Convoluted Collection

Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson
An interesting and elegant apparatus designed to overcome once for all the difficulties of conveying green peas to the mouth

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson
Another well-thought-out experiment in dentistry from Heath Robinson, the Gadget King and mastermind behind endless convoluted contraptions and silly ideas. Date: 1927

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson
The Pilsener Pump for tapping the enemys beer; another hilariously convoluted contraption to foil the enemy during World War I from William Heath Robinson

Mixing treated asbestos fibre, Heath Robinson machine
Efficient plant for the successful mixing of treated asbestos fibre with cement. A drawing done by William Heath Robinson for Turners Asbestos Cement Co

Patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath Robinson
A patent double-action grinder for mashing asbestos fibre - a drawing done for Turners Asbestos Cement Co by William Heath Robinson, renowned for his machines and convoluted contraptions. Date: c.1925

A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
A clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king

Heath Robinson - Lancing-Wheel
RECOMMENDED TO THE WAR OFFICE (REPLY AWAITED) Patent Applied For: The New Lancing-Wheel for Teaching Young Lancers to Lance. A typically convoluted contraption created by William Heath Robinson

A simple device for removing a wart
Contrary to the title of this picture, a complicated and convoluted machine to help a sufferer remove a wart from his head

Kaisers Campaigning Car
The Kaiser enjoying a morning tub in his new campaigning car during World War One. A typically convoluted method of transportation from W.Heath Robinson

Aerial view of the San Juan River cutting through Raplee Anticline west of the town of Bluff, Utah

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Two suns

Rejected by the Inventions Board - Heath Robinson WW1
Rejected by the Inventions Board - III - A Device for Screw Stoppering the Enemys Rifles. Another elaborate and convoluted method of beating the dastardly Hun devised by William Heath Robinson in The

The Screw Em Out golf hole cleaner by Heath Robinson
A typically convoluted contraption from William Heath Robinson, the first in a series entitled, Very Patent Aides to Sport, showing the Screw-Em-Out golf hole cleaner in action on a golf course

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Removing top soil
A new type of shovel removing the top soil from a bluff in the Cotswold Hills. A typically elaborate contraption by the gadget king

Nephron structure, artwork
Nephron structure. Artwork showing the structure of a nephron, the functional filtering unit of a kidney. The function of the kidney is to filter waste products such as urea from the blood

The New Combination Drum and Multi Movement mixer
A suggestion by William Heath Robinson for the next Irish sweepstake. 1933

Bring the Batman (patented by Germany), Heath Robinson
Bring-The-Batman (Patented in Germany) by William Heath Robinson. Simplicity itself: A device adopted by hun officers for awakening their servants. Date: 1917

A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination by Heath Robinson
Are you taking care of your summer flannels? A suggestion for preserving the shape of your nether garments in view of the summer holidays

The Water Crawl Widgeon by Heath Robinson
The " Water Crawl" Widgeon - bluffing device on the Norfolk jungle. Another mind-boggling idea from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson

The Ice Hole Clam Spearer by Heath Robinson
An ingenious, though perhaps rather complicated device to catch clams through ice in the frozen north, part of a series of drawings in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News entitled

The Leap to Tin Salmon Blower by Heath Robinson
Another convoluted contraption from the gadget king William Heath Robinson, showing how salmon are tinned in Scotland, part of a series in the Illustrated Sporting

The Chipmunk Bagger by Heath Robinson
Ingenious contraption for use in the wilds of Brazil, a chipmunk bagger, part of a series by William Heath Robinson in the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News called Very Patent Aides to Sport

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Early Walking Draglilne`
An early form of the walking dragline stripping rocky overburden preparatory to erecting a new tea shop in the Allegheny Mountains

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Latest Type of Grab Crane
The latest type of grab crane clearing out a small pond on Hampstead Heath. A typically rickety and convoluted crane goes through the ridiculous process of clearing out a tiny pond on Hampstead

The Gentle Art of Excavating - A New Multi-Movement Drag Sho
A new multi-movement drag shovel excavating for the foundations of a new cinema. A typically convoluted digger, made from recycled bits of houses

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Clearing bottom of the Thames
An improved dragline clearing out the bottom of the upper reaches of the River Thames. A typically rickety and overly complicated piece of machinery by the gadget king, William Heath Robinson

USA, California, Inyo National Forest, White Mountains. Bristlecone pine bark detail

Hot Dog by William Heath Robinson
An ingenious central heating device for bathing on chilly morning of the early part of the season. A smug and rather rotund gentleman tests out a typically convoluted Heath Robinson invention

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain in a male wire-frame head. The brain is the nerve centre controlling bodily function and thought

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain (side view). The front of the brain is at left. The brain is the nerve centre that controls bodily functions and thought

Brainwaves. Conceptual computer artwork of a human brain (top view) surrounded by concentric circles representing brainwaves. The front of the brain is at bottom

Brain. Abstract computer artwork of a human brain. The front of the brain is at right. The brain is the nerve centre that controls bodily function and thought

Brain and senses. Conceptual computer artwork of a human brain (top view) with drawings representing the five senses. The front of the brain is at bottom

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain (top view). The front of the brain is at right. The brain is the nerve centre that controls bodily functions and thought

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"Unraveling the Convoluted: A Journey through William Heath Robinson's Ingenious Contraptions" Step into a world where complexity meets creativity, as we explore the convoluted mind of renowned artist and inventor, William Heath Robinson. From his whimsical Pea Apparatus to the perplexing A Decided Catch, each creation is a testament to his unparalleled imagination. Intriguingly, even mundane tasks like extracting a weed from a lawn become an extraordinary adventure in Robinson's A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn. With elaborate mechanisms and intricate designs, he transforms everyday chores into captivating puzzles that leave us both bewildered and amazed. Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson showcases his ability to turn ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art. His talent for transforming simple tools into complex contraptions is truly remarkable, leaving us wondering how such intricacy can be achieved with mere human hands. Not one to shy away from rejection or setbacks, Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson demonstrates his resilience in the face of adversity. Each setback only fueled his determination to create more unconventional inventions that would challenge conventional thinking. From Mixing treated asbestos fibre using a Heath Robinson machine to Patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath Robinson, he fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories with innovative solutions. Though controversial today due to safety concerns surrounding asbestos usage, these creations showcase his unwavering commitment towards pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. But it wasn't all about grandiose machines; sometimes simplicity held its own charm in Robinson's work. A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson reveals how even seemingly straightforward devices could possess hidden complexities when viewed through his lens. Heath Robinson's diverse range of inventions extends beyond machinery alone. Lancing-Wheel offers insight into his fascination with transportation systems while A simple device for removing a wart delves into medical innovations that were ahead of their time. And who could forget the whimsical Kaisers Campaigning Car.