Weigh House Collection

Swindon Works Weighbridge
Internal view showing Pooley scales

Swindon Works Weighbridge, 1950
Internal view showing the large Pooley scales

Swindon Works Weighbridge, 1954
Employee using zeiss optical alignment equipment, with locomotive no. 4904, Binnegar Hall, in the background

City Hall And De Waag in Hoorn, 1862-1867. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
City Hall And De Waag in Hoorn, 1862-1867. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

Dutch Cheese museum, Weigh house, Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands

Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving)
5202844 Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742)

The Lawnmarket, from the Site of the Weigh-House, 1825 (engraving)
5202860 The Lawnmarket, from the Site of the Weigh-House, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lawnmarket, from the Site of the Weigh-House, 1825)

Weigh-house chapel
In 1697 the Presbyterian congregation built a meeting house over the Kings Weigh House in Little Eastcheap and from this home the church took its name. Date: 19th century

View Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam figures wooden bridge
View of the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, with figures near a wooden bridge and market halls in the foreground, the Waag or St

View Westerkerk Westerhal Keizersgracht De Westerkerk
View of the Westerkerk and Westerhal, seen from the Keizersgracht De Westerkerk and Vleeschhal, in Amsterdam, along the Keizersgracht / L Eglise du Ouest & la Boucherie, a Amsterdam

View Westerkerk Westerhal Keizersgracht View
View of the Westerkerk and Westerhal, seen from the Keizersgracht View of the Westerkerk, in Amsterdam / Vue de l Eglise Occidentale, a Amsterdam (title on object)

Captain Scheerenberg chases rioters 1747 Capt
Captain Scheerenberg chases the rioters, 1747 Capt. Scheerenberg silences the uproar on the Dam in Amsterdam. 1747 (title on object), Under the leadership of captain Abraham Scheerenberg

Alteratie van Amsterdam 26 1578 image Magistraet
Alteratie van Amsterdam, May 26, 1578 The image of how the Magistraet and Geestelykheyt of the city of Amsterdam have been extracted, and the ship was built on May 26

View Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam figures foreground
View of the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, with figures in the foreground near a wooden bridge and market halls, in the background the Waag or St

Buildings along the Luttik Oudorp canal and the tower of the Waaggebouw (The Waag) weigh house, Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands, Europe

The Weigh House and the Crane on the Spaarne in Harlem, Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde, 1660 - 1698

View of the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Lambertus Hardenberg 1822-1900, 1849

View of the Waag in Haarlem, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688-1689, The Netherlands

Europe, Netherlands, Gelderland, Nijmegen, Grote Markt, Waag or Waaghouis, the weigh
Netherlands, Gelderland, Nijmegen, Grote Markt, Waag or Waaghouis, the weigh house was built in 1612

Netherlands, Gelderland, Nijmegen, Grote Markt, Waag or Waaghouis, the weigh house was built in 1612

LONDON: WEIGH HOUSE, 1830. The Kings Weigh House, Little East Cheap. Line engraving, c1830

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The Weigh House, also known as the Swindon Works Weighbridge, has been an important landmark throughout history. In 1950, the Swindon Works Weighbridge stood tall, overseeing the bustling activity of the railway works. Its presence was a testament to the precision and accuracy required in weighing heavy loads. By 1954, the Swindon Works Weighbridge continued its duty as a vital part of industrial operations. It served as a reliable checkpoint for ensuring that goods were accurately weighed before transportation. Across continents, another notable weigh house emerged in Alkmaar, North Holland. The Dutch Cheese Museum's Weigh House showcased centuries-old traditions of cheese production and trade. This historical site preserved the rich heritage of Alkmaar's cheese industry. Moving further back in time, an engraving from 1742 depicted Edinburgh's Plan of City and Castle. Amongst its intricate details was a depiction of the weigh house standing proudly amidst bustling streets and towering structures. In 1825, another engraving captured The Lawnmarket from the Site of the Weigh-House. This image offered a glimpse into daily life during that era - people going about their business while being watched over by this significant building. Not limited to Europe alone, Amsterdam boasted its own iconic weigh houses too. The View Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam Figures Wooden Bridge showcased one such structure against a picturesque backdrop - evidence of how these buildings seamlessly blended with their surroundings. The Westerkerk Westerhal Keizersgracht De Westerkerk provided yet another stunning view featuring Amsterdam's famous weigh house alongside other architectural marvels along Keizersgracht canal. Even Captain Scheerenberg found himself entangled with rioters near a weigh house in 1747 Capturing this dramatic event highlighted not only its significance but also how it became intertwined with historical events beyond mere weighing activities.