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Contraption Collection

"Heath Robinson's Ingenious Contraptions: A Glimpse into the World of Whimsical Inventions" Step into a world where imagination and creativity collide with practicality

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Contraption Collection: Heath Robinson automated Dining Room without servants 1 of 4
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Contraption Collection: Ultra-Marine by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Sixth Column Strategy
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Contraption Collection: Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: The Subzeppmarinellin by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoon
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Contraption Collection: Royal Wedding 1923 - Heath Robinson humour
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Contraption Collection: Ending in Smoke by Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Heath Robinson - Lancing-Wheel
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Contraption Collection: Jersey Airways Poster
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Contraption Collection: A simple device for removing a wart
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Contraption Collection: Long Drawn Out! by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Drawing the cork, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Too Fishy
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Contraption Collection: Kaisers Campaigning Car
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Contraption Collection: Lessons by Post by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Cold Comfort by W. Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
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Contraption Collection: W Heath Robinson - At the At Home
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Contraption Collection: WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: A very early type of railway signal by W Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Good Egg by William Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
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Contraption Collection: Hurray for the Robinson Ray! by W. Heath Robinson
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Contraption Collection: W Heath Robinson - Peeling Potatoes by Gramophone
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Contraption Collection: W Heath Robinson - Opening the Wine Bottle
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Contraption Collection: The Conquest of the Air, 1909 (colour litho)
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Contraption Collection: The International Exhibition: centrifugal pump by Easton, Amos, and Co... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Contraption Collection: The International Exhibition: sugar-refining apparatus of Messrs. Caile and Co. of Paris, 1862
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Contraption Collection: The International Exhibition: Merryweather and Son's patent steam fire-engine, 1862
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Contraption Collection: The International Exhibition: blowing-engine in the Belgian Department... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Contraption Collection: The International Exhibition: Sandford and Mallory's flax-gin, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Contraption Collection: Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928
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Contraption Collection: W Heath Robinson - The Lullaby Bed
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Contraption Collection: Princes Aerial Ship. Star of the East!, 19th century. 19th century
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Contraption Collection: The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Contraption Collection: Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement
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Contraption Collection: Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch
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Contraption Collection: Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle
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Contraption Collection: Successful campaign in the Libyan desert. Italian soldiers about to trigger an underground device
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Contraption Collection: Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise London
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Contraption Collection: How to Make it Hard for the Invader!
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Contraption Collection: Dental or Mental? by William Heath Robinson


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"Heath Robinson's Ingenious Contraptions: A Glimpse into the World of Whimsical Inventions" Step into a world where imagination and creativity collide with practicality, as depicted by the legendary artist William Heath Robinson. Known for his intricate illustrations of fantastical machines, he takes us on a journey through an automated dining room without servants. In his masterpiece "Ultra-Marine, " we witness a whimsical contraption that defies logic yet captivates our senses. The Pea Apparatus showcases Robinson's ability to turn even the simplest task into an elaborate mechanism. With "A Decided Catch" and "Bound to Draw, " Robinson proves that there is no limit to what can be achieved when one combines wit and engineering prowess. His Sixth Column Strategy reveals a strategic mind at work, devising ingenious solutions to everyday problems. Not all inventions were met with approval though, as seen in the rejected creations by the Inventions Board IX. But this did not deter Robinson from pushing boundaries and delighting audiences with his Railway Ribaldry illustration. His cunning stroke shines through in "The Subzeppmarinellin, " a clever WW1 cartoon showcasing his satirical take on warfare technology. Even royal events like the 1923 Royal Wedding did not escape his humorous touch. Robinson's contraptions often end in smoke but leave behind smiles on faces, as depicted in "Ending in Smoke. " These imaginative creations remind us of the power of human ingenuity and how it can bring joy even amidst chaos. So step into Heath Robinson's world of whimsy and marvel at these extraordinary inventions that blur the line between fantasy and reality.