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Gadget Collection (#2)

Unleash your inner inventor with these whimsical gadget creations by William Heath Robinson

Background imageGadget Collection: Picture No. 10882126

Picture No. 10882126
African man with self built gadget bicycle Date:

Background imageGadget Collection: Penknife

Penknife. Various tools folded out of a penknife

Background imageGadget Collection: A Crystal Set-to by William Heath Robinson

A Crystal Set-to by William Heath Robinson
A somewhat startling wireless development witnessed on Hampstead Heath during the broadcasting of an interesting dance programme

Background imageGadget Collection: A Seaside Snap Shot by William Heath Robinson

A Seaside Snap Shot by William Heath Robinson
Ingenious method of overcoming the difficulty of taking ones own photograph by bathing devised by the gadget king, and master of silly ideas, William Heath Robinson. Date: 1927

Background imageGadget Collection: Wrist watch computer, computer artwork

Wrist watch computer, computer artwork
Wrist watch computer. Computer artwork of a wrist watch with built-in internet browser and computer

Background imageGadget Collection: Wrist watch video phone, computer artwork

Wrist watch video phone, computer artwork
Wrist watch video phone. Computer artwork of a wrist watch able to transmit and receive video phone messages

Background imageGadget Collection: Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876

Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
Exhibition of Bells telephone. Patented in March 1876 by the Scottish-US inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), this telephone is on display at the Centennial Exposition

Background imageGadget Collection: Nissan Murano Japan

Nissan Murano Japan

Background imageGadget Collection: Sat Nav Ikoma City

Sat Nav Ikoma City

Background imageGadget Collection: USA, Indiana, Auburn: Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Car Museum, interior 1929 Cord

USA, Indiana, Auburn: Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Car Museum, interior 1929 Cord
USA-Indiana-Auburn: Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Car Museum- interior 1929 Cord

Background imageGadget Collection: Reading mirror / W H Robinson

Reading mirror / W H Robinson
A useful mechanical aid for reading the newspaper or magazine of the person in front of you on the bus or tube, without bothering them

Background imageGadget Collection: Well, I m Blowed

Well, I m Blowed
The Heath Robinson Mark VII Extra Special Pneumatic Candle Flame Extinguisher, specially devised for blowing out the candle when the dressing table is a long way from the bed

Background imageGadget Collection: Television, 1954

Television, 1954
A group of people huddle together in a sitting room to watch the latest gadget in 1954, a television

Background imageGadget Collection: A Good Pull Up

A Good Pull Up
The new electric self raising braces for those men who haven t time to fiddle about with the ordinary kind in the morning

Background imageGadget Collection: William Heath Robinson

William Heath Robinson
WILLIAM HEATH ROBINSON The well-known illustrator and cartoonist pictured wearing a trilby and working on his sketch book. Best known as the " gadget king"




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Unleash your inner inventor with these whimsical gadget creations by William Heath Robinson. From the Pea Apparatus to A Decided Catch, his imaginative contraptions will leave you in awe. Bound to Draw attention, his intricate designs showcase a blend of creativity and engineering prowess. Even at an overtime Christmas cracker factory, Robinson's ingenuity shines through in Overtime at a Christmas cracker factory. With A cunning stroke, he transforms everyday tasks into extraordinary feats. But not all of Robinson's inventions are complex - sometimes simplicity is key. Take his simple device for removing a wart or Juicing carrots effortlessly; these gadgets prove that innovation can come in small packages too. And who can forget the iconic Aston Martin DB5? This legendary car became the epitome of sophistication and style thanks to its ingenious features designed by none other than Heath Robinson himself. In today's fast-paced world, convenience is paramount. Enter the Wrist watch MP3 player - a gadget that combines fashion and functionality seamlessly. Now you can enjoy your favorite tunes on-the-go without compromising style. However, life isn't always smooth sailing when it comes to technology. When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold, panic ensues. But fear not, because even in such situations Robinson has us covered with his inventive solutions. Lastly, Crabbing Their Style showcases how even mundane activities like crabbing can be transformed into an adventure with Heath Robinson's quirky devices. Whether it's sparking imagination or solving everyday problems creatively, William Heath Robinson's gadgets never fail to captivate our minds and ignite our sense of wonder.