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Industry Collection (page 100)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Industry: From Whisky Distilleries to Mines

Background imageIndustry Collection: Cork, County Cork, Ireland; A City Street At Christmas Time

Cork, County Cork, Ireland; A City Street At Christmas Time

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aerial view of the tulip fields in North Holland, The Netherlands

Aerial view of the tulip fields in North Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageIndustry Collection: Iron Age ironworks, Exmoor 18335_12

Iron Age ironworks, Exmoor 18335_12
Iron Age/Roman iron smelting site, Sherracombe Ford, Devon. This iron processing site is late Iron Age or Roman, making it the earliest known iron works on Exmoor

Background imageIndustry Collection: Construction work, Picton Street, Camberwell JLP01_01_111_61

Construction work, Picton Street, Camberwell JLP01_01_111_61
Picton Street, Camberwell, Southwark, London. Two men placing the first precast roof slab of the end bag on top of an eleven-storey block of flats with the Resident Engineer supervising operations

Background imageIndustry Collection: Chair legs NMR02_01_00016

Chair legs NMR02_01_00016
Turville, Buckinghamshire. Turned chair legs stacked prior to delivery to the factory assembly. By the 1920s the principal occupation in Turville was turning chair legs for the High Wycombe chair

Background imageIndustry Collection: Various aspects of the ceramic industry from the making of bricks, tiles and drainage pipes

Various aspects of the ceramic industry from the making of bricks, tiles and drainage pipes, to the decoration of porcelain. Print c1870

Background imageIndustry Collection: Alfred Moritz Mond, 1st Baron Melchett (1868-1930) British industrialist and politician

Alfred Moritz Mond, 1st Baron Melchett (1868-1930) British industrialist and politician. Chairman, Imperial Chemical Industries, 1926. Son of Ludwig Mond (1839-1909). Photograph (c1926)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Launch of vostok 1 rocket carrying yuri gagarin, soon to be the first man in space, in 1961

Launch of vostok 1 rocket carrying yuri gagarin, soon to be the first man in space, in 1961, this is a still from a soviet film about the space program

Background imageIndustry Collection: Construction worker working on roof of house

Construction worker working on roof of house

Background imageIndustry Collection: Royal Naval Cordite Factory 26653_035

Royal Naval Cordite Factory 26653_035
Holton Heath, Dorset. Aerial view of the Royal Naval Cordite Factory

Background imageIndustry Collection: At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa. From time immemorial, nomadic Afar tribesmen have come here regularly with their camels to collect salt

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Abstract

The Abstract
Kahar Lagaa

Background imageIndustry Collection: Sergey Davydov

Sergey Davydov

Background imageIndustry Collection: Dam cloud

Dam cloud
Andy Lee

Background imageIndustry Collection: Us-Largest Cranes-Golden Gate

Us-Largest Cranes-Golden Gate
Four of the worlds largest cranes squeak under the Golden Gate Bridge by seven feet (210cm) 24 October, 2000, in San Francisco Bay

Background imageIndustry Collection: Buildings of the world Exhibitions, 19th century

Buildings of the world Exhibitions, 19th century
Exhibition buildings of world exhibitions in the 19th century: 1-3) Buildings for the World Exhibition 1893 in Chicago, USA: 1) Machine exhibition building, 2) Building for horticulture

Background imageIndustry Collection: Harveys Timber Yard and timber raft on the Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910

Harveys Timber Yard and timber raft on the Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
The Cathedral towers and Gas Works chimney can be seen in the background. This dates the photograph after 1910 as the Cathedral has been completed. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers

Background imageIndustry Collection: Picture No. 11992295

Picture No. 11992295
Muskox meat at the harbour of Uummannaq - Greenland Date:

Background imageIndustry Collection: Exterior of The White Cloth Hall, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving

Exterior of The White Cloth Hall, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Exterior of The White Cloth Hall, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

Background imageIndustry Collection: History of Textile Industry - Cotton Spinning Machine

History of Textile Industry - Cotton Spinning Machine
Vintage engraving of a diagram of a Cotton Spinning Machine, Drawing and Roving Frames.1880

Background imageIndustry Collection: Harveys timber yard, Truro, Cornwall. 1923

Harveys timber yard, Truro, Cornwall. 1923
Timber workshop with workers. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageIndustry Collection: architecture, black and white, cloud, cooling tower, copy space, dark, day, dramatic

architecture, black and white, cloud, cooling tower, copy space, dark, day, dramatic, energy, engineering, environment, five objects, fuel and power generation, industry, low angle view

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aquifer, Arrow Sign, Carbon Dioxide, Close-Up, Coal, Connection, Cross Section, Day

Aquifer, Arrow Sign, Carbon Dioxide, Close-Up, Coal, Connection, Cross Section, Day, Digitally Generated, Direction, Environment, Fossil Fuel, Fuel and Power Generation, Geology, Global Warming

Background imageIndustry Collection: Silk production, wood engraving, published in 1877

Silk production, wood engraving, published in 1877
Silk production. Five thousand year old Chinese craft tradition. Wood engraving, published in 1877

Background imageIndustry Collection: Next Generation of Computing

Next Generation of Computing
Next generation of computing. Rows of robots

Background imageIndustry Collection: australia, business, challenge, chaos, clock, cloud, cog, color image, complexity

australia, business, challenge, chaos, clock, cloud, cog, color image, complexity
Decorative clock reflected in still water

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Moorwoods Ltd. Harleston Iron Works, Sheffield

Advertisement for Moorwoods Ltd. Harleston Iron Works, Sheffield
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Newton Chambers and Co Ltd. Thorncliffe Ironworks, Three-Lift Telescopic Gasholder

Advertisement for Newton Chambers and Co Ltd. Thorncliffe Ironworks, Three-Lift Telescopic Gasholder
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Marshes and Shepherd, Cutlery Merchants and Manufacturers

Advertisement for Marshes and Shepherd, Cutlery Merchants and Manufacturers
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Wheatman and Smith, Steel Converters and Refiners, Russell Works, Kelham Island

Advertisement for Wheatman and Smith, Steel Converters and Refiners, Russell Works, Kelham Island, 1858
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 120 M

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. (illustration), Milner Road, Attercliffe, 1889

Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. (illustration), Milner Road, Attercliffe, 1889
Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 8) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889) (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Geo. Fisher and Co. steel converters and refiners, Hoyle Street Works

Advertisement for Geo. Fisher and Co. steel converters and refiners, Hoyle Street Works, Netherthorpe, 1889
Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 10) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889) (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. Leeds Road. c. 1920s

Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. Leeds Road. c. 1920s
Original at Sheffield Local Studies 072.74 SSTQ

Background imageIndustry Collection: Plan of the Yews Estate, near Worrall, for sale by auction, 1862

Plan of the Yews Estate, near Worrall, for sale by auction, 1862
Lot 4 farm house, barn, stable, cowhouse, outbuildings, garden and yard (including Oxley Field and Middlewood Field).Lot 5 Great Langhouse Field, Far Langhouse Field

Background imageIndustry Collection: A Map of all the lands to the eastward of Attercliff Green and of the Road leading to Darnall as

A Map of all the lands to the eastward of Attercliff Green and of the Road leading to Darnall as far as to Attercliff
Scale: 3 chains : 1 inch.Shows the Attercliffe to Worksop Turnpike (Worksop Road), Attercliffe Green and Car Wood (Carwood).Surveyor: William Fairbank.Original at Sheffield Local Studiess (1) 7 L

Background imageIndustry Collection: Plan of lands at Wadsley Bridge by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929

Plan of lands at Wadsley Bridge by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S25S

Background imageIndustry Collection: Woodhouse (extract from Ordnance Survey of 1935, revised to 1948)

Woodhouse (extract from Ordnance Survey of 1935, revised to 1948)
Scale 6 inches : 1 mile.Derbyshire sheet XII NE and Yorkshire CCXCV

Background imageIndustry Collection: Cammell Laird and Co Ltd. Grimesthorpe Works, c. 1915

Cammell Laird and Co Ltd. Grimesthorpe Works, c. 1915
Image from Cammell Laird and Co Ltd. Sheffield England, c. 1915 (Sheffield Local Studies library 338.4 SF)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Cammell Laird and Co Ltd. Cyclops Works, c. 1915

Cammell Laird and Co Ltd. Cyclops Works, c. 1915
Image from Cammell Laird and Co Ltd. Sheffield England, c. 1915 (Sheffield Local Studies library 338.4 SF)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Cyclops Works, Charles Cammell and Co. Ltd, Savile Street, 1862

Cyclops Works, Charles Cammell and Co. Ltd, Savile Street, 1862
Image from Pawson and Brailsfords Illustrated Guide to Sheffield and Neighbourhood, 1862 (914.274 SST)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Charles Cammell and Co. Ltd. Cyclops Iron and Steel Works, Sheffield, 19th cent

Charles Cammell and Co. Ltd. Cyclops Iron and Steel Works, Sheffield, 19th cent
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y01238

Background imageIndustry Collection: J. Elliot and Sons Sheffield Ltd, Sylvester Works, cutlers, Sylvester Street, Sheffield, 1990

J. Elliot and Sons Sheffield Ltd, Sylvester Works, cutlers, Sylvester Street, Sheffield, 1990
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s24357

Background imageIndustry Collection: Samuel Fox and Co. Ltd. Stocksbridge Works, 1920s

Samuel Fox and Co. Ltd. Stocksbridge Works, 1920s
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s09935

Background imageIndustry Collection: Elephant brand, W Tyzak, Sons, and Turner Ltd. Little London Works, Sheffield, c1930s

Elephant brand, W Tyzak, Sons, and Turner Ltd. Little London Works, Sheffield, c1930s
From a trade catalogue, c. 1930s.Original at Local Studies ref. 338.4 SST

Background imageIndustry Collection: W Tyzak, Sons, and Turner Ltd. Little London Works, Sheffield, c1930s

W Tyzak, Sons, and Turner Ltd. Little London Works, Sheffield, c1930s
From a trade catalogue, c. 1930s.Original at Local Studies ref. 338.4 SST

Background imageIndustry Collection: Naylor, Vickers and Co, River Don Works (Millsands), , 1858

Naylor, Vickers and Co, River Don Works (Millsands), , 1858
This print shows the River Don Work. Lest this should be confusing, it should be clearly stated that this works was generally known as Millsands, admittedly on the River Don

Background imageIndustry Collection: Illuminated address to Michael Hunter, Mayor of Sheffield on his being elected mayor for

Illuminated address to Michael Hunter, Mayor of Sheffield on his being elected mayor for the second time from
Original at Sheffield City Archives: MD7867/1

Background imageIndustry Collection: Notice of sale of working tools, scissors, steel and household furniture of John Dearden

Notice of sale of working tools, scissors, steel and household furniture of John Dearden, scissorsmith
Printed by Montgomery.Original at Sheffield Archives (JC/27/4)




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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.