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Background imageTechnology Collection: Concorde prototype 002 maiden flight in UK at Filton in Bristol, Wednesday 9th April 1969

Concorde prototype 002 maiden flight in UK at Filton in Bristol, Wednesday 9th April 1969. Chief test pilot Brian Trubshaw flew Concorde 002 for twenty two minutes. Our Picture Shows

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: 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: Installing amplifiers at Goodison Park, home to Everton football club

Installing amplifiers at Goodison Park, home to Everton football club. Walton, Liverpool, 27th January 1932

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

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: 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

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: 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: 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

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

Pupils at Ian Ramsey School, Stockton, 5th October 1988

Background imageTechnology Collection: Schoolgirls are logging into a career in computers thanks to a course organised by

Schoolgirls are logging into a career in computers thanks to a course organised by Coventry Polytechnic

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: 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
At an experimental gunnery camp in Manorbier, Wales

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

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: Mechanic at the control desk of a transmitting station. 18th June 1941

Mechanic at the control desk of a transmitting station. 18th June 1941

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 scene at Newport Sorting Office, showing rows of coding machines and their operators

The scene at Newport Sorting Office, showing rows of coding machines and their operators. June 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: Hare Crag Quarry at Alnwick which is bring developed by Northumberland County Council

Hare Crag Quarry at Alnwick which is bring developed by Northumberland County Council uses electricity for all plant requirements. The quarry is believed to be the first of tis kind. 8th November 1932

Background imageTechnology Collection: New Students Union building at Rugby College of Engineering Technology

New Students Union building at Rugby College of Engineering Technology, 15th November 1968

Background imageTechnology Collection: PICTURE 14 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how

PICTURE 14 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it. Picture taken with a Box Camera, shows a horse walking towards the camera

Background imageTechnology Collection: PICTURE 6 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to

PICTURE 6 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it. Picture shows : the correct position to hold the camera for a long shaped picture

Background imageTechnology Collection: PICTURE 4 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how

PICTURE 4 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it

Background imageTechnology Collection: Concorde prototype 001 flies for the first time, at Toulouse Airport, France

Concorde prototype 001 flies for the first time, at Toulouse Airport, France, Sunday 2nd March 1969

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 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: Ann Boardman aged 20, changes a tape reel on the computer, Circa 1970

Ann Boardman aged 20, changes a tape reel on the computer, Circa 1970

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: Computer Services Centre Ltd, new centre in Long Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, Circa 1970

Computer Services Centre Ltd, new centre in Long Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, Circa 1970. Invoices in process of being printed and ready to send out

Background imageTechnology Collection: LHT 117 Motorcar has its breaks tested in a state of the art Car Testing Bay at a

LHT 117 Motorcar has its breaks tested in a state of the art Car Testing Bay at a Teesside garage, 18th August 1960

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: Computers at Leasco Offices, Reading, September 1980

Computers at Leasco Offices, Reading, September 1980

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: 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: Daily Mirror Ruggles feature on the the team at the National Physical Laboratory

Daily Mirror Ruggles feature on the the team at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, developing the Automatic Computing Engine known as the Pilot ACE

Background imageTechnology Collection: Apart from the Household Cavalry there is one branch only of the British Army that trains

Apart from the Household Cavalry there is one branch only of the British Army that trains recruits in the use and of riding horses

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

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

Background imageTechnology Collection: Doctors in Middlesbrough have begun using an advanced ultra-sound scanner capable of

Doctors in Middlesbrough have begun using an advanced ultra-sound scanner capable of detecting heart defects in unborn babies

Background imageTechnology Collection: Charitable Middlesbrough businessmen have presented maternity doctors with a

Charitable Middlesbrough businessmen have presented maternity doctors with a magic box which can listen to babies hearts before they are born

Background imageTechnology Collection: Patients and staff of Ward Four, at Parkside Maternity Hospital have been presented with

Patients and staff of Ward Four, at Parkside Maternity Hospital have been presented with a £ 400 television set which ail replace one donated ten years ago

Background imageTechnology Collection: The north Riding Ear, Nose and Throat support group raised £

The north Riding Ear, Nose and Throat support group raised £; 1268 to buy an IVAC machine for North Riding Infirmary. The cash was raised by a Lyke Wake walk, a fete and other sponsored events

Background imageTechnology Collection: Patients battling against failing eyesight have been given a boost by the introduction of

Patients battling against failing eyesight have been given a boost by the introduction of disease-detecting equipment a year ahead of schedule

Background imageTechnology Collection: The De Brus School has moved into the age of the computer

The De Brus School has moved into the age of the computer

Background imageTechnology Collection: Joe Telford discusses programming with staff at Pentland Primary School, Billingham

Joe Telford discusses programming with staff at Pentland Primary School, Billingham. December 1987

Background imageTechnology Collection: Radar devices on RAF Lancaster bomber during the Second World War

Radar devices on RAF Lancaster bomber during the Second World War

Background imageTechnology Collection: Mrs Elsie Hedley, pictured outside her space age home in Thetford

Mrs Elsie Hedley, pictured outside her space age home in Thetford, Glebe Village, Washington

Background imageTechnology Collection: The ICI expenses project team (left to right) Joanne Bell, Andrea Robinson, Chris Hopwood

The ICI expenses project team (left to right) Joanne Bell, Andrea Robinson, Chris Hopwood, Cheryl Goody, Suzanne Mcloughlin, Carol Benson and Neil Bowman

Background imageTechnology Collection: Noel Penny, owner and Chairman of Noel Penny Turbines celebrates as he signs a joint

Noel Penny, owner and Chairman of Noel Penny Turbines celebrates as he signs a joint venture deal with a new company backed by USSR Academy of Science to delvelop and build a low cost small turbine

Background imageTechnology Collection: Lily Carlson, manageress at the Liver Laundrette in Runcorn

Lily Carlson, manageress at the Liver Laundrette in Runcorn, offers refreshments to her customers. She also allows yoga fan Lawrence Fulton to meditate as his washing spins. 6th March 1979

Background imageTechnology Collection: Britains first Hovertrain leaving the Vickers factory at South Marson, near Swindon

Britains first Hovertrain leaving the Vickers factory at South Marson, near Swindon, Wiltshire, on 3rd August, 1971, en route tot he experimental test track at Earith, Hunts

Background imageTechnology Collection: The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M. I. T

The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M. I. T
The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M.I.T. by students, Robert Parks, Harold Youngren, John Langford, Hyong Bang and Mark Drela under the direction of Prof

Background imageTechnology Collection: Picture to accompany the 'Robot Revolution'feature which ran in the Daily

Picture to accompany the "Robot Revolution"feature which ran in the Daily
Picture to accompany the " Robot Revolution" feature which ran in the Daily Mirror newspaper on the week commencing 27th June 1955

Background imageTechnology Collection: Terry Nation December 1964 Terry Nation Writer director, Producer

Terry Nation December 1964 Terry Nation Writer director, Producer, picture with his creation the daleks. And Raymond Cusick (r) With Dalek TV Programme Doctor Who Dr Who Robot Science Fiction 1960s

Background imageTechnology Collection: Terry Nation with Daleks December 1964 Terry Nation Writer director, Producer

Terry Nation with Daleks December 1964 Terry Nation Writer director, Producer, picture with his creation the daleks

Background imageTechnology Collection: Terry Watts Radar tracker at London Airport Sits before apparatus

Terry Watts Radar tracker at London Airport Sits before apparatus. She has just brought 1, 000th airliner to safe landing. 1949 019021/2

Background imageTechnology Collection: Beat the Budget shopping spree in Tottenham Court Road, London, street of radio and Hi-fi

Beat the Budget shopping spree in Tottenham Court Road, London, street of radio and Hi-fi. Customers trying on headphones in an electrical store April 1975



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