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British Library
Until November 10th 2008.

Would-be inventors will be inspired by Maurice Collins collection of eccentric contraptions, over 50 of which are currently on display at the British Library in London.
The exhibits include this early food processor, a mechanical page turner, a clockwork burglar alarm and even an early version of a sat-nav device.


Maurice is giving a talk on September 16th at 6pm.

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