Pick Axes Collection

The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, [London], 1864. View from the bottom of Cow-cross and St. John-street towards the south-west

Celebration at Jersey of the Opening of the Channel Islands Telegraph, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Celebration at Jersey of the Opening of the Channel Islands Telegraph, 1858. View of...the scene of popular excitement on the occasion in the streets of St. Helier

The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens of Burlington House, Piccadilly, clearing the ground for a drill-shed, 1862

Coal miner working deep below ground by light of Davy Lamp, early 19th century (hand-coloured engraving)
3245426 Coal miner working deep below ground by light of Davy Lamp, early 19th century (hand-coloured engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The unemployed and the workhouse (colour litho)
3094684 The unemployed and the workhouse (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unemployed and the workhouse)

The Bridgen scouts build their own headquarters. Boys digging the sewer foundation

Digging a trench in search for skeletal remains in Horton Kirby, Kent. 1938

A group of young women who work in the krasnaya gornyachka mines near chelyabinsk, they have taken the place of their husbands and brothers who are soldiers that are fighting at the front, world war 2

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Pick axes have been a vital tool for miners and laborers for centuries, allowing them to break through tough surfaces with ease. These versatile tools are not only used in mining but also in construction, gardening, and landscaping. With their sharp pointed ends and sturdy handles they can handle even the toughest of materials. Whether you're digging up rocks or breaking through concrete, a pick axe is the perfect tool for the job. So next time you need to tackle a challenging project, reach for a trusty pick axe and get ready to conquer any obstacle in your way.