Shot Tower Collection (page 2)

River Thames looking towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1818. View from the south side of the River Thames with rowing boats on the river

Shot Tower, gates with sphinxes, and milk cart, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, 1930
Shot Tower, gates with sphinxes, and milk cart, 63 Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, 1930. A man with a hand-drawn milk cart waits in front of a gateway with sphinxes on the posts

St. Pauls, from the Shot Tower, London, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom
St. Paul s, from the Shot Tower, SCENERY OF THE THAMES, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

PENNELL: LONDON, c1905. The Shot Tower with night lights in London, England. Pastel drawing by Joseph Pennell, c1905

St. Pauls, from the Shot Tower, London, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom
St. Paul s, from the Shot Tower, London, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

St. Pauls, from the Shot Tower, SCENERY OF THE THAMES, UK, U. K. Britain, British
St. Paul s, from the Shot Tower, SCENERY OF THE THAMES, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

IA, Dubuque, Port of Dubuque, Star Brewery Complex (Romanesque style), built in 1898, and Shot Tower

Melbourne Central Complex incorporates restored Shot Tower beneath glass cone, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

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"Capturing the Industrial Legacy: The Shot Tower" Step back in time and witness the towering structures that shaped the industrial landscape of Newcastle-on-Tyne, Paris, and London. From a birds-eye view of Newcastle-on-Tyne's bustling streets to Charles Soulier's captivating engraving of La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie in Paris, we embark on a journey through history. In 1835, Fennings Wharf in Bermondsey, London stood as a testament to Britain's booming shot tower industry. Its grandeur mirrored by its counterparts across Europe. As Waterloo Bridge faced demolition, it marked an end to an era while paving the way for progress. However, amidst this changing landscape emerged Lambeth Shot Tower - an iconic symbol of innovation and craftsmanship. Standing tall against time's relentless grip, it became a beacon of hope for future generations. With each click of the camera shutter (CXP01_01_004), Lambeth Shot Tower revealed its majestic presence (CXP01_01_001). A marvel of engineering excellence (CXP01_01_003), it held secrets within its walls that echoed tales from centuries past (CXP01_01_002). As we explore further into its depths (CXP01_01_009), we uncover stories etched into every brick (CXP01_01_008). The echoes of hard work and dedication resonate throughout these hallowed halls (CXP01-1-007), and is here where molten lead transformed into perfectly spherical projectiles ready for battle or industry alike. Lambeth Shot Tower stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance; an architectural masterpiece that defied convention and pushed boundaries. Its silhouette against the skyline serves as a reminder that even amidst change, some legacies remain unshakable. So let us celebrate these towering giants - symbols of our shared heritage - forever immortalized through the lens of time.