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Computer chip, SEM
Computer chip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of connecting wires on a computer chip. This is a Cyrix 486 chip. Magnification: x115 at 6x7cm size

Electric blanket heating element, SEM
Heating element. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the heating element from an electric blanket. A wire (gold)

Electrical cable, artwork F005 / 2601
Computer artwork of a bundle of coloured, plastic-covered wires

Electrical cable, artwork F005 / 2596
Computer artwork of a bundle of coloured, plastic-covered wires

Hoover Dam C014 / 8572
Hoover Dam with clouds lit by an early morning sun. This concrete dam is located on the Colorado River, in Black Canyon, on the border between Nevada and Arizona, USA

Solar cell C016 / 9016
Solar cell. Close-up of the surface of a solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Solar cell C016 / 9019
Solar cell. Close-up of the surface of a solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Power lines over houses C018 / 0059
High voltage transmission lines passing over housing estate in Walsall, West Midlands

Inside a phone C018 / 0058
Inside a telephone handset

Solar cell C018 / 6405
Solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Solar cell C018 / 6396
Solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Solar cell C018 / 6388
Computer enhanced image of a solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Motor effect demonstration. Apparatus used to demonstrate the magnetic field produced when an electric current is passed through a wire

EEG, electrodes on head, artwork
Electroencephalography. Computer artwork depicting of a EEG cap on top of a head, showing the electrodes attached to the scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Petrol-powered electric lights, 1897
Petrol-powered electric lights. 19th-century artwork of an installation of portable electric lighting powered by a Grob petrol engine

Prosthetic heart valve, X-ray C017 / 7828
Prosthetic heart valve. X-ray of the chest of a patient that has had a heart valve replaced with a prosthetic valve. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers of the heart

Repairing telephone lines C016 / 4660
Repairing telephone lines. Telephone engineer up a telegraph pole while repairing domestic telephone lines

Wired brain, conceptual artwork C013 / 9505
MODEL RELEASED. Wired brain. Conceptual artwork representing brains plugged in to computer networks and the ability to download and upload memories and experiences

Telephone switchboard, 1893
Telephone switchboard, 19th-century artwork. The woman is using headphone receivers and a speaker to listen to and reply to incoming calls

Laying Transcontinental Railroad, 1860s C013 / 9004
Laying Transcontinental Railroad. Workers in around 1868, in Nevada, USA, constructing part of the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) section of the Transcontinental Railroad

Electroencephalography C013 / 8751
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography. Neurologist placing electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8753
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes, covered by a net, on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8752
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography. Neurologist placing electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8750
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography. Neurologist placing electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8749
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography. Neurologist preparing an electroencephalography (EEG) test. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8748
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography. Neurologist placing electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8747
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes wires. The other end of these wire are on the patients scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8746
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography. Neurologist placing electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Electroencephalography C013 / 8745
MODEL RELEASED. Electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes on girls scalp. EEG measures and records the electrical activity of the brain

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950s C013 / 7166
Pilot ACE computer components. Chassis and components of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950 C013 / 7164
Pilot ACE computer components. View of short delay lines for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950 C013 / 7163
Pilot ACE computer components. Rear view of the resistance tree box (over upper section) of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Pilot ACE computer components, 1954 C013 / 7165
Pilot ACE computer components. Magnetic drum forming part of the memory and data storage for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950s C013 / 7162
Pilot ACE computer components. Chassis and components of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Information overload, conceptual artwork
Information overload. Conceptual artwork of a man clutching his head with wires leading to electrical apparatus in books. This can represent subjects such as information overload

Scene of an accident in an Islington street, London
Scene of an accident in an Islington street, North London, with a trolley bus passing by

Swallows - perched on a wire - UK
DAC-1226 Swallows - perched on a wire UK Hirundo rustica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Prospect Nakhimovsky in Sevastopol, Ukraine

View of Broadway and Maiden Lane, New York City

Hotel Roy - Fonda, New York State, USA
Hotel Roy at Fonda, New York State, USA Date: circa 1908

Emile Lowitz demonstration at Royal Botanic Society

Romania - Eforie Sud
The ruins of Soimos Fortress, Cetate, Romania Date: circa 1929

Panama City, Panama. The traffic policeman has a fine post in the middle of the street, sheltered from sun and rain by a parasol/umbrella and protected from errant drivers by a frame

Saint-Omer, France - Platforms on the Railway Station
Saint-Omer, France (Pas-de-Calais) - The platforms of the Railway Station and a couple of very fine telegraph poles. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - Yokohama - City Office in the business sector Date: circa 1910

Cuba - Havana - Carlos III Street Date: circa 1901

Silhouettes from the Somme, WW1
When following on the heels of a retreating enemy, there is increased work for all. Here we have a squadron of cavalry returning from close contact with the enemy

Flying Mermaids
Flying mermaids! Mermaids suspended with wires, which are being operated by the men underneath them. Date: 1930s

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"Wires: Connecting the World Through Power and Communication" The towering electricity pylon stands tall, a symbol of power coursing through our cities. Bank and shops in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania buzz with energy as wires bring life to every corner. Travel back in time to the 1890s with an advert for Camp Coffee, where wires brought news and flavor together. In the midst of WW2, NFS firefighters train tirelessly at a camp, relying on wires for communication and safety. Doncaster's Clock Corner comes alive with lights strung along overhead wires, guiding us through the night. As the sun sets over snow-covered farmland in Dorset, England, electricity transmission pylons and overhead wires paint a mesmerizing picture of connectivity. From Oran's Rue d Arzew in Algeria to Crickhowell's High Street in Mid Wales - wires unite communities across borders. Harrow Road tram on Route 60 heads towards Paddington station amidst a web of crisscrossing wires that power London's transport system. Lambeth fire station springs into action as their breakdown lorry races through the streets using vital wire-based communication systems. Look up. An upward view reveals a spiral staircase intertwined with electrical wiring - an architectural marvel blending form and function seamlessly. Scene of an accident in Islington street reminds us how essential properly maintained wiring is for public safety. Wires may be hidden from sight most days but they are indispensable threads that weave our modern world together – transmitting power, information, and connecting people near and far.