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Cement Works Collection

"Cement Works: A Glimpse into the World of Construction and Industry" Step by step, the cement works come to life

Background imageCement Works Collection: Preliminary mixer JLP01_01_029_47

Preliminary mixer JLP01_01_029_47
SHOREHAM CEMENT WORKS, UPPER BEEDING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. Looking down into Preliminary Mixer P4 at Shoreham Cement Works after completion of concrete work, showing three workers inside the mixer

Background imageCement Works Collection: Constructing preliminary mixers JLP01_01_028_084

Constructing preliminary mixers JLP01_01_028_084
SHOREHAM CEMENT WORKS, UPPER BEEDING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. Workers constructing the preliminary mixers at Shoreham Cement Works

Background imageCement Works Collection: Preparing conical shutters JLP01_01_028_102

Preparing conical shutters JLP01_01_028_102
SHOREHAM CEMENT WORKS, UPPER BEEDING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. A team of two preparing the internal cone shutters for the preliminary mixers at Shoreham Cement Works

Background imageCement Works Collection: Loading lorries JLP01_01_029_50

Loading lorries JLP01_01_029_50
SHOREHAM CEMENT WORKS, UPPER BEEDING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX. Lorries in the lorry loading bay at Shoreham Cement Works being loaded with sacks of Blue Circle Ferrocrete

Background imageCement Works Collection: Destruction of the Victoria Iron and Cement Works at Wreckhills (engraving)

Destruction of the Victoria Iron and Cement Works at Wreckhills (engraving)
1609493 Destruction of the Victoria Iron and Cement Works at Wreckhills (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCement Works Collection: Brickworks, Nine Elms Lane, Battersea, London, August 1906

Brickworks, Nine Elms Lane, Battersea, London, August 1906. Rear of the works with workmen standing amongst piles of bricks and tiles. Ships masts on the Thames can be seen behind the buildings

Background imageCement Works Collection: Industry California Slover Mountain 1904 Colton

Industry California Slover Mountain 1904 Colton
Industry in California, Slover Mountain, 1904, California, Colton, Cement Works, United States of America

Background imageCement Works Collection: Aerial view of Dartford, Kent. 1st September 1947

Aerial view of Dartford, Kent. 1st September 1947

Background imageCement Works Collection: Aerial view of Greenhithe, Kent. 1st September 1947

Aerial view of Greenhithe, Kent. 1st September 1947

Background imageCement Works Collection: Cement works with smoke coming from its chimneys

Cement works with smoke coming from its chimneys
Cement works. Smoke coming from the chimneys of a cement works. Cements are commonly made by heating limestone and clay together at 1700 degrees Celsius. Gypsum is then ground into this product

Background imageCement Works Collection: Yesos Pamplona cement works, near Puente la Reina, Navarre, Spain, Europe

Yesos Pamplona cement works, near Puente la Reina, Navarre, Spain, Europe

Background imageCement Works Collection: Aerial of a cement works and railway line at Dannes

Aerial of a cement works and railway line at Dannes, north of Le Touquet in the Pas-de-Calais, France, Europe



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"Cement Works: A Glimpse into the World of Construction and Industry" Step by step, the cement works come to life. From the preliminary mixer JLP01_01_029_47 to constructing preliminary mixers JLP01_01_028_084, every stage is crucial in creating a strong foundation. The workers diligently prepare conical shutters JLP01_01_028_102, ensuring precision and accuracy. As the process unfolds, loading lorries JLP01_01_029_50 become a common sight at the site. These heavy-duty vehicles carry tons of cement, ready to be used in various construction projects. Meanwhile, an engraving captures the destructive power that engulfed Victoria Iron and Cement Works at Wreckhills. Traveling back in time to August 1906, we witness brickworks on Nine Elms Lane in Battersea, London. This bustling scene showcases labor-intensive efforts shaping our cities' landscapes. Fast forward to September 1947; an aerial view reveals Dartford's transformation in Kent—a testament to how they have shaped communities over decades. Beyond borders lies California's Slover Mountain in 1904—an emblem of industry's might as it harnesses nature's resources for progress. Across continents, Jewish factories dotting Palestine's Plain Sharon coast stand tall as symbols of resilience and determination. In these images capturing different eras and locations worldwide—whether it be mixing concrete or demolishing structures—the essence remains constant.