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Workshops Collection (#10)

"Unleashing Creativity and Skill: Exploring the World of Workshops" Step into a time capsule with Swindon Works Map, c

Background imageWorkshops Collection: King Carlos I of Portugal visiting the workshops of Le Creusot, France (colour litho)

King Carlos I of Portugal visiting the workshops of Le Creusot, France (colour litho)
3097549 King Carlos I of Portugal visiting the workshops of Le Creusot, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: French artist Gaston La Touche in his studio (b / w photo)

French artist Gaston La Touche in his studio (b / w photo)
3099069 French artist Gaston La Touche in his studio (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French artist Gaston La Touche in his studio)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Firing a batch of hard porcelain at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)

Firing a batch of hard porcelain at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099068 Firing a batch of hard porcelain at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Firing pieces in a kiln at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)

Firing pieces in a kiln at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099061 Firing pieces in a kiln at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Roorkee, the Workshops (engraving)

Roorkee, the Workshops (engraving)
1609131 Roorkee, the Workshops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roorkee, the Workshops. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 October 1857)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Ceiling from the Vasari Corridor, 1560-80 (fresco)

Ceiling from the Vasari Corridor, 1560-80 (fresco)
LEE247322 Ceiling from the Vasari Corridor, 1560-80 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Ruysselede Reformatory, West Flanders - Apprentice Workshops

Ruysselede Reformatory, West Flanders - Apprentice Workshops
Boys with bicycles outside the apprentice workshops of the Boys Agricultural Reform School at Ruysselede, West Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1909

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Course of the Bievre in Paris with Tanneries, 1858-78 (b / w photo)

Course of the Bievre in Paris with Tanneries, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR196781 Course of the Bievre in Paris with Tanneries, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Plan of the Dutch Factory in the Island of Desima at Nangasaki

Plan of the Dutch Factory in the Island of Desima at Nangasaki
STC184898 Plan of the Dutch Factory in the Island of Desima at Nangasaki, from Illustrations of Japan by Isaac Titsingh (c.1740-1812), published London, 1822 (colour litho) by Dutch School

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The polishing workshop (engraving)

The polishing workshop (engraving)
5230511 The polishing workshop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The polishing workshop)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Workshop of the Idol Makers (engraving)

The Workshop of the Idol Makers (engraving)
5218644 The Workshop of the Idol Makers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workshop of the Idol Makers)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Paris: The Atelier of M Poilpot (b / w photo)

Paris: The Atelier of M Poilpot (b / w photo)
6008000 Paris: The Atelier of M Poilpot (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atelier of M Poilpot)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Busy workshops of modern Belgium that betoken outstanding commercial energy (b / w photo)

Busy workshops of modern Belgium that betoken outstanding commercial energy (b / w photo)
6008294 Busy workshops of modern Belgium that betoken outstanding commercial energy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b / w photo)

Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b / w photo)
6008291 Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Animal Sculptor, 1894 (oil on canvas)

The Animal Sculptor, 1894 (oil on canvas)
5948297 The Animal Sculptor, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Louis Robert (1848-1913); 155x206.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate)

Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate)
494197 Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Craftsmen at work in the studio of footwear designer and manufacturer Ferragamo in Palazzo Feroni

Craftsmen at work in the studio of footwear designer and manufacturer Ferragamo in Palazzo Feroni, Florence
494198 Craftsmen at work in the studio of footwear designer and manufacturer Ferragamo in Palazzo Feroni, Florence, 1937 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Background imageWorkshops Collection: In his tall stalwartness Adam Bede was a Saxon, and justified his name (engraving)

In his tall stalwartness Adam Bede was a Saxon, and justified his name (engraving)
725483 In his tall stalwartness Adam Bede was a Saxon, and justified his name (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Hans Sachs in his workshop (chromolitho)

Hans Sachs in his workshop (chromolitho)
735759 Hans Sachs in his workshop (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Sachs in his workshop)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Ivory (chromolitho)

Ivory (chromolitho)
735337 Ivory (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivory. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Glazier, 1480 (chromolitho)

Glazier, 1480 (chromolitho)
2817201 Glazier, 1480 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glazier, 1480. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Maker of chasubles, 1546 (chromolitho)

Maker of chasubles, 1546 (chromolitho)
2817196 Maker of chasubles, 1546 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maker of chasubles, 1546)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: A Lady Artist (engraving)

A Lady Artist (engraving)
3654613 A Lady Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Artist. Illustration for A History of Domestic Manners)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Printing (colour litho)

Printing (colour litho)
2795460 Printing (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Making artificial eyes from glass and enamel (b / w photo)

Making artificial eyes from glass and enamel (b / w photo)
3637654 Making artificial eyes from glass and enamel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making artificial eyes from glass and enamel)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: One of the most ancient crafts: gold beating in a London workshop (b / w photo)

One of the most ancient crafts: gold beating in a London workshop (b / w photo)
3637651 One of the most ancient crafts: gold beating in a London workshop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the most ancient crafts)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b / w photo)

Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b / w photo)
3637619 Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Interieur d une ancienne imprimerie hollandaise (engraving)

Interieur d une ancienne imprimerie hollandaise (engraving)
3629481 Interieur d une ancienne imprimerie hollandaise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d une ancienne imprimerie hollandaise)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: A maker of Dutch-ware at work, 1776 (engraving)

A maker of Dutch-ware at work, 1776 (engraving)
3622245 A maker of Dutch-ware at work, 1776 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A maker of Dutch-ware at work, 1776)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Un Tailleur en 1690 (engraving)

Un Tailleur en 1690 (engraving)
3646128 Un Tailleur en 1690 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Tailleur en 1690. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Wood Turner (engraving)

The Wood Turner (engraving)
3646674 The Wood Turner (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wood Turner. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Clockmaker (engraving)

The Clockmaker (engraving)
3646649 The Clockmaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clockmaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Locksmith (engraving)

The Locksmith (engraving)
3646642 The Locksmith (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Locksmith. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Spectacles Maker (engraving)

The Spectacles Maker (engraving)
3646637 The Spectacles Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spectacles Maker)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Belt Maker (engraving)

The Belt Maker (engraving)
3646620 The Belt Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belt Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Goldsmith (engraving)

The Goldsmith (engraving)
3646614 The Goldsmith (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goldsmith. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Gemstone Cutter (engraving)

The Gemstone Cutter (engraving)
3646607 The Gemstone Cutter (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gemstone Cutter)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Artists workshop at the Beauvais Tapestry Manufacture, France (b / w photo)

Artists workshop at the Beauvais Tapestry Manufacture, France (b / w photo)
3099075 Artists workshop at the Beauvais Tapestry Manufacture, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Decorating workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)

Decorating workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099060 Decorating workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Mounting workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)

Mounting workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099059 Mounting workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Workshop for making containers for porcelain pieces to be housed in during firing at the Sevres

Workshop for making containers for porcelain pieces to be housed in during firing at the Sevres porcelain factory
3099058 Workshop for making containers for porcelain pieces to be housed in during firing at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Enamelling by brush at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)

Enamelling by brush at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099055 Enamelling by brush at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Bookbinder (engraving)

Bookbinder (engraving)
2801946 Bookbinder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bookbinder. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: L Atelier De Petrus (litho)

L Atelier De Petrus (litho)
2798869 L Atelier De Petrus (litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Atelier De Petrus)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Cycle Works and Motor Works, Epsom, Surrey

Cycle Works and Motor Works, Epsom, Surrey. Date: circa 1908

Background imageWorkshops Collection: A crafsmans workshop (colour litho)

A crafsmans workshop (colour litho)
961229 A crafsmans workshop (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A crafsmans workshop, with a carpenter whittling a statuette of Jesus Christ)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Tin pottery, Flanders, 16th Century (chromolitho)

Tin pottery, Flanders, 16th Century (chromolitho)
2783046 Tin pottery, Flanders, 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tin pottery, Flanders, 16th Century)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Silversmiths workshop, France, 18th Century (chromolitho)

Silversmiths workshop, France, 18th Century (chromolitho)
2783044 Silversmiths workshop, France, 18th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silversmiths workshop, France, 18th Century)




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"Unleashing Creativity and Skill: Exploring the World of Workshops" Step into a time capsule with Swindon Works Map, c. 1940s, as we delve into the fascinating history of workshops. From Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield, Middlesex to GLC-LFB's Croydon vehicle workshops, these spaces have been instrumental in shaping industries and communities. Witness the meticulous craftsmanship at an engineering workshop model that showcases innovation and precision. Just like The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard teaches us about fairness and hard work, they have always been hubs for collaboration and dedication. Travel back to Shoreditch Cottage Homes in Hornchurch, Essex where artisans honed their skills to create beautiful masterpieces. In 1957, Cartier workshop became synonymous with luxury and elegance as they crafted timeless jewelry pieces. Marvel at Lambeth HQ's repair workshops where skilled hands breathe new life into worn-out items such as ladders or vehicles for London Fire Brigade. These LCC-LFB vehicle repair they can vital in ensuring safety on our streets. The sprawling LCC-LFB Vehicle and Equipment Workshops Complex stands tall as a testament to progress and efficiency. It symbolizes how Birmingham Union Cottage Homes in Marston Green, Warwickshire provided shelter while nurturing talent within its walls. They have always been more than just physical spaces; they are breeding grounds for creativity, expertise, and camaraderie. They serve as melting pots where ideas collide, talents flourish, and dreams take shape. So let us celebrate these sanctuaries of skillful hands. Whether it is a humble cottage or a grand complex – each workshop holds stories waiting to be told; stories that inspire generations to come.