of cattle on an argentine stock farm to make the meat tender

Interesting treatment of cattle on an argentine stock farm to make the meat tender and soft before killing (litho)
1090703 Interesting treatment of cattle on an argentine stock farm to make the meat tender and soft before killing (litho) by Robinson

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Tensions between Catholics and Protestants, England

Tensions between Catholics and Protestants, England
7261242 Tensions between Catholics and Protestants, England by Heath, Henry (fl.1824-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon published 1827 demonstrating tensions in the British cabinet of Prime)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Mars Wounded by Diomed returning to Olympus

Mars Wounded by Diomed returning to Olympus
BAL4494 Mars Wounded by Diomed returning to Olympus by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets

Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets, dress with embroidered sleeves
5912918 Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets, dress with embroidered sleeves. Steel stipple engraving by H

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: The Viaduct, Hampstead Heath (litho)

The Viaduct, Hampstead Heath (litho)
6021546 The Viaduct, Hampstead Heath (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viaduct, Hampstead Heath)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury

Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury
5912903 Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury. Seated on a cushion, she wears her hair in plaits and curls, and wears a dress decorated with lace

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: He Was a Little Conceited About his Fine Colours and his Large Wings

He Was a Little Conceited About his Fine Colours and his Large Wings
BAL10327 He Was a Little Conceited About his Fine Colours and his Large Wings by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Screening and Picking, c. 1930

Screening and Picking, c. 1930
BAL20462 Screening and Picking, c.1930 by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Pit Head, c. 1930

Pit Head, c. 1930
BAL20461 Pit Head, c.1930 by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: How it was that Sir Galahad came to think he had been suddenly transported to an enchanted forest

How it was that Sir Galahad came to think he had been suddenly transported to an enchanted forest (colour litho)
7156992 How it was that Sir Galahad came to think he had been suddenly transported to an enchanted forest (colour litho) by Robinson

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Cartoon depicting the testing the effectiveness of radio broadcasts (litho)

Cartoon depicting the testing the effectiveness of radio broadcasts (litho)
7200338 Cartoon depicting the testing the effectiveness of radio broadcasts (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: How to Catch a Tiger, cartoon depicting the subject of a BBC broadcast discussion (litho)

How to Catch a Tiger, cartoon depicting the subject of a BBC broadcast discussion (litho)
7200328 How to Catch a Tiger, cartoon depicting the subject of a BBC broadcast discussion (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Catch a Tiger)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink)

Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink)
145471 Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 35.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated in The Bystander, 3 January 1923)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey

All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey
145470 All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey, overcome with honour and aversion (pen and ink) by Robinson

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: The Tables Turned (colour litho)

The Tables Turned (colour litho)
7184961 The Tables Turned (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tables Turned)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Stories from Chaucer (colour litho)

Stories from Chaucer (colour litho)
7166165 Stories from Chaucer (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: When her boy lay asleep she knelt at the prow)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Stories from Chaucer (colour litho)

Stories from Chaucer (colour litho)
7166166 Stories from Chaucer (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: To them she seemed a martyr)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: But I m too old and you re too young

But I m too old and you re too young
3781059 But I m too old and you re too young by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); (add.info.: But I m too old and you re too young, illustration by W Heath Robinson (1872 - 1944)

Background imageHeath Robinson Collection: Lawn Tennis for the Middle Aged (pen & ink and w / c)

Lawn Tennis for the Middle Aged (pen & ink and w / c)
CH378626 Lawn Tennis for the Middle Aged (pen & ink and w/c) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 38.7x26.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in The Bystander)



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Heath Robinson Collection

Heath Robinson was a British cartoonist and illustrator who gained fame for his humorous drawings of complex machines that performed simple tasks. His work often featured absurd contraptions made from everyday objects, such as teapots, umbrellas, and brooms. He became popular during the early 20th century, with his illustrations appearing in newspapers and magazines across Britain. Robinson's style was characterized by its intricate detail and whimsical humor, which appealed to both adults and children alike. Today, his name is synonymous with over-engineering or creating overly complicated solutions to simple problems.
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Heath Robinson art prints are a collection of high-quality reproductions of the famous British artist's work. Heath Robinson was renowned for his intricate and humorous illustrations, often depicting complex machines that were designed to perform simple tasks. The Popular Themes series includes some of his most iconic pieces, such as "The Simple Life" and "How to Live in a Flat". These prints are perfect for anyone who appreciates the whimsical and imaginative style of Heath Robinson's artwork. Each print is produced using state-of-the-art printing technology, ensuring that every detail is captured with exceptional clarity and color accuracy. They are available in a range of sizes to suit any space or budget, making them an ideal choice for both home decor and office settings. Whether you're looking to add some character to your living room or spruce up your workspace, Heath Robinson art prints offer a unique blend of humor and creativity that is sure to delight all who see them.
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We offer a wide range of Heath Robinson art prints that showcase his popular themes. You can choose from a variety of humorous and whimsical illustrations, including his famous contraptions, inventions, and machines. These prints capture the essence of Robinson's unique style and are perfect for adding a touch of humor to any room. Some of the most popular Heath Robinson art prints available at Media Storehouse include "The Simple Life," "The Golfing Machine," "The Auto-Mower," and "The Self-Operating Napkin." Each print is produced using high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting durability and vibrant colors. Whether you're looking for a fun addition to your home or office decor or want to give someone special a gift they'll love, we have something for everyone. With so many options available, you're sure to find the perfect Heath Robinson art print that suits your taste and personality.
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Heath Robinson art prints are available for purchase at Media Storehouse. The cost of these prints may vary depending on the size and type of print chosen. However, we offer a wide range of affordable options to suit every budget. These art prints feature intricate designs and whimsical illustrations that capture the imagination and bring joy to any space they adorn. Whether you're looking for a small print to add some character to your home office or a larger piece to make a statement in your living room, Heath Robinson's artwork is sure to delight. With so many options available, it's easy to find the perfect print that fits your style and personality. If you're looking for high-quality Heath Robinson art prints at an affordable price point, Media Storehouse is definitely worth checking out.
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Your Heath Robinson art prints will be delivered to you in a safe and secure manner by Media Storehouse. The company takes great care in packaging your artwork so that it arrives at your doorstep undamaged. Your print will be carefully rolled and placed inside a sturdy cardboard tube, which is then sealed with tape to prevent any moisture or dust from getting inside. Media Storehouse uses reliable shipping carriers to deliver your order right to your doorstep. You can track the progress of your delivery online using the tracking number provided by the carrier. Once you receive your package, simply unroll the print and enjoy its beauty on display in your home or office. Rest assured that Media Storehouse values customer satisfaction above all else, so if there are any issues with your order, their friendly customer service team will work tirelessly to resolve them for you as quickly as possible.