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It was fireworks! These were used to propel arrows as far back as the 10th century in China. By the time of the Renaissance, rockets were being developed that looked a lot like today’s missiles.

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This lovely Southern Railway poster, from 1937, advertises the London to Paris Train-Ferry.

Today, with Eurostar, you can make this journey in only 2hrs 16mins! 🚆

We hope your September brings sunshine, sea breezes and "invigorating air", just like this 1930s poster promises for visitors of Blackpool!

These photos show some of York's railway history, but can you tell us what they are now?

Station Tea Rooms, 1905
Goods warehouse, 1908
Old Station, 1908
NER/LNER/British Rail headquarters, date unknown

#RailwayArchitecture

#OTD in 1850, the construction of Britannia Bridge was completed. Built by Robert Stephenson, the bridge linked rail traffic between Anglesey and the mainland.

#OTD in 1804, the world's first locomotive-hauled railway journey took place, when Richard Trevithick's unnamed steam locomotive hauled a train along the tramway of the Penydarren Ironworks, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

By 1829 rockets had been used as fireworks and weapons for centuries. China had been using rockets to propel arrows since the 10th century and in India Mysorean rockets had been used against the British East India Company.

Rocket's unique combination of existing engineering concepts catalysed the development of steam locomotives, changing the world forever.

Technology developed so rapidly that Rocket was substantially rebuilt within 18 months and by 1840 was out of use completely.

These are just four of the thousands of photographs in our collection. Explore more in the Science and Society Picture Library, where you'll find the visual collections from the entire Science Museum Group.

#WorldPhotographyDay

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Happy New Year everyone. Here's to a fantastic 2017!