Cylinder Collection (#23)

Met Police Thames Division
A diver of the Underwater Search Unit of the Metropolitan Police boarding a Thames Division launch after searching in the River Thames, London

Nurse with equipment at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, with a nurse wheeling an oxygen cylinder

Diagram showing The Detector
Undated diagram showing " The Detector", a method for testing substances in a glass bottle using brass terminals and a cylinder to feel the " etheric reactions". HPG/85/8"

The Obelisk Ship Cleopatra off Gravesend, 1878
Engraving showing the obelisk ship Cleopatra off Gravesend, Kent, nearing the end of its voyage from Egypt in 1878. The Cleopatra was a cylinder ship built around Cleopatras Needle

American oli powered diesel electric locomotive
The Streamline Union Pacific Train for high speed passenger service. This oil powered diesel electric locomotive is fitted with a 900 H.P twelve cylinder diesel engine

Transporting Cleopatras Needle
Transportation of the obelisk down the Thames, at Westminister Bridge. The cylinder ship had to be abandoned in the Bay of Biscay due to the stormy conditions of the initial leg of the journey

Singer Six Car Advertisement, 1931
Advertisement for a six cylinder, 16hp Singer Six, published in The Tatler, 1931

Papins Experiments
The experiments of Denis Papin with a steam cylinder lay the foundations of future steam- power development

Rolls Royce 1926
40-50 h.p. six-cylinder New Phantom limousine - already described in 1926 as an aristocrat of the road

Famous six cylinder Siddeley-Deasy motor car
A photograph showing a Siddeley-Deasy with Connaught coach work

Preserving life in mines, the aerophore apparatus. Invented by Mr B. Rouquayrol and Mr. Denayrouze, the Aerophone, which supplied compressed air through a hose

Renault Motor Works 1932
A line of cylinder block moulds await being filled with molten metal

Painting Chinese Lantern
A Chinese lantern painter decorates a cylinder lantern, seated outside in front of a fine building with traditional elaborate roof styling

Prayer wheels, Daisho-in temple, Miyajima island, Hiroshima prefecture, Honshu island, Japan, Asia

Thomas Wright / Scientist
THOMAS WRIGHT English scientist & philosopher

Babylonian Demons / 2
Demons depicted on a Babylonian cylinder seal

Babylonian Demons / 1
Demons and spirits depicted on a Babylonian cylinder seal

Rolls Motor Car 1905
No one could describe this Rolls 10 HP two-cylinder Royce car as elegant - yet it is the precursor of the most respected marque in motoring design

Garretts Steam Plough
Garrett & Sons double-cylinder STEAM PLOUGHING ENGINE and tackle

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"Cylinders: A Journey Through Time and Technology" Step into the world of cylinders, where innovation meets tradition. From Tazio Nuvolari's daring drives in the powerful D Type Auto-Union to the mesmerizing sound of traditional hand-painted colourful didgeridoos in Australia, cylinders have left their mark across various realms. In the realm of racing, the Calthorpe Racing Car showcased its prowess on the tracks, while nanotube technology revolutionized industries with its incredible strength and versatility. Meanwhile, phonograph recording captured our favorite melodies on a rotating cylinder, enchanting generations with its timeless tunes. Delve deeper into history as we uncover ancient artifacts like the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great adorned with Akkadian cuneiform script and ancient Jewish scrolls found in Jerusalem. These precious cylindrical treasures offer glimpses into civilizations long gone but not forgotten. Travel to England's picturesque Cumbria region and stumble upon Keswick's charming barbershop sign featuring a classic barber pole spiraling around a cylinder. The LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine stands tall as a symbol of firefighting heroism, ready to tackle any blaze that comes its way. Witness sheer power as you encounter an American Sherman Crab army tank equipped with chains spinning on a cylinder attached by steel arms—a true testament to military might during times of conflict. Marvel at engineering marvels such as Rolls-Royce Exe 24-cylinder air-cooled X-block engines that propelled luxury vehicles forward effortlessly. And let us not forget about delivery trucks from yesteryears—circa 1910—that transported goods across cities efficiently, and are more than just shapes; they encapsulate stories from different eras and cultures. They embody progress, artistry, resilience, and ingenuity—all contained within their curved walls. So next time you come across a cylinder or think about one remember how it has shaped our world in countless ways.