Shaft Collection (#5)

faded glory
Gilbert Claes

le passé noir
Gilbert Claes

Prison Break
Michiel Hageman

Miners leave the cage for the last time at Murton Colliery, November 1991

Nationalisation of mines at Penallta Colliery near Ystradmynach. January 1947 P018221

A party of housewives and men were invited to pay a visit to Tilmanstone Colliery, to see how the miner works. When the party arrived

Beveridge Brothers coal mine. April 1948 P018148

Coal Miners at Pennallta Colliery, Ystrad Mynach, Glamorgan. June 1969 P018197

Weir W-2, at RAF Hendon on 19 July 1951. G. & J. Weir of Cathcart in Glasgow were an established engineering company, founded in 1871, which built aircraft during the First World War

St. Claire, 1667. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Claire, 1667

Mount for Spear Shaft, Late Roman, ca. 400. Creator: Unknown
Mount for Spear Shaft, Late Roman, ca. 400

The Shell Grotto - an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent, England - The Dome. Date: circa 1910s

Pocket Watch Date: 1941

PIT PONIES MID-CANNOCK
Pompey (the pony) with Mr Talbot (left) and Titch with Mr Hawkes leaving the shaft at Mid-Cannock Colliery, on the first stage of their journey to the Royal Show at Windsor. Date: 1960s

FRENCH MINERS, LIFT SHAFT
French miners descending a shaft Date: 1869

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 2, 1875, printed ca. 1876. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 2, 1875, printed ca. 1876

Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 3, 1875, printed ca. 1876. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 3, 1875, printed ca. 1876

North American T-28A Nomad N7708C at Paloima 49-1515 (MSN 159-27) Assigned to 3300th Pilot Training Group, Graham AFB, FL December 1955; To the Arizona Aircraft Storage Branch [aSB]

The Peak Cavern, c1870. One of four show caves in the Peak District, at Castleton, Derbyshire, England, the depths of the cave were known as a haven for bandits notably Cock Lorel and Giles Hather

The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel Which Was Constructed By The London County Council At A Cost Of £ 869, 476, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

Carved Cross Shaft, St Cuthberts Church, Bewcastle, Cumbria
Carved Cross Shaft, Churchyard of St Cuthberts Church, Hamlet of Bewcastle, Cumbria (7th / 8th century) - this has been described as the best pre-Norman carving in England. Date: circa 1910s

Unselfconscious Heroes Who Toil in Dangers Face, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Section of Blast Furnace, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Men standing in the shield used to cut Rotherhithe Tunnel, Bermondsey, London, July 1907. Front view of the cutting edge of the shield where it emerges into Shaft 1 (Tunnel B)

The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835. Cross section showing the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, being built; with a view of its position beneath the River Thames

St Pauls Cathedral (new) interior, London, 1837. Artist: E Challis
View of the Whispering Gallery, St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1837

Gerards Hall, London, 1852. Artist: A Heffer
View of Gerards Hall crypt, Basing Lane, London, 1852

Top of a Coal Mine, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Opening of the Shaft Beneath Hell Gate, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

Native girls with their singular water vessels made of long shafts of Bamboo, Philippine Islands, 1907. [H. C. White Co. New York, London, 1907]

Kimbereley Diamond Mine: apparatus for raising the diamantiferous earth, 1896
Kimbereley Diamond Mine: apparatus for raising the diamantiferous earth. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers

Interior, Bath Abbey, Somerset, 1924-1926. Artist: Humphrey Joel
Interior, Bath Abbey, Somerset, 1924-1926. Bath Abbeys founder, Bishop Oliver King, reputedly had a dream himself featuring Jacobs Ladder that inspired him to build the Abbey on the site of

Westminster Abbey, London, 1902. Artist: Alfred Hugh Fisher
Westminster Abbey, London, 1902. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, (London, 1902)

Frank Clough (left) and Bobby Bell (Right) the two miners from County Durham pictures with Lion, one of the pit ponies appearing in the new film, on the set at Pinewood Studios circa 1950s

Queen Elizabeth II visiting Geevor Tin Mine, Cornwall
Queen Elizabeth II visiting the Geevor Tin Mine at Pendeen, Cornwall, to see the Victory Shaft development, 28 November 1980. Date: 1980

The Victor Monument. Belgrade. Serbia
Pobednik (The Victor). Built by Ivan Mestrovic to commemorate Serbian victories in the First Balkan War and the World War I. Kalemegdan Fortress. Belgrade. Serbia

Ouled Nails Woman in Covered Camel Palanquin
An Ouled Nails woman in Southern Algeria, showing her very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Broken arm bone, digital X-ray
Broken arm bone. Digital frontal X-ray of the fractured right humerus (upper arm bone) of a patient in their early twenties

Men at West Pit, Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, South Wales
Miners preparing to descend the West Pit of the Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. The West Pit opened in the 1880s

A camel palanquin (covered litter), used to transport wives and children across the arid desert of southern Algeria, each with a central ventilation shaft. This picture is from Bousaada

Mining loading barge on canal around 1860

Bottom of the shaft in a coal mine 1860

Scripps Pier in the Pacific Ocean on a grey day, La Jolla, California, USA
The long expanse of the iconic Scripps Pier in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on a grey day; La Jolla, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Cement columns under Scripps Pier in the Pacific Ocean, La Jolla, California, USA
Stormy sky and the repeating view of the cement columns under the iconic Scripps Pier in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego; La Jolla, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, 19th century
Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock

Man Micrometer Measuring Shaft Thousandth Inch
Man with Micrometer Measuring a Shaft to a Thousandth of an Inch; Lewis W. Hine (American, 1874 - 1940); United States; about 1920s; Gelatin silver print; 34.6 x 42.2 cm (13 5, 8 x 16 5, 8 in.)

Valleys Jehoshaphat Hinnom Dragon shaft Siloam Tunnel
Valleys of Jehoshaphat and Hinnom Dragons shaft, Siloam Tunnel 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Shaft Mounting 5th 3rd century B C. China Eastern Zhou dynasty
Shaft Mounting, 5th - 3rd century B. C.. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC). Bronze inlaid with gold and silver; overall: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)

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"Exploring the Depths: Unveiling the World of Shafts" Descending into History: Coal miners in a shaft lift, South Wales Venture deep underground as brave coal miners descend into the depths of a shaft lift, unearthing treasures from the heart of South Wales. The Warrior's Weapon: Japanese warrior woman wields her naginata with grace and strength Witness the fierce elegance of a Japanese warrior woman as she brandishes her naginata - a powerful weapon that strikes fear into the hearts of her enemies. A Glimpse into Tin Mining Legacy: View at Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall Marvel at the breathtaking view overlooking Wheal Coates tin mine in St Agnes, Cornwall - an enduring testament to Cornwall's rich mining heritage. Unlocking Secrets Beneath Our Feet: Sketch map reveals hidden wonders of Hook, Pembrokeshire, South Wales Embark on an exploration through time with a sketch map unveiling hidden gems beneath our feet in Hook, Pembrokeshire - where history meets mystery. Culinary Time Capsule: Step back to New Cooks Kitchen in Illogan, Cornwall during early 1900s Transport yourself to an era when flavors were crafted with love and precision at New Cooks Kitchen in Illogan, Cornwall during the early 1900s - where culinary traditions thrived. United by Labor: Miners and owner unite at Hook Colliery forges camaraderie amidst challenges Discover solidarity among miners and their owners as they stand together against adversity within Hook Colliery located in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Journey through Darkness: Miners navigate treacherous paths within lift shafts Join courageous miners on their perilous journey navigating treacherous paths within lift shafts deep below ground level - where bravery knows no bounds. Restoring Mobility.