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James Watts workshop at Heathfield Hall, Birmingham, 1886. It had not been disturbed since his death in 1819. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887. Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine, one of the most significant being the separate condenser

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements in the steam engine, one of the most significant being the separate condenser

Abingdon Workhouse, Oxfordshire, built for the Abingdon Union, 1836. The first workhouse in England completed under the provisions of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834

Forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts. In foreground baskets of cotton that had been through the gin to remove seeds and separate fibres

Gunner firing a cannon. The path of the projectile is shown according to Aristotelian physics. Since he believed that no body could undertake more than one motion at a time

Model of Newcomen steam engine. It was while repairing this engine that Watt is said to have invented the separate condenser. From George Williamson Memorials of James Watt 1856. Lithograph

Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women were housed in separate wards and old couples were reluctant to spend their last days apart

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Harvest time. Loading sheaves of corn onto a horse-drawn cart. The cart would be taken back to the farmyard and the sheaves either stored in a barn or built into stacks to be stored until it was a

Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches

Composite skeleton of a Megatherium, made up of three separate specimens sent to Madrid between 1789 and 1798. The first was discovered near Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second near Lima in Peru

Cross-section of a metalliferous mine in the Devon and Cornwall area of England, showing the engine house containing the steam engine which powered the man-engine or moving lift

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

The Polish Plumb-cake, Lodge, John, -1796, Engraving 1774, Leopold Ii And Frederick William Ii With Swords Drawn, Catherine Ii Holding A Cleaver

The Royal Palace at Gondar, the Ancient Capital of Abyssinia. Ethiopia, Ethiopian Empire
THE ROYAL PALACE AT GONDAR, THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF ABYSSINIA. Ethiopia, Ethiopian Empire. Gondar or Gonder is a city and separate woreda in Ethiopia

Three separate portions of different types of soft cheeses

Bread cut into eight pieces

Using straightedge cutting wheel to separate filled ravioli pasta dough

Whole green pepper and separate slices showing seeds

Parallel display of eight pieces of uncooked chicken, view from above

Bread cut into four pieces

Seven baby spinach leaves

Feathers from a Kestrels wing (Falco tinnunculus)

Three Dachshunds (Canis familiaris) eating from separate dog bowls, high angle view

Louis Stromeyer, German surgeon, artwork C018 / 7052
Louis Stromeyer (1804 - 1876). 1880 engraving of the German surgeon and physician Georg Friedrich Louis Stromeyer. Stromeyer was a pioneer in orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery

British Isles separated from Europe C014 / 0679
British Isles separated from Europe, conceptual image

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Map of Institutions
A 1925 map of the institutions operated by Liverpools West Derby Union. By this date, the union had absorbed the formerly separate poor law authorities of Liverpool Parish and Toxteth Park. Date: 1925

Argentina, Buenos Aires. Cups

Lotus-like plant with yellow blossom and large leaves, each on separate stalks. Date 187-

Old Workhouse, Hunslet
The old Hunslet Union workhouse on Hillidge Road, Hunslet. High wells separate the areas used by different categories of inmates

View of the Devils Bridge near Aberystwyth, Wales
View of the Devils Bridge (Pontarfynach), spanning the Mynach river, a popular tourist attraction in the village of Ceredigion, near Aberystwyth, Wales

Town mice and country mice
Two couples eating at a restaurant at separate tables, one couple looking smug dressed up in the latest attire with their wine and bowl of fruit

Strand Theatre and Waldorf Hotel on Aldywych, London
The Strand Theatre (now the Novello) next door to the Waldorf Hotel on Aldwych, London. Frances Day is starring in Separate Rooms. Date: 1947

Cell at Brixton Prison
A separate cell at Brixton Prison. Date: 1862

Sugared Ring Doughnuts

Mistletoe (Viscum album) close-up of male flowers (on separate plant in foreground), female flowers and berries, Dorset, England, february

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of female flower with red stigmas and male catkin, Dorset, England, february

Brain, neural network
Neural network. Computer artwork of a brain in top view, with the brains neural network represented by lines and flashes. A neural network is made up of nerve cells (neurons)

Magnetic ore separator, 19th century
Magnetic ore separator. This apparatus comprises an electromagnet that is being used to magnetise the iron in iron ores and separate them from non-magnetic ores

China, Huairou County, Mutianyu section of The Great Wall, viewed through turret window

Dining Hall, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Dining Hall at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London, with boys and girls segregated at separate tables. Each table seated 10 boys or girls

Prison Chapel, Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire
Interior of the prison chapel at Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire. The seats were partitioned to prevent communication between the inmates

Salvation Army Food Depot interior, East London
Inside the Salvation Army Food Depot on Whitechapel Road in the East End of London. The depot provided basic food and shelter for as little as a penny a night

Tramp outside Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London
A shuffling tramp outside the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, Central London, contrasts strongly with the well dressed patrons on the left

Old women scavenging, East End of London
Two old women scavenging for rotten vegetables amongst market garbage in the East End of London. The scene may have been artificially constructed by superimposing several separate images

Union Infirmary, Wigan, Lancashire
The Wigan Union infirmary, Upholland Road, Wigan - an unusual composite of two photographs. The infirmary, later known as Billinge Hospital

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"Finding solace in solitude: a Red Admiral butterfly gracefully perched on a vibrant plant, basking in the warmth of the sun's embrace. " "The walls that separate: Pentonville Prison stands tall and imposing, casting its shadow over Islington, North London. " "Athletic prowess knows no bounds: a young man lies on a stone floor, ball by his side, ready to conquer any challenge that comes his way. " "In the realm of untamed beauty: an Eurasian lynx prowls through the wilderness with unmatched grace and stealth. " "As dawn breaks over China's Huairou County, sunlight paints a breathtaking picture across the Mutianyu section of The Great Wall - an awe-inspiring sight that transcends time and space. " "Nostalgia captured in one frame: a young man stands confidently before nostalgic wallpaper, evoking memories of days gone by with every glance. " "The weight of the world upon her shoulders: a serious teenage girl exudes determination as she faces life's challenges head-on. " "In vulnerability lies strength: A young man reclines on a couch without shirt or suit jacket; his exposed vulnerability contrasting against his confident demeanor. "Kneeling amidst chaos and success alike: A young man clad in nothing but a suit pants kneels on top of a couch. His poised stance reflects both resilience and ambition. " "Aerial acrobats take flight against Alpine backdrop at Tyrol's Alpine Zoo Innsbruck - Red-billed Choughs soar high above earthly boundaries with their wings spread wide. " "Proudly waving its flag high above all else – Ukraine’s outline takes shape while its 3D flag hovers symbolically representing unity amidst diversity. " "At the dog beach where waves crash playfully against sandy shores, an energetic black Labrador Retriever revels in wet bliss – showcasing pure joy only found when separated from dry land.