Workmen Collection (#38)

Anamite Workmen Inlaying with Mother-Of-Pearl

Napoleon III visiting the slate quarries of Angers, 1856 (oil on canvas)
XIR390334 Napoleon III visiting the slate quarries of Angers, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Antigna, Alexandre (1817-78); 235x375 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

The Hurries, coal boats loading, North Shields, c. 1795 (graphite on paper)
XYC284017 The Hurries, coal boats loading, North Shields, c.1795 (graphite on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (attr.to); 22.2x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Flushing the Sewers (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF280587 Flushing the Sewers (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Building the New Gallery of the British Museum (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF264724 Building the New Gallery of the British Museum (litho) (b/w photo) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Craftsmen, reproduction of a miniature in a 14th century manuscript, from Le
KW260633 Craftsmen, reproduction of a miniature in a 14th century manuscript, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Excavating the Regents Canal, with a view of Marylebone Chapel, c
XYC222365 Excavating the Regents Canal, with a view of Marylebone Chapel, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Seguier, John (1785-1856); 25.4x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Carrying United States Mail Across the Sierra Nevada in 1870, from American Pictures
KW187904 Carrying United States Mail Across the Sierra Nevada in 1870, from American Pictures, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1876 (engraving) by English School

Construction of the Temple of Solomon, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1690

Saint Helena, Michael Snijders, 1610 - 1672

Christopher Gibson, furniture maker (engraving)
XJF1127535 Christopher Gibson, furniture maker (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Wheel Wright, from The Book of Trades, engraved by J. Miller, 1836
XJF1127528 The Wheel Wright, from The Book of Trades, engraved by J. Miller, 1836 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Road Menders, 1812 (engraving)
XJF1127524 Road Menders, 1812 (engraving) by Havell, Daniel (1785-1826) and Robert (1793-1878); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Bookbinder (engraving)
XJF1127515 The Bookbinder (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Carting the ice at Mr Charles ice stores, Lindsey House, London, from L Univers
KW1547322 Carting the ice at Mr Charles ice stores, Lindsey House, London, from L Univers IllustrA©, published 1866 (engraving) by French School

NEW YORK: PAVEMENT, 1869. Workers laying concrete pavement in New York City. Wood engraving after a drawing by Stanley Fox, 1869

U. S. CAPITOL: CONSTRUCTION. A view of the U
U.S. CAPITOL: CONSTRUCTION. A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. while undergoing expansion, c1862. Workmen and onlookers are watching the drum of a column being lifted into place

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1876. A view of the partially constructed Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photographed in 1876, when construction was resumed after a delay of about twenty years

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1880. Workmen with machinery and materials on the construction site of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photographed c1880

NEW YORK: CART, 1903. Two men pulling a loaded cart down 7th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, viewed from West 31st Street, looking north. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1903

HOTEL DEMOLITION, 1905. Workmen completing the demolition of the first Plaza Hotel, West 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City

CLEOPATRAs NEEDLE, 1880. The ancient obelisk known as Cleopatras Needle being lowered into horizontal position near the waterfront in Alexandria, Egypt, prior to being shipped to New York City

RICHARD ASSHETON CROSS (1823-1914). 1st Viscount Cross. English statesman. A Blaze of Triumph
RICHARD ASSHETON CROSS (1823-1914). 1st Viscount Cross. English statesman. A " Blaze of Triumph" !! English cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1875

AUSTRALIA: WORKMEN, c1900. Workmen of Australia. Photographed c1900

ARKANSAS: LEVEES, 1922. Construction of levees using tractor-drawn wagons near Wyanoke, Arkansas, on the Mississippi River, 1922

SNAG BOAT, c1910. A snag boat clearing snags along the Current River, southern Missouri or northern Arkansas, c1910

BOSTON: WOODCUTTERS, c1900. Men sawing and chopping wood on Chardon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photographed by Charles Henry Currier, c1900

U. S. CAPITOL: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of the Senate wing (west, front) of the
U.S. CAPITOL: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of the Senate wing (west, front) of the United States Capitol at Washington, D.C. Photographed c1862

Installing Fireproof slabs on the roof of Chelsea Town Hall
Installing Mack Fireproof slabs on iron purlins on the roof of Chelsea New Town Hall, London. Date: 1907

A Cosy Diner - Workmen have lunch amid the air raids
Keep Calm and Carry On. A quite fantastic photograph showing two workmen engaged in repairing air raid damage in the London area continue with their private luncheon although the sirens have sounded

WW2 - London under fire - bomb damage in King Street, St James. Date: circa 1941

The New Compensation Act of 1906
" The New Compensation Act" - " Never mind Bill, we re insured!" - a pair of labourers are not unduly concerned at the blocks of stone falling on their heads

Digging for gold in British Guiana (now Guyana). Placer washing as carried out by the tributor or Port Knocker. Date: circa 1910s

Workmen and their wagon from Guria, Georgia - Solid wheels
Workmen and their wagon from Guria, a region (mkhare) in western Georgia, bordered by the eastern end of the Black Sea. Note the solid state wheel - transport technology as old as the wheel itself

The Somerset Workmens Club - Bermuda
The Somerset Workmens Club (photographed on an outing on Sunday 8th July 1917) - Bermuda. There was a large volume of English workers stationed on the Islands of Bermuda to aid the maintenance

Tournament in the Vatican, Italian School. An 18th century painting depicting a 16th century event. The tournament took place in the Belvedere courtyard during the Pontificate of Pius IV

A mains water burst in Lewisham, London. 1936

A new pedestrian bridge being constructed over the Great West Road in Osterley, London. 1938

To add to Londons ever - improving transport system the new Central Line extension, from Leytonstone to Woodford and Newbury Park, is due to be opened by the Minsister of Transport

Workmen on Tower Bridge, London, England, UK. 1960 s

The three David brothers from Glamorgan, Wales, carried out the work of re - thatching Princess Elizabeths model home after it had been burned out while on its way to London

Scaffolding frame for the new flats on Earl Courts road, West London. 3 March 1938

Piccadilly Tube Extension works from Finsbury to Cockfosters. The End of the Tube at Bounds Green Road, from which the railway comes to the surface at Cockfosters. 1931 ? TopFoto

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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.