Henson Collection (#2)

FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1895. Fizz! Boom!! Ah!!! Cartoon depicting Richard Parks Bland, Charles F. Crisp, Henry Moore Teller, Davis Hanson Waite, Joseph C.S

Girls Gym Display
Schoolgirls, pupils of Nita Henson, put on a formal gymnasium display on a rib stall climbing frame. Children exercising at school, PE lesson, keep fit class

First carriage, Ariel, 1843. Artist: W Walton
First carriage, Ariel, 1843, showing a fictitious flight of William Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage over a city. Henson patented his Aerial Steam Carriage in 1842

William Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage of 1843 (1910). Henson (1805-1888) and his partner John Stringfellow (1799-1883) managed to get a model of this steam-powered flying machine airborne

Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843
Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter

A Cuckoo in the Nest by Ben Travers (12 November 1886 18 December 1980). First produced at the Court Theatre in Liverpool, and at the Aldwych Theatre on 22nd July 1925

HH Henson
HERBERT HENSLEY HENSON English prelate, Canon of Westminster, advocate of disestablishment Date: 1863 - 1947

Hensons Aerial Carriage
HENSONs AERIAL STEAM CARRIAGE the most practicable of the early projects : though it never flew, it was a remarkable prevision of the flying machines to come. Date: 1843

Street view near the Cathedral, Exeter, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Leslie Henson during WW1
One of the most popular male entertainers of the First World War, Leslie Henson (1891 - 1957), appearing in Yes, Uncle! at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London in 1918 dressed in his R.F.C uniform

Leslie Henson in Yes, Uncle! during WW1
One of the most popular male entertainers of the First World War, Leslie Henson (1891 - 1957), appearing in Yes, Uncle! at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London in 1918

Madge Saunders
Miss Madge Saunders, the well known Gaiety actress pictured in her wedding dress for her marriage to the popular actor, Mr. Leslie Henson at St. Georges Church in Hanover Square on 9 December 1919

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MATTHEW HENSON (front row, far right) and the crew of the Roosevelt at Battle Harbour, Labrador, during Pearys successful expedition to the North Pole in 1908-09

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. Robert Pearys ship during an Arctic expedition. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. Teams of dogsleds traveling during an Arctic expedition led by Robert Peary. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. A ship and a canoe among ice floes during an Arctic expedition led by Robert Peary. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

PEARY EXPEDITION, c1908. Dogsled teams during an expedition to find the North Pole. Photograph by Matthew Henson, c1908

ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1908-09. A dog-sled, part of Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1908-09. Photograph by Matthew Henson

MATTHEW HENSON (1866-1955). American arctic explorer. Photograph with Charles Clark, c1906

MATTHEW HENSON AND CREW. Matthew Henson & others on the sledge that went to the North Pole. Crew (left to right): Donald MacMillan, George Borup, Thomas Gushue and Matthew Henson

MATTHEW ALEXANDER HENSON (1866-1955). American arctic explorer. Photographed in 1908 on board Robert E. Pearys exploring ship Roosevelt

MATTHEW HENSON (1866-1955). American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on his expedition to the North Pole. Photograph, c1910

New Mormon Temple at Cardston, Alberta, Canada 9 March 1920

William Samuel Henson, 1805-1888

Design by William Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1779-1883), inventors from Somerset, England, for the Aerial Steam Carriage

Design by William Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1779-1883), inventors from Somerset, England, for the Aerial Steam Carriage

Wax effigy of Princess Elizabeth
The Duke and Duchess of York and Mr Leslie Henson with a wax effigy of the young Princess Elizabeth. The doll was the piece de resistance of an auction held at a Society ball. Date: 1927

Theatre, The Astaires, Nerman
Caricature of brother and sister dance act, Fred and Adele Astaire in the shows Lady Be Good and Funny Face, joined by Leslie Henson

Henson, Nerman
Leslie Henson, Heather Thatcher, Claude Hulbert, Margary Hicklin, Percy Hemming

Dickson, Henson, The Beauty Prize Nerman
Dorothy Dickson and Leslie Henson in The Beauty Prize

Society people at Seaview on the Isle of Wight. Mr Valentine Williams, the writer, with his wife, formerly Miss Alice Crawford; Lady Craven and her twin brother

Robert E. Peary on the Roosevelt, 1909
Photograph showing Commander Robert E. Peary (1856-1920), the Arctic explorer, on the bridge of the Roosevelt, 1909. Peary is seen in the fur clothing he used during his expedition to the North Pole

Hensons Steam Carriage
William Samuel Henson along with John Stringfellow designed the Aerial Steam Carriage. Prints like this foretold a success that was sadly not forthcoming

Events / Peary / Henson
Matthew Henson, Pearys companion on his attempt on the North Pole

Hensons Flying Machine
Ws Hensons flying machine never flew, but if it had, and if it had flown as far as the Pyramids, this is how it might have looked

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"Henson: A Visionary Inventor and a Man of Many Talents" Fulton Mackay and Sprocket, the beloved characters from the popular TV show "Fraggle Rock, " may have brought joy to millions, but there is another Henson who deserves recognition. Meet Henson, an innovative mind whose ideas soared high above the clouds. Filming in Cornwall, Henson's creative genius took flight with his groundbreaking invention – the Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage. This remarkable contraption was way ahead of its time, combining steam power with aviation technology. With dreams of conquering the skies, Henson envisioned a world where people could travel effortlessly through thin air. Intriguingly enough, it wasn't just one or two mentions of this incredible invention; it seemed that everywhere you turned, there was talk about the extraordinary Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage. From discussions in cocktail bars at Ciros Grill to caricatures by George Whitelaw capturing Leslie Henson's likeness – everyone wanted to be part of this revolutionary concept. Henson's passion for flight can be traced back even further than anticipated. In 1842, he proposed an aeroplane design that showcased his forward-thinking mindset. Even though it was decades before its time when compared to c1936-37 standards depicted in patent illustrations - it demonstrated his unwavering determination to make flying a reality. But let us not forget another notable figure sharing the same surname – Matthew Alexander Henson. Known for being one of history's unsung heroes as an Arctic explorer alongside Robert Peary, he too left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Through their shared name and their respective achievements in different fields - whether soaring through skies or braving icy terrains - both these individuals embody resilience and innovation at its finest. So next time you hear "Henson, " remember that behind every mention lies a story of ambition, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.