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Workforce Collection (#3)

The history of the workforce is a tapestry woven with stories of struggle, resilience, and progress

Background imageWorkforce Collection: Women working in Army Remount Depot by Cecil Aldin, WW1

Women working in Army Remount Depot by Cecil Aldin, WW1
Sketch by Cecil Aldin for his painting of women working at one of the Army Remount Depots under his command in Berkshire during the First World War

Background imageWorkforce Collection: Dolly Goes Back to the Land, land girl, WW1

Dolly Goes Back to the Land, land girl, WW1
An attractive young woman posed with a spade on a farm, part of the female agricultural workforce during the First World War - though her outfit does not suggest shes a member of the Womens Land

Background imageWorkforce Collection: Women workers WW1 - procession of homage at Palace

Women workers WW1 - procession of homage at Palace
Nearly three thousand women workers representing practically every organised branch of womens labour during the First World War and wearing the uniforms of their corps and trades

Background imageWorkforce Collection: Demobilisation - pivotal and slip men in Whitehall

Demobilisation - pivotal and slip men in Whitehall
Demobilised men at the Demobilisation Office in Whitehall waiting to get their papers. The group here are captioned as pivotal (the job creators)

Background imageWorkforce Collection: Making of the clay dishes, 1827 (engraving)

Making of the clay dishes, 1827 (engraving)
XJF862554 Making of the clay dishes, 1827 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in " A Representation of the Manufacturing of)

Background imageWorkforce Collection: The Demonstration, 1905 (oil on canvas)

The Demonstration, 1905 (oil on canvas)
XIR190324 The Demonstration, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageWorkforce Collection: Industrial dynamos, historical image C017 / 7872

Industrial dynamos, historical image C017 / 7872
Industrial dynamos. Historical image of a group of engineers and workers in front of an industrial-scale set of dynamos. Dynamos are devices that convert the power of rotary motion into electrical




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The history of the workforce is a tapestry woven with stories of struggle, resilience, and progress. From the Labour Union Poster depicting the Great London Dock Strike to the image of Soldiers without guns in 1944, these snapshots remind us of the power that lies within collective action. In 1833, a Stone Quarry came alive with vibrant colors in a lithograph capturing the toil and sweat of workers. Fast forward to 1854, Two Children in the Mines serve as haunting reminders of an era when child labor was prevalent and exploitation ran rampant. The year 1900 brings us W. H. Smith and son's dispatching newspapers - a testament to how technology revolutionized work processes. Meanwhile, on a Rubber Plantation in Malaysia, an Overseer stands alongside Coolies who tirelessly harvest rubber under harsh conditions. Site canteens become meeting places where workers gather for sustenance and camaraderie - JLP01_08_083797a, JLP01_08_083796, JLP01_08_083794 capture moments filled with laughter amidst hard work. A section of Hayes Engineering plant at Speke showcases industrial might while also reminding us that behind every machine are individuals whose thoughts may wander from time to time. Lastly, we glimpse into the life of a bleaching-powder packer through a black-and-white photograph showcasing their unique costume - highlighting diversity even within specific job roles. These images encapsulate different facets history – from battles fought for fair treatment to technological advancements shaping industries. They serve as poignant reminders that our present-day workplaces stand on foundations built by generations before us.