Industry Collection

England, London, Battersea Power Station
United Kingdom - England - Industrial Archeology. The Battersea Power Station in London

Amish Blacksmith
Anna Zhang

Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904
Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Bill Harvey mending a lobster pot, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903
Bill Harvey mending a large lobster pot. He is standing on rocks in front of the tunnel entrance with skate hanging in the tunnel. Bill was aged 58 when the photograph was taken

Hauling boats up the slipway using the old capstan, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of three men, with their dog, using the old capstan to haul boats up the steep slipway. Boats include PZ223. Photographer: Unknown

Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Laphroaig Whisky Distillery, Loch Laphroaig, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893
The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level. Miners can be seen standing on the steps of the engine rod while others stand on solars or

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Pylon line Norfolk UK
PM-10183 Pylon line Norfolk UK Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

The V & A. waterfront and Table Mountain cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893
The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level. Miners can be seen standing on the steps of the engine rod while others stand on solars or

Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead BL22201_002
Cammell Laird & Co shipyard, Birkenhead. Interior view showing a bay in the engine shop. One of a series of photographs of Cammell Laird works. Bedford Lemere. June 1913

Sizewell A Magnox nuclear power station, now closed, on the left, and the newer B with pressurised water reactor, Sizewell, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bakelite telephone. Dial telephone with bakelite casing. Bakelite, the first plastic to be used for widespread commercial purposes

Singer sewing machine ad, 1890s
Advertisement for the Singer Automatic sewing machine, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Laxey Wheel, Laxey, Isle of Man, Europe

Canadian Pacific freight train locomotive at Banff station, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada, North America

Airbus A380 in flight C017 / 7889
Airbus A380 in flight. The A380 is the worlds largest passenger airliner and, due to its size, many airports have had to expand their facilities to properly accommodate it

Blowing glass in a British factory, 1800s
Workers in a crown-glass factory, Great Britain, early 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Coal mine in England, 1850s
Removing coal in the Bradley mine, Staffordshire, England, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Redcar Beach at sunset with steelworks in the background, Redcar, Cleveland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Tinsley cooling towers, Sheffield
Tinsley cooling towers being demolished. These towers were built in 1938 as part of the Blackburn Meadows power station and stood over 75 metres tall

Cranes at the Swan Hunter shipyard on the River Tyne, Northeast, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911
Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers

The mill at Sidlesham, 1900
A front view of the mill John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/9

Heavy Lift Barge
Heavy lift barge Stavanger, North Sea oil capital, Rogaland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Aerial image of Dungeness Nuclear Power Station, Dungeness headland, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ferrybridge Power Station, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coalmine pithead silhouetted at dusk, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

Advertisement for Robert Sorby and Sons, edge tool manufacturers, Carver Street, 1889
Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 208) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889 (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Staffordshire Potteries
Factories in the Staffordshire potteries, 2nd March 1946. Original publication : Picture Post - 3088 - Pottery : A Working Partys Problem - pub

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Brunels tunnelling shield
The tunnelling shield, or excavating machine designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769- 1849) & used in the construction of the lining of the Thames tunnel

Didcot coal-fired power station
Silhouette of power station cooling towers. Photographed at Didcot coal- fired power station, Oxfordshire, UK

Oil rigs, artwork
Oil rigs, computer artwork

Henri Maes Belgian Beer, Brewery, old town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Windmills on Nottingham Forest - Henry Smyth
Oil on Canvas 45.7 x 35.6

Old Windmills on Nottingham Forest
Artist: Smyth, Henry - Title: Old Windmills on Nottingham Forest - Date: c.1830 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 47 x 61.6

Golden Driller outside the Convention Center, Tulsa City, Oklahoma, United States of America, North America

The sun rises over the skyline in Toronto, August 4, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds

Fishing Boats in Pittenweem Harbour, Fife, Scotland

Railway goods shed, Rainham c. 1860 IC277_001
A cut-away reconstruction drawing, by Allan T. Adams, of the railway goods shed at Rainham, Medway, in the 1860s

South Yorkshire Coalfield, c. 1925
Scale 2 inches : 1 mile.Size 40 x 33 cm.Original at Local Studies E49S

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Industry: From Whisky Distilleries to Mines, and Everything in Between" Journey to the heart of Scotland's whisky industry at Laphroaig Whisky Distillery, nestled by the serene Loch Laphroaig in Islay, Argyll and Bute. Delve into history as we step back to 1893 at Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall - a testament to Cornwall's once-thriving mining industry. Marvel at the breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the vibrant V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, where commerce meets natural beauty. Relive the past with another glimpse into Dolcoath Mine's storied past - a reminder of Cornwall's significant contributions to mining heritage. Stand in awe before Europe's largest working waterwheel, Laxey Wheel on the Isle of Man - an engineering marvel from a bygone era. Follow the pylon line that stretches across Norfolk UK like veins connecting communities and powering industries with electricity. Witness Birkenhead's proud shipbuilding legacy come alive at Cammell Laird shipyard - where vessels are crafted with skill and expertise. Step back into time with an enchanting vintage ad showcasing Singer sewing machines from the 1890s – revolutionizing textile industries worldwide. Indulge your senses as you explore Havana’s Cohiba cigars – exquisite limited edition treasures encased within a box brimming with luxury and craftsmanship. Reflect upon how communication has evolved through time as you admire a classic Bakelite telephone – an iconic symbol of technological progress. Explore nature’s intricate design within honeycombs while discovering Apis mellifera (honey bees) life cycle; witness their remarkable contribution to our ecosystem.