Amalgamated Collection

Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire, office and factory -- trade design. 1920

Trico strikers 1976
Strikers barrack a car as it crosses the picket line at the Trico-Folberth windscreen wipers factory, Brentford, Middlesex, England

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632387 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horrocks Preston, Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920 -- Aeroplane photograph of Yard Works, Preston. 1920

Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920. 1920

Silhouetted building
Book cover design: Report of the Union Delegation to the U.S.S.R. : November & December, 1946, Amalgamated Engineering Union, 1947 Date: 1947

Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho)
6013410 Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood-engraving tools and processes)

Carry On Sergeant (1958)
one sheet poster for UK release

Joseph Swan
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914), English chemist, inventor and industrialist. As well as inventing the dry plate photographic process

Amalgamation Mills Used To Extract Silver From Ore In Nevada, America In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Machinery Used In The Purification Of Amalgamated Silver At The Gould And Curry Factory In Nevada, America In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Prince Edward of Wales - Colonel of the Scinde (Sindh) Horse
Prince Edward of Wales (1894-1972) (later King Edward VIII) dressed as Colonel-in-Chief of the Prince of Waless Own Scinde (Sindh) Horse

The Cloth of the World, Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire, an outline of the history of the company, dating back to the 18th century -- trade design. 1920

The Cotton Industry, a Romance of Modern Work -- trade design. 1920

The Cotton Fairies -- trade design. 1920

Soho, London - 26-40 Broadwick Street W1 - sign for the registered office of The Amalgamated Dental Company Limited. 1973

Members Ticket, Froth Blowers & Beer Shifters
Members Ticket, Amalgamated Society of Froth Blowers & Beer Shifters. 1929

N. A. A. S. - Euston Square, London
30 Euston Square - Architect: Arthur Beresford Pite (1861-1934). 1906/8 - Building of the London, Edinburgh and Glasgow Assurance Co. - later Pearl Life Assurance Co

Trade Union Scroll, 1851. Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Machinists, Millwrights, Smiths and Pattern-Makers

Basuto miners in De Beers diamond mines. From photograph c1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

Diamond mine, Kimberley. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines. Engraving published 1896

Zulu boys at De Beers diamond mines. From photograph taken c1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

Washing plant at De Beers diamond mines, Kimberley, c. 1900. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil
Washing plant at De Beers diamond mines, Kimberley, c.1900. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

NFS (London Region) Salvage Corps at work, WW2
Although financed by Insurance companies, the London Salvage Corps were amalgamated into the National Fire Service (London Region) but maintained their primary salvage role

Engine Drivers Society
Certificate of the Amalgamated Society of Engine Drivers & Firemen, Land and Marine, accepting George Pointer as a member

Society of Rail Servants
A wonderfully illustrated commemorative certificate, conferring the rail workers of Market Rasen into membership of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants

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"Amalgamated: A Tapestry of History and Industry" Step into the world of Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, a textile powerhouse that once thrived in Preston, Lancashire. From its humble beginnings to its glorious heyday, this caption takes you on a journey through time. In 1958, the iconic film "Carry On Sergeant" brought laughter and entertainment to audiences worldwide. Little did they know that behind the scenes, Trico strikers fought for their rights in 1976, leaving an indelible mark on labor history. Prince Edward of Wales assumed the role of Colonel of the Scinde (Sindh) Horse—an honor bestowed upon him by his countrymen. This connection between royalty and industry exemplifies the significance of Horrocks Preston's legacy. A page from "The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him" showcases an engraving capturing the essence of hardworking individuals who shaped society. Their dedication paved the way for progress in Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd in 1920. Silhouetted against a backdrop stands a building—a symbol representing strength and unity within Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd. Its walls witnessed countless stories woven together by threads spun with passion and skill. Wood-engraving tools and processes played an integral role in bringing intricate designs to life—testaments to craftsmanship passed down through generations. These techniques transformed mere fabric into masterpieces adorning homes across continents. "The Cloth of The World, " produced by Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd. , became synonymous with quality and elegance. It draped bodies like poetry written on skin—a testament to Lancashire's mastery over cotton production. "The Cotton Industry: A Romance Of Modern Work"—a tale filled with triumphs and challenges—unveils itself chapter by chapter as we delve deeper into history's tapestry. Through perseverance, innovation, and sheer determination, the cotton fairies danced to the rhythm of progress.