Riveting Collection

Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)
1590204 Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley)

Female rivet hotter, A Shop, c. 1940
During the Second World War Swindon Works employed women in both the workshops and offices. Here a female employee is helping her male colleague with riveting

Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, 18th century
Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Building the Forth Railway Bridge - riveting machine - Victorian period

Riveting machine, Construction of the Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge (b / w photo)
1596184 The Forth Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 October 1889)

The Prince of Wales riveting the Last Bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjaub (engraving)
1105921 The Prince of Wales riveting the Last Bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjaub (engraving) by English School

Tales of Wonder - This attempt to describe the effects of the sublime
STC188386 Tales of Wonder - This attempt to describe the effects of the sublime and wonderful is dedicated to M.G. Lewis Esq, published by McLeary (colour litho) by Seymour

Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359842 Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The New Russian Iroclad Corvette "Duke of Edinburgh"(engraving)
1058456 The New Russian Iroclad Corvette " Duke of Edinburgh" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince Albert drilling - Hyde Park Locomotive Works, Glasgow
December 1919 - Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) visits the industrial suburbs of Glasgow, Scotland - pictured here drilling a boiler at the Hyde Park Locomotive Works. Date: 1919

WWI POSTER
American propaganda poster from World War One encouraging people to join up either in the army or in industries towards the war effort

Women working on a locomotive boiler in Swindon Work during WW2

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA
Sculpture depicting construction of the Empire State Building; New York City, New York, United States of America

Riveting. Conor, William 1881-1968

Prince of Wales riveting bolt of Alexandra Railway Bridge
Royal tour of India: the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) riveting the last bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjab. 1876

Black Man Three-quarter Profile 1522 Engraving
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Tweddell?s machine; hydraulic riveting machine and plant (for boiler construction)

Rivet making machine, plan, front and side elevations and section Date: 1848

Workers riveting a girder at a Sunderland shipyard
Workers riveting the centre girder of a turret vessel at Messrs Droxford & Sons, a shipyard in Sunderland

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"Riveting: A Journey Through Time and Progress" Step back in time to witness the commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock. The engraving captures the excitement as construction begins. Marvel at the ingenuity behind the building of the Forth Railway Bridge. Witness riveting machines in action, creating a masterpiece that stands strong even today. Intriguingly, an 18th-century face-turning lathe and riveting hammer demonstrate how craftsmanship has evolved over centuries. Innovation knows no bounds. Delve into history with a glimpse into women's roles during wartime. See them as female rivet heaters in a shop during World War II or acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats during WWI. The power of unity is evident when Prince Albert himself takes part in drilling activities at Hyde Park Locomotive Works in Glasgow. His dedication inspires generations to come. Tales of Wonder unfold before your eyes as you try to capture the effects of sublime engineering feats. Feel awe-struck by their magnitude and impact on society. Witness riveters working tirelessly on one of America's most iconic structures -the Empire State Building- through a gelatin silver print from 1930-31. Their determination built dreams sky-high. Travel across continents with an engraved image depicting The New Russian Iroclad Corvette "Duke of Edinburgh. " It symbolizes international collaboration shaping naval advancements. Finally, be captivated by an engraving showcasing The Prince of Wales personally riveting the last bolt on Alexandra Railway Bridge in Punjaub. Royalty lending their hand for progress. From railway bridges to war efforts, from royal involvement to architectural wonders; these captivating images tell stories that transcend time itself. Riveting moments shape our world.