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"Works: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step into the world of works, where innovation and craftsmanship collide

Background imageWorks Collection: Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, and northern goshawk, Accipiter gentilis

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, and northern goshawk, Accipiter gentilis
FLO4597957 Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, and northern goshawk, Accipiter gentilis. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Background imageWorks Collection: Bull, cow and calf, Bos taurus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Bruneliere after a drawing by

Bull, cow and calf, Bos taurus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Bruneliere after a drawing by Edouard Travies
FLO4597845 Bull, cow and calf, Bos taurus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Bruneliere after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon

Background imageWorks Collection: Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and short-toed snake eagle. Circaetus gallicus

Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and short-toed snake eagle. Circaetus gallicus
FLO4598033 Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and short-toed snake eagle. Circaetus gallicus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Background imageWorks Collection: Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra, and house sparrow

Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra, and house sparrow, Passe domesticus
FLO4598031 Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra, and house sparrow, Passe domesticus, on a flowerpot

Background imageWorks Collection: Tiger, Panthera tigris (endangered), and panther or leopard, Panthera pardus

Tiger, Panthera tigris (endangered), and panther or leopard, Panthera pardus
FLO4597836 Tiger, Panthera tigris (endangered), and panther or leopard, Panthera pardus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Giroux after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Background imageWorks Collection: Whippet, basset hound, and hunting dog, Canis lupus familiaris

Whippet, basset hound, and hunting dog, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after a
FLO4597792 Whippet, basset hound, and hunting dog, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after a drawing by Janet Lange from Richard's "New Edition of

Background imageWorks Collection: Leopard, Panthera pardus, Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, and jaguar, Panthera onca

Leopard, Panthera pardus, Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, and jaguar, Panthera onca
FLO4597692 Leopard, Panthera pardus, Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, and jaguar, Panthera onca. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Giroux after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Background imageWorks Collection: Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla

Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla
FLO4597688 Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Background imageWorks Collection: Common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, and merlin, Falco columbarius

Common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, and merlin, Falco columbarius. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a
FLO4597623 Common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, and merlin, Falco columbarius. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New Edition of

Background imageWorks Collection: Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873 engraving

Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873 engraving
530436 Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873 engraving; (add.info.: Putting ball of white-hot iron into a rotary squeezer to remove the slag and cinder)

Background imageWorks Collection: South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Engraving 1884

South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Engraving 1884
538074 South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Engraving 1884; (add.info.: South Durham Salt Works, England: Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons)

Background imageWorks Collection: The casting of iron pipes

The casting of iron pipes
5311738 The casting of iron pipes; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the casting of iron pipes, at Butterley Iron Works. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWorks Collection: English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia

English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove
FLO4598079 English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove, Streptopelia turtur, near nest with eggs

Background imageWorks Collection: Calandra lark, Melanocorypha calandra, Eurasian skylark, Alauda arvensis, crested lark

Calandra lark, Melanocorypha calandra, Eurasian skylark, Alauda arvensis, crested lark, Galerida cristata
FLO4598058 Calandra lark, Melanocorypha calandra, Eurasian skylark, Alauda arvensis, crested lark, Galerida cristata, and marsh lark, marsh lark

Background imageWorks Collection: Black grouse, Tetrao tetrix, western Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, and pin-tailed sandgrouse

Black grouse, Tetrao tetrix, western Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, and pin-tailed sandgrouse, Pterocles alchata
FLO4597862 Black grouse, Tetrao tetrix, western Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, and pin-tailed sandgrouse, Pterocles alchata

Background imageWorks Collection: Common tern, Sterna hirundo, black tern, Chlidonias niger, great frigatebird, Fregata minor

Common tern, Sterna hirundo, black tern, Chlidonias niger, great frigatebird, Fregata minor
FLO4597806 Common tern, Sterna hirundo, black tern, Chlidonias niger, great frigatebird, Fregata minor, and white-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus

Background imageWorks Collection: Portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon. Engraving on steel by Bosselman from Richard's

Portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon. Engraving on steel by Bosselman from Richard's "New
FLO4597744 Portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon. Engraving on steel by Bosselman from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon, " Pourrat Freres, Paris

Background imageWorks Collection: Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by

Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by Edouard Travies
FLO4597668 Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon

Background imageWorks Collection: Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by

Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies
FLO4597615 Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon

Background imageWorks Collection: Male and female sheep, Ovis aries, and male and female goat. Handcoloured engraving on steel by

Male and female sheep, Ovis aries, and male and female goat. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Beyer after a drawing
FLO4597765 Male and female sheep, Ovis aries, and male and female goat. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Beyer after a drawing by Janet Lange from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete

Background imageWorks Collection: Monk parakeet or quaker parrot, Myiopsitta monachus, in a palm tree

Monk parakeet or quaker parrot, Myiopsitta monachus, in a palm tree. Red-breasted parakeet, Psittacula alexandri
FLO4597674 Monk parakeet or quaker parrot, Myiopsitta monachus, in a palm tree. Red-breasted parakeet, Psittacula alexandri, and rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri

Background imageWorks Collection: Fork-tailed flycatcher, Tyrannus savana savana, rufous flycatcher-thrush, Stizorhina fraseri

Fork-tailed flycatcher, Tyrannus savana savana, rufous flycatcher-thrush, Stizorhina fraseri, and blue dacnis
FLO4597651 Fork-tailed flycatcher, Tyrannus savana savana, rufous flycatcher-thrush, Stizorhina fraseri, and blue dacnis, Dacnis cayana

Background imageWorks Collection: Eurasian hobby, Falco subbuteo, and Lanner falcon, Falco biarmicus

Eurasian hobby, Falco subbuteo, and Lanner falcon, Falco biarmicus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Pardinel after a
FLO4597597 Eurasian hobby, Falco subbuteo, and Lanner falcon, Falco biarmicus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Pardinel after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New Edition of

Background imageWorks Collection: Rooster and chicken, Gallus domesticus, in front of a farm house, and a wild turkey

Rooster and chicken, Gallus domesticus, in front of a farm house, and a wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
FLO4597581 Rooster and chicken, Gallus domesticus, in front of a farm house, and a wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris, near a well

Background imageWorks Collection: Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934

Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502778 Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women took over many men's jobs during World War One)

Background imageWorks Collection: A pin manufacturing plant in 1790 A Pin factory in 1790

A pin manufacturing plant in 1790 A Pin factory in 1790
1758724 A pin manufacturing plant in 1790 A Pin factory in 1790; (add.info.: A pin manufacturing plant in 1790 A Pin factory in 1790); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageWorks Collection: Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso

Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party
538134 Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party.; (add.info.: Ariel on his way back to his master, Prospero)

Background imageWorks Collection: Puddling furnace and mechanical hammer (right background): Pig iron puddled to remove carbon

Puddling furnace and mechanical hammer (right background): Pig iron puddled to remove carbon and oxygen
531837 Puddling furnace and mechanical hammer (right background): Pig iron puddled to remove carbon and oxygen, ball of hot metal (bloom) then hammered. Process sometimes repeated

Background imageWorks Collection: Boiling, a form of puddling, at Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Boiling, a form of puddling, at Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873
530438 Boiling, a form of puddling, at Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWorks Collection: Gas works for lighting a town or large district. 1: Collapsing gas holder. 2: Retort House

Gas works for lighting a town or large district. 1: Collapsing gas holder. 2: Retort House
530393 Gas works for lighting a town or large district. 1: Collapsing gas holder. 2: Retort House. 3: Purifying House with lime machine. 4: Director's Office

Background imageWorks Collection: Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Road

Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Road, London
530240 Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Road, London. Wood engraving 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWorks Collection: The alignment room in a 19th century printing works. From The Century Magazine, published 1887

The alignment room in a 19th century printing works. From The Century Magazine, published 1887
2603537 The alignment room in a 19th century printing works. From The Century Magazine, published 1887

Background imageWorks Collection: Friars from the S.Francis of Assisi, 1900 (b/w photo)

Friars from the S.Francis of Assisi, 1900 (b/w photo)
5314797 Friars from the S.Francis of Assisi, 1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Italy. They belong to the Order of friars founded by S)

Background imageWorks Collection: German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho)

German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho)
3252888 German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorks Collection: Golden oriole on nest, Oriolus oriolus, and song thrush, Turdus philomelos

Golden oriole on nest, Oriolus oriolus, and song thrush, Turdus philomelos
FLO4598074 Golden oriole on nest, Oriolus oriolus, and song thrush, Turdus philomelos. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New

Background imageWorks Collection: Long-eared owl, Strix otus, and barn owl, Tyto alba, in front of a ruined church

Long-eared owl, Strix otus, and barn owl, Tyto alba, in front of a ruined church
FLO4598064 Long-eared owl, Strix otus, and barn owl, Tyto alba, in front of a ruined church. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Pardinel after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "

Background imageWorks Collection: Garden warbler, Sylvia borin, common redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus, and European stonechat

Garden warbler, Sylvia borin, common redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus, and European stonechat, Saxicola rubicola
FLO4598004 Garden warbler, Sylvia borin, common redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus, and European stonechat, Saxicola rubicola

Background imageWorks Collection: Buzzard, Buteo buteo, and red kite, Milvus milvus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Oudet after

Buzzard, Buteo buteo, and red kite, Milvus milvus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Oudet after a drawing by Edouard
FLO4597987 Buzzard, Buteo buteo, and red kite, Milvus milvus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Oudet after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New Edition of the Complete Works

Background imageWorks Collection: Ostrich, Struthio camelus, and northern cassowary, Casuarius unappendiculatus (vulnerable)

Ostrich, Struthio camelus, and northern cassowary, Casuarius unappendiculatus (vulnerable)
FLO4597933 Ostrich, Struthio camelus, and northern cassowary, Casuarius unappendiculatus (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies

Background imageWorks Collection: Wolf, Canis lupus, and fox, Vulpes vulpes. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Madame Fournier

Wolf, Canis lupus, and fox, Vulpes vulpes. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Madame Fournier after a drawing by
FLO4597823 Wolf, Canis lupus, and fox, Vulpes vulpes. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Madame Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New Edition of the Complete Works

Background imageWorks Collection: Stallion, mare and foal, Equus ferus caballus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after

Stallion, mare and foal, Equus ferus caballus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after a drawing by Janet
FLO4597769 Stallion, mare and foal, Equus ferus caballus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after a drawing by Janet Lange from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete Works of

Background imageWorks Collection: Northern gannet, Morus bassanus, ivory gull, Pagophila eburnea, and European herring gull

Northern gannet, Morus bassanus, ivory gull, Pagophila eburnea, and European herring gull, Larus argentatus
FLO4597739 Northern gannet, Morus bassanus, ivory gull, Pagophila eburnea, and European herring gull, Larus argentatus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies

Background imageWorks Collection: Grey partridge, Perdix perdix, red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa, and common quail

Grey partridge, Perdix perdix, red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa, and common quail, Coturnix coturnix
FLO4597673 Grey partridge, Perdix perdix, red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa, and common quail, Coturnix coturnix. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies

Background imageWorks Collection: Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, and goldcrest, Regulus regulus, on ivy leaves

Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, and goldcrest, Regulus regulus, on ivy leaves, Hedera helix
FLO4597640 Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, and goldcrest, Regulus regulus, on ivy leaves, Hedera helix. Cinereous it, Parus cinereus, and great it, Parus major, on a holly bush

Background imageWorks Collection: Western or arfak parotia, Parotia sefilata, and yellow-billed oxpecker

Western or arfak parotia, Parotia sefilata, and yellow-billed oxpecker. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower
FLO4597632 Western or arfak parotia, Parotia sefilata, and yellow-billed oxpecker. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New

Background imageWorks Collection: Coppersmith barbet, Megalaima haemacephala, pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus

Coppersmith barbet, Megalaima haemacephala, pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus, and collared puffbird, Bucco capensis
FLO4597699 Coppersmith barbet, Megalaima haemacephala, pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus, and collared puffbird, Bucco capensis

Background imageWorks Collection: The Holy Family: St Joseph works as carpenter in background, while Mary sews

The Holy Family: St Joseph works as carpenter in background, while Mary sews and the boy Jesus sweeps the room
535051 The Holy Family: St Joseph works as carpenter in background, while Mary sews and the boy Jesus sweeps the room. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWorks Collection: Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873

Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873
530434 Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873.; Universal History Archive/UIG




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"Works: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step into the world of works, where innovation and craftsmanship collide. From the iconic Supermarine aeroplane to the elegant Rolls-Royce S. 6, witness the marvels that have taken flight in our skies. Travel back to 1618 as Diego Velazquez captures a moment frozen in time with his masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs. " Feel the warmth emanating from her hearth as she skillfully tends to her culinary creation. The meticulous assembly of a Deltic engine unfolds before your eyes, each cog fitting perfectly into place. Witness the final gear being fitted, bringing this powerful machine one step closer to roaring life. At Scunthorpe Iron Works, molten metal flows like liquid fire, shaping steel into structures that stand tall against time's relentless march. Marvel at their strength and resilience. In Swindon's locomotive factory, diesel engines come alive under skilled hands. The rhythmic symphony of hammers striking metal fills the air as workers build these mighty beasts of transportation. Enter Tate & Lyle Refinery and be enveloped by an intoxicating aroma of sweetness. Here, sugar crystals are refined with precision and care – transforming nature's gift into pure delight for our taste buds. Men leaving Swindon Works through Rodbourne Road entrance in 1928 paint a picture of camaraderie amidst industrial progress. Each face tells a story etched by hard work and dedication. Journey deep within London's Clement-Talbot Motor Works' engine room; witness gears turning tirelessly as horsepower is harnessed for automotive excellence – an orchestra conducted by mechanical genius. Bryant & May Matchworks ignite flames that light up countless lives worldwide. These humble sticks bring warmth on cold nights while illuminating moments shared between loved ones. A John Deere combine harvester gracefully glides across golden barley fields, reaping nature's bounty.