Robert Hooke Collection

Flea illustration
Page 201 from Micrographia or some Physiological description of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses (1665) by Robert Hooke

The Monument to the Great Fire, London (colour photo)
3091262 The Monument to the Great Fire, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monument to the Great Fire, London)

A comet as observed by Robert Hooke
5307360 A comet as observed by Robert Hooke.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a comet as observed by Robert Hooke. Robert Hooke (1635-1703) an English natural philosopher, architect

An engraving depicting details of Robert Hooke's hygrometer, an instrument used for measuring the amount of
5311628 An engraving depicting details of Robert Hooke's hygrometer, an instrument used for measuring the amount of humidity water vapour in the atmosphere, soil, or in confined spaces. 1

Micrographia
2626678 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626676 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

An engraving depicting Robert Hooke's anemometer, a device used for measuring the speed of the wind
5311627 An engraving depicting Robert Hooke's anemometer, a device used for measuring the speed of the wind and is also a standard weather station instrument

Micrographia
2626674 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Robert Hooke's proposal for an aerial telegraph (engraving)
5616548 Robert Hooke's proposal for an aerial telegraph (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting Robert Hooke's proposal for an aerial telegraph)

Micrographia
2626680 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626677 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626673 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Lunar surface as observed by Robert Hooke in the region of the crater Hipparchus
5308546 Lunar surface as observed by Robert Hooke in the region of the crater Hipparchus; (add.info.: Lunar surface as observed by Robert Hooke in the region of the crater Hipparchus)

Micrographia
2626671 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Title page Illustration from Micrographia
2626681 Title page Illustration from Micrographia'; (add.info.: Title page with Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703)

Micrographia
2626672 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626679 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626675 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

The Monument of London, 1891. Creator: Henri Lanos
The Monument of London, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park, 1823 (engraving)
5912737 The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park, 1823 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park)

Montagu House, c. 1700 (pen and ink)
3038357 Montagu House, c.1700 (pen and ink) by Gasselin, Noel (fl.1677); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu House (later the British Museum) as rebuilt in1685-6 after a fire

Robert Hookes Microscope (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134628 Robert Hookes Microscope (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bethlem Hospital, c. 1747
CF71900 Bethlem Hospital, c.1747 by Haytley, Edward (fl.1746-61); 56 diam. cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum, London; eCoram in the care of the Foundling Museum; English, out of copyright

Bethlehem Hospital, London (engraving)
983857 Bethlehem Hospital, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem Hospital, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). View of the Royal College of Physicians in the City of London. The Cutlerian Theatre in Warwick Lane was an anatomy theatre designed by Robert

Old Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Old Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750, (c1872). View of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in London dating back to the 13th century

Entrance to the Haberdashers Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1830. The almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. Artist: Johannes Kip
Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. View from the east of the almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Illustration of Hookes Law on elasticity of materials, showing stretching of a spring, 1678. Robert Hooke (1635-1703), English scientist and inventor, formulated his law in 1676

Universal joint invented by Robert Hooke, 1676. Hooke (1635-1703) devised this joint to allow directional movement of astronomical instruments. From A Description of Helioscopes by Robert Hooke

James Gregory, 17th century Scottish mathematician and astronomer. In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope

Frozen materials viewed by English microscopist Robert Hooke, 1665. Observations of several kinds of frozen figures showing frozen urine (1), snowflakes (2) and ice flakes (4, 5, 6)

Hookes observations of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of Sensitive Plant, 1665
Hookes observations of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of Sensible (Sensitive) Plant, 1665. Hooke was the first to use the word cell to describe the honeycomb nature of cork

Hookes microscope with condenser for concentrating light, 1665. From left to right above are his barometer, refractometer for measuring refractive power of liquids, and lens-grinding machine

Illustrations from English microscopist Robert Hookes Micrographia, 1665. 1: underside of a stinging nettle leaf; 2: beard of wild oat used in Hookes hygrometer; 3: section of head of wild oat; 4

Flea, wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect, 1665. The human flea (Pulex irritans) can transmit plague. From Micrographia by Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Louse clinging to a human hair, 1665
Human Louse, a wingless parasitic insect, 1665. The human louse, a wingless parasitic insect, is now known to be a vector for epidemics of typhus. From Micrographia by Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Air pump built for Robert Boyle by Robert Hooke, 1660. Robert Boyle (1627-1691) was a physicist and chemist who carried out many experiments on air, vacuum, combustion, and respiration

Grey drone-fly, observation XXXIX from Hookes Micrographia, 1664. Artist: Robert Hooke
Grey drone-fly, observation XXXIX from Hookes Micrographia, 1664. Micrographica contains prints of some of the specimens Hooke viewed under the compound microscope that he designed

Louse clinging to a human hair in Hookes Micrographia, 1665. Robert Hooke was born on the Isle of Wight, and studied at Oxford University

Drawing of a flea by Robert Hooke
Flea. Drawing of a flea done by Robert Hooke and published in Micrographia in 1665. Hooke was curator of experiments at the Royal Microscopical Society of London, which was founded in 1660

Physicians College, Warwick Lane, 1830 (engraving)
XJF3038376 Physicians College, Warwick Lane, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert Hooke, English natural philosopher C017 / 7121
Robert Hooke (1635-1703), English natural philosopher. Hooke made numerous advances in fields as diverse as astronomy, physics and microbiology, and his name is remembered in Hookes Law

Hookes telescopes, 17th century
Hookes telescopes. 17th-century engraving with labelled diagrams showing telescope equipment and mechanisms described by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Hookes Law lecture diagram, 1678
Hookes Law lecture diagram. 17th-century engraving with labelled diagrams showing the spring balance experiment described by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703) for his lecture on springs

Astronomical instruments, 17th century
Astronomical instruments. 17th-century diagrams showing various instruments used in astronomy, including a quadrant and a universal joint

Hookes universal joint, 17th century
Hookes universal joint. 17th-century engraving with labelled diagrams showing the components that made up the universal joint devised by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Hooke on Hevelius, 1674 C014 / 5155
Hooke on Hevelius. Title page from Some Animadversions on the First Part of Hevelius (1674) by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

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Robert Hooke, a brilliant scientist and polymath of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on various fields of study. His contributions to science were as diverse as the subjects depicted in these captivating images. In his groundbreaking work "Micrographia, " Hooke's flea illustration revealed the intricate world hidden from our naked eyes. Through his microscope, he unraveled the mysteries of life at a microscopic level. Hooke's insatiable curiosity extended beyond biology. He played a pivotal role in rebuilding London after the devastating Great Fire, which is immortalized in The Monument to the Great Fire photograph. This iconic structure stands tall as a testament to both destruction and resilience. As curator of experiments at The Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park, Hooke made significant advancements in astronomy. The engraved image captures Flamsteed House where he conducted observations that expanded our understanding of celestial bodies. His intellectual pursuits also led him to Montagu House, where he delved into architectural design and penned intricate pen-and-ink drawings showcasing his visionary ideas for this grand residence. But it was through his invention - Robert Hooke's Microscope - that he truly revolutionized scientific exploration. This engraving depicts his remarkable instrument that allowed scientists to explore new frontiers and unlock countless discoveries. Beyond science, Hooke advocated for mental health reform by documenting Bethlem Hospital (also known as Bethlehem Hospital) through engravings and photographs. His efforts shed light on the need for compassionate care for those suffering from mental illness during a time when they were often marginalized or misunderstood. Hooke's influence extended even further with his involvement in shaping medical education at The College of Physicians in Warwick Lane. This institution became a hub for knowledge exchange among physicians who sought to improve healthcare practices and advance medical research. The images also capture glimpses into everyday life during Hooke's time: almshouses provided shelter for those less fortunate while Pitfield Street showcased vibrant street scenes in Shoreditch, London.