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Future Collection (#89)

"The Future Unveiled: A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Possibilities" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds

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Apartment Block with Provision for Rocket Take-Off on the Roof

Background imageFuture Collection: Suburban Home, Rocket

Suburban Home, Rocket
Suburban home with Garage for the Family Rocketship

Background imageFuture Collection: Landing on the Moon

Landing on the Moon
Spaceship Landing on the Moon Date: Circa 1950

Background imageFuture Collection: Meteorological Station

Meteorological Station in Space

Background imageFuture Collection: Space Service Station

Space Service Station
Service Station in Space for Refuelling and Repairing Interplanetary Craft

Background imageFuture Collection: Personal Helicopter

Personal Helicopter

Background imageFuture Collection: Docking Station on Mars

Docking Station on Mars for Visiting Rockets

Background imageFuture Collection: Space Hospital Rockets

Space Hospital Rockets
Hospital Spaceship, Equipped to Carry Space Casualties and Give them In-Flight Treatment

Background imageFuture Collection: Interplanetary Omnibus

Interplanetary Omnibus Ferrying Passengers from One Space Destination to Another

Background imageFuture Collection: Mid-Ocean Platform

Mid-Ocean Platform
Mid-Ocean Landing Platform for Intercontinental Flights

Background imageFuture Collection: Trading Centre

Trading Centre
Intercontinental Trading Port where Aircraft Land to Unload and Load their Cargoes of Merchandise

Background imageFuture Collection: Refuelling in Space

Refuelling in Space
Recharging the Energy Cells of a Future Aircraft in Mid- Flight

Background imageFuture Collection: Space Rocket Carrier

Space Rocket Carrier
Interplanetary Spacecraft, Carrying Four Smaller Rockets

Background imageFuture Collection: Twin Bodied Helicopter

Twin Bodied Helicopter
Twin=Bodied Helicopter

Background imageFuture Collection: Space Police Station

Space Police Station
Control Station in Space for the International Interplanetary Police Force

Background imageFuture Collection: Passageway in Space

Passageway in Space
corridor Enabling Space Travellers to Transfer from One Spacecraft to Another

Background imageFuture Collection: Solar Reflectors

Solar Reflectors
Reflectors Harnessing Solar Heat

Background imageFuture Collection: Man-Made Satellite

Man-Made Satellite
Space Satellite Serving as a Staging Post for Interplanetary Travel

Background imageFuture Collection: Landing on Mars

Landing on Mars
Landing on the Planet Mars

Background imageFuture Collection: Floating in Space

Floating in Space
Crew of a Space Rocket in Free Flight Outside their Vehicle

Background imageFuture Collection: Approaching Mars

Approaching Mars
Interplanetary Rocket Approaches the Planet Mars

Background imageFuture Collection: Earth from Space

Earth from Space
Space Traveller Watches Earth Receding

Background imageFuture Collection: Space Travel Costume

Space Travel Costume
Space Travellers Costume

Background imageFuture Collection: Rocket Launcher

Rocket Launcher
ROCKET LAUNCHER

Background imageFuture Collection: Henri Ii, French Royalty

Henri Ii, French Royalty
Henri II de Navarre (1503-1555), grandfather of Henri IV) wooing his future wife Marguerite de France (1492-1549), also known as Marguerite of Valois, sister of Francois 1

Background imageFuture Collection: Dream Situations 19C

Dream Situations 19C
What we dream of : finding hidden treasure, approaching danger, fire, a journey, thieves, a letter, military victory, a racing winner - and of course, love and marriage !

Background imageFuture Collection: George VI and Spitz

George VI and Spitz
The future king, as a prince, with his pet Spitz

Background imageFuture Collection: Ivo Bligh / Eng Cricketer

Ivo Bligh / Eng Cricketer
IVO FRANCIS WALTER BLIGH 8th Earl of Darnley Led the English touring side to Australia in 1882, meeting his future wife in Melbourne

Background imageFuture Collection: German Invasion - 1

German Invasion - 1
When the Germans invade England, the first thing they will do after landing is to make for the stations and seize control of the railways (scene 1 of 4)

Background imageFuture Collection: Chemical Warfare

Chemical Warfare
Chemical weapons will wipe out entire populations in future wars, enabling the aggressor to take over the country without encountering any resistance

Background imageFuture Collection: Chemical War in London

Chemical War in London
Chemical warfare will be the determining factor in the next war : London will be destroyed by chemical attacks on its inhabitants, leading to fires and other destruction

Background imageFuture Collection: Scientific Weaponry

Scientific Weaponry
Lets hope we never have to use the weapons that todays science puts in our grasp !

Background imageFuture Collection: End of LA Fronde

End of LA Fronde
PARIS PEACEFUL AGAIN The Fronde is suppressed, and Louis XIV is all set for a gloriously absolutist future. Minerva herself descends from Olympos to felicitate him !

Background imageFuture Collection: Customs / USA / Apple-Bee

Customs / USA / Apple-Bee
The fall (autumn) tradition of the Apple-Bee - the complete apple peel is thrown and lands showing the initial of the ladys future husband

Background imageFuture Collection: Sf Earthquake Cartoon 3

Sf Earthquake Cartoon 3
America helps San Francisco to rebuild after the earthquake, pointing to future prosperity

Background imageFuture Collection: Kleber as a Kid

Kleber as a Kid
JEAN-BAPTISTE KLEBER As a boy, the future general works in an architects office little knowing that one day he will be assassinated by an Egyptian fanatic

Background imageFuture Collection: Lannes as a Lad

Lannes as a Lad
JEAN LANNES As a boy, the future general - son of a stable-boy - works in a wash-house. Later he will make a clean sweep of the enemy at Montebello

Background imageFuture Collection: Franklin as a Boy

Franklin as a Boy
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN As a boy, he works in a candle-makers factory but already his mind is busy with future projects

Background imageFuture Collection: Dowry Chest

Dowry Chest
A bride-to-be shows off her DOWRY CHEST - linen for board and bed, for apron, bust, or head as her contribution to the future home

Background imageFuture Collection: Australian Family

Australian Family
YOUNG AUSTRALIA - a future Bradman, maybe, with his mother, his sister and his cat

Background imageFuture Collection: British Empire Ex. 1925

British Empire Ex. 1925
Cover for the official guide to the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley, 1925. The British Empire is intact - but starting to crumble : the president is the duke of York, future George VI

Background imageFuture Collection: Future Air Liner

Future Air Liner
Tomorrows air liner, though it still has propellors, is very advanced in design, with wingtip fins rather than tailfin and rudder, Baggage is stowed beneath passengers

Background imageFuture Collection: Future Passenger Liner

Future Passenger Liner
The passenger liner of the future will be streamlined, and carry its own aircraft

Background imageFuture Collection: Future Monorail

Future Monorail
Most predictions of future railways presuppose a monorail, as in this German proposal

Background imageFuture Collection: Bus of the Future

Bus of the Future
A bus of the future races along an autobahn carrying two decks of passengers : a modern train crosses overhead

Background imageFuture Collection: Military Airship

Military Airship
In 1910, it is safe to predict that airships will play a part in a future war. This one is causing immense damage with its bombs, but is being fired upon in its turn

Background imageFuture Collection: Tomorrows Monorail

Tomorrows Monorail
The monorail is surely the railway of tomorrow, making it possible to span wide valleys with a single rail. What if all the passengers crowd to one side to admire the view ?

Background imageFuture Collection: David Anointed

David Anointed
The shepherd David is recognised by the prophet Samuel as the future king of Israel




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"The Future Unveiled: A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Possibilities" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds. From the whimsical Kinecar by William Heath Robinson to the intricate lines of a palmistry map, we embark on a journey through time and space. As we delve deeper, witness the mesmerizing spectacle of continental drift after 250 million years - nature's slow dance shaping our planet's destiny. Yet, amidst this grandeur, an eerie Vanitas Still Life reminds us of life's transience; a tulip in bloom juxtaposed with a skull and hour-glass serving as poignant reminders of our mortality. But fear not, for hope springs eternal. Behold the Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover that conceals a hidden lunar city - an emblematic vision of humanity conquering new frontiers beyond Earth. Welwyn Garden City stands tall as an exemplar of meticulous town planning, offering glimpses into urban landscapes yet to come. In this tapestry of possibilities, JMW Turner's The Angel Standing in the Sun captures ethereal beauty while hinting at celestial encounters awaiting us in days yet to unfold. And just beyond lies The New Jerusalem - its futuristic allure beckoning those who dare dream big. The Mad Robot emerges from another Amazing Stories scifi magazine cover; its metallic visage symbolizing both innovation and cautionary tales about artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, within the Pharmacy of the Future lies untapped potential for medical breakthroughs that will redefine human well-being. Corbetts Vision paints vivid strokes across our mindscape - reminding us that foresight shapes reality. Princess Elizabeth gazes confidently ahead as she embraces her Girl Guide role; little did we know then that she would ascend to become Queen Elizabeth II - embodying resilience and grace throughout history. The future awaits with open arms – brimming with endless possibilities and unforeseen wonders. Let us embrace it together as pioneers forging paths yet untrodden.