Skills Collection (#16)

Elderly Native American women weaving baskets Date: 1909

Maori Woodcarving
Westernised schoolboy descendents of Maori tribes are taught the woodcarving skills of their forefathers, at a school in New Zealand. Date: 1940s

Learning to Drive by Mallet
Tck, Tck! First gear once again, Mrs Turner and this time see if you can t drive RIGHT round the bend. A nervous learner driver has difficulty mastering the most basic of motoring skills. Date: 1953

Boys in training on battery work, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training on six inch battery work at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship. Date: 1914-1918

Boys in training, oarsmanship, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training, receiving their first lesson in oarsmanship at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship. Date: 1914-1918

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Lacemakers outside their home, Bruges, Belgium
Two elderly women making lace on the pavement outside their home in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium. Date: circa 1920

Potter making large garden pots, England

Thatcher thatching roof with reed, Cley, Norfolk, England

Man hedge laying, England, december

Man hedge laying, England, february

Craftsman working Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) wood on lathe, Morocco, january

Drystone wall under construction, men using Cotswold stone, Gloucestershire, England

Walking stick making, man using traditional methods, Singleton, Sussex, England

Traditonal carpenters workshop with peddle lathe, England

Man hedge laying, England, january

Reedcutter cutting coastal reedbed in snow, Norfolk, England, winter

Farmer repairing old hedge in snow, cutting out old growth and relaying branches to make field boundry, Cumbria, England, december

Farmer repairing old hedge in snow at evening, cutting out old growth and relaying branches to make field boundry, Cumbria, England, december

Hurdle made from traditional weaved willow branches, England, july

Newly made wooden sheep hurdles outside workshop, Shropshire, England

Farmer scything roadside verge, Leicestershire, England

Masai tribesmen lighting fire at edge of village, Masai Mara, Kenya

Working mother and child, Uganda
Working mother and child. Mother looking after her child while she works in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Android software update. Conceptual computer artwork of an android human with a card inserted in her forehead that is installing new software in her brain

Working parents and children, Uganda
Working parents and children. Parents with their children while they work in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Emotional intelligence, computer artwork
Emotional intelligence. Conceptual computer artwork of emotional intelligence (EI), as represented by a heart (at right) and a brain (at left) fused together

Child climbing stairs
MODEL RELEASED. Child climbing stairs. He is eighteen months old

Young child playing with a laptop
MODEL RELEASED. Young child playing with a laptop computer

Father and son reading a map
MODEL RELEASED. Father and son reading a map. The father is pointing to a location on the map

Father and son reading a compass
MODEL RELEASED. Reading a compass. Boy reading a compass being held in his fathers hand. A compass contains a magnetized metal strip

Carving a block, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
A pattern maker carving a block in the machine shop at Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales. The gear wheel is a wooden pattern to be cast later in the foundry

Two quarrymen, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Two quarrymen, one young, one older, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Mat and cone making, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Mat and cone making at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Spinning flax, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates spinning flax at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Shoe mending class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys in a shoe mending class at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Engineers shop, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Scene in the engineers shop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Young girls ironing in laundry room, Surrey
A group of young girls ironing with flat irons in a laundry room, on a card posted from Thornton Heath, Surrey. Its not clear if the girls are being employed, or are inmates of an institution

Tailoring class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys taking part in a tailoring class at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Carpenters yard, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys making beehives in the carpenters yard at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Cookery lesson, Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire
Inmates at Askham Grange female training prison in North Yorkshire take part in a cookery lesson. The instructor has written a recipe for scones on the blackboard. Date: circa 1945

Bakery, Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
Scene in the bakery at Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London. Prisoners are making bread under the supervision of the prison cook who wears a chefs overalls and hat

Boys in training at a Borstal institution
Boys in training in a carpenters workshop at an unidentified Borstal institution

Printing Office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Printing office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Brushmakers Shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Brushmakers shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Dr Thomas John Barnardo
Portrait of Dr Thomas John Barnardo (1845-1905). In 1867, Barnardo set up a Ragged School for poor children in Londons East End, followed in 1870 by a home for boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Blacksmiths Shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Blacksmiths shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

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"Unleashing the Power of Skills: From Shoemaking to Fencing, Carpentry to Firefighting" Step into a world of craftsmanship as various shoemaking tools weave their magic, creating masterpieces that stand the test of time. During the First World War, women's skills shone bright at the Women's Institute activities, proving their mettle in every aspect and supporting the war effort. Explore the artistry behind fencing positions – where agility and precision combine to create an exhilarating display of skill and strategy. Enter the workshop of a cooper (barrel maker) and witness firsthand how age-old techniques blend with modern expertise to craft sturdy vessels for storing precious liquids. Hockey enthusiasts showcase their footwork, dribbling finesse, and passing accuracy on the field – a testament to their dedication in honing these essential skills. Journey into the workshop of a carpenter and joiner where wood is transformed into functional works of art through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Witness bravery unfold as NFS firefighters undergo rigorous training at a camp during World War II – preparing themselves for any challenge that comes their way. Met Police cadets captivate audiences with their impeccable discipline and precise movements during an impressive display showcasing their acquired skills. Set sail towards excellence aboard Training Ship Mercury on River Hamble, Hampshire – nurturing young minds with invaluable life skills while fostering camaraderie among future leaders. Delve into leather making and tannery tools - witness artisans transform raw materials into luxurious goods through skillful techniques passed down through generations. Relive history as NFS firefighters conquer challenging assault courses during World War II training camps - pushing boundaries while mastering vital firefighting skills under pressure. William Heath Robinson shares his golfing notes; discover his whimsical yet insightful take on this beloved sport - reminding us that even in leisure they can be honed and perfected.