Craftsmen Collection

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. A scene of London life in which happy and healthy tradesmen

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902
A view of the quarry face showing workers sitting on a granite block weighing an estimated 2, 738 tons. It was claimed to be the largest single block ever quarried

Quarry in Mabe or Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A view of the quarry face showing two workers with sledge hammers standing by a granite block that is being dressed. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904
Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Transporting granite blocks for King Alfreds statue to Penryn Station, Penryn, Cornwall. 1901
Fowler traction engines 7974 and 9016 are pictured hauling blocks of granite from one of the Mabe quarries to Penryn Station, for onward transportation by train to Winchester, Hampshire

Coopers at work making wooden barrels
Four coopers hard at work in their workshop making traditional wooden barrels. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds

Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922

Wheelwrights making cart wheels
Wheelwrights or wainwrights making large wooden wheels in a traditional rural workshop. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife (colour litho)
2797307 Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife)

Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the cranes based at the edge of the quarry

The Boat Race 1933 The Cambridge Boat under construction at Sims boathouse on 2 March 1933

Regency era window curtains
6339805 Regency era window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains. Drapes in blue and white with lilies in the French royal colours)

Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
Photograph of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen repairing the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Malaya

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)
7149264 Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogre cooking people for breakfast)

Goldsmith, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age
KW260638 Goldsmith, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen

Craftsmen making besom brooms and wooden rakes
Two craftsmen sit on narrow benches, making besom brooms and wooden rakes. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Making horse tack in a workshop
Two craftsmen preparing the leatherwork for horse tack; shaping, stretching and sewing the pieces to the correct shape and size. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Craftsmen make besom brooms and wooden rakes
Two craftsmen sit on narrow benches, making besom brooms and wooden rakes. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800
6339794 Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800)

Vol-au-vent (litho)
7158785 Vol-au-vent (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vol-au-vent. Illustration for Le Livre de Cuisine by Jules Gouffe (8th edn, Hachette)

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

French kitchen (b / w photo)
2796989 French kitchen (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French kitchen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. A scene of London life in which happy and healthy tradesmen

Ms. Lat 209 fol. 11r The Professions, from De Sphaera (vellum)
XIR308310 Ms. Lat 209 fol.11r The Professions, from De Sphaera (vellum) by De Predis, Cristoforo (1440/45-86) (attributed to); Biblioteca Estense, Modena

Syria - Jewish Workers producing Engraved Brasswork Date: circa 1905

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback)
AIS5351145 Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback, cooper, cook, carpenter) (ceramic); © Iberfoto.

Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal)
AIS5355979 Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; (add.info.: Pontevedra, Pontevedra Museum); © Iberfoto.

The first European typographic competition in Barcelona, May 30, 1878, published in the Spanish magazine "La
AIS5361056 The first European typographic competition in Barcelona, May 30, 1878, published in the Spanish magazine "La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana"

A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving)
8698377 A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Society. Economy. A wallpaper maker)

The clothier monsieur Guillaume, 1830 (Engraving)
8698366 The clothier monsieur Guillaume, 1830 (Engraving) by Meissonnier, Jean Louis Ernest (1815-91); (add.info.: Literature. The clothier monsieur Guillaume)

Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw
MMM5462895 Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829), watchmaker

Weaving (low relief)
BEN5471587 Weaving (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Weaving)

The art of building (low relief)
BEN5471582 The art of building (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany

Carpenter, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341824 Carpenter, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.1x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper)
PEM219468 Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper) by Tinqua, (fl.1860); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Johann Tetzel, 1460-1519 (engraving)
8632093 Johann Tetzel, 1460-1519 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Tetzel, 1460-1519)

Little Workers: The Carpenter (colour litho)
8629554 Little Workers: The Carpenter (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter)

Little Workers: The Blacksmith (colour litho)
8629543 Little Workers: The Blacksmith (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmith)

How idle waifs are made industrious workmen (colour litho)
8644887 How idle waifs are made industrious workmen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How idle waifs are made industrious workmen)

John Cayford, the original of Joe Gargery, the Blacksmith, in Dickens's Great Expectations (b/w photo)
8641407 John Cayford, the original of Joe Gargery, the Blacksmith, in Dickens's Great Expectations (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Gable-roof, Gallery, Gas-burner, General, Gentleman, Glass-blower, Goatsucker, Gondola, Gooseberry, Gorilla, Governor
8650094 Gable-roof, Gallery, Gas-burner, General, Gentleman, Glass-blower, Goatsucker, Gondola, Gooseberry, Gorilla, Governor, Grasshopper (engraving) by German School

Berry, Bevel, Bible, Billiards, Bird-cage, Bison, Bittern, Blackbird, Black-board, Blacksmith, Black snake
8650034 Berry, Bevel, Bible, Billiards, Bird-cage, Bison, Bittern, Blackbird, Black-board, Blacksmith, Black snake, Blindfold (engraving) by German School

Sturgeon, Sulky, Sunrise, Sunset, Survey, Swallow, Switchman, Swivel, Sword-fish, Table, Tadpole, Tailor (engraving)
8651550 Sturgeon, Sulky, Sunrise, Sunset, Survey, Swallow, Switchman, Swivel, Sword-fish, Table, Tadpole, Tailor (engraving) by German School

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Craftsmen, the unsung heroes of artistry and skill, and are the masters of their craft, dedicated to creating beauty with their hands and minds. Just like Hogarth's iconic painting "Beer Street, " where craftsmen gather in lively taverns after a hard day's work, these artisans embody the spirit of creativity. In Coopers at work making wooden barrels, we witness their meticulous craftsmanship as they shape wood into functional works of art. The rhythmic sound of hammers hitting nails echoes through the workshop, a symphony composed by skilled hands. Traveling back in time to Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall during 1903-1904 or September 1902 reveals another facet of their expertise. These craftsmen extract raw materials from nature's embrace with precision and care. Their dedication transforms rough stones into building blocks that lay foundations for progress. The manufacture of cork balls at Chingford showcases yet another realm mastered by these artisans. In November 1922, they meticulously mold cork into perfect spheres destined for games and recreation. Each ball represents countless hours spent honing skills passed down through generations. Wheelwrights making cart wheels exemplify craftsmanship intertwined with functionality. With every turn of the lathe and stroke of chisel, they create sturdy wheels capable of enduring rugged terrains while carrying life's burdens effortlessly. Besom brooms and wooden rakes come alive under the careful touch of skilled craftsmen who understand nature intimately. Whether it be Tresahor Quarry or Mabe/Constantine Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904 or even Polkanuggo Quarry around 1900; these artists transform humble materials into tools that connect us to our roots. Lastly, let us not forget The Boat Race construction at Sims boathouse in 1933—a testament to teamwork among craftsmen united towards a common goal. As each piece comes together meticulously under watchful eyes, a vessel of dreams takes shape, ready to conquer the waters.