Innovation Collection (#65)

Interior of Reichstag (Parliament building), Berlin, Germany, Europe

Fred and Ginger Building, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

The Oriental Pearl Tower in the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Modern skyscrapers and park in Lujiazui financial district of Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Modern skyscrapers in the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Grand Lisboa casino in central Macau, Macau, China, Asia

The Olympic Stadium called The Birds Nest, Beijing, China, Asia

Floating restaurants, Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Opera House and city skyline, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Palm trees and city skyline, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Fire Spraying Helmet
Automatic spraying helmet in use

Fowlers Steam Plough
Fowlers patent four-furrow steam-plough, an exhibit of the International Exhibition

Social / Gaslit Street 19C
A gas-lit London street at the commencement of Victorias reign

A Reading in Bed Device
A book-holding device for reading in bed. The book may be inclined to catch the light, whilst the pages are kept free for ease of page- turning

Kitty Hawk Glider Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright test unpowered gliders against the wind at Kitty Hawk. The first powered flight was achieved there on 17th December 1903

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"Innovation: Bridging the Gap between Past and Future" From the iconic Thames Barrier standing tall against the River Thames, with Canary Wharf in the background, to the magnificent Falkirk Wheel in Stirlingshire, Scotland - these landmarks symbolize innovation at its finest. As we journey back in time, we witness Crewe Station's humble beginnings on 4 July 1837 when it first served as a gateway for the Grand Junction Railway. This historic milestone paved the way for countless advancements in transportation. Innovation knows no bounds; even Eadweard J Muybridge's captivating photograph of a man and horse gracefully leaping over a fence captured our imagination back in 1887. It showcased how technology could freeze moments that were once only seen through fleeting glances. The Flying Scotsman, an LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco, epitomizes progress on rails. Its sleek design and powerful engine revolutionized train travel and set new standards for speed and efficiency. Across Wales' Newport stands The Transporter - a testament to human ingenuity that effortlessly carries people from one side to another. It represents how they are bridge physical divides. Nikola Tesla's lab crackles with bolts of electricity discharging into thin air - his groundbreaking experiments forever changed our understanding of power generation and distribution. Let us not forget Trevithick's Railway or Accringtons Trams – both showcasing old forms transformed by innovative ideas into new modes of transport that shaped cities across Europe. And who can overlook R-101 Airship housed within Cardington's hangar? A marvel of engineering ahead of its time, this colossal vessel soared through skies carrying dreams towards uncharted horizons. These glimpses into history remind us that innovation is not confined to any era or place; it is an eternal force propelling humanity forward.