Workroom Collection

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print)
538068 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace)

Portable darkroom
A man uses a self contained, portable darkroom to develop photographic prints. Date: 19th century

Processing photographs
A man processing photographic images within a small workshop/workroom. He is surrounded by all the equipment he requires to create prints. Date: 1880

Laboratory / photography prints
A laboratory/workshop for making photographic prints. The engraving shows the range of equipment required to turn negatives into positive photos. Date: 1864

Preparing a glass plate
A young man prepares a glass plate for photographic exposure within a workshop. Date: 1863

Retouching photographic negatives
A man uses a magnifying glass to look at the details on photographic negatives in preparation of retouching them in a specially designed workroom. Date: 1863

Lady Sclater and volunteers, War Workroom Fund, doing useful work for hospitals at home and abroad during the First World War. circa 1917

The Anarchist Conspirators in London (engraving)
1604569 The Anarchist Conspirators in London (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anarchist Conspirators in London)

The anarchist conspirators in London (engraving)
608145 The anarchist conspirators in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The anarchist conspirators in London, including (inset) The Automobile Club

Worlds first photograph by Nicephore Niepce, 1826 (b / w photo)
5997996 Worlds first photograph by Nicephore Niepce, 1826 (b/w photo) by Niepce, Joseph Nicephore (1765-1833); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worlds first photograph by Nicephore Niepce, 1826)

A practical workroom display (b / w photo)
6007737 A practical workroom display (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A practical workroom display)

Namikawas Workroom and Staff (b / w photo)
6005778 Namikawas Workroom and Staff (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Namikawas Workroom and Staff)

Welfare, Important schemes for the promotion of industrial well being (b / w photo)
6008315 Welfare, Important schemes for the promotion of industrial well being (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welfare)

Rodney Thomas, Workroom (colour photo)
3648976 Rodney Thomas, Workroom (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodney Thomas, Workroom)

GBS and his "sun-trap"(b / w photo)
3651746 GBS and his " sun-trap" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss 1941 Economises. Silk stocking are becoming extremely expensive and whereas girls used to discard laddered stockings

TUNISIAN POTTERS CAVE
A Tunisian potter at work in his underground cave workroom at Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: 1930s

The Anarchist Conspirators in London - Greenwich Bombing
The Anarchist Conspirators in London - (from top left): 1. The Autonomie Club, Windmill Street, Tottenham Court Road. 2. Bourdins Workroom as left by him on the day of the explosion. 3

Wigs
The store room for Wigs that have been made for Judges at Ede Ravenscroft in London

Gregorio MartAinez Sierra, 1881 - 1947. Spanish Writer, Dramatist And Theatre Director, Here Seen In His Study. From La Esfera, 1914

The Bezalel School of Arts & Crafts, Jerusalem, Israel
The Bezalel School of Arts & Crafts on Abyssinia Street in Jerusalem, established by Professor Boris Schatz in 1906 (pictured on the left in the white suit)

Womens Workroom, Kilburn, London
Womens Workroom in Kilburn run by the Church Extension Association. Date: Date unknown

Humboldt / Hildebrandt
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller in his workroom, circa 1848 Date: 1769 - 1859

Otto von Bismarck in his study, 1894
Otto Eduard Leopold Bismarck(1815-1898), writing at a desk in his workroom at Friedrichsruh

Work rooms of Lady Sclater, WW1
A page from The Sketch showing society ladies hard at work at the work rooms of Lady Sclater at 18 Pont Street, London. In the top photograph

Bruce Bairnsfather in his workroom at Bishopton
Bruce Bairnsfather, soldier cartoonist, best known for his creation, Ole Bill, in The Bystander, pictured at work in his workroom at Bishopton, Avon during leave. Date: 1916

Schillers Workroom
SCHILLERs arbeitszimmer (workroom) poets eldest sister. Date: 1759 - 1805

The Fellow Prentices at their Looms Representing Industry and Idleness, 1747 (wash
XJF696737 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms Representing Industry and Idleness, 1747 (wash, pen and ink and graphite on paper) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); British Museum, London

London Girl workers at an Old Kent Road Flag and Decorations making factory sew pieces of bunting together as part of the firms prepations for the Coronation 1952

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, producing dressings and gowns for wounded Russians. Note sewing machines

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Step into the captivating world of a workroom, where creativity and innovation intertwine. Tucked away in the quaint town of Broadstairs lies Tait Home, a sanctuary for artists and photographers alike. Once an integral part of St Peter's Orphanage, this space has been transformed into a hub of artistic expression. Within these walls, you will find a portable darkroom that holds countless memories captured through lenses. Photographers meticulously process their photographs here, immersing themselves in the artistry of developing film. The room hums with excitement as each image comes to life before their eyes. Adjacent to the darkroom is a laboratory dedicated solely to photography prints. Skilled hands carefully prepare glass plates, ensuring every detail is preserved with utmost precision. In another corner, talented individuals retouch photographic negatives with meticulous care and attention to detail. Lady Sclater and her team of volunteers tirelessly work towards supporting the War Workroom Fund. Their dedication shines through as they collaborate on various projects aimed at aiding those affected by war. As you explore further within these hallowed halls, your gaze falls upon an engraving depicting The Anarchist Conspirators in London – a stark reminder of history's tumultuous moments frozen forever in time. This powerful image serves as inspiration for many who seek to capture truth through their lens. The journey continues with glimpses into significant milestones in photography's evolution: from Nicephore Niepce's groundbreaking black-and-white photograph taken in 1826 - considered the world's first photograph - to practical workrooms displayed proudly alongside Namikawa's Workroom and Staff. In this bustling haven filled with passion and purpose, one can't help but be captivated by the energy that permeates every corner. Here lies not just a mere workspace but rather an enchanting realm where dreams are realized and visions come alive through artistry unparalleled.