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Place Of Work Collection (#2)

"Discovering the Hidden Gems of my Place of Work: From Wringer to Rooftop Rifle Range" Step into a world where history and innovation intertwine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Paper cutting machine

Paper cutting machine
Antique illustration of Paper cutting machine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Line cutter machine

Line cutter machine
Antique illustration of line cutter machine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Horse powered windlass

Horse powered windlass
Antique engraving of a horse powered windlass being used in a 19th century mine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Dr. Jekyll Transforms

Dr. Jekyll Transforms
An engraving of a scene from chapter IX of the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson (1886) showing Dr. Jekyll transforming into the monster Mr. Hyde in Dr. Lanyons office

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Branding smoked hams at the meat packing establishments, 1910

Branding smoked hams at the meat packing establishments, 1910

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Hands typing on a computer keyboard

Hands typing on a computer keyboard

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Firework over Kremlin

Firework over Kremlin

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Midland Bank Safe

Midland Bank Safe
October 1938: The entrance to the Midland Bank Safe Deposit in the new Head Office Building, Poultry, London, EC2. The door and its frame together weight 35 tons

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: The Post Office

The Post Office
3rd September 1955: Two young boys outside a post office in Laxay on the island of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Petra

Petra, the Alsatian dog from the B.B.Cs childrens programme, Blue Peter answering her fan mail. (Photo by John Pratt/Getty Images)

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: NIGHTSHIFT sign on a wall

NIGHTSHIFT sign on a wall

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Custom House at Yokohama

Custom House at Yokohama
Vintage engraving showing the Custom House at Yokohama, Japan, 1861

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Dickenss Dombey and Son - You respect nobody, Carker

Dickenss Dombey and Son - You respect nobody, Carker
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens Dombey and Son. You respect nobody, Carker, I think, said Mr Dombey. No ? inquired Carker, with another wide and most feline show of his teeth

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Woman Handing Deposit To Bank Teller Banking Women

Woman Handing Deposit To Bank Teller Banking Women
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Woman Handing Deposit To Bank Teller Banking Women

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Man Bank Teller

Man Bank Teller
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Man Bank Teller

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Cocoa Roasting Room at Frys Chocolate factory, 1894

Cocoa Roasting Room at Frys Chocolate factory, 1894
Vintage engraving of the Cocoa Roasting Room at Frys Chocolate factory, 1894

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Victorian London - Brewers Men

Victorian London - Brewers Men
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Workers at a London brewery circa 1870

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Victorian women writing at a desk

Victorian women writing at a desk
Vintage engraving of a Victorian women writing at a desk. From the story Madame Leroux by Frances Eleanor Trollope, The Graphic, 1890

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Office of the Locomotive Department, Crewe, England, 1892

Office of the Locomotive Department, Crewe, England, 1892
Vintage engraving of the Office of the Locomotive Department at the London and North Western Locomotive works at Crewe, England. 1892

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Victorian railway carriage building sheds

Victorian railway carriage building sheds, 1892

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Wheel shop Midland railway locomotive works at Derby, 1892

Wheel shop Midland railway locomotive works at Derby, 1892
Wheel shop at the Midland railway locomotive works at Derby, 1892

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Justice Palace in, Rouen, France

Justice Palace in, Rouen, France
Part of the facade of the Justice Palace in, Rouen, France

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Studio of Praxiteles (c. 390-320 BC), ancient Greek sculptor

Studio of Praxiteles (c. 390-320 BC), ancient Greek sculptor
Illustration of a Studio of Praxiteles (c.390-320 BC), ancient Greek sculptor

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: In an Etruscan pottery

In an Etruscan pottery
illustration of an Etruscan pottery

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Temple construction on the Aventine in Ancient Rome

Temple construction on the Aventine in Ancient Rome
Illustration of a Temple construction on the Aventine in Ancient Rome

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Bleaching and dyeing cotton machines, Yarn dyeing

Bleaching and dyeing cotton machines, Yarn dyeing
illustration of a bleaching and dyeing of cotton machines

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Bleaching and dyeing cotton machines

Bleaching and dyeing cotton machines
illustration of a bleaching and dyeing of cotton machines

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Coffee Roasting apparatus

Coffee Roasting apparatus
Illustration of a Coffee Roasting apparatus

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Raspberries storage

Raspberries storage
Illustration of a Raspberries storage

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Beer production, Large Tun

Beer production, Large Tun
Beer production starts at the brewing house, where ground malt is mixed with water and mashed

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: The beer brewery in Klein-Schwechat near Vienna from 1866

The beer brewery in Klein-Schwechat near Vienna from 1866
illustration of a The beer brewery in Kleinschwechat near Vienna

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Victorian London - The Great Vats

Victorian London - The Great Vats
Illustration of a Victorian London - The Great Vats

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Brewing beer industry in 19th century

Brewing beer industry in 19th century
Illustration of a Brewing beer industry in 19th century

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Wood processing machines

Wood processing machines
illustration of a Wood processing machines

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Puzzled Businessman Sitting at the Edge of a Desk Holding a Long Piece of Paper

Puzzled Businessman Sitting at the Edge of a Desk Holding a Long Piece of Paper
Mandy Pritty, dv1233017

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Circular Saw protective cap

Circular Saw protective cap

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Horizontal frame for woods

Horizontal frame for woods

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Steam elevator

Steam elevator from Otis brothers in New York

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Ore procession facility

Ore procession facility

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: 19th Century Mine

19th Century Mine
Vintage engraving of men sifting ore at a 19th Century Mine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Water Wheel

Water Wheel
Vintage engraving of a 19th Century Water Wheel

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Tree cutting steam machine

Tree cutting steam machine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Waterworks Pump

Waterworks Pump
Antique illustration of a Waterworks Pump

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Stamp mill

Stamp mill
Antique illustration of a men using a Stamp mill at a 19th Century Mine

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Steel mill

Steel mill
Antique illustration of a Steel mill

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Floating Dock

Floating Dock
Antique illustration of a Floating Dock

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Roll mill

Roll mill
Sheet metal working machine, Roll mill

Background imagePlace Of Work Collection: Blast Furnace

Blast Furnace
Vintage engraving of a Blast Furnace




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"Discovering the Hidden Gems of my Place of Work: From Wringer to Rooftop Rifle Range" Step into a world where history and innovation intertwine, as I unveil the captivating secrets of my place of work. Nestled within its walls are tales that span centuries, leaving visitors in awe and amazement. As I wander through the corridors, I stumble upon an old wringer, a relic from a time when laundry was done by hand. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come in our quest for convenience and efficiency. In another corner stands an intriguing artifact - a wet clothes dryer that once belonged to none other than Franklin Roosevelt himself. This humble device offers a glimpse into the everyday life of President Roosevelt, showcasing his commitment to simplicity even amidst great power. Venturing further, I find myself on the rooftop rifle range - an unexpected sight indeed. Here lies evidence of pastimes enjoyed by those who walked these halls before me. The echoes of sharpshooters practicing their aim still reverberate through time. But it doesn't end there; this place is full of surprises. A stream train built in 1892 at Crewe Locomotive Works proudly sits on display, transporting us back to an era when steam ruled supreme and locomotives were marvels of engineering. Literary enthusiasts will be delighted to know that this very spot inspired Charles Dickens's masterpiece "Dombey and Son. " Its pages come alive with scenes depicting both pain and amazement - emotions forever etched within these walls. A post office tucked away discreetly reminds us that communication has always been vital throughout history. The exchange of letters brought people closer together across vast distances – connecting hearts and minds beyond borders. Amidst all this rich heritage lies a portrait capturing the essence of success - a businessman sitting comfortably in his armchair with an infectious smile. His achievements serve as inspiration for future generations striving towards their own triumphs.