Pressure Collection (#6)

The electric furnace, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection

Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873)
Evangelista Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873). Torricelli (1608-1647), Italian physicist and mathematician

Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist, inventing the mercury barometer, 1643 (1873)
Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist and mathematician, inventing the mercury barometer, 1643 (1873). Torricelli (1608-1647)

Von Guerickes water barometer, 1672. Fig I: details of parts; Fig II: complete barometer; Fig III: apparatus for the investigation of the weight of air; Fig IV: details of indicator

Blaise Pascal, 17th century French mathematician, physicist and religious philosopher, 1878. Pascal (1623-1662) carrying out experiments with a mercury barometer on the tower of St

Experimental barometers used by the Accademia dell Cimento, Florence, Italy, 1691. Closed tube with mercury (left) and double water barometer (right)

Otto von Guericke, German inventor, engineer and physicist, 1672. Portrait from his Eperimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called)

Title page of Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio, (Amsterdam, 1672). New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called, relating to a Vacuum) by Otto von Guericke (1606-1686)

Humphry Davy, British chemist and inventor, 1802. Artist: James Gillray
Humphry Davy, British chemist and inventor, 1802. Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

Von Guerickes demonstration of the strength of air pressure, 1672. In the mid 17th century Otto von Guericke used an air-pump to remove the air from between two large close-fitting copper

Calcite Formations, Hveravellir Hot Springs, North East of Langjokull, Iceland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Calcite Formations, Hveravellir Hot Springs, North East of Langjokull, Iceland, 20th century. Hveravellir Hot Springs, a low temperature area at the northern edge of Kjalhraunnature lava field

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields, USA, 1886. Edwin L Drake drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania near Titusville in 1859

colour, focus, multi coloured, multitasking, pressure, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 944671030

No 5 pressure switch, 1942 (c). Made by R M Limited, 1942 (c). Stamped: SWITCH No. 5 1 RM. Stamped on plate: LTD 2-53 CL. Associated with the Special Forces and Army Commandos

Antalya, Southern Turkey - Aspendos - Aqueduct (pre-excavation). Date: circa 1930s

Antalya, Southern Turkey - Aspendos - conduit of aqueduct
Antalya, Southern Turkey - Aspendos - The pressure conduit of the Aspendos aqueduct. Date: circa 1930s

Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). Measuring the air pressure. Colo
Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). French mathematician, physicist and philosopher. Measuring the air pressure. Colored engraving

Cover design, London Magazine, April, sixpence, depicting a woman in an orange raincoat and a man in naval uniform, with a battleship at sea in the background

Stopping in the Snow
A train halts on a Scottish moor when the water goes off the boil, lowering pressure to the point where it is insuf- -ficient to turn the wheels. Passengers must be patient. Date: 1876

Man working on miniature steam engine
Man in his sitting room, working on a miniature steam engine. Date: circa 1930s

Firemen at Battersbys hatworks were obviously employed in house, and despite the equipment being satisfactory, when a fire broke out in 1906 there was insufficient water pressure in the mains to be

WWI Poster, Make us as proud of you as we are of him
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Make us as proud of you as we are of him! Poster issued August 1915. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Are you doing your duty today?
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, England Expects, 1805, 1915. Are you doing your duty today? With the figure of Admiral Lord Nelson. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Surely you will fight
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Surely you will fight for your King and Country. Come along, boys, before it is too late. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, You re proud of your pals in the Army
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, You re proud of your pals in the Army of course! But what will your pals think of YOU? Think It Over! Date: 1915

RFC after reconnaissance work on Western Front, WW1
The pilot and observer of a Royal Flying Corps aeroplane are helped back to their rest quarters after returning from a reconnaissance mission over the Western Front

Advert for Hawkins kitchen accessories 1952
Home-making begins with Hawkins. Hawkins labour saving kitchen accessory to make light of every chore. From a Tecal, that automatically makes your morning tea or coffee

Operating the London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw below decks Date: circa late 1930s

Large Dennis trailer water pump

Trailer water pump at Dulwich Fire Station, WW2
The latest trailer water pump, presented in September 1940, seen here at Dulwich Fire Station, south London. Date: 1940

Bending armour-plates by hydraulic pressure
The new iron-clad fleet: bending armour-plates by hydraulic pressure at Chatham Dockyard. Date: 1863

Mine problem in North Sea by G. H. Davis
The mine problem in the North Sea. The mine layer at work, showing the way in which the mine is held below the water and how it is exploded by a passing ship

Coping with effects of bomb blast by G. H. Davis
The effects of bomb blast: how research and experiment have helped to cope with this vital problem during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Pressure cabin in airliner by G. H. Davis
Travelling comfortably at 25, 000 feet: pressure cabins in airliners. Details of a system demonstrated in last weeks high altitude passenger-carrying flight by a British airliner. Date: 1946

Aerial fog trail by G. H. Davis
The aerial fog trail which often reveals high-flying raiders. The involuntary sky writing effect produced by raiders and fighters at great heights may be caused by exhaust condensation or reduced

Sheet music cover, Your King & Country Want You, a Womans Recruiting Song, dedicated by special permission to Her Majesty the Queen

MG sports car outside Day & Night Cafe
A man waits for his MG sports car to be checked by two mechanics outside the Day & Night Cafe

New York Iron Works
Illustration of the Burden iron works in Troy, New York circa 1860. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Diagram of capillary network running between arteriole and venule

Man in purple coat caught up in storm holding on to his umbrella and hat

Jet engine, internal components, cross-section

World globe with directional arrows showing trade wind patterns

Illustration of three milk bottles turned upside down in glass jars used as barometers to forecast pressure

Illustration of hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone

Illustration of air pressure on hot air balloon, supersonic aeroplane, mountain, city of skycrapers, and water pressure on deep-sea diver, submarine and deep sea research submersible

Illustration of water flowing from holes in metal barrel at different heights demonstrating hydrostatic pressure

Digital illustration of underground gasification mixing coal with oxygen and steam while being heated and pressurized

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Feeling the Heat: Exploring the Weight UVF - Ulster Volunteer Force Poster: A stark reminder of the pressure faced by communities during times of conflict, as they grapple with difficult choices and uncertain futures. Man riding on a steam rocket: Pushing boundaries and defying gravity, this image captures the exhilaration and immense pressure that comes with pursuing ambitious dreams. Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park: Nature's breathtaking beauty reminds us of the immense geological forces at play beneath our feet, exerting constant pressure to shape our world. Trepanation, 14th-century artwork: An eerie depiction of ancient medical practices reveals how individuals throughout history have sought relief from physical ailments under tremendous societal pressures. Gathering of Unions / 1832: In an era marked by social unrest and demands for workers' rights, this image symbolizes the collective strength needed to withstand oppressive conditions and fight against systemic pressures. Chinese acupuncture model: Delicate needles puncture specific points in our bodies to relieve tension and rebalance energy flows—a testament to humanity's age-old quest for release from internal pressures. Laying new natural gas pipeline - Wormington to Sapperton pipeline project - near Winchcombe - Cotswolds - UK: The complex process behind constructing vital infrastructure highlights both economic pressures driving progress and environmental concerns demanding careful consideration. Dr. Merryweathers Tempest Prognosticator: This peculiar invention from yesteryears reflects society's relentless pursuit to predict weather patterns accurately—an attempt to alleviate uncertainties caused by atmospheric pressures impacting daily lives. The F. A Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923: As football fans roar in unison while witnessing historic moments unfold on hallowed grounds, players face intense pressure—both personal and professional—to perform their best under scrutiny.