Lord Kelvin Collection

Examining the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, after raising it, on board the Great Eastern, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Examining the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, after raising it, on board the Great Eastern, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Robert Dudley '...of the anxious group of men...handling

Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, 1866
3478944 Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, 1866; (add.info.: Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern 17 August 1866)

Lord Kelvin's receiving apparatus in use, 1877
3480022 Lord Kelvin's receiving apparatus in use, 1877; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin's (William Thomson's) receiving apparatus in use at Brest; including his mirror galvanometer

Lord Kelvin receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use
5311729 Lord Kelvin receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use at Brest, France 1877

Lord Kelvin
2757970 Lord Kelvin.; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science. Bristish scientist William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. Engraving in: Les Merveilles de la Science (The Wonders of Science)

Portrait of Sir William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), 1876

Lord Kelvin, Patent Standard Compass (colour litho)
976716 Lord Kelvin, Patent Standard Compass (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin, Patent Standard Compass)

William Thomson (engraving)
816455 William Thomson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907)

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), British physicist and engineer (coloured photo)
817347 William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), British physicist and engineer (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomson)

Lord Kelvin in 1896 (b / w photo)
5209495 Lord Kelvin in 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin in 1896)

Lord Kelvin (b / w photo)
5209491 Lord Kelvin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin. Illustration for Cassiers Magazine (Vol XVI)

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), British physicist and engineer (b / w photo)
817344 William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), British physicist and engineer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomson)

Portrait of William Thomson, Baron Kelvin (colour litho)
982203 Portrait of William Thomson, Baron Kelvin (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomson, Baron Kelvin)

Sir William Thomson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. (litho)
3100156 Sir William Thomson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Thomson (1824-1907)

The Leys School, Cambridge, Opening of the Science Buildings (b / w photo)
1627525 The Leys School, Cambridge, Opening of the Science Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leys School, Cambridge)

Lord Kelvin, an electrical genius (b / w photo)
3091453 Lord Kelvin, an electrical genius (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin, an electrical genius)

The International Niagara Falls Commission (b / w photo)
5209502 The International Niagara Falls Commission (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Niagara Falls Commission)

Lord Kelvin in 1886 (b / w photo)
5209494 Lord Kelvin in 1886 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin in 1886)

Lord Kelvins Professorial Jubilee (engraving)
1605420 Lord Kelvins Professorial Jubilee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvins Professorial Jubilee)

The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House (b / w photo)
1062951 The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Bill in the Lords)

Lord Kelvin (engraving)
663627 Lord Kelvin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin. Illustration from The Comprehensive History of England by Charles Macfarlance et al)

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619113 William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomson)

Characteristic Portraits of Lord Kelvin (b / w photo)
5209497 Characteristic Portraits of Lord Kelvin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characteristic Portraits of Lord Kelvin)

Dr Nansen, Mrs Nansen, Lord Kelvin, Lady Kelvin (b / w photo)
5209496 Dr Nansen, Mrs Nansen, Lord Kelvin, Lady Kelvin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen, Mrs Nansen, Lord Kelvin, Lady Kelvin)

Professor J Thomson, Sr, Lord Kelvin in 1891, Professor James Thomson, Lord Kelvins Brother, Dr James T Bottomley
5209505 Professor J Thomson, Sr, Lord Kelvin in 1891, Professor James Thomson, Lord Kelvins Brother, Dr James T Bottomley, Lord Kelvins Nephew (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Royal Society (b / w photo)
1038882 The Royal Society (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society)

Lord Kelvin, caricature C015 / 6712
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). Caricature of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Kelvin was co-discoverer in 1852 of the Joule-Thomson effect

Sir William Thomson, Irish physicist and engineer, c1870s (1883). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. III, 1852-1860, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

He could not refrain from shouting in triumph. c1918. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), as a boy. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin, Irish-Scottish mathematician, physicist and engineer, 1877. Kelvin (1824-1907) was a leader in the physical sciences of the 19th century

Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist, 1926. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin was a pioneer of thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory

Lord Kelvin, Irish-Scottish mathematical physicist and engineer, (c1924). Kelvin (1824-1907) was a leader in the physical sciences of the 19th century

Thomas Edisons generator for electric light at his home at Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA, 1879. Behind the doors is the 80 hp engine

Lord Kelvins mirror galvanometer, 1876. William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) devised this instrument for measuring small electric currents

Lord Kelvins transatlantic telegraph, 1877. Artist: John Wright Oakes
Lord Kelvins transatlantic telegraph, 1877. William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin) (1824-1907) receiving apparatus used at Brest, France, including his mirror galvanometer (left)

Lord Kelvin, Scottish mathematician and physicist, 1876. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge

Lord Kelvin and his compass, 1902. Artist: James Craig Annan
Lord Kelvin and his compass, 1902. Kelvin was born William Thomson and was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge. He was professor of Natural Philosophy (Physics)

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin in 1869 (c1890). Kelvin (1824-1907) Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist

Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist and mathematician, 1897. Artist: Spy
Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist and mathematician, 1897. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge

Lord Kelvin, Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist, c1900. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge

Lord Kelvin, British physicist C013 / 7704
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

Lord Kelvin, British physicist
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), British physicist and mathematician. Born William Thomson, he was co-discover in 1852 of the Joule-Thomson effect

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Lord Kelvin, the renowned Scottish mathematician and physicist, is captured in various forms throughout history. In a captivating photograph from 1902, we see Lord Kelvin holding his compass with an air of intellectual curiosity. The artist James Craig Annan skillfully portrays the essence of this brilliant mind. Another striking portrait of Lord Kelvin, painted by William Thomson in 1886, showcases his distinguished presence. With a gaze that exudes wisdom and determination, it is evident why he became such an influential figure in the scientific community. Intriguingly, a coloured lithograph depicts Lord Kelvin's Patent Standard Compass. This instrument symbolizes his innovative contributions to engineering and physics. His meticulous attention to detail shines through as he revolutionized measurement standards during his time. An engraving captures another side of Lord Kelvin's persona - one filled with passion for knowledge and discovery. It serves as a reminder of how deeply committed he was to advancing science for the betterment of society. A black-and-white photograph taken in 1896 shows Lord Kelvin at the height of his career. The intensity in his eyes reflects both his dedication to research and desire to push boundaries further than ever before. Throughout these images, whether they be photographs or paintings, we witness the multifaceted nature of this extraordinary man who left an indelible mark on our understanding of physics and engineering. Indeed, Baron Kelvin's legacy lives on through these visual representations – each capturing different facets of his brilliance – reminding us all that true greatness transcends time itself.