Working Men Collection

Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. 13th June 1908
Fishermen with nets and lobster pots by an open boat on the beach. The older man is holding up a lobster for the photographer, while the younger man is seated on a pot and checking the nets

Women making working men's dinners in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking on. 1863 (engraving)
5615909 Women making working men's dinners in a large cauldron, whilst a fat wealthy man looking on. 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Visit of Queen Victoria, 1870 (engraving)
1575622 Visit of Queen Victoria, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Queen Victoria (1819- 1901) visiting the working men's international exhibition, Agricultural Hall

A Party of Working Men at the National Gallery, 1870 (engraving)
1575658 A Party of Working Men at the National Gallery, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a group of working men viewing an item at the National Gallery)

Colour Leak
Andreas Magnusson

Fishing boats and fishermen on beach, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912
Two fishermen and three boats on the beach. A boat with the sail up is out at sea. The man on the left is identified as Richard Blamey Johns

View of cove looking out to sea, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912
Boats and fishermen on the beach, including FH123 on the slipway. There are several figures in view including three boys and a dog

Miners, 1908 (charcoal)
3367029 Miners, 1908 (charcoal) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 37.9x49.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info)

Lecture to Working Men on Ornamental Ironwork at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1099410 Lecture to Working Men on Ornamental Ironwork at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Working Men discussing "Free Sundays for the People"(engraving)
5212964 Working Men discussing " Free Sundays for the People" (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Proposed New Park for Vauxhall (engraving)
1055344 The Proposed New Park for Vauxhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed New Park for Vauxhall)

Riots at the West-End of London (engraving)
1623152 Riots at the West-End of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots at the West-End of London)

The Church Congress at Nottingham, the Archbishop of Canterbury addressing the Working Mens Meeting in the Victoria
1042557 The Church Congress at Nottingham, the Archbishop of Canterbury addressing the Working Mens Meeting in the Victoria Hall (litho) by Boyd

Sketches at the Gilchrist Science Lectures to Working Men, Mossley, Lancashire (engraving)
1596769 Sketches at the Gilchrist Science Lectures to Working Men, Mossley, Lancashire (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheffield steel men
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u07976

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In the quaint coastal town of Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall, on a sunny day in June 1908, the beach was abuzz with activity. Fishing boats lined the shore as hardworking fishermen prepared their nets and gear for another day at sea. The salty breeze carried their determined spirit as they set sail to conquer the vast ocean. Fast forward to July 1912 in Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall - a picturesque view of the cove unfolded before our eyes. Looking out towards the endless expanse of water, one could almost feel the serenity that engulfed these working men's souls. Their tireless efforts were rewarded with breathtaking vistas that reminded them why they chose this noble profession. Meanwhile, in Sheffield steel mills during that same period, strong and resilient men forged ahead amidst fiery furnaces and molten metal. These skilled workers dedicated themselves to perfecting their craft and producing high-quality steel that would shape industries around the world. Venturing underground into coal mines in 1908 transported us to an entirely different realm - one where miners risked life and limb daily to extract precious resources from deep within the earth. Covered in charcoal dust from head to toe, these brave individuals persevered through challenging conditions so that others may have light and warmth. At South Kensington Museum (now known as Victoria & Albert Museum), a captivating lecture was held specifically for working men on ornamental ironwork. Engraved images captured their attentive faces as they absorbed knowledge eagerly – proof of their thirst for education beyond their everyday laborious routines. Gatherings like "Free Sundays for the People" sparked discussions among working men about leisure time and its importance in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They recognized that rest rejuvenates not only bodies but also minds - essential ingredients for productivity and happiness alike. Engravings depicting riots at London's West-End served as reminders of social unrest faced by working men.