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Workshops Collection (#14)

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

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Lining a half-couch casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)

Lining a half-couch casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078990 Lining a half-couch 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: Fitting on the ornament of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)

Fitting on the ornament of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078988 Fitting on the ornament 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: Adjusting the sides and bottom of the shell of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3

Adjusting the sides and bottom of the shell of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3
1078983 Adjusting the sides and bottom of the shell of a wooden casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Fifth floor workshop, Geyser Electric Water Heater Company, 42 Hudson Street

Fifth floor workshop, Geyser Electric Water Heater Company, 42 Hudson Street
1078941 Fifth floor workshop, Geyser Electric Water Heater Company, 42 Hudson Street, New York City, December 31, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Sanding mouldings intended for wooden caskets, Oneida, New York, April 3

Sanding mouldings intended for wooden caskets, Oneida, New York, April 3
1078981 Sanding mouldings intended for wooden caskets, 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: Sixth floor workshop, Geyser Electric Water Heater Company, 42 Hudson Street

Sixth floor workshop, Geyser Electric Water Heater Company, 42 Hudson Street
1078942 Sixth floor workshop, Geyser Electric Water Heater Company, 42 Hudson Street, New York City, December 31, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Steam press (chromolitho)

Steam press (chromolitho)
977705 Steam press (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam press. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Chain Mail Maker (engraving)

The Chain Mail Maker (engraving)
3646664 The Chain Mail Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chain Mail Maker)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Mirror Maker (engraving)

The Mirror Maker (engraving)
3646663 The Mirror Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mirror Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Crossbow Maker (engraving)

The Crossbow Maker (engraving)
3646658 The Crossbow Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossbow Maker)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Saddler (engraving)

The Saddler (engraving)
3646657 The Saddler (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saddler. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Brushmaker (engraving)

The Brushmaker (engraving)
3646653 The Brushmaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brushmaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Gunsmith (engraving)

The Gunsmith (engraving)
3646647 The Gunsmith (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunsmith. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Combmaker (engraving)

The Combmaker (engraving)
3646640 The Combmaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Combmaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Shoemaker (engraving)

The Shoemaker (engraving)
3646629 The Shoemaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shoemaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Tailor (engraving)

The Tailor (engraving)
3646625 The Tailor (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tailor. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Leather Strap Maker (engraving)

The Leather Strap Maker (engraving)
3646617 The Leather Strap Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leather Strap Maker)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Winding wire into springs for spring-locks at a London locksmiths (b / w photo)

Winding wire into springs for spring-locks at a London locksmiths (b / w photo)
3637653 Winding wire into springs for spring-locks at a London locksmiths (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: St Dunstans mat making workshop for soldiers blinded in the First World War (b / w photo)

St Dunstans mat making workshop for soldiers blinded in the First World War (b / w photo)
3637622 St Dunstans mat making workshop for soldiers blinded in the First World War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Cabinetmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho)
2817202 Cabinetmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinetmaker, France, time of Louis XIV)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Lapidary, 1540 (chromolitho)

Lapidary, 1540 (chromolitho)
2817200 Lapidary, 1540 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lapidary, 1540. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Printer, 1400 (chromolitho)

Printer, 1400 (chromolitho)
2817197 Printer, 1400 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer, 1400. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Cutting crystal (chromolitho)

Cutting crystal (chromolitho)
2817092 Cutting crystal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting crystal. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Atelier de sculpture au Japon (engraving)

Atelier de sculpture au Japon (engraving)
2790071 Atelier de sculpture au Japon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier de sculpture au Japon. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1868)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Tailor (engraving)

Tailor (engraving)
2802006 Tailor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailor. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Atelier d un peintre a Paris (colour litho)

Atelier d un peintre a Paris (colour litho)
2780260 Atelier d un peintre a Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier d un peintre a Paris)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Les Faux-Monnayeurs Americains (engraving)

Les Faux-Monnayeurs Americains (engraving)
2783284 Les Faux-Monnayeurs Americains (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Faux-Monnayeurs Americains)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Carrara marble (chromolitho)

Carrara marble (chromolitho)
2782524 Carrara marble (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrara marble. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The first concert in the workshops (colour litho)

The first concert in the workshops (colour litho)
2783672 The first concert in the workshops (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first concert in the workshops)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Druggist (engraving)

Druggist (engraving)
668461 Druggist (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druggist. Illustration for Manners, Customs, and Dress during the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (Bickers)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The candle room at Prices Patent Candle Manufactury, Battersea (engraving)

The candle room at Prices Patent Candle Manufactury, Battersea (engraving)
608721 The candle room at Prices Patent Candle Manufactury, Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Growing London; sketches in the western suburbs (engraving)

Growing London; sketches in the western suburbs (engraving)
608843 Growing London; sketches in the western suburbs (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Camera for Sterescopic Pictures (engraving)

Camera for Sterescopic Pictures (engraving)
663622 Camera for Sterescopic Pictures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camera for Sterescopic Pictures)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Department of Loire in central France (chromolitho)

Department of Loire in central France (chromolitho)
724700 Department of Loire in central France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Loire in central France)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The First English Printer

The First English Printer
LLM338152 The First English Printer by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First English Printer)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Cross-section of industrial houses at Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris

Cross-section of industrial houses at Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris
CHT233267 Cross-section of industrial houses at Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Chinese Factory in the Street of Teng-chan at Nangasaki, founded 1688

The Chinese Factory in the Street of Teng-chan at Nangasaki, founded 1688
STC184899 The Chinese Factory in the Street of Teng-chan at Nangasaki, founded 1688, from Illustrations of Japan by Isaac Titsingh (c.1740-1812), published London

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Broken Cradle (engraving)

The Broken Cradle (engraving)
6010431 The Broken Cradle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Cradle. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1869).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Workshop of Francis Dillon, decorated in Arabic style (litho)

Workshop of Francis Dillon, decorated in Arabic style (litho)
5997033 Workshop of Francis Dillon, decorated in Arabic style (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workshop of Francis Dillon, decorated in Arabic style)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Cardinal Hugues de Provence - The oldest known portrait of a character wearing lorgnons

Cardinal Hugues de Provence - The oldest known portrait of a character wearing lorgnons, 1352 (fresco)
VEN5027508 Cardinal Hugues de Provence - The oldest known portrait of a character wearing lorgnons, 1352 (fresco) by Barisino or Rabisino, Tommaso da Modena (1325-76); Treviso, Veneto

Background imageWorkshops Collection: The Paris International Exhibition (engraving)

The Paris International Exhibition (engraving)
1626394 The Paris International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris International Exhibition)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Apprentices in the workshops of the Ecole Diderot in Paris, France (engraving)

Apprentices in the workshops of the Ecole Diderot in Paris, France (engraving)
5207249 Apprentices in the workshops of the Ecole Diderot in Paris, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Behind the scenes at Madame Tussauds wax museum, London, 1891 (engraving)

Behind the scenes at Madame Tussauds wax museum, London, 1891 (engraving)
5216803 Behind the scenes at Madame Tussauds wax museum, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the scenes at Madame Tussauds wax museum)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Silk: silkworm (chromolitho)

Silk: silkworm (chromolitho)
968639 Silk: silkworm (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk: silkworm. Liebig card, from a series on materials fo making clothes)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Thomas Edison in his workshop (b / w photo)

Thomas Edison in his workshop (b / w photo)
979574 Thomas Edison in his workshop (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Edison in his workshop)

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Raphael, Italian artist (chromolitho)

Raphael, Italian artist (chromolitho)
972219 Raphael, Italian artist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael (1483-1520), Italian artist, as a child

Background imageWorkshops Collection: Caxton examines his first proof (litho)

Caxton examines his first proof (litho)
976624 Caxton examines his first proof (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caxton examines the first proof from his printing press in the Almonry)




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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.