1959 Press Photo Hydrox Fuel Cell - being demonstrated

Demonstration of Britain's New "Magic Box" It Produces its own Power - From Chemicals: A demonstration was held this morning of the Hydrox Fuel Cell - the invention of Mr. Thomas Bacon -sponsored by the National Research Development Corporation - an invention which is expected to revolutionise the field of electricity. Mr.Bacon has been working on his idea since 1932. The 'Box' does not store electricity - but make sit by chemical conversion. It can be used on cars - submarine~ trains - aircraft etc. Photo shows Mr. Thomas Bacon the inventor of the 'Magic Box' watches welding with electricity supplied by 'Cell' power. Operating the welding plant in Mr. T.C. Peters of Cambridge at Cambridge today.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 8-24-1959.



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