Workmen Collection (page 6)

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the guns at the proof-butts, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the guns at the proof-butts, 1862.... to fire a piece of ordnance...by the ordinary method of a man pulling a friction-tube while others are

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. The gun, being now completely built up, is carried to a lathe for the purpose of being finish-turned

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the beehive, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the beehive, 1862. This is the upper floor of a two-storied building upwards of 200ft. in length and 60ft

Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

The Metropolitan Railway and the Fleet Ditch, 1862. Creator: JM Williams
The Metropolitan Railway and the Fleet Ditch, [London], 1862. In a few months Paddington will be joined to the City by a new thoroughfare...This line has a width of nearly thirty feet

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: coiling the bars, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: coiling the bars, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the bars previous to coiling, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an

Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, [South Kensington, London], 1862. A ceremony something in the nature of a coronation has taken place...by the erection

Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens of Burlington House, Piccadilly, clearing the ground for a drill-shed, 1862

Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome... 1862. Creator: M Jackson
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome, seen from the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens, [Kensington, London], 1862

Casting a monster cylinder for Her Majesty's armour-plated frigate Agincourt at Maudslay... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Casting a monster cylinder for Her Majesty's armour-plated frigate Agincourt at the foundry of Maudslay, Sons, and Field, Westminster-road, London, 1862

Workman repairing the roof Harmans brewery in Uxbridge High Street, Uxbridge, Greater London, Circa 1929

Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), ca. 1835

Bridge Strengthening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1993
Bridge strengthening work is undertaken on the bridge carrying the A390 road over the River Fowey at Lostwithiel. The work, costing £ 109, 000

River Widening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, saw barges with cages of stones, cranes, diggers

Unidentified building under construction, possibly the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro Cornwall. Early 1900s
Three men are standing on the scaffolding in the foreground with two further men in the distance. The same three men appear to be in a photograph of the Malpas Road warehouse being built for HTP

Rover factory JLP01_01_045_36
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An interior view of the Rover factory in Solihull showing manufacturing in progress of the Rover P4 series of cars

Red Lion Wharf JLP01_01_063_61
Red Lion Wharf, Northfleet, Gravesend, Gravesham, Kent. Laing workers preparing the dry dock at Red Lion Wharf, Gravesend

Working on a chimney JLP01_08_060724
ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY. Construction workers suspended in harnesses working on the surface of a chimney stack at the South Eastern Gas Boards (SEGAS) Power Station on the Isle of Grain

Piling foundations JLP01_01_167_38
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Foundation work in progress for the Crude Distillation Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery

Coryton Refinery cafeteria JLP01_067_26
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Staff using the food counter at the newly built self-service cafeteria at Coryton Oil Refinery

Metalwork factory, Nagoya, Japan
3788296 Metalwork factory, Nagoya, Japan; (add.info.: Metalwork factory, specialising in Cloisonne, a decorative metal finish, in Nagoya, Japan. Taken during the late Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Ancient Egypt, Wall carving/painting, Mastaba/Tomb of Ti, 5th Dynasty, Saqqara, Workmen polishing wood (photo)
3476426 Ancient Egypt, Wall carving/painting, Mastaba/Tomb of Ti, 5th Dynasty, Saqqara, Workmen polishing wood (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall carving/painting, Mastaba/Tomb of Ti)

A group of working class men and boys, c. 1900. Date: c. 1900
A group of working class men and boys, c.1900. Date: c.1900

Group of factory workers, c. 1910
Large group of working class men outside a factory

Workmen filling a crater outside Greys department store, Bull Street, Birmingham as customers look on, following an air raid on the city. 25th October 1940

British Army constructing gun emplacements near Alexandria, Egypt. 15th December 1940

Allright and Wilson Chemical Factory, under construction on Kirkby Trading Estate, Kirkby, Thursday 18th October 1951

Construction of the Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool. 30th December 1929

A view of Worcester Street and Market Hall Bull Ring, Birmingham, West Midlands, February 1959

Mill House high rise flats at Spital Tongues in Newcastle 20 September 1967

Daily Mirror photographer Bela Zola pictured in the centre, with London sewer men who he spent the day photographing. 1st April 1947

The Naval workshop at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

15 Naval guns having the rifling milled into the barrels at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

No health and safety here as this painter stands precariously on top of the hand rails of the safety cradle on 14th September 1985

The carriage and the signal box at Jesmond Railway Station which is to become a restaurant called La Cabina on 11th December 1984

Mill House high rise flats at Spital Tongues in Newcastle 20 September 1967

Clothing Fashion Leather Boots & Hotpants February 1971 Traudi Hailands hot pants caused a stir down Londons Carnaby Street

Man in Top Hat Holding a Hammer and Wrench, 1860s- early 70s. Creator: Unknown
Man in Top Hat Holding a Hammer and Wrench, 1860s- early 70s

What a War! - Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings! - humorous comment
What a War! - " Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings!" - humorous comment on the wartime appropriation of railings for use as raw material in the war effort. Date: circa 1941

Interior of the old workshop at Hellebæk, 1859. Creator: Constantin Hansen
Interior of the old workshop at Hellebaek, 1859

Wooden box industry - Mrs. Graham inspecting log on machinery with two workmen standing by, c1910

Labourers MCF01_02_0201
The Crown Inn, Groombridge, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Two labourers standing posed beside steps outside The Crown Inn in Groombridge

Repairing Wedmore Estate P_H00258_001
Wedmore Estate, Wessex Buildings, Wedmore Street, Holloway, Islington, Greater London. Builders working on the repair of war damaged London Council Council flats, at the Wedmore Estate

Bricklayer P_H00261_003
Millbank Estate, Ruskin House, Herrick Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. A bricklayer at work on the repair of Ruskin House on the Millbank Estate

Repairing bomb damage P_H00252_004
Millbank Estate, Erasmus Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. Two workmen repairing bomb damage to London Council Council (LCC) flats on the Millbank Estate

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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.