Exhibition: Inventing the 21st Century
18 August 2010
British Library
Celebrating British ingenuity
6 September - 28 November 2010
In a celebration of British ingenuity, we explore the stories behind fifteen ground-breaking inventions from this century’s first decade.
Whether they are changing the world of sport, fighting climate change, or just making life a bit easier, each inventor has challenged the established way of doing things. From Dyson’s revolutionary bladeless fan to President Obama’s favourite dog bowl, trace the journey of an idea from that first spark of inspiration to the development of a business. See the original drawings, patent specifications and finished products.
An inspiring programme of events will take a deeper look at world of inventions and help aspiring inventors to turn their ideas into reality, with the support of the Library’s Business & IP Centre.
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