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"Designed to Inspire

Background imageDesigned Collection: The trial use of the steam plough The Enterprise

The trial use of the steam plough The Enterprise
3740743 The trial use of the steam plough The Enterprise'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trial use of the steam plough The Enterprise designed by Lord Dunmore)

Background imageDesigned Collection: The use of an early parachute

The use of an early parachute
3732619 The use of an early parachute; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of an early parachute, in Venice, Italy. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDesigned Collection: A system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without

A system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or
3732726 A system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or releasing gas; (add.info)

Background imageDesigned Collection: A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use, 1850

A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use, 1850
3330543 A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use, 1850; (add.info.: A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen

Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen designed to shoot down
527374 Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen designed to shoot down airships. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1909

Background imageDesigned Collection: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883
538279 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883.; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform
530648 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform. The style of dress for women she designed and wore

Background imageDesigned Collection: Pate-de-verre pendants, c.1920s (pate-de-verre glass, cord)

Pate-de-verre pendants, c.1920s (pate-de-verre glass, cord)
991185 Pate-de-verre pendants, c.1920s (pate-de-verre glass, cord) by Argy-Rousseau, Gabriel (1885-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pate-de-verre pendants)

Background imageDesigned Collection: The plough designed by Jethro Tull

The plough designed by Jethro Tull
3586323 The plough designed by Jethro Tull; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the plough designed by Jethro Tull. Jethro Tull (1674-1741) an English agricultural pioneer

Background imageDesigned Collection: A single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, 1850

A single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, 1850
3330533 A single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, designed by W.H)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

Background imageDesigned Collection: A German airship designed by Count von Zeppelin and, at the top right corner

A German airship designed by Count von Zeppelin and, at the top right corner
527372 A German airship designed by Count von Zeppelin and, at the top right corner, the much smaller French airship Parseval'. Liebig trade card c1900.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDesigned Collection: Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops

Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops
526588 Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops. From Epitome Institutionum Rei Militaris by Flavius Vegetius (1532). ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDesigned Collection: The S.S. Great Britain leaving Liverpool, England in 1853, from The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts

The S.S. Great Britain leaving Liverpool, England in 1853, from The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts
5242665 The S.S. Great Britain leaving Liverpool, England in 1853, from The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (print) by English School

Background imageDesigned Collection: Mausoleum of Santo Domingo

Mausoleum of Santo Domingo
3499667 Mausoleum of Santo Domingo; (add.info.: Mausoleum of Santo Domingo. Gothic period. Temple of alabaster designed by Felipe Vigarny in 1513 and made by Rasines)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Aesthetic Freedom

Aesthetic Freedom
2904350 Aesthetic Freedom; (add.info.: This poster was created for an exhibition of Salon de Libre Esthetique (Salon of Aesthetic Freedom), a group of leading Belgian painters

Background imageDesigned Collection: The use of an early parachute

The use of an early parachute
3732618 The use of an early parachute; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of an early parachute, in Venice, Italy. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDesigned Collection: The launch of the SS Great Eastern in 1858

The launch of the SS Great Eastern in 1858
3083201 The launch of the SS Great Eastern in 1858.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Palace of Westminster, The New Houses of Parliament, City of Westminster, London, England

Palace of Westminster, The New Houses of Parliament, City of Westminster, London, England, designed by Charles Barry
3058501 Palace of Westminster, The New Houses of Parliament, City of Westminster, London, England, designed by Charles Barry

Background imageDesigned Collection: Sanctuary and Basilica of San Ignacio de Loyola

Sanctuary and Basilica of San Ignacio de Loyola
3618203 Sanctuary and Basilica of San Ignacio de Loyola; (add.info.: Sanctuary and Basilica of San Ignacio de Loyola, Azpeitia, province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain)

Background imageDesigned Collection: The plough designed by Jethro Tull

The plough designed by Jethro Tull
3586322 The plough designed by Jethro Tull; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the plough designed by Jethro Tull. Jethro Tull (1674-1741) an English agricultural pioneer

Background imageDesigned Collection: Electrically powered submarine, designed by Goubet, adopted by the Russian government

Electrically powered submarine, designed by Goubet, adopted by the Russian government
530681 Electrically powered submarine, designed by Goubet, adopted by the Russian government. In trials at Cherbourg in 1889 it was submerged for 8 hours at a depth of 33 ft

Background imageDesigned Collection: Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769

Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Mid-19th century (engraving)
545138 Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Mid-19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Said to be the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Libation, a pate-de-verre vase, c.1924 (glass)

Libation, a pate-de-verre vase, c.1924 (glass)
991134 Libation, a pate-de-verre vase, c.1924 (glass) by Argy-Rousseau, Gabriel (1885-1953); 30.4 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Libation, a pate-de-verre vase)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Langhammer L-10 Libelle D-8564

Langhammer L-10 Libelle D-8564. The sole Libelle designed by Bitz, Linner and Zollerwas built by Scheibe. Date: circa 1982

Background imageDesigned Collection: Ritual sword designed for Aleister Crowley to use in the Temple of the A. A

Ritual sword designed for Aleister Crowley to use in the Temple of the A. A
Ritual sword designed for Aleister Crowley to use in the Temple of the A.A. (Order of the Silver Star) his own magical association Date: 1911

Background imageDesigned Collection: New River Head

New River Head
In 1609 a scheme to bring much needed water into London from wells in Hertfordshire was designed by a Mr Hugh Myddleton. His plan was to end his New River just below the summit of Islington Hill

Background imageDesigned Collection: The former Whitechapel Union workhouse on Southern Grove (formerly South Grove)

The former Whitechapel Union workhouse on Southern Grove (formerly South Grove), Mile End, was designed by Richard Robert Long and erected in 1870-71. Date: 2002

Background imageDesigned Collection: genista monosperma, white broom

genista monosperma, white broom
4393 White broom Genista monosperma

Background imageDesigned Collection: CPD_0063

CPD_0063
Begonia Escargot Begonia Escargot Green subject

Background imageDesigned Collection: The magnificent Reading Town Hall, Reading, Berkshire - designed by Victorian architect

The magnificent Reading Town Hall, Reading, Berkshire - designed by Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905). Date: circa 1990s

Background imageDesigned Collection: A kitsch, colourful china piggy bank

A kitsch, colourful china piggy bank This image is exclusive to Alamy and their appointed agents

Background imageDesigned Collection: 1950's Cadillac Eldorado, back fin & trunk

1950's Cadillac Eldorado, back fin & trunk

Background imageDesigned Collection: 1950's Cadillac Eldorado

1950's Cadillac Eldorado

Background imageDesigned Collection: Geometric design of tiles of wall

Geometric design of tiles of wall

Background imageDesigned Collection: Front end of a 1950's Cadillac Eldorado

Front end of a 1950's Cadillac Eldorado

Background imageDesigned Collection: Back fin of a 1950's Eldorado classic car

Back fin of a 1950's Eldorado classic car

Background imageDesigned Collection: Aerial view of the Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain

Aerial view of the Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi

Background imageDesigned Collection: Night view of the Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain

Night view of the Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi

Background imageDesigned Collection: HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Background imageDesigned Collection: Mental Hospital, Powick, Worcestershire

Mental Hospital, Powick, Worcestershire
An aerial view of the what opened in 1852 as the Worcester County Pauper and Lunatic Asylum. it was designed by J. R. Hamilton and J. M. Medland of Gloucester

Background imageDesigned Collection: Commodore Vanderbilt - New York Central Railroad

Commodore Vanderbilt - New York Central Railroad
Commodore Vanderbilt steam locomotive featured Art Deco streamlining designed by Henry Dreyfuss - New York Central Railroad. 95ft long, developing 4075 horsepower and could attain a speed of 90 mph

Background imageDesigned Collection: Eight-seater Dynasphere designed by Dr J A Purves

Eight-seater Dynasphere designed by Dr J A Purves
Eight-seater Dynasphere, a monowheel vehicle designed by Dr J A Purves, demonstrated at Westland Flying Ground, Yeovil, Somerset, 8 July 1933. 1933

Background imageDesigned Collection: Models, Debbie Dunkerly of Middlesbrough, and Glen McEvoy of Thornaby

Models, Debbie Dunkerly of Middlesbrough, and Glen McEvoy of Thornaby, pictured wearing clothes they made themselves. They are taking part in an Evening of Summer Fashion shows held at the Marton

Background imageDesigned Collection: Youngman-Baynes High-Lift VT789

Youngman-Baynes High-Lift VT789 ( Percival P.46 G-AMBL), at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. The High Lift was a one-off experimental, flying test-bed for the system of slotted flaps invented by R.T

Background imageDesigned Collection: Leduc 0. 21 01, mounted on a S. E. 161

Leduc 0. 21 01, mounted on a S. E. 161
Leduc 0.21 01, mounted on its SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc mother-ship, parked next door to the second 0.21, also mounted on a Languedoc mother-ship

Background imageDesigned Collection: Texas Ag-1 N222

Texas Ag-1 N222. The first of the specialised agricultural aircraft, designed and built at Texas A&M College Aircraft Research Center by Fred Weick

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Lectern - Talerstolen - at Skamlingsbanken, Denmark

The Lectern - Talerstolen - at Skamlingsbanken, Denmark
The Lectern (Talerstolen) at Skamlingsbanken, a large hill located in Vejstrup Parish, Jutland, Denmark, between Kolding and Christiansfeld




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"Designed to Inspire: A Journey through Iconic Creations" The First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley - a timeless design that sparked the tradition of sending holiday greetings. Poster, Wengernalp Jungfrau Railway, Switzerland - an exquisite example of how design can transport us to breathtaking destinations. Battersea Power Station - an architectural marvel that seamlessly blends form and function, captivating generations with its iconic silhouette. Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London - a symbol of post-war optimism and innovative design that showcased the nation's creativity. Hammersmith Bridge - an elegant structure standing as a testament to engineering brilliance and aesthetic beauty. Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch - a powerful emblem representing women's fight for equality through thoughtful design elements. Churchill AVRE Tank in France; Second World War, 1944 - showcasing how even military machinery can be designed with precision and purpose. Forth Bridge Construct - an engineering masterpiece spanning over the Firth of Forth in Scotland, demonstrating human ingenuity at its finest. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo – blending traditional Japanese architecture with Western influences to create a harmonious space where East meets West. Royal Holloway College – an enchanting Victorian Gothic building inspiring generations of scholars with its grandeur and elegance. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada – an iconic neon landmark welcoming visitors into the vibrant world of entertainment.