Factory Collection (#97)

Process at British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire
Process at the British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire -- three images showing how the threading hole is stamped into the needles. Date: 1843

Scene at British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire
Scene at the British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire -- needle pointer at work. Date: 1843

Advert, W G Walker & Sons, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for W G Walker & Sons, Chemical and Lamp Black Manufacturers, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Advert, William Alexander & Sons, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for William Alexander & Sons, Wallacetown Saw Mills, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Advert, J & R Tennent Limited, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert, J & R Tennent Limited, Wellpark Brewery, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, R & A Sanderson & Co, Scotch Tweeds, Galashiels
Advert for R & A Sanderson & Co, Scotch Tweeds, Gala Mills, Galashiels, Scotland. 1905

Advert, R Dobbie & Co, Leather Tanners, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for R Dobbie & Co, Leather Factors and Tanners, Mill Street Tan Works, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Park & Paterson Ltd, Metal Merchants, Glasgow
Advert for Park & Paterson Ltd, Metal Merchants and Smelters, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, The North British Rubber Co Ltd, Edinburgh
Advert for The North British Rubber Co Ltd, Castle Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Neilson Reid & Co, Locomotive Trains, Glasgow
Advert for Neilson Reid & Co, Locomotive Trains, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Moir, Wilson & Co Ltd, Aberdeen, Scotland
Advert for Moir, Wilson & Co Ltd, Herrings in Tomato Sauce, Deeside Preserved Provision Works, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Lindsay & Low Ltd, Confectionery, Dundee
Advert, Lindsay & Low Ltd, Manufacturers of Confectionery, Chocolates, Peels, Marmalade and Jams, Dundee, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Lawson & Co, Timber Merchants, Govan, Glasgow
Advert for Lawson & Co, Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Park Saw Mills, Albion Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Todd & Son, Rope Manufacturers, Rutherglen
Advert for John Todd & Son, Rope and Twine Manufacturers and Yarn Spinners, Rutherglen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Poynter, Son & Macdonalds, Glasgow
Advert for John Poynter, Son & Macdonalds, Chemicals etc, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Marshall & Sons, Glasgow Tube Works
Advert for John Marshall & Sons, Glasgow Tube Works, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Marshall & Co, Motherwell, Scotland
Advert for John Marshall & Co, Clyde Boiler Works, Motherwell, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Gray & Co Ltd, Marmalade and Jam, Glasgow
Advert for John Gray & Co Ltd, Marmalade and Jam makers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Darley & Sons, Glue & Gelatine, Currie, Scotlan
Advert for John Darley & Sons, Scotch Glue and Gelatine manufacturers, Currie, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Brown & Son, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for John Brown & Son, Weaving Factory with Jacquard harness looms, French Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Wotherspoon & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for James Wotherspoon & Sons, Asbestos, Rubber and Canvas Hose Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Ritchie & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland
Advert for James Ritchie & Son, Manufacturers of Tower, Factory and Railway Clocks, Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Mathewson & Son Ltd, Dunfermline
Advert for James Mathewson & Son Ltd, Linen Manufacturers, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Abernethy & Co, Aberdeen, Scotland
Advert for James Abernethy & Co, Ferryhill Foundry, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Inglis & Co, Linen and Cotton, Dunfermline
Advert for Inglis & Co, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, Castleblair and Victoria Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hill, Craig & Co, Papermakers, Balerno, Scotland
Advert for Hill, Craig & Co, Papermakers, Balerno, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Henry Kennedy & Sons, Barrowfield Potteries, Glasgow
Advert for Henry Kennedy & Sons, Barrowfield Potteries, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hay and Robertson, Dunfermline, Scotland
Advert for Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, St Margarets Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hamilton, Marr & Co, Timber Merchants, Glasgow
Advert for Hamilton, Marr & Co, Timber Merchants, Govan Saw Mills, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hall, Dunbar & Co, Paint and Polishes, Leith
Advert for Hall, Dunbar & Co, Paint and Polishes, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Cartoon, Chicago Meat Factory with Uncle Sam. 1906

Advert, The Falkirk Iron Company, Falkirk, Scotland
Advert for The Falkirk Iron Company, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905

Advert, The Ellangowan Paper Co, Milngavie, Scotland
Advert for The Ellangowan Paper Co, Milngavie, Scotland. 1905

Don Brothers, Buist & Co Ltd, Dundee and Forfar
Advert for Don Brothers, Buist & Co Ltd, Flax and Jute Spinners, Dundee and Forfar, Scotland. 1905

Advert, David Dreghorn Limited, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for David Dreghorn Limited, Makers of Toilet Soaps, Parkholm Soap Works, Kinning Park, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Culter Mills Paper Company, Peterculter, Aberdeen
Advert, The Culter Mills Paper Company Ltd, Peterculter, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Cox Brothers Limited, Lochee, Scotland
Advert for Cox Brothers Limited, Camperdown Jute, Flax and Hemp Works, Lochee, Scotland. 1905

Advert, E Chalmers & Co Ltd, Bonnington and Leith
Advert for E Chalmers & Co Ltd, Paper Stock and General Merchant House, Bonnington and Leith, Scotland. 1905

Annandale & Son Ltd, Polton Paper Works, Midlothian
Advert for Annandale & Son Ltd, Polton Paper Works, Midlothian, Scotland. 1905

At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas)
AGR290619 At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas) by Zmurko, Franciszek (1859-1910); 101x130 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Andrew Reid & Co, Textile Manufacturers, Dunfermline
Advert for Andrew Reid & Co, Linen Damasks, Napkins, Cloths, D Oyleys, Diapers etc, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Andrew Lees, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, Ayr
Advert for Andrew Lees, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, St Crispin Works, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen
Advert for Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Scene inside a blacking factory, Holborn, London
Scene inside the packing warehouse of the Day and Martin blacking factory, Holborn, London. Date: 1842

Machine at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Yarn dressing and beaming machine at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Rope making at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Flat rope making at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Rope laying at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Rope making or laying at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Rope spinning at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Rope spinning at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London, with a close-up view of the many strands of a rope. Date: 1842

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"From Swindon Works to Loch Laphroaig: Exploring the Global Tapestry of Factories" Step back in time with a glimpse into the past at Swindon Works Map, circa 1940s. This historical gem takes us on a journey through the heart of industrial Britain, where locomotives like the majestic 7 King Class Locomotives were crafted with precision and pride. Venturing further north, we find ourselves amidst the rugged beauty of Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Here lies the iconic Laphroaig Whisky Distillery, an enchanting factory that has been perfecting its craft for generations. The aroma of peat fills the air as skilled artisans create one of Scotland's finest exports. Traveling across to Consett Steel Works, we witness a symphony of fire and steel. The intense heat illuminates this bustling factory as molten metal is transformed into sturdy structures that shape our modern world. At Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, we are greeted by towering vessels awaiting their maiden voyage. This legendary factory has birthed countless ships that have sailed oceans far and wide – each carrying dreams and aspirations within their hulls. In Kirkcaldy stands Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd. , an advertisement reminding us how factories have long been pillars of local economies. Their products not only bring prosperity but also tell stories woven into every thread they produce. Clydebank's Singer Sewing Machines Factory hums with rhythmic precision as skilled hands stitch together fabrics from around the globe. In this bustling hive of creativity, innovation intertwines seamlessly with tradition. The Ferrari F1 Launch transports us to Maranello's prestigious factory where speed meets elegance. Outside its gates stand racing Ferraris - symbols of engineering excellence ready to conquer racetracks worldwide. Austin Motor Plant epitomizes British automotive manufacturing prowess.