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A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: A Dandy-Horse or Draisienne of the type fashionable in about 1820

A Dandy-Horse or Draisienne of the type fashionable in about 1820. Woodcut

Universal History Archive Collection: Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper

Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox; serum transferred with stylus to arms of waiting Parisians to give immunity to

Universal History Archive Collection: Baron von Draiss bicycle (Draisienne)

Baron von Draiss bicycle (Draisienne). Exhibited Paris 1818. Woodcut from " Mechanics Magazine", London, September, 1832

Universal History Archive Collection: Inn yard with Mail Coach preparing to leave

Inn yard with Mail Coach preparing to leave. This shows a typical galleried inn yard with individual rooms leading off the galleries. Aquatint c1840

Universal History Archive Collection: Mail Coach on the Bath-London

Mail Coach on the Bath-London run collecting mail from Postmaster (right in nightcap) without stopping. Aquatint c1840

Universal History Archive Collection: The Red Rover. Southampton to London

The Red Rover. Southampton to London stage coach on its journey. Aquatint c1815

Universal History Archive Collection: Stage wagon with wide roller wheels

Stage wagon with wide roller wheels to give smoother passage over difficult roads and, supposedly, to damage road surface less. Milestone at bottom left

Universal History Archive Collection: Grand Junction Canal: Head of canal at Braunston, Northamptonshire

Grand Junction Canal: Head of canal at Braunston, Northamptonshire, showing small reservoir. Part of network linking London with Midlands manufacturing towns, and with Liverpool

Universal History Archive Collection: Grand Junction Canal, part of network linking London with Midlands

Grand Junction Canal, part of network linking London with Midlands manufacturing towns, and with Liverpool. Boat approaching entrance to the great tunnel from the Blisworth end (Northamptonshire)

Universal History Archive Collection: Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire

Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire. In centre is a lime kiln. Lime important to agriculture

Universal History Archive Collection: Opening of the Mont Cenis railway tunnel

Opening of the Mont Cenis railway tunnel linking France and Switzerland. Work begun 1857. Inauguration train passing through, Septemebr 1871. Wood engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: Pickerings crank-pedal driven bicycle

Pickerings crank-pedal driven bicycle, an American design. Wood engraving c1880

Universal History Archive Collection: The Boneshaker, the type of pedal-driven bicycle popular c1870

The Boneshaker, the type of pedal-driven bicycle popular c1870. Wood engraving c1880

Universal History Archive Collection: Electrically powered submarine

Electrically powered submarine, designed by Goubet, adopted by the Russian government. In trials at Cherbourg in 1889 it was submerged for 8 hours at a depth of 33 ft

Universal History Archive Collection: St Gothard railway tunnel

St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning, 27 February 1880. Wood engraving, London, March 1880

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Universal History Archive Collection: Lewis Gompertzs (1783 / 4-1861)

Lewis Gompertzs (1783 / 4-1861)
Lewis Gompertzs (1783/4-1861) improvement on Baron von Draiss bicycle, powered by a rack-and-pinion on the front wheel. Wood engraving c1880

Universal History Archive Collection: The Dandy-Horse, introduced c1818

The Dandy-Horse, introduced c1818, called the Draisen in Paris and the Drais Laufmashin in Germany. Wood engraving c1880

Universal History Archive Collection: Primitive bicycle, a form of Dandy-Horse

Primitive bicycle, a form of Dandy-Horse. Wood engraving c1880

Universal History Archive Collection: The future importance of refrigeration

The future importance of refrigeration. Cartoon by Linley Sambourne from " Punch" London, 6 December 1881. Engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: (Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897)

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897) Swedish engineer, and his team setting out on the fatal balloon expedition to the North Pole, 11 July 1897. Andrees body was found in 1930. Engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: Undated broadsheet on Thomas Telfords suspension bridge

Undated broadsheet on Thomas Telfords suspension bridge joining the Welsh mainland and Angelsea, built between 1820 and 1826

Universal History Archive Collection: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920)

Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American naval officer and explorer claimed to have reached North Pole in 1909 at third attempt, and his claim generally accepted

Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American naval officer and explorer, generally credited with being leader of first successful expedition to the North Pole (1909). Cartoon published London, 1909

Universal History Archive Collection: French navy minister making a dive in the submarine

French navy minister making a dive in the submarine Korrigan to examine wreck of her sister ship Lutin. From " Le Petit Journal", Paris, 1906

Universal History Archive Collection: Wireless telegraphy at sea

Wireless telegraphy at sea: Wireless officer sending a message by Morse Code. This was made possible by the type of sending and receiving station built by Marconi at Poldhu in Cornwall

Universal History Archive Collection: Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp

Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900. Engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: Household utensils

Household utensils: Bread slicer: Coffee roaster: Bissell carpet sweeper: Mangle: Knife sharpener: Spice box. From Mrs Beeton " Household Management", 1906. Chromolithograph

Universal History Archive Collection: Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France

Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France
Cremation: furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France. Illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction. Engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: French naval exercises

French naval exercises: Submarine Dorade surfacing to tell an ironclad that it has been sunk. Illustration from " Le Petit Journal", Paris, 1908

Universal History Archive Collection: Water Closet. From Sir John Harington

Water Closet. From Sir John Harington " The Metamorphosis of Ajax", 1556. Harrington installed a water closet in his house near Bath in 1589

Universal History Archive Collection: Cremation taking place at the Cremation Society of England

Cremation taking place at the Cremation Society of England, St John s, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Engraving, 1889

Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France
Cremation: Sectional view of furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France. Illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction. Engraving

Universal History Archive Collection: Animal-to-man blood transfusion

Animal-to-man blood transfusion: In both England and France this procedure was tried using lambs and calves. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino " Tractatio med

Universal History Archive Collection: Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894)

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform. The style of dress for women she designed and wore, and which gave the name of Bloomers for womens nether garments

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew

Universal History Archive Collection: Savoy Theatre, London

Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps. Built by Richard D Oyly Carte in 1881, it was the home of the Gilbert and Sullivan operattas. Wood engraving, 1881

Universal History Archive Collection: Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

Universal History Archive Collection: Direct person-to-person blood transfusion at the wrist

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion at the wrist. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino " Tractatio med. Curiosa de murto et occasu transfusionis sanguinis" Nuremberg, 1679

Universal History Archive Collection: Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion

Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheims clinic. Engraving, Paris, 1891

Universal History Archive Collection: Direct person-to-person blood transfusion

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino " Tractatio med. Curiosa de murto et occasu transfusionis sanguinis", Nuremberg, 1679

Universal History Archive Collection: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps, even on his wedding day. Engraving, Paris, 1883

Universal History Archive Collection: Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor

Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup and forced through canula into patient

Universal History Archive Collection: Torsten Nordenfeldts steam-powered submarine

Torsten Nordenfeldts steam-powered submarine being demonstrated to the Prince of Wales and the Danish royal family. 3. Nordenfeldt; 4. Captain Garret; 5

Universal History Archive Collection: Various forms of paddle boats for use in war

Various forms of paddle boats for use in war. The bottom 2 are submarines. From Valturio " De re militari", 1483. Woodcut

Universal History Archive Collection: Refrigeration using Ether: Siebe & Harrisons ice making machine

Refrigeration using Ether: Siebe & Harrisons ice making machine, using compression of air followed by its sudden expansion to freeze water. Shown at International Exhibition, London, 1862

Universal History Archive Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

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