Labourers Collection (#28)

Four people with a tractor in a field, transporting hay. Date: circa 1920s

Haymaking in a field
People haymaking in a field. Date: circa 1920s

Coolies (Indentured Labourers) Carrying Stone, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Date: 1911

Men on New Stoughton Wagon, Iowa, USA
Two men on a New Stoughton Wagon with spades in their hands. Photograph by Charles Clinton Stevens of Williams, Iowa, USA. The covering on the horse is probably designed to protect it from flies

Sunday Work in the Tunnel of a Great Main Line, Matania
Labour and railway efficiency: Renewing the Permanent Way of a Great Main Line. Sunday work in the tunnel of a great main line outside London - gangs of navvies relaying the permanent way. Date: 1914

Farm scene near Mineral Wells, Texas, USA
Farm scene with horses and threshing machine near Mineral Wells, Texas, USA. circa 1910

War work for the elderly, WW1
An old farm labourer in Essex returns to the plough to help in the war effort during the First World War. The gentleman pictured was nearly eighty years of age and had several sons in the Army

Jat Zemindars, India
Group photo of four Jat Zemindars, India. The Jat people are traditionally a non-elite group who worked on the land. Zemindars are small local landholders. Date: circa 1890s

Portrait photograph of three French chimney sweeps

Railway workers stop for a group photograph

Labourers March 25 1790 Mezzotint second state
Artokoloro

Labourers Vineyard Parables Our Lord Saviour Jesus Christ
Artokoloro

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The Agricultural Strike: the Night Meeting of Farm Labourers at Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

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Sketches in the Agricultural Districts: Labourers Meeting at the Eleanor Cross, Geddington, Northamptonshire

AUGUST was by the English called Arn-monath, or Barn-monath, "
AUGUST was by the English called " Arn-monath, " or " Barn-monath, " meaning harvest-month. The instruments which appear in the woodcut do not seem to differ much from those used

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The Farm Labourers Lock-Out, Trades Union Demonstration at Manchester in Favour of the Labourers

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" field Labourers, " by A. Hennebicq, in the International Exhibition, 1871

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: Labourers Removing Earth, 1869

The Haymakers, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR903545 The Haymakers, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 160x195 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: (RL19257 LA155416 G21120) Les Foins); French, out of copyright

The Thames Tunnel (litho)
XJF872723 The Thames Tunnel (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, built beneath the River Thames in London)

Ice harvesting, sawing, c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
XOS862666 Ice harvesting, sawing, c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A day at the Royal Porcelain works, Worcester, 1843 (engraving)
XJF862540 A day at the Royal Porcelain works, Worcester, 1843 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Girls of the paper mills, Appleton, Wisconsin, c. 1880-99 (b / w photo)
XOS847333 Girls of the paper mills, Appleton, Wisconsin, c.1880-99 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Paying the Harvesters, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR83591 Paying the Harvesters, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 215x272 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The City Tron Men, illustration from Kays Edinburgh Portraits by John Kay
XJF701496 The City Tron Men, illustration from Kays Edinburgh Portraits by John Kay, published c.1830s (engraving) by Kay

Construction of a galley, first demonstration, plate 1, illustration from Demonstrations
XIR661368 Construction of a galley, first demonstration, plate 1, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois, cloux et ferremens qui entrent dans la construction d une galere

Construction of a galley, second demonstration, plate 2, illustration from Demonstrations
XIR661366 Construction of a galley, second demonstration, plate 2, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois, cloux et ferremens qui entrent dans la construction d une galere

A galley getting ready to launch, twenty-first demonstration, plate 22, illustration
XIR661356 A galley getting ready to launch, twenty-first demonstration, plate 22, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois

Caulking a galley, twentieth demonstration, plate 21, illustration from Demonstrations
XIR661355 Caulking a galley, twentieth demonstration, plate 21, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois, cloux et ferremens qui entrent dans la construction d une galere

Unitarian Chapel, Paradise Street, Liverpool, engraved by J. Smith (engraving)
XJF497291 Unitarian Chapel, Paradise Street, Liverpool, engraved by J. Smith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Wesleyan Chapel, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, engraved by J. Smith (engraving)
XJF497292 Wesleyan Chapel, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, engraved by J. Smith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bathing in the River Fleet, with a quote from Alexander Popes Dunciad
XJF486498 Bathing in the River Fleet, with a quote from Alexander Popes Dunciad, engraved by Charles Grignion, c.1750 (engraving) by Hayman

Edmonton Statute Fair, 1788 (w / c on paper)
XCF477747 Edmonton Statute Fair, 1788 (w/c on paper) by Nixon, John (1760-1818); Private Collection; (add.info.: A statute fair involves the gathering of farm workers with a view to being hired)

Ballast-heavers at work in the Pool, illustration from London Labour and the
XJF477682 Ballast-heavers at work in the Pool, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c.1840s (litho) by English School

View of a Dust-yard, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew
XJF477683 View of a Dust-yard, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c.1840s (litho) by English School

Flushing the Sewers, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew
XJF477680 Flushing the Sewers, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c.1840s (litho) by English School

London Nightmen, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c
XJF477678 London Nightmen, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c.1840s (litho) by English School

The Triumph of Poverty, drawn by Jan de Bisschop, c. 1650 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF472269 The Triumph of Poverty, drawn by Jan de Bisschop, c.1650 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newcastle Quayside (engraving)
XJF466226 Newcastle Quayside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Aestas, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580 (engraving)
XJF465101 Aestas, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hop Picking (engraving)
XJF438432 Hop Picking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hop pickers waiting to be paid (engraving)
XJF438435 Hop pickers waiting to be paid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hop Garden, an illustration to Poems on Several Occasions by Christopher Smart
XJF438430 Hop Garden, an illustration to Poems on Several Occasions by Christopher Smart, engraved by Charles Grignion, 1752 (engraving) by Hayman

With the distressed hop-pickers in Kent, from The Illustrated London News
XJF438433 With the distressed hop-pickers in Kent, from The Illustrated London News, September 11th, 1897 (litho) by Wright

Hop-pickers starting from London Bridge railway station at midnight, 1891 (engraving)
XJF438428 Hop-pickers starting from London Bridge railway station at midnight, 1891 (engraving) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arsenal of Toulon, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 1 (pencil
XIR414998 Arsenal of Toulon, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 1 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Louis XIV visiting the Gobelins factory (pierre noire on paper)
XIR414669 Louis XIV visiting the Gobelins factory (pierre noire on paper) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 58.1x92.7 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Group of workers discussing retirement at the age of 65 and tax deductions on salary
XIR411558 Group of workers discussing retirement at the age of 65 and tax deductions on salary to fund state pensions, cartoon from L Assiette au Beurre, 8 July, 1902 (colour litho) by Delannoy

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"Unsung Heroes: The Grit and Resilience Through Time" Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904: In the heart of Cornwall's rugged landscape, labourers toiled tirelessly at Polkanuggo Quarry, shaping the region's stone heritage with their unwavering determination. Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902: Amidst the picturesque beauty of Stithians in Cornwall stood a group at Polkanuggo Quarry, exemplifying strength and unity as they harnessed nature's resources for progress. The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham: Within the bustling streets of Birmingham's historic Stafford Street lay an indomitable spirit embodied by hardworking labourers who built foundations for a thriving industrial city. Farmers Ploughing a field on Lealholm Hall Farm, Whitby. C. 1889 (photo): Captured in time through an old photograph from Whitby's Lealholm Hall Farm stands a testament to agricultural labourers whose sweat and dedication nurtured fertile fields that sustained communities. Wallingford Castle in 1810 During Bridge Repairs engraved by Robert Havell the Younger: As Wallingford Castle underwent bridge repairs in 1810 under skilled hands guided by Robert Havell the Younger’s engraving prowess; it was ordinary labourers who laid each brick with precision and craftsmanship. Brunel's Thames Tunnel: Beneath London’s bustling streets lies Brunel’s Thames Tunnel - an engineering marvel brought to life by countless unsung heroes who risked their lives digging deep into darkness to connect two worlds above ground. Raleigh / Potatoes / Ireland: From Sir Walter Raleigh introducing potatoes to Ireland centuries ago till today – generations of tireless Irish they have cultivated this humble crop, nourishing nations and shaping the island's agricultural landscape.