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Workshops Collection (#11)

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

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Exterior of property in China Walk Estate, garages or workshops, London, 1930 (b / w photo)

Exterior of property in China Walk Estate, garages or workshops, London, 1930 (b / w photo)
1812570 Exterior of property in China Walk Estate, garages or workshops, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Stationery, Alfred Beer of Bristol, Ladder Manufacturer

Stationery, Alfred Beer of Bristol, Ladder Manufacturer. 1891

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Jointing the ogee of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)

Jointing the ogee of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078984 Jointing the ogee of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Nailing the base of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)

Nailing the base of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078982 Nailing the base of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho)

The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho)
972183 The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: REME Woolwich, Dinner Dance card

REME Woolwich, Dinner Dance card
REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, British Army), Sports and Social Club, Central Workshops, Woolwich, SE London -- 1st Annual Dinner Dance at the Royal Repository on Saturday 25

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Engraver by Jost Amman

The Engraver by Jost Amman. 1568

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Model Farm Buildings and Workshops at Longleat, Wiltshire, the Seat of the Marquis of Bath

Model Farm Buildings and Workshops at Longleat, Wiltshire, the Seat of the Marquis of Bath (engraving)
1098403 Model Farm Buildings and Workshops at Longleat, Wiltshire, the Seat of the Marquis of Bath (engraving) by English School

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The American Indian Rising, Pine Ridge Agency, the Headquarters of the Government Agent in Charge

The American Indian Rising, Pine Ridge Agency, the Headquarters of the Government Agent in Charge of the Sioux Indians
1038568 The American Indian Rising, Pine Ridge Agency, the Headquarters of the Government Agent in Charge of the Sioux Indians Reservation in Dakota (engraving) by English School

Background imageWorkshops Collection: A Lesson in Boat-Building (engraving)

A Lesson in Boat-Building (engraving)
1106280 A Lesson in Boat-Building (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson in Boat-Building)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Palissys wife awaits her heros hour (litho)

Palissys wife awaits her heros hour (litho)
976636 Palissys wife awaits her heros hour (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palissys wife awaits her heros hour)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The plane (chromolitho)

The plane (chromolitho)
977707 The plane (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plane. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The tools of the cobbler (chromolitho)

The tools of the cobbler (chromolitho)
977697 The tools of the cobbler (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tools of the cobbler)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: At the Sculptor and Painter (coloured engraving)

At the Sculptor and Painter (coloured engraving)
979197 At the Sculptor and Painter (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Sculptor and Painter.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving)

Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving)
981936 Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill for grinding files and file manufactory)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Bird s-eye view of the exterior of the new serves porcelain manufactory in the Park of St

Bird s-eye view of the exterior of the new serves porcelain manufactory in the Park of St. Cloud in France. Date: 1864

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Workshop of Navajo Silversmith (engraving)

Workshop of Navajo Silversmith (engraving)
980415 Workshop of Navajo Silversmith (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workshop of Navajo Silversmith)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Antique Pottery Painter: Sculpturae vitam insufflat pictura, 1893 (oil on canvas)

The Antique Pottery Painter: Sculpturae vitam insufflat pictura, 1893 (oil on canvas)
996205 The Antique Pottery Painter: Sculpturae vitam insufflat pictura, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 50.1x68.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Ropemaker (engraving)

The Ropemaker (engraving)
3646679 The Ropemaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ropemaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Knife Maker (engraving)

The Knife Maker (engraving)
3646643 The Knife Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knife Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Hatter (engraving)

The Hatter (engraving)
3646630 The Hatter (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hatter. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Furrier (engraving)

The Furrier (engraving)
3646626 The Furrier (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Furrier. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Book Printer (engraving)

The Book Printer (engraving)
3646606 The Book Printer (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book Printer. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Silk Embroiderer (engraving)

The Silk Embroiderer (engraving)
3646605 The Silk Embroiderer (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silk Embroiderer)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Glass Painter (engraving)

The Glass Painter (engraving)
3646604 The Glass Painter (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glass Painter)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Bookbinder (engraving)

The Bookbinder (engraving)
3646602 The Bookbinder (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bookbinder. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Glassworks (colour litho)

Glassworks (colour litho)
3643721 Glassworks (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glassworks. Illustration for Graphic Stories of Industries (Collins)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: La statue de la Liberte dans les ateliers de construction (engraving)

La statue de la Liberte dans les ateliers de construction (engraving)
3655494 La statue de la Liberte dans les ateliers de construction (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Etruscan pottery workshop (engraving)

Etruscan pottery workshop (engraving)
3647012 Etruscan pottery workshop (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan pottery workshop)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Printers workshop, 17th Century (engraving)

Printers workshop, 17th Century (engraving)
3646944 Printers workshop, 17th Century (engraving) by Werdt, Abraham van (fl.1636-1680); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printers workshop, 17th Century)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Galerie des Gobelins, Paris (engraving)

The Galerie des Gobelins, Paris (engraving)
3646876 The Galerie des Gobelins, Paris (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Galerie des Gobelins, Paris)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)

Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630045 Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Wood Engraving (engraving)

Wood Engraving (engraving)
663624 Wood Engraving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Engraving. Illustration from The Boys Book of Industrial Information by Elisha Noyce)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Compositor (chromolitho)

Compositor (chromolitho)
668351 Compositor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compositor. Advertising card.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Interior of a Printing-office in the Sixteenth Century (engraving)

Interior of a Printing-office in the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
668339 Interior of a Printing-office in the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Printing-office in the Sixteenth Century)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Cobbler (chromolitho)

The Cobbler (chromolitho)
733274 The Cobbler (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cobbler.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Advert for Bensons Special Strength English Complicated Watches (engraving)

Advert for Bensons Special Strength English Complicated Watches (engraving)
608715 Advert for Bensons Special Strength English Complicated Watches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Battersea Polytechnic Institute (photo)

Battersea Polytechnic Institute (photo)
604745 Battersea Polytechnic Institute (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 3 March 1894)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris

Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris
CHT163658 Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, 1849 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Stamp engraver, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho)

Stamp engraver, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho)
2817199 Stamp engraver, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamp engraver, France, time of Louis XIV)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho)

Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho)
2817198 Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Visit of King Louis XIV to Gobelins, Lebrun showing him the workshops (colour litho)

Visit of King Louis XIV to Gobelins, Lebrun showing him the workshops (colour litho)
2795492 Visit of King Louis XIV to Gobelins, Lebrun showing him the workshops (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of King Louis XIV to Gobelins)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Ironworks, Germany, 16th Century (chromolitho)

Ironworks, Germany, 16th Century (chromolitho)
2783045 Ironworks, Germany, 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ironworks, Germany, 16th Century)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century (chromolitho)

Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century (chromolitho)
2783041 Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho)

The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho)
2782507 The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: 'The Erecting Shop, 'Grand Junction Railway Engine-Works, at Crewe (engraving)

"The Erecting Shop, "Grand Junction Railway Engine-Works, at Crewe (engraving)
1618010 " The Erecting Shop, " Grand Junction Railway Engine-Works, at Crewe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Erecting Shop)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Neerbosch Orphanage, the Workshops (engraving)

Neerbosch Orphanage, the Workshops (engraving)
5224489 Neerbosch Orphanage, the Workshops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neerbosch Orphanage, the Workshops)




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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.