Engineers Collection (#9)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728211 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Alexander Siemens (engraving)
812591 Alexander Siemens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Siemens, German electrical engineer)

Sir Henry Bessemer (b / w photo)
810838 Sir Henry Bessemer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Bessemer)

Advert, John Warner & Sons, Cripplegate, London
Advert, John Warner & Sons, The Crescent Foundry, Cripplegate, London - portable water closets and commodes Date: 1881

BBC Late Low Definition Television Control Room. On the right is the mirror-drum projection scanner, on the left are the two checking receivers

Charles William Siemens, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c. 1870 (engraving)
2619102 Charles William Siemens, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles William Siemens)

Sinai - group of Bedouin at the Convent of St Katherine, Catherine
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - group of Bedouin at the Convent of St Katherine, Catherine

Sinai - Jebel ed Deir from the summit of Jebel Musa
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - : Jebel ed Deir from the summit of Jebel Musa

Sinai - Wady Serabit el Khadim
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Wady Serabit el Khadim

Sina - inscribed rock, Wady Aleyat
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - inscribed rock, Wady Aleyat

Sinai - Egyptian ruins, Serabit el Khadim
Vintage 19th century photograph: Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Egyptian ruins

Sinai - tombs in a jorf, Wady Feiran
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - tombs in a jorf, Wady Feiran

Sinai - ruined convent of the twelve apostles, Wady Leja
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - ruined convent of the twelve apostles, Wady Leja

Hajjar Musa, Moses Rock, in Wady Leja, Sinai
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Hajjar Musa, Moses Rock, in Wady Leja

Aarons Hill with Jebel Sona in the background
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Aarons Hill with Jebel Sona in the background

Ruined convent, Wady Feiran
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Ruined convent, Wady Feiran

Josiah Latimer Clark, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c. 1870 (engraving)
2619103 Josiah Latimer Clark, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josiah Latimer Clark (1822-98)

British army soldiers on exercise at Shoeburyness, c.1880s - probably Royal Engineers Regiment

The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving)
1614488 The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration)

Mr A M Ross, acting Engineer of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving)
1609769 Mr A M Ross, acting Engineer of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr A M Ross)

Sappers, miners and engineers in the Imperial Army
Sappers, miners and engineers in the German (Holy Roman Empire) Imperial Army, 19th century. Zappatori, Minatori, Guastatori e Pontonieri

Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the Imperial Army
Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the (German) Imperial Army, 19th century. Ulani. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

The building of the Paris Opera (b / w photo)
STC251074 The building of the Paris Opera (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Drawing Office, 3rd Floor IMechE. Later in c1936 the opposite end was partitioned off as an office. In 1951 the office was transferred to the door-end and re-partitioned. Date: 1936

Portrait of Frederick William Lanchester. Date: circa 1930

Exterior, IMechE Headquarters, 1 Birdcage Walk. Date: circa 1950s

Portrait of Frank Radcliffe. Date: circa 1970

Portrait of James Edward Montgomery, IMechE Secretary, 1939-1942. Date: circa 1942

Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt of Writtle
Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle signing IMechE Honorary Fellow book. Date: 1984

Portrait of Ronald W Mellor, IMechE Secretary, 1987-1993. Date: circa 1993

Portrait of Brian (?) G Robbins, IMechE Secretary, 1951-1961. Date: circa 1961

IMechE Trustee Board. Front row left to right: Prof Isobel Pollock; Prof Christopher Taylor; John McDougall; William Edgar; and John Baxter

Sir Richard W Allen and members of IMechE Council, taken at WH Allen and Co, Bedford. Date: 1928

Group portrait of IMechE Council members, outside Manor Hotel Meriden. Includes Roy Ernest James Roberts, President second row middle [in glasses, green tie] and Pamela Liversidge [front row middle]

Miss Stanier unveiling Sir William Staniers portrait at IMechE, during meeting 6 Oct 1966. Watched by Lord christopher Hinton [bottom right, back to camera]. Date: 1966

Photograph of Lord Dudley Gordon unveiling a plaque commemorating the founding of IMechE on the site. At the time, being the Curzon Street goods offices of the London Midland Region

Name plate for loco The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Photograph of the casting of a name plate for a locomotive named The Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Date: circa 1980

IAE President Lieutenant-Colonel David Joseph Smith
IAE President, 1922-23, Lieutenant-Colonel David Joseph Smith, by Walton Adams and Son. Date: 1923

IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: delegate visit, possibly Frys Chocolates. Date: 2nd July 1930

IMechE visit to the works of Petters Ltd, Westland Yeovil
IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: visit to the works of Petters Ltd, Westland Yeovil; group positioned in front of an aeroplane. Date: 2nd July 1930

IMechE visit to the works of RA Lister & Co Ltd, Dursle
IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: visit to the works of RA Lister & Company Ltd, Dursle. Date: 3rd July 1930

IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: delegates at Trowbridge. Date: 3rd July 1930

Train with pneumatic wheels demonstrated at Bletchley
A rail road car, a train with pneumatic wheels which runs on rails was demonstrated at Bletchley this morning in a trail run to Oxford

IAE President, 1945-46, Frank George Woollard. Date: 1946

IAE President, 1921-22, George William Watson. Date: 1922

IAE President, 1938-43, Percy Crosbie Kidner. Date: 1943

IAE President, 1944-45, John Shearman, by Elliott and Fry. Date: 1945

IAE President, 1934-35, Laurence Henry Pomeroy. Date: 1935

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"Engineers: Masters of Innovation and Bravery" From the Royal Logistic Corps to the United States Naval Construction Battalions, they have always been at the forefront of progress and courage. Their contributions span across various fields, leaving an indelible mark on history. One cannot forget the Rolls-Royce Merlin X / 10 Supercharged Piston Aero-Engine, a marvel that powered countless aircraft during World War II. Its ingenuity allowed pilots to soar through the skies with unmatched speed and precision. In Swindon, skilled engineers dedicated their talents to building diesel locomotives, revolutionizing transportation and connecting communities like never before. Their craftsmanship propelled nations forward on iron tracks. Even in times of conflict, engineers stood tall. Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "A Miner Success" depicted their unwavering determination amidst chaos—a testament to their resilience in adversity. The Churchill AVRE Tank in France during World War II showcased engineering prowess combined with military might. These machines were instrumental in overcoming obstacles and securing victory for allied forces. Joseph Whitworth's IMechE medal and invitation symbolize recognition for exceptional engineering achievements—an honor bestowed upon those who push boundaries and redefine possibilities. Tragedy struck when the Titanic sank, but we must remember the brave engineers who fought valiantly against all odds. Fourteen lives lost but forever remembered for their dedication till the very end. WW1 poster "Types of British Army" highlighted how diverse skills within engineer regiments contributed to overall military strength—each role crucial in its own way towards achieving victory on battlefields worldwide. Royal Engineers - British Army Regiment maneuvered through challenging terrains with skillful precision—building bridges where there were none, fortifying defenses when needed most—a force that shaped landscapes both physically and strategically. On Silverstone's race track, Mike Hawthorn raced fearlessly behind Vanwall's wheels—an embodiment of engineering excellence merged with sporting passion. A testament to engineers' ability to push boundaries beyond conventional limits.