A 'Penaud' style flying model, c 1871.

Handloom c 17th century.

Handloom, c 17th century.

Fire escapes in use, c 1836.

Model of Maxim's flying machine on a whirling arm test jig, c 1890s.

Vedrines flying his 'Borel' monoplane, c 1911.

'Flying Scotsman' c 1980s.

Model of the BAC TSR2, c 1960.

BVC hand-operated vacuum cleaner, c 1911.

Braun table radiogram, c 1962.

Braun table radiogram, c 1962.

Flying boat construction, Ohio, USA, 1944.