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Kelvin, a name that resonates with history and innovation

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: Winston Churchill and General Smuts, WW2

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824 -1907). Engraving. C

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: Lord Kelvin

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: The Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: Sir William Thomson - British scientist

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: Kelvin and Wife

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: Plan of certain surplus freehold land and buildings of the Corporation of Sheffield as allotted

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

Background imageKelvin Collection: w00451

w00451
Sheffield Flood 1864, w00451

Background imageKelvin Collection: Source Size = 3929 x 2907

Source Size = 3929 x 2907
Launch of the " glasgow" Screw Steamship, at the Mouth of the Kelvin, on Saturday Last

Background imageKelvin Collection: View of the Exhibition Buildings and Kelvin Grove, the Glasgow International Exhibition

View of the Exhibition Buildings and Kelvin Grove, the Glasgow International Exhibition
VIEW OF THE EXHIBITION BUILDINGS AND KELVIN GROVE, THE GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain, 1888 engraving

Background imageKelvin Collection: FRANCES KELVIN (d. 1916). Wife of the British mathematician and physicist, William Thomson

FRANCES KELVIN (d. 1916). Wife of the British mathematician and physicist, William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

Background imageKelvin Collection: LORD KELVIN (1824-1907). William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. British mathematician and physicist

LORD KELVIN (1824-1907). William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. British mathematician and physicist. Oil on canvas by Elizabeth King (his sister), 1886-87

Background imageKelvin Collection: Warship Models, Scottish National Exhibition, Glasgow

Warship Models, Scottish National Exhibition, Glasgow
Models of Old Warships on the Kelvin River, Glasgow, Scotland - display part of the Scottish National Exhibition held in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow in between May and November 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) Scottish physicist and mathematician. Second

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) Scottish physicist and mathematician. Second law of thermodynamics: Temperature scale: Atlantic telegraph cable: Mirror galvanometer

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Scottish mathematician and physicist, at the age of 28

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Scottish mathematician and physicist, at the age of 28. Engraving

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Scottish mathematician and physicist. Kelvin

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Scottish mathematician and physicist. Kelvin with his compass. From photogrpah taken in 1902

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin 1824-1907) mirror galvanometer, instrument for

William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin 1824-1907) mirror galvanometer, instrument for measuring small electric currents. Wood engraving 1876

Background imageKelvin Collection: Transatlantic telegraph. William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin 1824-1907) receiving

Transatlantic telegraph. William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin 1824-1907) receiving apparatus used at Brest, including his mirror galvanometer (left)

Background imageKelvin Collection: View of the Exhibition Buildings and Kelvin Grove, the Glasgow International Exhibition

View of the Exhibition Buildings and Kelvin Grove, the Glasgow International Exhibition
VIEW OF THE EXHIBITION BUILDINGS AND KELVIN GROVE, THE GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain, 1888 engraving

Background imageKelvin Collection: Kelvin thermometer, artwork C017 / 3608

Kelvin thermometer, artwork C017 / 3608
Kelvin thermometer. Computer artwork of a thermometer with its scale marked in degrees kelvin (K). The kelvin is a unit of measurement for temperature

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thompson, Lord Kelvin

William Thompson, Lord Kelvin / IMechE

Background imageKelvin Collection: ADS: PLUMBING, 1897. Advertisement for a hot and cold watertap invented by Sir William Thomson

ADS: PLUMBING, 1897. Advertisement for a hot and cold watertap invented by Sir William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. Line engraving, English, 1897

Background imageKelvin Collection: LORD KELVIN (1824-1907). William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. British mathematician and physicist

LORD KELVIN (1824-1907). William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. British mathematician and physicist

Background imageKelvin Collection: Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist

Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist

Background imageKelvin Collection: 1650 Bishop Usher Portrait tinted 4004BC

1650 Bishop Usher Portrait tinted 4004BC
1650 Archbishop James Usher (Usser or Ussher). Theologian. 1670 copperplate engraved portrait printed in London for Nathan Ranew and Jonathon Robinson at the Kings Arms in St

Background imageKelvin Collection: 1650 Bishop Usher Portrait 4004BC

1650 Bishop Usher Portrait 4004BC
1650 Archbishop James Usher (Usser or Ussher). Theologian. 1670 copperplate engraved portrait printed in London for Nathan Ranew and Jonathon Robinson at the Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church Yard

Background imageKelvin Collection: Superconductor, conceptual image

Superconductor, conceptual image. Computer artwork of swirling colours, representing superconductivity within an object. Superconductivity occurs in certain materials at very low temperatures

Background imageKelvin Collection: William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (Lord Kelvin)

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (Lord Kelvin)
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin of Largs (1824-1907), British mathematical physicist and engineer

Background imageKelvin Collection: Tide predicting machine: front view

Tide predicting machine: front view
Photograph of the front view of the tide-predicting machine, designed by Lord Kelvin in 1876. Constructed by Lege for the Indian government

Background imageKelvin Collection: Lord Kelvin Speculates

Lord Kelvin Speculates
Lord Kelvin speculates that life may have come to Earth on the moss-grown ruins of another world - brought here on a planetary fragment

Background imageKelvin Collection: Lord Kelvin Photo

Lord Kelvin Photo
WILLIAM THOMSON, first lord KELVIN - regarded by his contemporaries as the greatest scientist of the age

Background imageKelvin Collection: Lord Kelvin (Downey)

Lord Kelvin (Downey)
WILLIAM THOMSON, 1ST BARON KELVIN OF LARGS Mathematician and physicist

Background imageKelvin Collection: Science / Kelvin

Science / Kelvin
WILLIAM THOMSON, later Lord Kelvin, demonstrates to students at Glasgow University in the cellar he used as his laboratory in his early days



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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.