Kelvin Collection

Glasgow Exhibition 1888
View of the Exhibition buildings and Kelvin Grove of the Glasgow International Exhibition, opened by the Prince of Wales on 8 May 1888

Ordnance Survey Map, Kelvin area of Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet 294. 3. 24)
This map features: Top left: River Don, Clifton Hotel Public House, Wood Street, Lime Street, Bertha Street, Stone Road, Thirza Street, Gertrude Street, Flora Street, Langsett Road, Tramway

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The Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Date: 16/11/2006

The Glasgow Industrial Exhibition, General View of the Buildings from the Kelvin (litho)
1593896 The Glasgow Industrial Exhibition, General View of the Buildings from the Kelvin (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow Industrial Exhibition)

Kelvin Aqueduct built by Robert Whitworth, 1790
Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct, built by Robert Whitworth, over the Forth River, Scotland, 1790. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham

Govan, on the Clyde, with the Mouth of the Kelvin, as it was in 1842 (engraving)
1595596 Govan, on the Clyde, with the Mouth of the Kelvin, as it was in 1842 (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Govan, on the Clyde)

The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b / w photo)
1593646 The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Glasgow Industrial Exhibition)

The Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b / w photo)
1593625 The Glasgow Industrial Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow Industrial Exhibition)

Aqueduct Bridge in Scotland (engraving)
3629867 Aqueduct Bridge in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aqueduct Bridge in Scotland)

Launch of the "Glasgow"Screw Steam-Ship, at the Mouth of the Kelvin, on Saturday Last (engraving)
1102156 Launch of the " Glasgow" Screw Steam-Ship, at the Mouth of the Kelvin, on Saturday Last (engraving) by English School

Instruments Relating to the Discovery and Use of Electricity, From 1 to 15, No
XJF134161 Instruments Relating to the Discovery and Use of Electricity, From 1 to 15, No.1 Electrophorus; No.2 Condensing Electroscope; No.3 Leyden Jar

City of Manchester steamer
The City of Manchester screw steamer, launched on Saturday 14th June 1851 from the Kelvin Dock, Glasgow. A Cunard ship, it was due to sail between Liverpool and Philadelphia. Date: 1851

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Botanic Gardens, Statue of Lord Kelvin cxreator of the absolute temperature scale

South Lanarkshire G75 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lanarkshire G75 0

Glasgow, Scotland - University of Glasgow from Kelvingrove park with River Kelvin in foreground. Date: circa 1938

Glasgow, Scotland - Various sights of the city: Kelvin Hall and Kelvin Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (centre), the Great Western Road and the Botanic Gardens

Kelvin Christiane playing two saxophones at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2002
Kelvin Christiane playing alto and tenor saxophones at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 13 October 2002

Glasgow, c1930s. Artist: Donald McLeish
Glasgow. Rising proudly on a hill above the Kelvin the statley university with its central 300-foot tower is a landmark for many miles, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 3

Sir William Thomson, Irish physicist and engineer, c1870s (1883). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. III, 1852-1860, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

He could not refrain from shouting in triumph. c1918. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), as a boy. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin, Irish-Scottish mathematician, physicist and engineer, 1877. Kelvin (1824-1907) was a leader in the physical sciences of the 19th century

Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist, 1926. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin was a pioneer of thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory

Lord Kelvin, Irish-Scottish mathematical physicist and engineer, (c1924). Kelvin (1824-1907) was a leader in the physical sciences of the 19th century

Thomas Edisons generator for electric light at his home at Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA, 1879. Behind the doors is the 80 hp engine

Lord Kelvins mirror galvanometer, 1876. William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) devised this instrument for measuring small electric currents

Lord Kelvins transatlantic telegraph, 1877. Artist: John Wright Oakes
Lord Kelvins transatlantic telegraph, 1877. William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin) (1824-1907) receiving apparatus used at Brest, France, including his mirror galvanometer (left)

Lord Kelvin, Scottish mathematician and physicist, 1876. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin in 1869 (c1890). Kelvin (1824-1907) Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist

Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist and mathematician, 1897. Artist: Spy
Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist and mathematician, 1897. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge

Lord Kelvin, Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist, c1900. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge

Kelvin Parade, Cliftonville, Belfast - a view of a residential road and houses. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, 1824 - 1907. Scots-Irish mathematical physicist and engineer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Addition Bridge across River Kelvin Thomas Annan
Addition to Bridge across River Kelvin; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; 1877; Albumen silver print

Lord William Thomson Kelvin, 1824-1907. British Physicist And Mathematician. Photograph From The Bookmasterpieces Of Orchardson

Lord Kelvin and his compass, 1902. Artist: James Craig Annan
Lord Kelvin and his compass, 1902. Kelvin was born William Thomson and was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge. He was professor of Natural Philosophy (Physics)

Sheffield Flood, Ruins of Waterloo Houses, next to River Don, at the end of Cornish Street, Philadelphia, Neepsend
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ

Light bulb colour temperature spectrum. This spectrum shows how the overall hue of the light from light bulbs can vary in terms of a calculated characteristic known as colour temperature

LORD KELVIN ( SPY )
WILLIAM THOMSON, 1ST BARON KELVIN OF LARGS Mathematician and physicist

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907) - a Scotch-Irish mathematical physicist and engineer. Date: circa 1905

Winston Churchill and General Smuts, WW2
D-Day + 6, Winston Churchill and General Smuts, on board HMS Kelvin, June 1944. 1944

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824 -1907). Engraving. C
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824 -1907). British physicist and mathematician. Engraving. The Artistic illustration, 1896. Colored

Lord Kelvin
WILLIAM THOMSON, 1ST BARON KELVIN OF LARGS Mathematician and physicist Date: 1824 - 1907

The Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland - opened by King George V on 12th July 1927. Date: circa 1928

Sir William Thomson - British scientist
Sir William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin of Largs (1824-1907), British mathematical physicist and engineer. Date: circa 1890s

Kelvin and Wife
WILLIAM THOMSON, first baron KELVIN of Largs scientist and inventor, with his wife who collaborated in his work. Date: 1824 - 1907

Plan of certain surplus freehold land and buildings of the Corporation of Sheffield as allotted for sale, 1854
Scale 1 inch : 3 chains.S. F. Holmes and S. Worth, Surveyors.R. King, Lithographer, Sheffield.Full details of each lot are given in the sale particulars.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00451

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Launch of the " glasgow" Screw Steamship, at the Mouth of the Kelvin, on Saturday Last

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Kelvin, a name that resonates with history and innovation. From the Glasgow Exhibition of 1888 to Lord Kelvin, the Scottish mathematician and physicist, this caption takes us on a journey through time. In 1888, the Glasgow Exhibition showcased groundbreaking inventions and advancements in various fields. The General View of the Buildings from the Kelvin captures the grandeur and excitement that filled the air during this event. Lord Kelvin, an eminent figure in scientific circles, is depicted in a photograph from 1902 holding his compass. His contributions to mathematics and physics have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the world around us. Moving away from Glasgow, we find ourselves exploring Sheffield's Kelvin area through an Ordnance Survey Map dating back to 1889. This map offers glimpses into a bygone era when urban landscapes were being shaped by progress and development. Kelvin Parade in Cliftonville, Belfast invites us to imagine strolling along its streets lined with charming buildings. It serves as a reminder of how names can connect different places across countries. The mention of Sheffield Flood brings forth images of destruction but also resilience. The ruins of Waterloo Houses stand testament to nature's power over man-made structures while highlighting humanity's ability to rebuild after adversity struck in 1864. As we delve deeper into history, DDE-90026458 presents itself as an enigmatic clue waiting for further exploration. Perhaps it holds secrets or stories yet untold about Kelvin or its significance? The aqueduct bridge built by Robert Whitworth in 1790 showcases engineering prowess at its finest. Its presence speaks volumes about human ingenuity and determination to conquer geographical obstacles for societal progress. Govan on Clyde River reveals another facet of Kelvin's influence - its mouth flowing into one of Scotland's iconic waterways captured beautifully in an engraving from 1842. It reminds us how interconnected natural elements are with our lives even amidst industrialization.