Apprentice Collection (page 17)

Hiltons Shoe Company Store
Hiltons Shoe Company. The Branch Manager and his young employee stand outside the shop, which has taken direct branding to a new level - preventing even the casual passer-by from ever forgetting

A Trainee Signalman
A trainee signalman operates the junctions on a model railway as part of his training. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Female Apprentice
A female apprentice is inducted into one of the French lodges which admit the existence of women and accept them as Co-Masons

Thomas Guy
Born in 1644, Guy completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament. He moved to London and spent eight years as a booksellers apprentice

Thomas Guys tomb
The tomb of Thomas Guy in the chapel at Guys hospital. Born in 1644, he completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament

The London Apprentice a fine old Georgian inn overlooking the River Thames at Isleworth, Middlesex, England

C17 Chimneysweep
A chimney sweep and his apprentice, who was sent up the chimney

Apprentice Miners / 1966
Apprentice miners being trained in Derbyshire

Paper Factory Apprentice
A young apprentice and fellow workers at the Drayton Paper Works, Fulham, London

Back to the Grindstone
A grinder and his assistant sharpening knives or other tools on a grindstone

SHOEMAKERs SHOP 1875
A shoemaker and shoe repairers shop and workshop, with two well-heeled lady customers admiring a display of shoes and boots

A Farrier at work, Worcestershire
A Farrier at work, fitting a shoe to a large working horse, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Novice Buddhist monks, Doi Kong Mu Temple, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand, Asia

Racial / Japan / Girl / Geisha
A girl (possibly an apprentice geisha) sitting in an elaborate and heavy kimono

London Coster / Scrap
A London costerman, balancing a basket of fruit on his head, calls out to attract trade; his apprentice rides a carrot- chewing mule laden with more produce

C16th Hatters
Two hatters and an apprentice are involved in some of the various processes involved in hatmaking

Window Cleaning Girl
Georgina, replaces the male window cleaner whilst he is in the army during World War Two. She wears an apron, a ladder on her shoulder and a bucket over her capable arm

Sorcerers Apprentice
The Sorcerers Apprentice : " and then there came another splash from overhead"

Apprentice Indenture
Indenture, whereby Charles Midwinter junior is bound apprentice to John Anthony Gray, London stationer, for seven years. Gaming and taverns are discouraged

Tycho Brahe / Apprentice
Tycho Brahe as an apprentice at Leipzig

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 4
4. The industrious apprentice a favourite and entrusted by his master

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 3
3. The idle apprentice gambling in the churchyard during Divine Service

Ambroise Pare Surgeon
Ambroise Pare, French surgeon (1510-1590) Began his career as an apprentice barber-surgeon in Paris

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Apprenticeship: From Oyster Catch to Medieval Goldsmiths" Discover the ancient art of apprenticeship in Whitstable, where young oyster catchers learn from seasoned experts. Step into a medieval goldsmith's workshop and witness the meticulous craftsmanship passed down through generations. Follow an apprentice carpenter as they hone their skills, shaping wood with precision and dedication. The cobblers' shop front in St Davids, Pembrokeshire takes you back to a time when apprentices learned the trade of shoemaking. Witness the reception of an eager apprentice, ready to embark on a journey towards mastery in their chosen craft. Dive into history as bakers perfect their trade during the late Middle Ages, kneading dough and creating mouthwatering delights. Join the thrilling Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on River Thames, London - where skilled watermen compete for glory after years of training under masters. Immerse yourself in 1837's forge interior captured beautifully on canvas, showcasing apprentices learning blacksmithing techniques that have stood the test of time. Uncover secrets within Freemasons' guild as aspiring individuals begin their journey as apprentices towards enlightenment and self-improvement. Travel back to 1827 at "The Chemist, " witnessing young minds absorbing knowledge under experienced mentors in pursuit of scientific discoveries. Marvel at apprentice engineers mastering complex machinery while paving new paths for technological advancements across various industries. Observe a jeweler delicately working at his bench adorned with leather covers - a testament to centuries-old traditions being passed down. In every corner of history lies an apprentice's tale; these glimpses remind us that greatness is often born from humble beginnings.