Controls Collection (#8)

Former work station, Fawley power station
Former work station in the control room at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. This power station was built in the 1960s and two of its original four 500 MW generating units closed in the 1990s

Soviet nuclear complex
Control panel in the Institute of Nuclear Physics, part of the Siberian branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. This is the control panel of the VEPP-2 complex

Camera settings dial, which is rotated to select the desired operating mode

DNA recognition, molecular model
DNA recognition. Computer model showing MyoD transcription factor, from a mouse (mus musculus), bound to DNA. Transcription factors are proteins that bind to specific sequences of DNA

Railway signalman, 19th century
Railway signalman operating train track switches and holding a furled signal flag. The first mechanised and centralised railway switching system dates from 1856

Aircraft flight controls
Aircraft flight control display at the 2011 Paris Air Show. Controls include (from left to right) elevator and trim, emergency brake (black and yellow stripes)

Nuclear bomb control console, Russia
The control console for the detonation of the first nuclear bomb is displayed in the nuclear weapons museum in the Russian Federal Nuclear Center in Nizhny Novgorod

Tram electrical systems, 19th century
Tram electrical systems, 19th-century artwork. Electrification of trams (also called streetcars) took place in the 1880s and 1890s

Crane truck control panel
Crane control panel

Cockpit of Superjet 100 airliner
Airliner cockpit. View of the cockpit of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner. The crew seats have been moved back for clarity. The Superjet 100 uses the latest glass cockpit

Ships radio, 1914
Ships radio. At left is part of the tuning apparatus. At right, is the detector and the radio transmission controls and coils

Cytology laboratory. Close-up of a technician operating a fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) machine. FACS is a specialised type of flow cytometry

Wireless thermostat 2 C009 / 9146
MODEL RELEASED. Wireless thermostat. Householder handling a wireless programmable thermostat for controlling a central heating system

Orlan spacesuit display. This is a Soviet EVA (extravehicular activity) spacesuit, with its own air supply, used for space walks outside a spacecraft or space station

Soyuz-TMA spacecraft cockpit. This Russian spacecraft, which carries a crew of three, is used to ferry astronuats to and from the International Space Station

Scanning electron microscopy
MODEL RELEASED. Scanning electron microscopy. Researcher operating a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Scanning electron microscopes use electrons to view objects at magnifications much higher than

Steel production control room. Technicians adjusting the settings to a steel production machine at the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. Molten metal is seen through the windows at centre left

Nuclear power station training panel. Nuclear power stations produce energy from the fission of the nuclei of heavy elements like uranium and plutonium

Nuclear power station control room. Nuclear power stations produce energy from the fission of the nuclei of heavy elements like uranium and plutonium

Analogue computer. These machines were the precursor of modern digital computers. This is an EAI (Electronics Associates Incorporated) Pace 231-R computer, a US model produced in 1961

Protozoan RNA-binding protein complex
RNA-binding protein complex. Computer model showing a guide RNA-binding protein complex (green and blue), bound to guide RNA (gRNA, yellow and red))

Nissan Murano Japan

Honda VFR1200F Japan

Jaguar XKR Convertible 2010 grey

Car Interior Hand on radio controls RF 2000s current

Policeman at the controls of a riverboat
A policeman at the controls of a boat on the River Thames in London

Crewe Railway Station electric signal box, Cheshire
View inside an electric signal box near Crewe Railway Station, Crewe, Cheshire

Car controls / W H Robinson
A salesman explains the controls to a potential purchaser. This model has the luxury of a cigarette cabinet and an alarm clock

A Trainee Signalman
A trainee signalman operates the junctions on a model railway as part of his training. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Factory control board
Technicians, wearing ear pieces, keep close watch on a factory control board, ensuring systems run correctly, power supply levels remain constant and automated processes operate correctly

Factory technician at the control desk
A factory technician sits at the control desk for a variety of electronic systems in use at a factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Horseback Acrobatics
A couple with Barnum & Baileys circus, perform an impressive feat. He controls two horses, with a foot on eachs back, while she stands balanced on his knee

Telharmony
Series of images from 1907 showing a Telharmony machine, invented by Dr. Thaddeus Cahill. A player on the Telharmonium controls vibrating currents from a series of dynamos

Tuscany Annexed
In the piazza del Popolo, Firenze the people of Tuscany choose to become part of the newly united Italy : while the pope controls Rome, Florence will be the new capital

Tuscans Vote for Unity
In the piazza del Popolo, Firenze, the people of Tuscany vote to become part of the newly united Italy : while the pope controls Rome, Florence will be the new capital

Cooker with Regulo Controls
The latest splendid cream and greem enamel cooker with Regulo control

Paris Street Scene 1900
Traffic in a Paris street, a policeman controls both motor buses and horse carriages

Rabid Dog Caught
At Cahors, France, a 16-year old boy grabs and controls a rabid dog which is terrifying passers-by

Wilbur Wright & Plane
With the Comte de Lambert, at the controls of one of his biplanes, at a French aviation meeting - possibly at Pau

Merlins Wheelchair
Merlins Mechanical Chair has built-in controls enabling it to be adjusted and propelled in any required direction, at the pleasure of the operator

Cornu Helicopter 1
French designer Paul Cornus helicopter, with its creator seated at the controls

Fong-Pe, God of Winds
FONG-PE, the Chinese god who controls the winds. In this aspect he is an old white- bearded man who carries the winds in sacks. He can also be a dragon

Pam Television Set
The new Pam Television receiver will cost you 125, tax paid : the picture size is 12" x 10" (30x25cm) : operation is simple as there are only two controls"

Aviatrix 1912
A woman at the controls of an early aeroplane

Seance Device
Four spiritualists try a new method of communicating with the spirits, using a metal plate and electrical controls in a way I don t pretend to understand (text in Swedish)

Traffic Policeman
A policeman controls the traffic in London. Here he holds up a car, a horse and cart and a bicycle

Futuristic poultry farming
An example of futuristic poultry farming, using a machine with various controls, and smoke coming out of a little chimney

Futuristic building site
A futuristic building site, on which all the work is done by machinery. The architect simply sits in a box and operates the controls

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"Mastering the Skies: The Art of Controls in Aviation" Taking flight in an Airbus A330 cockpit, where skilled pilots navigate through a sea to ensure a smooth journey above the clouds. Inside the Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft, aspiring aviators learn the intricate dance between their hands and the cockpit controls, preparing for future adventures in the sky. British Railways' poster showcases a railway worker's dexterity as they manually operate controls, ensuring safe passage for passengers on bustling train tracks. At RAF Lyneham's flight simulator, young cadets hone their skills by maneuvering virtual aircraft with precision using an array – training to become tomorrow's top-notch pilots. Witnessing history unfold as Hawk XX154 takes to the skies for its maiden voyage – expertly controlled by seasoned pilots who rely on their mastery over countless instruments and switches. In a daring mountain rescue mission in England's Lake District, RAF Sea King Helicopter crew members skillfully manipulate controls to save lives amidst treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather conditions. Behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB5, drivers experience pure exhilaration as they commandeer this iconic vehicle with finesse – every control at their fingertips enhancing both performance and style. Travel back in time with an advert from 1933 showcasing Radiation New World Gas Cooker – highlighting how manual control knobs allowed homemakers to effortlessly create culinary masterpieces while embracing modernity. Stepping into history inside a Spitfire pilot's cockpit from 1940; witness bravery personified as courageous aviators conquer enemy skies utilizing precise control over their legendary war machines. Advert from 1938 unveils Main Mainstat gas cookers - revolutionizing kitchens across Britain by offering state-of-the-art temperature regulation through innovative control mechanisms that brought convenience and efficiency into homes nationwide.