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"Exploring the Currents of Time and Wonder: From Tesla Coils to Fruit-Powered Clocks" Step into a world where history intertwines with innovation

Background imageCurrent Collection: Micronesia, Underwater View Of Wave; Yap

Micronesia, Underwater View Of Wave; Yap

Background imageCurrent Collection: British propaganda for America

British propaganda for America
A young woman in the form of the Statue of Liberty is wearing part of the American flag. The Caption is My Country tis of thee, the name of the current National Anthem. WW1 Date: 1918

Background imageCurrent Collection: Heart in sand washed away by wave, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Heart in sand washed away by wave, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Background imageCurrent Collection: Breakwater flooded by water as it becomes high tide, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Breakwater flooded by water as it becomes high tide, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Background imageCurrent Collection: Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine
Rolls Royce Silver Ghost (1919) Barker Limousine, for Maharajah Holkar of India, current owner M Spedding of Torquay. Seen here with a woman in historical servant costume. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageCurrent Collection: Marquis Ito of Japan - Taro Katsura, Prime Minister of Japan

Marquis Ito of Japan - Taro Katsura, Prime Minister of Japan
Marquis Ito Hirobumi (1840-1909), former Prime Minister of Japan, pictured alongside Prince Katsura Taro, then current Prime Minister of Japan (1848-1913). Date: circa 1901

Background imageCurrent Collection: Fancy Dress Ball 1900

Fancy Dress Ball 1900
Madeleine Lemaires Exposition ball, at which guests come in costumes which reflect some aspect of the current Exhibition Date: 1900

Background imageCurrent Collection: MENDOZA, Alonso de (16th century). Spanish captain

MENDOZA, Alonso de (16th century). Spanish captain, conquistador, and the founder of the city of Nuestra Se񯲡 de La Paz, current capital city of Bolivia. Oil

Background imageCurrent Collection: First Bank Of The United States

First Bank Of The United States
Engraving by Fenner Sears & Co. shows pedestrians on the street outside the First Bank of the United States which was Alexander Hamiltons brainchild

Background imageCurrent Collection: Picture No. 10878460

Picture No. 10878460
Dwarf Minke Whale (possible sub-species of common minke whale) - surfacing next to snorkeller (tied to rope attached to dive boat in strong current) (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Date:

Background imageCurrent Collection: Ampere and Arago, French physicists

Ampere and Arago, French physicists
Ampere and Arago. Historical artwork of the French physicists Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836, left) and Francois Arago (1786-1853) studying electromagnetism

Background imageCurrent Collection: Princess Margarita of Greece & Prince Gottfried of Hohenlohe

Princess Margarita of Greece & Prince Gottfried of Hohenlohe
Princess Margarita of Greece (1905-1981) and Prince Gottfried of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1897-1960)in 1931, the year of their marriage

Background imageCurrent Collection: Oersted Experiment 2

Oersted Experiment 2
Christian Oersted, at the university of Copenhagen, discovers the deviation of a compass needle when subjected to an enclosed electric current

Background imageCurrent Collection: Blue Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1916 (oil on canvas)

Blue Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL2959439 Blue Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Lwoff-Parlaghy, Vilma (1863-1923); Nordsee Museum, Husum, North Germany; (add.info.: Tesla, Nikola (1856-1943) was an inventor

Background imageCurrent Collection: First magneto-electric motor built by Hippolyte Pixii c1832. This was the first application

First magneto-electric motor built by Hippolyte Pixii c1832. This was the first application of Faradays demonstration (1831) that magnetism produces an electric current. From R

Background imageCurrent Collection: 19th Century, Antique, Barge, Current, District Type, Docks, England, Engraving, Europe

19th Century, Antique, Barge, Current, District Type, Docks, England, Engraving, Europe
Vintage engraving of Selborne, Hampshire, Mouth of the Creek at Low Tide, 1892

Background imageCurrent Collection: Picture No. 11992985

Picture No. 11992985
Power pole and wind turbine in sunset - Germany Date:

Background imageCurrent Collection: Picture No. 11992984

Picture No. 11992984
Power pole - pylon in sunset - Germany Date:

Background imageCurrent Collection: Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders and Paula Desborough

Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders and Paula Desborough
Current dancers: Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders (exhibition dancers at the Waldorf Hotel) and Paula Desborough (teacher with the army of occupation on the Rhine now teaching at Princes)

Background imageCurrent Collection: Advert for Electropathic Belt 1882

Advert for Electropathic Belt 1882
Electropathic Belt for gentlemen and ladies, consists of a series of constant current electric generators, which are constantly in action while the belt is being worn. 1882

Background imageCurrent Collection: Advert for Electropathic Belt of Life 1882

Advert for Electropathic Belt of Life 1882
Professor Barkers Belt of Life for women and men, helps stimulate, invigorate strengthen and exhilarate. 1882

Background imageCurrent Collection: Advert for Patent Electropathic socks 1882

Advert for Patent Electropathic socks 1882
Patent Electropathic socks, simply put inside the shoes or boots, and after a short time a continued and most beneficial warmth creating a bodily comfort

Background imageCurrent Collection: Cartoon, satire on the British government

Cartoon, satire on the British government and its current issues. Politicians depicted include Gladstone and Salisbury, respective Liberal and Conservative leaders. 1890

Background imageCurrent Collection: Magnetoelectric Machine by E. M. Clarke. 19th century. Color

Magnetoelectric Machine by E. M. Clarke. 19th century. Color
Magnetoelectric Machine by E. M. Clarke. 19th century. Induction machine that amplifies induction currents. These devices are called electrovoltaicos induction apparatus. Colored engraving

Background imageCurrent Collection: Louisa Demont

Louisa Demont
LOUISA DEMONT Female who gave evidence during the trial of Queen Caroline. Her hat is very much in the current fashion ! Date: CIRCA 1820

Background imageCurrent Collection: Travellers Drown / Mekong

Travellers Drown / Mekong
A French General and Doctor and native crew drown in the Mekong River rapids, Vietnam Date: 1910

Background imageCurrent Collection: Cooke / Wheatstone Telegr

Cooke / Wheatstone Telegr
The discovery of current by Volta in 1800 and the electro- magnet in 1824, led to the invention of the magnetic telegraph. This is Cooke and Wheatstones 5-needle machine. Date: 1837

Background imageCurrent Collection: Four C14 Notables

Four C14 Notables
Four men in short garments, three with unmatching hose, evidently the current fashion; two carry swords, one at the side, the other in front Date: 14th century

Background imageCurrent Collection: Cartoon, The electric underpants, WW1

Cartoon, The electric underpants, WW1
Cartoon, The electric underpants, showing a new invention by a German scientist. Not only do the underpants keep the soldier warm in the trenches

Background imageCurrent Collection: North Melbourne Town Hall

North Melbourne Town Hall
Slide showing a black and white photograph of the Town Hall in the city of Melbourne in Australia. The foundation stone of the Town Hall was laid on 29 November 1867 by the visiting Prince Alfred

Background imageCurrent Collection: Fresh-water crab (unidentified) waits for prey

Fresh-water crab (unidentified) waits for prey to come with the current in a small stream in primary rainforest. river Danum valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; night in June

Background imageCurrent Collection: River Negustyah in middle current. Dark water is

River Negustyah in middle current. Dark water is coloured by peat. Uganskii Nat. reserve, Siberia, Russia. Spring. Note: Bird cherry flowering on the bank




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"Exploring the Currents of Time and Wonder: From Tesla Coils to Fruit-Powered Clocks" Step into a world where history intertwines with innovation, as we embark on a journey through captivating currents. Marvel at the mesmerizing sparks of a Tesla Coil, illuminating the path towards electrifying discoveries. Venture back in time to the enchanting Variety Theatre, where Dr. Walford Bodie's spellbinding performances left audiences awestruck and craving for more. Immerse yourself in nature's breathtaking masterpiece at Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park, Montana USA - an oasis of tranquility amidst towering mountains and glistening waterfalls. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty captured by Madame Yevonde's portrait of the Duchess of Gloucester; an exquisite blend of artistry and regal elegance that transcends time. Find solace within Liverpool's Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, standing tall as a symbol of faith and architectural brilliance in Merseyside, England UK. Witness love and joy radiate from The Duke and Duchess of Kent alongside their children - a heartwarming glimpse into royal family life filled with cherished moments. Encounter the enigmatic Shoebill or Shoe-Billed Stork; its majestic presence evoking curiosity about our feathered friends' fascinating adaptations. Unleash your inner scientist as you delve into Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking work - his genius paving the way for modern marvels that shape our lives today. Be captivated by nature’s raw power while beholding Yellowstone River cascading through Grandview Point’s awe-inspiring canyon in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming USA. Hold your breath as Le Petit Journal takes us on an adrenaline-fueled adventure across Niagara Falls with a daring man crossing its mighty waters inside a barrel – defying all odds. Discover serenity amid Hare Creek's lush redwoods at Limekiln State Park in Big Sur, California USA.