Men At Work Collection

Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0676
Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire, Wiltshire. A view looking north along the main street through Wootton Rivers, showing three men and a horse-drawn cart laden with coppiced wood outside The Royal Oak Inn

Repairing bomb damage P_H00252_004
Millbank Estate, Erasmus Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. Two workmen repairing bomb damage to London Council Council (LCC) flats on the Millbank Estate

Concrete block lining MTA01_01_02
QUEENSWAY TUNNEL, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. Men at work in the Queensway Tunnel laying the concrete block lining in the New Quay section. The print is annotated: Contract No

American Sketches: Prison Life in Blackwell's Island, New York - outdoor work, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Sketches: Prison Life in Blackwell's Island, New York - outdoor work, 1876. The outdoor employments assigned to most of the male convicts, who number above five hundred

Excavating for new reservoir at Slater, Mo. 1901 Oct 10. Creator: Unknown
Excavating for new reservoir at Slater, Mo. 1901 Oct 10

Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908

Channeling, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Channeling, a New England granite quarry, c1908

Men at work road sign in India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
Men at work road sign in India, 2019

Brighton Road Railway Bridge in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Picture shows men at work on the road. Picture taken 18th September 1929

Aveling & Porter Road Roller. Creator: Unknown
Aveling & Porter Road Roller

Zurich, 19th Century. Creator: Swiss School (19th Century)
Zurich, 19th Century (coloured engraving). Located in the north of Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich is depicted here in the 19th century as a hub of commerce and modernity

Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869. Artist: CC
Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869. View of workmen hoisting girders for bridge across Farringdon Street, part of Holborn Viaduct

Civil engineers in a trench with a pneumatic drill, Oldcoats, Nottinghamshire, 1961. Civil Engineers working for Lileworth Contractors Ltd in a limestone trench

Surfacing a road with granite setts, Paris, c1900. Liebig trade card

Surfacing a Paris street with wooden blocks, c1900. Liebig trade card

Laying paving slabs in a Paris street, c1900. Workmen are using crowbars to lever the slabs into place. In the background is the cathedral of Notre Dame. Liebig trade card

Laying an asphalt-based surface in a Paris street, c1900. Sand is being spread to stop the surface from adhering to traffic until set. Workmen are cleaning and heating their tools in brazier

Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street, c1900. In the background a man is drawing buckets of liquid bitumen from a tanker for the workmen to spread. The men are wearing wooden shoes (sabots)

Laying a Macadam road surface and compacting it with a steam road roller, Paris, c1900. Workmen are wearing wooden shoes (sabots). Liebig trade card

Charging the retorts at the Beckton gasworks, London, 1878. Beckton Gasworks was owned and operated by The Chartered Gaslight and Coke Company

Beaming hides for production of shoe leather, 1885
Beaming hides for production of shoe leather, USA. From Harpers New Monthly Magazine, 1885

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"Capturing the Grit: Men at Work Through Time and Space" Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0676: Witnessing the resilience of men as they repair bomb damage, rebuilding lives one brick at a time. P_H00252_004: The symphony of construction echoes through the air as concrete block lining takes shape, showcasing their craftsmanship in every detail. MTA01_01_02: In India's bustling streets, a simple road sign stands tall - "Men at Work, " reminding us of their dedication to keep our paths safe and smooth. Unknown Creator (Aveling & Porter Road Roller): A vintage masterpiece roars to life, paving the way for progress with its mighty wheels turning under skilled hands. Swiss School (19th Century): Transported back in time to Zurich's 19th century, we witness men diligently shaping the cityscape, leaving behind an enduring legacy. Artist CC (Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869): Amidst clouds of dust and sweat-soaked brows, men forge ahead on Holborn Viaduct - architects of connectivity and innovation. Oldcoats Civil Engineers (Nottinghamshire, 1961): Brave souls venture into trenches armed with pneumatic drills; their determination unyielding as they conquer new frontiers underground. Paris c1900: From granite setts to wooden blocks and paving slabs galore – behold the artistry that lies beneath our feet as these craftsmen surface Parisian streets with precision and pride. Laying an asphalt-based surface in a Paris street c1900: Asphalt meets fire; heat dances upon liquid tar as skilled hands transform roads into black ribbons connecting dreams across Parisian neighborhoods.