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Background imageTechnology Collection: Highfield Road, home of Coventry City Football Club, our picture shows an under-soil

Highfield Road, home of Coventry City Football Club, our picture shows an under-soil heating system being installed on the pitch, 25th April 1961

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer

The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Roy shows us the electric workings at the back of the electric car. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageTechnology Collection: To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared

To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared almost as a wizard, when first the famous American aeroplanes began his flights near Pau they quickly ceased

Background imageTechnology Collection: The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street, Liverpool

The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street, Liverpool. Pictured is the room where the switching over from the old to the new takes place. 5th November 1920

Background imageTechnology Collection: BBC snooker commentator Ted Lowe holding his microphone. 27th January 1986

BBC snooker commentator Ted Lowe holding his microphone. 27th January 1986

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going

The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going through its paces around London. Produced by Enfield Auto Motive Limited

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Beatles pop group rehearse for ATV programme with comedian Ernie Wise (right)

The Beatles pop group rehearse for ATV programme with comedian Ernie Wise (right). 2 December 1963. Beatles members Left to right: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon

Background imageTechnology Collection: At the British Ship Research Association, Wallsend on Tyne

At the British Ship Research Association, Wallsend on Tyne, the biggest automatic drawing machine - operated by a computer - in the country is in operation

Background imageTechnology Collection: Jason Kamara (third left) operates a computer controlled robot watched by (left to right

Jason Kamara (third left) operates a computer controlled robot watched by (left to right) John Fox, Lee March, Colin Scurr, Paul Wheatley, Paul Norcott and Ian Carter

Background imageTechnology Collection: Anglo - French Concorde 002 takes off for its maiden flight from Filton, Bristol

Anglo - French Concorde 002 takes off for its maiden flight from Filton, Bristol. Concorde was manufactured at Filton. Concorde would later go into commercial service from 1976 to 2003

Background imageTechnology Collection: New Superloos in Hall Street, St Helens, Merseyside, 23rd February 1988

New Superloos in Hall Street, St Helens, Merseyside, 23rd February 1988

Background imageTechnology Collection: Campbell Aird, a hotelier from Moffat, Scotland, using his new limb in August 1998 -

Campbell Aird, a hotelier from Moffat, Scotland, using his new limb in August 1998 - the worlds first bionic arm. In August 1998 the worlds first bionic arm was fitted to Campbell Aird at

Background imageTechnology Collection: A Telex machine in use at St Andrews Street Police Station in Cambridge

A Telex machine in use at St Andrews Street Police Station in Cambridge. October 1964

Background imageTechnology Collection: Reconnaissance equipment is fitted to the fuselage of a Spitfire by airmen of a Royal Air

Reconnaissance equipment is fitted to the fuselage of a Spitfire by airmen of a Royal Air Force Reconnaissance Unit before flying out on a mission

Background imageTechnology Collection: At an experimental gunnery camp in Manorbier, Wales, members of the Auxiliary Territorial

At an experimental gunnery camp in Manorbier, Wales, members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) are doing very secret work operating Kine- Theodolite instruments which record the burst of

Background imageTechnology Collection: At an aircraft receiving depot, cadets are being x-rayed in modern manner

At an aircraft receiving depot, cadets are being x-rayed in modern manner, miniature film being used. The films after development are projected on to a screen and cases of suspected T.B

Background imageTechnology Collection: RADAR equipment used for offensive and defensive purposes

RADAR equipment used for offensive and defensive purposes. The Radar " Chain Home" station was as one of the first types of radiolocation stations to be erected in the defence of Great

Background imageTechnology Collection: British radar system located somewhere in England. August 15th 1945

British radar system located somewhere in England. August 15th 1945

Background imageTechnology Collection: Captured German radar at Pachino, Sicily. 15th August 1945

Captured German radar at Pachino, Sicily. 15th August 1945

Background imageTechnology Collection: Anti-air trainee in West Africa using Radar apparatus. 15th August 1945

Anti-air trainee in West Africa using Radar apparatus. 15th August 1945

Background imageTechnology Collection: Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War

Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War. New field telephone device but the same " Old Bill"

Background imageTechnology Collection: Loyal Dragon Computers supporter, Darren Waters, at his computer

Loyal Dragon Computers supporter, Darren Waters, at his computer. Dragon, the computer which began its life in Wales was taken over by Spanish company Eurohard in the autumn of 1984. Circa 1986

Background imageTechnology Collection: Marketing assistant Wendy Barker with the computer that has filled Dragon

Marketing assistant Wendy Barker with the computer that has filled Dragons order book for four months. January 1983

Background imageTechnology Collection: Mechanisation, like this letter sorting machine introduced at Newport Head Post Office

Mechanisation, like this letter sorting machine introduced at Newport Head Post Office last year has eased the burden of high labour costs but there is a limit to what it can achieve. February 1971

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Yamasaki factory which operates a fully robot controlled factory with one man in

The Yamasaki factory which operates a fully robot controlled factory with one man in total control. Nagoya, Japan. 8th March 1982

Background imageTechnology Collection: A robot skull awaits the parts which will complete its human look. Japan

A robot skull awaits the parts which will complete its human look. Japan. 8th March 1982

Background imageTechnology Collection: Politician and keen photographer Denis Healey tries out the new Polaroid camera

Politician and keen photographer Denis Healey tries out the new Polaroid camera, which allows the photographer to produce photograph within one minute of taking the picture

Background imageTechnology Collection: Channel 4 launch. Pictured, the production room. 2nd November 1982

Channel 4 launch. Pictured, the production room. 2nd November 1982

Background imageTechnology Collection: Virtual Reality Desktop Computer, Demonstration, Thursday 21st May 1992

Virtual Reality Desktop Computer, Demonstration, Thursday 21st May 1992

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Hoolivan, enables police to maintain radio contact with all officers inside

The Hoolivan, enables police to maintain radio contact with all officers inside and outside the ground and to be linked with the CCTV cameras in and around the stadium. September 1985

Background imageTechnology Collection: Electric Car Trials in England. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park

Electric Car Trials in England. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park. These races started in 1979, when the first winner was William Yates. Picture taken 13th September 1980

Background imageTechnology Collection: The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle

The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle, the C5. Sir Clive meets the press Picture taken 10th January 1985

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric

The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric workings shown in the back of the car. Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageTechnology Collection: John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew

John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew from Londons Chingford Fire Station is to undertake the first ever John O Groats to Lands end charity marathon using a Sinclair

Background imageTechnology Collection: Man monitoring traffic, Liverpool, 10th January 1964

Man monitoring traffic, Liverpool, 10th January 1964

Background imageTechnology Collection: Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970

Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970

Background imageTechnology Collection: 1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

Background imageTechnology Collection: Mr Morris talks with operators at new computer centre, Liverpool, Circa 1970

Mr Morris talks with operators at new computer centre, Liverpool, Circa 1970

Background imageTechnology Collection: RAF Patrington and Holmpton. Underground telephone exchange

RAF Patrington and Holmpton. Underground telephone exchange. From left reporter Stuart Russell, Capt JD Ford and Wing Cdr Geoffrey Oliver

Background imageTechnology Collection: Macmillan Academy, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, 15th July 1991

Macmillan Academy, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, 15th July 1991. Aka Macmillan City Technology College

Background imageTechnology Collection: Northfield School, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Circa 1978. Cookery Class

Northfield School, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Circa 1978. Cookery Class

Background imageTechnology Collection: General scenes of the construction of the Hunterson, a Nuclear Power Station

General scenes of the construction of the Hunterson, a Nuclear Power Station. 1955 A809-001 Picture circa 1st MArch 1955

Background imageTechnology Collection: Pupils at Ian Ramsey School, Stockton, 5th October 1988

Pupils at Ian Ramsey School, Stockton, 5th October 1988. They have made over 30 time pieces, pictured, Louise Avison (left) and Lorraine Turnbull, both 14, with their clocks

Background imageTechnology Collection: Flying from Teesside Airport will be safer for the 300, 000-a-year passengers thanks to

Flying from Teesside Airport will be safer for the 300, 000-a-year passengers thanks to microchip technology just installed in the control tower

Background imageTechnology Collection: Jonathan Ridley, library assistant, doesn t need to be tied to the phone anymore

Jonathan Ridley, library assistant, doesn t need to be tied to the phone anymore, with a touch of a button he can access information about the area using the new Gateways program installed at Redcar

Background imageTechnology Collection: Deputy business and technical librarian Noel Hanson demonstrates the on-line computer

Deputy business and technical librarian Noel Hanson demonstrates the on-line computer terminals, the only ones in libraries in Tyne and Wear, at Newcastle Central Library. 16th January 1984

Background imageTechnology Collection: A special television monitor for Coventrys new central library will help people read

A special television monitor for Coventrys new central library will help people read the small print. The screen, which magnifies print was tested by the Lord Mayor, Bill McKernan

Background imageTechnology Collection: The robot operator GRACE is coming to the help of telephonists in the Liverpool Trunk

The robot operator GRACE is coming to the help of telephonists in the Liverpool Trunk Exchange. GRACE, short for Group Routing and Charging Equipment



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