• Inventions

  • Oct 5 2023
  • Length: 22 mins
  • Podcast
  • Summary

  • A flying machine , a fish-shaped hot air balloon, and a self-ventilating hat. From million dollar ideas to an amateur tinkering in their garden shed, The National Archives is filled with the history of inventions. 

    In this episode of On the Record at The National Archives, Olivia Gecseg and Katherine Howells look through some fascinating patents and registered designs. They discuss inventors and their methods and explore the fascinating historical contexts behind these technical creations. 

    For a transcript and information about the documents used in this episode visit our show notes: https://bit.ly/Invention1

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