Metalworks Collection (#2)

Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Factory workers using an industrial hammer to shape steel. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Forging the Anchor, 1892. Creator: Unknown
Forging the Anchor, 1892. Scene in a foundry, men hammering a ships anchor. After a painting in the Colchester and Ipswich Museums Collection. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Making Armour for the Knights of Old, c1934. Illustration showing an armourers workshop containing a forge and anvil, and pieces of armour

Work in an Iron Foundry and Smithy During The Period of the Middle Ages, c1934. Illlustration showing iron founding and tool-making

Advertisement for the Women Metal Workers company in London, 1901. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Section of a Blast Furnace, Showing its Food, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

The blast furnaces at Summerlea by night, c1880. Artist: WD Scott-Moncrieff
The blast furnaces at Summerlea by night, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Smelting iron furnace, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Smelting iron furnace, pig iron mould, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Forging mill, furnace, ground moulding, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

The Victoria Pier, Hull, Humberside
Promotional postcard for the regional agent (M. A. Duquesne) for the Nestor Leonard Ironworks and Steelworks of the Societe Anonyme Feignies (Nord) at Lille, France (pictured). Date: circa 1910

Blast Furnaces, Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, USA
Blast Furnaces, Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA Date: 1937

Iron Works, Coalbrook Dale, from Romantic and Picturesque Scenery of England and Wales
XYC281188 Iron Works, Coalbrook Dale, from Romantic and Picturesque Scenery of England and Wales, 1805 (colour litho) by Loutherbourg

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"Metalworks: A Glimpse into the Industrial Legacy" Step back in time to Baldwin's Works, Port Talbot, Wales - a testament to the ingenuity of metalworkers. This souvenir postcard from Zurich captures the essence of their craftsmanship and serves as an advertising gem. Lackenby Steelworks 28931_053 and Skinningrove Steelworks 28931_025 stand tall, showcasing the might of these industrial giants. Their structures tell stories of resilience and determination etched in steel. Transport yourself further with a captivating portrait captured in Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865. The albumen print immortalizes two workers immersed in their craft - a reminder that behind every piece lies human dedication. Across continents, Ashtabula Steel Company stands as a symbol of American industry in Ohio. Its impact reverberates through generations, leaving an indelible mark on communities it served. Canalside works BB81_02839 takes us on a journey along waterways where metalwork thrived alongside nature's tranquility. St Cuthberts Lead Works 33405_013 reminds us that even humble materials can be transformed into something extraordinary with skilled hands at work. Scunthorpe Steel Works 28998_035 is another testament to the power of collaboration between man and machine. It represents progress forged by innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence. Finally, Skinningrove Steelworks 28931_032 encapsulates both beauty and strength within its walls. It stands proudly as a beacon for future generations who will continue this rich tradition of metalworking. These glimpses into various metalworks around the world remind us that beyond mere objects lie stories waiting to be discovered – tales woven by hardworking individuals who shaped our modern world through fire and iron.