Kiln Collection (#8)

The Charcoal Kilns, bee-hive structure, designed by Swiss engineers, built by Chinese labourers in 1879, Panamint range, Emigrant Canyon Road, Death Valley National Park, California

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Pueblo women firing pottery, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ghana - Fish Drying Kilns

Biscuit Kiln
Interior of a biscuit kiln

Ceramics / Kiln 1902
A busy scene in the kiln yards at Britannia Pottery, Glasgow, Scotland

Porcelain manufacture
Kilns for large-scale porcelain manufacture

Old kilns for processing mercury, Mineral de Pozos (Pozos), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

A theatre and visitor centre in Ilfracombe, North Devon, UK
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England, Tyne and Wear, Marsden. Marsden limekilns, built from the late 1870 s, were constructed to burn lime which was then used on farms and in steel mills throughout the country and further afield

Lime kiln near Vindolanda, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Remains of kilns from old ironstone workings on Rosedale Moor with view to Esk Dale valley, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Abandoned kiln, Laguna Colorada, Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

The Brazier 1827
A brazier hammers kettles, pans, candlesticks and other utensils from brass, a metal which is compounded from copper and zinc

BAKER 1827
A baker kneading dough. He wears an apron and there is a bundle of sticks of firewood (for the kiln) beside him

Industry / Glass 1827
A glass-blower rests the molten glass on a stool while he blows it into shape

Potery / Ancient China
Pottery production in ancient China - firing the pots in a kiln (4 of 4)

Staffs Potteries / 1852
A scene at the Staffordshire potteries

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In the bustling British factory of the 1800s, glassblowers skillfully crafted delicate masterpieces within the fiery depths of the kiln. The air was filled with a sense of anticipation as they carefully manipulated molten glass, their expertise evident in every piece they created. Venturing outside, one could catch a breath of fresh air from the potteries nearby, where skilled artisans molded clay into beautiful pottery before firing them in massive kilns. The rhythmic clinking and hissing sounds echoed through the streets as these craftsmen brought life to their creations. Across Britain, glass factories dotted the landscape like jewels, each housing dedicated workers who tirelessly operated kilns day after day. In Porthgain lime workings in West Wales, towering kilns stood proudly against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and crashing waves—a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature's beauty. Further inland, oast houses and kilns dominated the horizon—an iconic sight that symbolized centuries-old brewing traditions. These structures played an integral role in producing beer since 1827 when "The Brewer" first showcased their importance to society. Even during World War One, amidst chaos and conflict on land and sea, Royal Navy Rhine Patrol Flotilla motor launches relied on trusty kilns for warmth and sustenance during their arduous journeys along riverside routes. As industrialization swept across nations like a smoky haze engulfing cities' skylines, bottle ovens and kilns became synonymous with progress—a reminder that innovation often came at a cost. Yet amid all this change stood timeless customs such as tea preparation—captured beautifully in China's series of views—which highlighted how even ancient rituals required heat from humble yet essential kilns. Traveling back to 1819 along Grand Junction Canal near Upper Heyford in Northamptonshire revealed artist John Hassell's depiction of picturesque scenes featuring majestic brick-built kilns rising above the tranquil waters, a testament to their enduring presence throughout history.