Lime Kiln Collection

A Map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438443 A Map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. A lime kiln can be seen in the centre of the picture

Lime kilns at Hillegom, 1765. Creator: Gerard van Rossum
Lime kilns at Hillegom, 1765

View of the Bay near the Copenhagen Limekiln Looking North, 1837. Creator: Christen Købke
View of the Bay near the Copenhagen Limekiln Looking North. A Quiet Summer Afternoon;View of the Bay near the Limekiln outside Copenhagen

Lime-Kiln, from Cabinet Reynst, 1655-59. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Lime-Kiln, from Cabinet Reynst, 1655-59

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Disused Croglin limekiln and quarry, near Croglin, Cumbria, 2013

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Smardale Gill lime kilns and quarry, Cumbria, 2018

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Marsden Lime Kilns, South Tyneside, 2016. NZ4064

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Castle Point Lime Works and Kilns, Holy Island, Northumberland, 2018. NU1341

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Mining, Staffordshire, 2015. SK0359

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Former Busk lime kiln and limestone quarry and Haresceugh Fell Medieval dispersed settlement comprising a stone-walled enclosure containing a stone-walled enclosure interpreted as a dwelling

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a chaux); Lime-kiln; Kalkofen (engraving)
7196056 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a chaux); Lime-kiln; Kalkofen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four (a chaux); Lime-kiln; Kalkofen

Looking up the River from Mardyke with the Limekiln Lane Glasshouse
2832424 Looking up the River from Mardyke with the Limekiln Lane Glasshouse, 1820 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H

Lime Kiln by Moonlight, 1797-99 (w / c on paper)
6041273 Lime Kiln by Moonlight, 1797-99 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 16.5x24 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum

Lime kiln (chromolitho)
972114 Lime kiln (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lime kiln. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Swindon SN4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN4 7

Vale of White Horse OX12 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Vale of White Horse OX12 9

Wigtownshire DG9 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigtownshire DG9 8

South Somerset BA21 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Somerset BA21 3

Os Fornos de Calieras, (Lime kilns), 1895. Artist: Paulo Kowalsky
Os Fornos de Calieras, (Lime kilns), 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Lime Kilns. A View at Clifton near Bristol, Gloucestershire, 1798. Artist: John Hassell
Lime Kilns. A View at Clifton near Bristol, Gloucestershire, 1798. The kilns were filled from the top with limestone and a fuel such as culm (coal or anthracite dust)

Lime kilns, 1872. Burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar and for agricultural use

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The lime kiln and Highveer Point at Heddon's Mouth Beach in Exmoor National Park

The Moors, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1980
A tree blown down in heavy overnight winds. It did a lot of damage to Parkside Garage directly underneath the tree and did some superficial damage to the roof of the converted lime kilns, pictured

A Roman lime-kin, ca. 1634-1637, by Sebastien Bourdon (1616
Sebastien Bourdon (1616-1671). French painter. A Roman lime-kin, ca. 1634-1637. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

The Lime works in Dunton Green, Kent. Workers stoke the fires in the kilns. 1938

USa, Wa, San Juan Islands. Lime Kiln Ligthouse Haro Strait

NA, USA, Washington, San Juan Islands. Lime Kiln Lighthouse

WA, San Juan Island, Lime Kiln lighthouse

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

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"Lime Kiln: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step back in time with a captivating journey through the history of lime kilns, as we explore their significance and impact on various landscapes. From the quaint streets of Limehouse and Rotherhithe in London to the serene canals near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, these structures have left an indelible mark. Immerse yourself in 18th-century London as you study an intricate engraving depicting a map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe from 1746. Marvel at the bustling Grand Junction Canal captured by artist John Hassell in 1819, showcasing lime kilns amidst picturesque surroundings. Venturing further into the heartland of industry, witness towering lime kilns alongside quarries that once supplied this vital material for construction projects. Explore Marsden Lime Kilns' impressive structure that stands tall even today, evoking a sense of awe at its historical significance. Travel across Staffordshire's mining region where lime kilns played a crucial role in supporting industrial growth. Discover Haresceugh Fell's rugged beauty juxtaposed against the starkness of a solitary lime kiln standing proud amidst nature's grandeur. Delve into Le Vocabulaire Illustre's enchanting engravings featuring traditional lime-kiln designs from different cultures around the world. Appreciate how diverse communities harnessed this technology to shape their environments. Experience life along Mardyke River with its charming Glasshouse district while gazing upon an exquisite painting capturing moonlight illuminating a lone lime kiln. Let your imagination wander as you contemplate what stories these silent sentinels could tell if they could speak. Finally, marvel at a chromolitho print that encapsulates both artistry and functionality—a vibrant representation of a working lime kiln—showcasing how beauty can be found even within utilitarian objects.