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Victorians have a very elegant sense of alarm
House fires were an ever-present threat in Victorian times and this article from the archives proposes an intriguing solution to the problem.
Building a spacecraft for a human mission to mars
A 1965 report from The Engineer details plans for a manned mission to Mars
Setting sail on a sea of skills and ingenuity
The Glasgow Exhibition of 1888 was a triumph for a city proud of its art, science and industrial heritage. Its aim was to draw international attention to its achievements and succeeded in raising £43,000 for the local area.
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This week in...1882
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Illuminating the enemy
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This week in 1957
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The world's first general purpose computer
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Cross-channel train proposal thrown off track
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A musical alliance
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The Japanese Battleship Fuji
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The birth of the roller-skate
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The Napoleon III eye-glass
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Bell Rock Lighthouse
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This week in 1903: Harry Parsons' snow chains
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Motor-car racing off to shaky start in Chicago
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Destroyer gets russian navy up to speed
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Rover makes first moves into automotive world
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Power station taps Niagara
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Electrification of the rail network
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Battle cruiser that played a pivotal diplomatic role
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Swiss engineers unveil early electric vehicle
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R34 airship makes first trans-Atlantic return
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Thousands greet Dornier Do X flying boat
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this week in: 1858
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This week in 1951
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The steam powered fire boat
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The Martel one-man tank
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This Week In 1960
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This week in 1860
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This Week in 1923
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This week in 1946
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The Week in 1960
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Shipping out on nuclear power
