Equipment Collection (page 10)

Fingerprint scanner, artwork
Fingerprint scanner, computer artwork

Atlas compass, 16th century
Atlas compass in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Several copies of this atlas were produced between 1536 and 1564, in Venice, by the Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese

Guglielmo Marconi, radio inventor
Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist and inventor of the radio. Marconi patented his radio system in Britain, established the Marconis Wireless Telegraph Company in London in 1897

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Garden roller

Putting in seed on a bonanza farm, 1800s
Seeding grain on a bonanza farm, North Dakota, early 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London
The Great Crane at the Arsenal, Woolwich, south east London, used to lift sections of large guns

Harry Prices ghost hunting kit
Undated photograph of Harry Prices ghost hunting kit, comprising a Reflex and cine cameras, tools for sealing doors and windows, apparatus for secret electrical controls, steel tape

Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwr
Engraving showing Board of Trade equipment for use to help shipwrecked sailors, 1886. The items are (from left to right, top to bottom)

Combine harvesters in a scrapyard
Combine harvesters. Aerial photograph of combine harvesters in a scrapyard. Photographed in Northumberland, UK

Hamster - on wheel
JD-12333 HAMSTER - on wheel John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

W Heath Robinson - At the At Home

Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine 1875
Tompkins American family company, showing upright rotary knitting machine. Date: 1875

BBC snooker commentator Ted Lowe holding his microphone. 27th January 1986

DUNLOP TYRE ADVERT 14
A lady on a riverbank waves to friends in a motor boat. Date: 1934

Edisons Lab
circa 1935: A view of the upstairs of Thomas Edisons Menlo Park lab after its relocation to the Henry Ford Museum in Greenfield Village, with gas and electric light bulbs in the foreground, Dearborn

Observatory on the summit of Ben Nevis, Scotland
Observatory on the summit of Ben Nevis, Fort William, Scotland Date: 1908

Antique map, North America, Canada and USA, 1884, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Antique map, North America, Canada and USA, 1884, 19th Century

A400M Beach Landings
Pictured is an RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft carrying out a series of spectacular test landings and take offs on a beach in South Wales

HMS Protector Assisting the Antarctic Community
Image of HMS Protector, at Port Lockroy, on north-west shore of Wiencke Island, in Palmer Archipelago. On the 4th December 2013

RAF Chinook Mark 6 Helicopter
A Royal Air Force Chinook Mark 6 helicopter takes its first flight at RAF Odiham. Benefitting from a new Digital Automatic Flight Control System that provides improved handling qualities

Royal Navy Melin Mk 2 Helicopters on HMS Illustrious
Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious during Exercise Deep Blue. HMS Illustrious was off the coast of the UK undergoing aviation training

Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4
Pictured is a Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 performing a display during the 2016 RIAT Royal International Air Tattoo. The Typhoon FGR4 provides the RAF with a highly capable

Canberra PR9
Pictured during a routine sortie, aircraft WJ874 was painted to represent the first prototype Canberra, VN799, when it flew for the first time on 13 May 1949 at Warton airfield

Aircraft mark The Queens 90th Birthday with a fly-past over Buckingham palace
Pictured are an RAF Sentinel an Airseeker and two Tornado GR4 s. Her Majestys official 90th Birthday celebrations ended with an impressive display of 15 different types of aircraft

Image of a Tornado GR4 from 15 Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth. Taking part in a Role Demo at the RAF International Waddington Airshow back in 2012

HMS Dragon Near Gibraltar
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon is pictured operating near Gibraltar during a seven month deployment to the Middle East

MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Vehicles at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) vehicles at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. The 227mm American designed Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

A Royal Air Force VC10, in the tanker role, carries out the air-to-air refuelling of a two RAF Tornado F3s

Image of a 15 Squadron GR4 taken over Royal Air Force Lossiemouth, and surrounding countryside
Image of a 15 Squadron Tornado GR4, seen here with training munitions attached

Wildcat Helicopter Onboard HMS Iron Duke for Trials
The Royal Navys next-generation helicopter Wildcat, is pictured onboard HMS Iron Duke during three days of trials at sea. A Wildcat touched down onto the flight deck of HMS Iron Duke at the Naval

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland
HMS Northumberland is pictured during Exercise Khunjar-Hadd with the Omani Navy in the Middle East

Chinook Helicopters Preparing for Take Off from Camp Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan
Royal Air Force Chinook Mk2 helicopters from 1310 Flight on the runway at Camp Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan. The Joint Helicopter Force (AFGHANISTAN) or JHF (A)

HMS Middleton is pictured in Scotland. The Hunt Class are the largest warships ever constructed out of Glass Reinforced Plastic

Sea King Helicopter Landing Drills at Bardufoss
A Sea King HC Mark 4 helicopter from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducts landing drills in the snow at Bardufoss, Norway

Harrier GR9 Fires Flares Over Afghanistan
A Harrier GR9 from the Naval Strike Wing releases flares whilst on operations over Afghanistan

2 Royal Tank Regiment prepares to deploy to the Gulf. GERMANY. 21 / 01 / 2003
2 Royal Tank Regiment prepares to deploy to the Gulf. Shown here the Challenger 2 Tank, main battle tank on Hohne Ranges, Germany

Paternoster lift, usage and drive wheels, wood engravings, published 1888
Schematic representation of use, and the drive wheels of a paternoster lift. Created by Peter Hart (British engineer). Wood engravings, published in 1888

Antique damaged map of India 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique damaged map of India in the 19th Century, 1873

Photo of Lawn Mower 1930
Two men riding on a lawn mower Date: circa 1930

WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Defence during WW2 -- Stout members of the sixth column dislodge an enemy machine gun post on the dome of St Paul s, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

British soldier bears to the firing line WWI
Double page showing a British private soldier, commonly know as a Tommy, showing a diagram of tools and equipment that he would have carried when marching to the trenches in World War One. 1915

Trade catalogue for jelly and cake moulds 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing jelly and cake moulds in a variety of shapes. Date: 1911

Antquie Map of Prussia
Vintage map of Prussia from 1837

Historic map of Russia
Illustration of a historic map of Russia

Cork swimming suit patent, 1882 C024 / 3602
Cork swimming suit patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by Paschal Plant. This clothing item consisted of mesh or netted fabric with cork applied to the surface

Ladder after repair in workshops, Lambeth HQ
Ladder (No.13 TTL) after repair in workshops, Lambeth HQ

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"From Ancient Empires to Modern Marvels: A Journey through Time and Technology" Delve into the past with an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. Explore Britain's rich history under the Anglo Saxons as depicted on a captivating antique map. Feel the adrenaline rush as soldiers from 3 Para parachute from a Hercules Aircraft, showcasing their unwavering courage and precision. Witness the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, symbolizing resilience and victory. Uncover medieval ingenuity with a glimpse at a urine wheel - an unconventional yet effective piece used during that era. Get behind-the-scenes access to the cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft, where aspiring pilots hone their skills for future missions. Stand in awe before HMS Superb, an impressive vessel embodying naval power and strength. Experience the fiery roar as Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot start their engines, ready to take flight and defend freedom. Witness Royal Navy's pride as HMS Illustrious returns to Portsmouth following a meticulous refit, exemplifying dedication to excellence. Soar high above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with a Royal Navy Harrier Jet capturing breathtaking views while safeguarding national security. Immerse yourself in Byzantine grandeur through a detailed map depicting its vast empire during its zenith in the 9th century Step into modern construction prowess with an expansive display of JCB Extradig diggers transforming fields into thriving landscapes. In this captivating journey through time and technology, witness how equipment has shaped our world - be it ancient empires or cutting-edge machinery.