Inventive Collection

Bedroom boat-race practice
An enthusiastic " Blue" leaves nothing to chance and recreates rowing conditions with the help of three tin baths, some wheels and a pair of oars in his bedroom

Xmas Pudding in Trenches
Innovative British soldiers use a German steel helmet as a saucepan for their Christmas pudding

Good Egg by William Heath Robinson
Straight from the Hen! The Fresh-Egger, a handsome apparatus for ensuring the new-laidness of eggs for the breakfast-table. A typically convoluted invention from the mind of William Heath Robinson

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Mercury
3740661 Mercury; (add.info.: Medieval engraving titled Mercury'. Mercury was considered to be a male planet, and those born under Mercury were eloquent and inventive with a love of science)

A woodcut engraving depicting Mercury and the activities under its government
5310788 A woodcut engraving depicting Mercury and the activities under its government. Mercury was considered a male planet, and as dry and passive

Mercury
3740664 Mercury; (add.info.: Medieval engraving titled Mercury'. Mercury was considered to be a male planet, and those born under Mercury were eloquent and inventive with a love of science)

A small mini car built by owner Jerry Vullings, pictured in the car. It is possible that in 1989, this was the smallest mini influenced car in existence. Picture taken 27th August 1989

John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew from Londons Chingford Fire Station is to undertake the first ever John O Groats to Lands end charity marathon using a Sinclair

Sketch your mentor
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

The Joyful Forest
A detailed, humorous illustration shows an incredibly busy forest scene in which a large variety of happy creatures are mischeviously toying with the artist who is just trying to paint a picture

Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch
An illustration which comically depicts a motor vehicle traversing an abnormally steep slope, with an inventive contraption of extended back wheels. Date: circa 1919

Self portrait at work, 1901 (litho) (b / w photo)
495659 Self portrait at work, 1901 (litho) (b/w photo) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Ferdinand de Lesseps at the time of his vice-consulship in Alexandria, c
CHT290580 Portrait of Ferdinand de Lesseps at the time of his vice-consulship in Alexandria, c.1832 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Collection Compagnie de Suez

Crossword Fancy Dress costume, c. 1920 (colour litho)
CHT290061 Crossword Fancy Dress costume, c.1920 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mots Croises ; Album de Travestis; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Inventive imagination (chromolitho)
1094393 Inventive imagination (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventive imagination)

Caricature of Ferdinand de Lesseps, from Le Monde Pour Rire
CHT290586 Caricature of Ferdinand de Lesseps, from Le Monde Pour Rire, 1868 (colour litho) by Lemot, A (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Ferdinand de Lesseps, 1840 (colour litho)
CHT290581 Ferdinand de Lesseps, 1840 (colour litho) by Landelle, Charles (1821-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catch and Sketch
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Leaving today, (Tuesday 25th May 1965) on the first leg of his round the world trip is 31 year old Jim Parkinson who will drive a home made car powered by a lawn mower engine

Summer Weather Scenes, Middlesbrough, August 1976. Our picture shows... children keeping cool any way they can during heatwave

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England, London, Entrance to the 2012 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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England, London, The 2012 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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Sedum - variety not identified Sedum / Ice plant Brown subject Blue b/g

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Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Editorial Creative Vegetable Edible Bark Food and Drink Garden Lifestyle Many Rural Rustic Soil Mixed varieties Orientation - Vertical

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Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Editorial Creative Vegetable Edible Food

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Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Editorial Creative Vegetable Edible Bark Food

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Phaseolus coccineus Runner bean Green subject

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Phaseolus coccineus Runner bean Red subject Green b/g

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Lycopersicon esculentum Tomato Green subject

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Phaseolus coccineus Runner bean Green subject

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Allium schoenoprasum Chive Green subject

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Pisum sativum Pea Green subject

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Allium - variety not identified Allium Green subject

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Curcubita pepo Courgette Green subject Green b/g

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Lactuca sativa Lettuce Green subject Brown b/g

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Brassica oleracea acephala Kale Green subject

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Lactuca sativa Lettuce Green subject Brown b/g

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Lactuca sativa Lettuce Green subject Brown b/g

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Sinapis alba Mustard - Yellow mustard Green subject

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Alliaria petiolata Mustard - Garlic mustard Green subject Green b/g

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Sinapis alba Mustard - Yellow mustard Green b/g

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Sinapis alba Mustard - Yellow mustard Green subject Orange b/g

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Sinapis alba Mustard - Yellow mustard Green subject Orange b/g

Butterfly, Painted lady, Vanessa cardui
Dahlia, yellow flower with Painted Lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui

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Variety not identified Green subject

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"Inventive: Unleashing Creativity in Everyday Life" Bedroom boat-race practice: Who needs a lake when you can race boats right in your bedroom? This ingenious idea by Heath Robinson takes bedtime adventures to a whole new level. Xmas Pudding in Trenches: Even amidst the chaos of war, the soldiers found a way to celebrate Christmas with this unconventional festive treat. Heath Robinson's inventive spirit shines through even in the darkest times. Good Egg by William Heath Robinson: Witness the whimsical contraption that ensures every egg is cracked perfectly. Leave it to Heath Robinson to turn breakfast into an art form. When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold: Say goodbye to chilly showers with this clever invention designed by none other than Heath Robinson himself. No more shivering mornings for us. The Joyful Forest: Step into a magical world where trees play music and flowers dance – all thanks to the imaginative mind of William Heath Robinson. Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch: Conquer any terrain effortlessly with this brilliant hill-side clutch mechanism created by our favorite inventor, Mr. Heath Robinson. Hint to the Ministry of Health by Heath Robinson: Discover how one man's ingenuity could revolutionize healthcare systems as we know them today, leaving no ailment unsolved or problem unaddressed. Early type of mechanical shovel by Heath Robinson : Dive into history and witness one of Mr. Heath Robison's early creations - an extraordinary mechanical shovel that paved the way for modern construction techniques. The Gentle Art of Excavating - a specially designed skimmer : Experience excavation like never before as you marvel at this specially designed skimmer invented by none other than William H. Robinson himself. A small mini car built by owner Jerry Vullings, pictured in the car .