Robert Brown Collection

Robert Brown (Yamaha) 1983 Formula Two TT
Robert Brown (Yamaha) at Governors Bridge, 1983 Formula Two TT

Robert Brown (Yamaha) 1986 Formula Two TT
Robert Brown (Yamaha) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1986 Formula Two TT

Tirnova, the old capital of Bulgaria, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's 'Science for All', 1850
3331022 Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's 'Science for All', 1850; (add.info.: Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's 'Science for All')

Contact breaker, 1850
3479335 Contact breaker, 1850; (add.info.: Helmholtz's contact breaker. From Robert Brown Science for all, London, n.d)

Forest during Carboniferous period
863939 Forest during Carboniferous period; (add.info.: Artist's reconstruction of a forest during the Carboniferous period. From "Science for All" by Robert Brown (London, c1880)

The Countries of the World
5616077 The Countries of the World; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an African American village in Georgia, from 'The Countries of the World' by Robert Brown (1842-1895)

Reconstruction of Pleisiosaurus and Ichthyosaurus
863932 Reconstruction of Pleisiosaurus and Ichthyosaurus; (add.info.: Artist's reconstruction of a Pleisiosaurus and an Ichthyosaurus)

Robert Brown (1773-1858)
865200 Robert Brown (1773-1858); (add.info.: Robert Brown (1773-1858) Scottish botanist, born at Montrose, Scotland. Botanist on the Flinders expedition to Australia (1801-1805)

Robert Brown of Newhall, 1792. Creator: Henry Raeburn
Robert Brown of Newhall, 1792

Brownian motion (litho)
979408 Brownian motion (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brownian motion. Illustration from The Outline of Science, The Waverley Book Company Ltd)

Fur Animals: Beavers (Castor Canadensis), illustration from The Countries of the World by Robert Brown, c
3664223 Fur Animals: Beavers (Castor Canadensis), illustration from The Countries of the World by Robert Brown, c.1890 (engraving) by American School

CM23 7129 Robert Brown, Ford Escort Mk1 RS
Robert Brown, Ford Escort Mk1 RS, CSN Groep, Youngtimer Touring Car Challenge, Masters Historic Festival, Brands Hatch, Sunday 27th May 2018, Brands Hatch, classic cars, classic event

CJ7 3208 Robert Brown, Ford Escort Mk1 RS
Robert Brown, Ford Escort Mk1 RS, CSN Groep, Youngtimer Touring Car Challenge, Masters Historic Festival, Brands Hatch, Sunday 27th May 2018, Brands Hatch, classic cars, classic event

The Palais Royal, Amsterdam, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, Cassell, (London, Paris, c1890)

Berne, Switzerland, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, Cassell, (London, Paris, c1890)

Larnaka, Cyprus, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, Cassell, (London, Paris, c1890)

Alicante, Spain, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, Cassell, (London, Paris, c1890)

Nantes, on the Loire, France, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London, Paris, c1890)

Greek brigands, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Norwegians of the Lovardalsskard, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Women of the Campagne in Rome, c1890. Campagne may refer to Campania, a region of Southern Italy bordering the Roman province of Lazio, or it may just mean women from the countryside

Spanish peasant, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Greek peasants, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Spanish coastguardsmen, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Krusnaya Place, Moscow, c1890. View of Red Square with the Kremlin on the right and St Basils Cathedral in the distance. The statue in the centre is a monument to Citizen Minin and Prince Pozharski

A Russian village in the southern agricultural zone, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Peasants gathering roses in Roumelia, c1890. Roumelia or Rumelia in the Balkanic peninsula is an area near modern Bulgaria that roughly corresponds to Northern Greece, Albania, and Macedonia

A Bosnian peasant, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Cetinje, Montenegro, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Albanian shepherdess, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Bulgarian peasants, c1890. Agricultural workers with their scythes. A man on the right is playing a set of bagpipes made from the skin of a goat

Austrian peasant, c1890. An Austrian woman in traditional costume. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Italian peasants, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Montenegrins, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A French agriculturist, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

An orange grove in the south of Spain, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Lake Bandak, Norway, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A steamboat on the Volga, Russia, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The Brocken, or Blocksberg, Harz Mountains, Germany, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The crater of the volcano Hekla, Iceland, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A village fete in Russia, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Funchal, Madeira, c1890. View of the Madeira Islands of Portugal. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The peak of Tenerife, Canary Islands, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Jacobs Ladder leading to Mundens Battery, Jamestown, Saint Helena, c1890. Jacobs Ladder is a long Inclined Plane, constructed in 1829 to connect Jamestown to the garrison on Ladder Hill

A Russian village on the banks of the Volga, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A shield volcano on Reunion island, Indian Ocean, c1890. A shield volcano is a wide volcano with sides that slope shallowly

Natives of the island of Reunion, c1890. Inhabitants of Reunion in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell

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Robert Brown was a man of many talents and interests. Born in 1773, he made significant contributions to various fields throughout his life. One notable aspect of his legacy is his connection to Tirnova, the old capital of Bulgaria, around 1890. However, Robert Brown's impact extended far beyond Bulgarian history. In the realm of motorsports, he left an indelible mark as a Yamaha rider in Formula Two TT races during the early 1980s. His skill and determination on the track were unmatched, making him a force to be reckoned with. But Robert Brown's influence wasn't limited to racing alone; he also had an eye for artistry. A painting by Henry Raeburn showcases another side of this multifaceted individual - Robert Brown himself from Newhall in 1792. The portrait captures both his elegance and strength, reflecting the essence of who he was. In addition to these accomplishments, Robert Brown delved into scientific pursuits as well. He made significant contributions to our understanding of physics through his study on Brownian motion – a phenomenon named after him that describes random movements observed among particles suspended in fluid. Moreover, Robert Brown's passion for nature led him to explore wildlife extensively. An engraving from "The Countries of the World" depicts beavers (Castor Canadensis), showcasing his dedication towards documenting different species and their habitats. Not only did Robert Brown excel in sports and science but also had an affinity for classic cars like Ford Escort Mk1 RS models from years gone by. Photographs featuring these iconic vehicles bear witness to his love for automotive craftsmanship. Beyond all these endeavors lies evidence of Robert Brown's wanderlust spirit captured through photographs depicting breathtaking locations such as The Palais Royal in Amsterdam or Berne and Larnaka circa 1890 – testaments to his adventurous soul.