Workmen Collection

Men leaving Swindon Works, Rodbourne Road entrance, 1928
Hoards of men leaving Swindon Works, Rodbourne Road entrance, 1928. The pattern shop is in the background and an omnibus with Arkells advertising on it

Illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- The building of Saltash Bridge. Date: 1935

Wallingford Castle in 1810 During Bridge Repairs, engraved by Robert Havell the Younger
STC218479 Wallingford Castle in 1810 During Bridge Repairs, engraved by Robert Havell the Younger (1793-1878) published 1818 (aquatint) by Havell

Integrity retiring from Office!, 1801
Integrity retiring from Office!, Pub. 1801 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) resigns as Prime Minister in protest at Kings rejection of the bills to unite England

Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further when the Minister of Transport opens the new Central Line extension from Leytonstone to Woodford

Road works at Swanley - widening the road. 1938

In the Totomi Mountains, from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, pub
3273287 In the Totomi Mountains, from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, pub. 1831 (Colour woodblock rint) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese

Recruitment Campaign "Teamwork Builds Ships", pub. 1917 (colour lithograph)
3239932 Recruitment Campaign " Teamwork Builds Ships", pub. 1917 (colour lithograph) by Stevens, William Dodge (1870-1942); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

The Tyne Bridge under construction, 23rd February 1928 (b / w photo)
907791 The Tyne Bridge under construction, 23rd February 1928 (b/w photo) by Geddie, James (1879-1944); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

The Engineer, 1867. The workman is using a file on an engine part held in a vice. Engineers made and maintained the steam engines and machinery used in manufacturing and transport

Building a new viaduct, Hayle, Cornwall. 1884-1885
A large group of workers building the new stone viaduct at Hayle, to replace Brunels original timber construction which opened in 1852

Tiverton Town Council buys Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for the town people. Workmen chopping down trees. 26 October 1920

Workmen paint road markings on the road by some traffic lights in Swanley. 1936

Rover factory JLP01_01_045_32
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An interior view of the Rover factory in Solihull, showing workers polishing Rover P4 series cars

Workmen open up the road in Brandling Park, Jesmond, Newcastle, for the laying of new gas pipes prior to work starting on the new motorway on 24th January, 1972

Repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_001
Millbank Estate, Ruskin House, Herrick Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view of Ruskin House on the Millbank Estate

Cast iron tunnel lining MTA01_01_16
QUEENSWAY TUNNEL, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. A man at work on the construction of the Queensway Tunnel, showing the cast iron lining in the under-river section of the main tunnel

Railway cutting works, discovery of fossilised trees
Railway cutting works on the Manchester to Bolton line, discovery of fossilised trees. Date: 1840s

Wheelwright (engraving)
2802012 Wheelwright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheelwright. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Edward Farmer and his gang going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

Kent authorities have speeded up the traffic marking signs on all secondary roads to aid drivers should there be a general black out enforced

Tarring roads in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Workmen repairing part of the walkways on Tower Bridge

Salt mine, near Cracow 1870
Salt mine of Wielitska, near Cracow, Poland, workmen deep down in the mines, chipping away at the salt. Date: 1870

Cable laying, Houses of Parliament, London
Laying cables in the street outside the Houses of Parliament, Central London

LEATHER MANUFACTURE, c1918. Workers scraping hides at the Alexander Brothers Leather Company plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed c1918

Children paddle in the flooded ford at Eynsford, Kent with St Martins church in the background. 1936

Workmen with Early Cement Mixer, Unknown Location, England. Date: 1920s

Workmen begin the job of dismantling the Boeing mock-up of its SST 12/20. Marks Morrison, a Nebraska junk dealer, bought the model of the billion-dollar project at auction for $31, 000

A navvy
5308524 A navvy.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a navvy. Railway navvies were sent out to the Crimea to build a railway and to help with digging trenches. Dated 19th century)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616355 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

A Check-Clock used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. 1/1/1885 (engraving)
5616021 A Check-Clock used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. 1/1/1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865
3478899 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865; (add.info.: Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia, Ireland, 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Workmen in the main Paris sewer, 1850
3359141 Workmen in the main Paris sewer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting workmen in the main Paris sewer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616358 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century
5308704 Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you)

Navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway
5308493 Navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway across the Chat Moss Bog. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308402 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

Men at work in a shipyard, 1850
3359227 Men at work in a shipyard, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting men at work in a shipyard. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable, 1857
3478754 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable, 1857; (add.info.: Valentia 1857-1858, the first attempt to lay the Atlantic telegraph cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia)

Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang
531830 Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang. Elevation showing block of 3 'houses' of 4 floors

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308404 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308403 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616318 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

A Check-Clock
5616088 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

Men at work in a shipyard, 1850
3359229 Men at work in a shipyard, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting men at work in a shipyard. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865
3478900 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865; (add.info.: Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia, Ireland, 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Men Leaving Swindon Works: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1928 as we witness a scene of hardworking men leaving Swindon Works through the Rodbourne Road entrance. This captivating illustration, taken from W Heath Robinson's Railway Ribaldry, transports us to an era where manual labor was at its peak. 1801: "Integrity Retiring from Office. " Delve into history and witness Integrity retiring from office in this intriguing depiction. Reflecting on a bygone era, this artwork captures the essence of dedication and commitment that workmen embodied during their service. 1810: "Wallingford Castle Bridge Repairs" Journey back to 1810 with Robert Havell the Younger's engraved masterpiece showcasing Wallingford Castle during bridge repairs. Marvel at the meticulous craftsmanship displayed by these skilled workers as they restore one of England's historical landmarks. "Londons Ever-Improving Transport System Takes Another Step Forward" Witness London's ever-improving transport system as it embarks on another remarkable works program. This caption encapsulates the city's relentless pursuit of progress and development, highlighting how workmen played a pivotal role in shaping urban infrastructure. 1938: "Road Works at Swanley - Widening Horizons" Transport yourself to 1938 when road works were underway in Swanley, widening horizons for future generations. The image showcases dedicated workmen striving towards better transportation networks while ensuring smoother journeys for all. "The Wheelwright: Master Craftsman of Yesteryears" Celebrate the artistry and skill of wheelwrights through this enchanting engraving. Journey into a world where precision and expertise were paramount, reminding us of the importance placed on quality craftsmanship throughout history. 1917 Recruitment Campaign: "Teamwork Builds Ships. " Immerse yourself in World War I-era patriotism with this vibrant lithograph capturing a recruitment campaign titled "Teamwork Builds Ships.