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Will I Am Collection (page 3)

Exploring the Whimsical World of Will. i

Background imageWill I Am Collection: WILLIAM BLAKE: ADAM & EVE. Angel of the Divine Presence clothing Adam and Eve with coats of skin

WILLIAM BLAKE: ADAM & EVE. Angel of the Divine Presence clothing Adam and Eve with coats of skin. Watercolor

Background imageWill I Am Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Edsel B. Ford, extreme right, and William Valentiner in a detail from Diego

DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Edsel B. Ford, extreme right, and William Valentiner in a detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile industry at The Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933

Background imageWill I Am Collection: FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach

Background imageWill I Am Collection: WILLIAM H. BONNEY (1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado

WILLIAM H. BONNEY (1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado. Billy the Kid holding a Model Winchester 73 rifle. Oil over a photograph, c1880

Background imageWill I Am Collection: More Golfing Notes by William Heath Robinson

More Golfing Notes by William Heath Robinson
Some suggestions for the novice golfer on ways to improve their game from a Club Guider for hitting the ball on the exact spot and a Stymie Bridge for overcoming obstacles

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Quiet music practice / W H Robinson

Quiet music practice / W H Robinson
When practicing ones musical instrument, there is only one person who wants to hear it - the aspiring performer. A simple adjustment (as here depicted to the horn)

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Central heating for cars / W H Robinson

Central heating for cars / W H Robinson
The Autofooetjoye central heating device, consisting of a small zinc water tank glued to the back of the car, warmed by an oil stove with connecting pipework that the driver can rest his feet

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) on a visit to St Columb, Cornwall

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Testing a new type of steering gear / W Heath Robinson

Testing a new type of steering gear / W Heath Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Fort William, Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis

Fort William, Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis (the tallest mountain in Great Britain)

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Sir Edward Elgar

Sir Edward Elgar
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (1857-1934), English composer. He composed oratorios, chamber music, symphonies, instrumental concertos, and songs

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Union Workhouse, Downham Market, Norfolk

Union Workhouse, Downham Market, Norfolk
The Downham Union workhouse at Downham Market, Norfolk. The building, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1836. It later became the Howdale County Home

Background imageWill I Am Collection: If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier

If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier
An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wifes head as a springboard

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Mr and Mrs W. E. Gladstone

Mr and Mrs W. E. Gladstone
Colour illustration of William Ewart Gladstone, English Liberal statesman, (1809-98) together with his wife, Catherine Gladstone (1812-1900), nee Glynne, enjoying tea in the garden at their home

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Skiiers out of place in the Riviera

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

Background imageWill I Am Collection: The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

Background imageWill I Am Collection: The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Knitting Sweetheart

Knitting Sweetheart
Sassy wartime woman lounging in a chair knitting while a portrait of her boyfriend or husband smiles from the canvas

Background imageWill I Am Collection: William I the Conqueror

William I the Conqueror
WILLIAM I THE CONQUEROR Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to claim the English throne

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Corry / Vanity Fair 1877

Corry / Vanity Fair 1877
MONTAGU WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY BARON ROWTON Statesman and philanthropist, Disraelis private secretary

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Davenport Brothers

Davenport Brothers
Ira Davenport on the left, his brother William on the right : preparing to bind them inside their cabinet are Mr Fay and Mr Cooper, who will ensure that no trickery is involved

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Blackheath Goffer

Blackheath Goffer
To the Society of Goffers (golfers) At Blackheath Mr William Innes, merchant, plays golf on the heath. A caddy holds his clubs

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Newcastle / Swing Bridge

Newcastle / Swing Bridge
The opening of the new swing bridge at Newcastle-on-Tyne on June 15th 1876. The bridge was designed by William Armstrong

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Plants / Dianthus Barbatus

Plants / Dianthus Barbatus
Sweet William, or Bearded Pink

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Battle of Hastings

Battle of Hastings
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The battle rages between the armies of Harold and William, Duke of Normandy

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Stowe House C18Th

Stowe House C18Th
Sir Richard Temples House at Stowe, designed by William Cleere & begun in 1676. This view dates from a later period when many improvements have been made. Now Stowe School

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Gladstone / Vanity Fair 69

Gladstone / Vanity Fair 69
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE British statesman

Background imageWill I Am Collection: William Blake / Engraving

William Blake / Engraving
WILLIAM BLAKE English artist, poet and mystic

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Roentgen X-Rays Patient

Roentgen X-Rays Patient
William Konrad Roentgen examines a patient. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 1901 for his discovery in 1895 of what was to be called the x-ray

Background imageWill I Am Collection: We Gladstone / Pound / Mayal

We Gladstone / Pound / Mayal
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE English politician MP sitting in a chair

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Battle of Stirling Bridg

Battle of Stirling Bridg
BATTLE OF STIRLING BRIDGE English defeated by Scots, led by William Wallace

Background imageWill I Am Collection: WILLIAM COBBETT (1763-1835). English political journalist and essayist. Lithograph, 19th century

WILLIAM COBBETT (1763-1835). English political journalist and essayist. Lithograph, 19th century

Background imageWill I Am Collection: WILLIAM TYNDALE (1492?-1536). English translator of New Testament and Pentateuch: line engraving

WILLIAM TYNDALE (1492?-1536). English translator of New Testament and Pentateuch: line engraving, 17th century

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Long Drawn Out! by William Heath Robinson

Long Drawn Out! by William Heath Robinson
A simple home cure for warts. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Background imageWill I Am Collection: St Michaels Hospital, Aylsham, Norfolk

St Michaels Hospital, Aylsham, Norfolk. The building, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 as the Aylsham Union Workhouse

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888

Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888
Sketches at the County Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham - the home of Warwickshire CC. The main pavilion is shown in the centre

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Canada - Fort William, Quebec - Indian Church & School

Canada - Fort William, Quebec - Indian Church & School

Background imageWill I Am Collection: The Red Moth by William Barribal

The Red Moth by William Barribal
A showgirl in a fabulous stage costume with enormous butterfly wings plays to a theatre audience

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Mary Wollstonecraft / Opie

Mary Wollstonecraft / Opie
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Beckford / Fonthill Abbey

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

Background imageWill I Am Collection: William James

William James
WILLIAM JAMES American psychologist

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Ws Gilbert / Eglington

Ws Gilbert / Eglington
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan

Background imageWill I Am Collection: PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, 1888. Primitive Methodists at Prayer. Wood engraving after William Holt

PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, 1888. Primitive Methodists at Prayer. Wood engraving after William Holt Yates Titcombs painting, c1888, of the Primitive Methodist congregation of Fore Street, St. Ives, England

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- underside view with covering fabric in place. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Background imageWill I Am Collection: GEORGE GERSHWIN. (1898-1937). American composer. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

GEORGE GERSHWIN. (1898-1937). American composer. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

Background imageWill I Am Collection: FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797-1828). Austrian composer. Oil, 1875, by W. A. Rieder

FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797-1828). Austrian composer. Oil, 1875, by W. A. Rieder
FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797-1828). Austrian composer. Oil, 1875, by W.A. Rieder

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Royal visit to Henley Regatta by State Barge

Royal visit to Henley Regatta by State Barge
King George V, Queen Mary and Princess Mary attending the Henley Regatta in the Royal Barge. The barge was built in 1689 by William III for his Consort, Queen Mary

Background imageWill I Am Collection: Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk

Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk
The entrance driveway to Aylsham Union workhouse, Norfolk. The workhouse, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 at Aylsham. It later became St Michaels Hospital




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Exploring the Whimsical World of Will. i. am: From Hogarth's Beer Street to Robinson's Automated Dining Room, this caption takes you on a journey through the imaginative works that bear his name. In Charles Dickens' Dream, an unfinished masterpiece by Robert William Buss, we catch a glimpse of the author's visionary mind. Meanwhile, William Heath Robinson brings us laughter with his comical inventions like 'A Complete Wash-out' and 'The Kinecar. ' As we delve into history, we witness the ill-fated expedition of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845. But fear not; there are lighter moments too. Join us in Hogarth's Gin Lane for a taste of London life or step into an Ideal Home envisioned by Robinson himself. Sports enthusiasts will cheer as William Dixie Dean runs out for Everton against Arsenal at Highbury. And who can forget the clever tactics used to deceive invaders about the state of the tide? Finally, let us transport you to Williamsburg's prestigious William and Mary College before immersing ourselves in scenes from the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. With Will. i. am as our guide, prepare to be captivated by artistry and imagination beyond compare.