Industry Collection (page 9)

Evolution of the yardstick. The oldest yardstick is at bottom, becoming more modern towards the top. Henry VII (1485-1509) and Elizabeth I (1533- 1603)

Supertanker Golar Nikko at Teeside oilport
The 105, 000 tonne Golar Nikko, a very large crude carrier (VLCC), or supertanker. It is seen during unloading of crude oil at the oilport at Teesside, north- east England

Soviet Caspian Sea oil fields, 1978
Soviet Caspian Sea oil fields. Road bridge connecting oil wells in the Serebrovsky offshore oil field, in the Caspian Sea, near Baku, Azerbaijan, in June 1978

Dockside cranes. These cranes are designed for high-speed loading and unloading of containers. The container system is an efficient means of transporting many and varied types of cargo

Electrical insulators and cables at power station
Power station electricity distribution complex. View of several electrical insulators at an electricity distribution facility at a power station

Oil rig, artwork
Oil rig, computer artwork

Wind turbine generating electricity. This view is looking up the support shaft of the turbine, towards the blades at top. Wind power is a renewable

Oil pump in a wheat field. This type of oil pump is commonly known as a nodding donkey or jack pump. It is used to draw crude oil from a well when the pressure difference in the well is not

Silent Film Still: Offices

Brandywine Creek industry, Delaware, 1800s
Old mills along Brandywine Creek, Delaware, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Container Port and city skyline, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

A petro-chemical plant at Runcorn, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

High Dam, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wind power plant - wind turbines of Windy Hill Wind Farm in the Atherton Tablelands
SAS-1756 Wind power plant - wind turbines of Windy Hill Wind Farm in the Atherton Tablelands. Windy Hill, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

An Old Posting Yard, Surrey
Artist: Hawksley, Arthur - Title: An Old Posting Yard, Surrey - Date: 1885 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 91.4 x 71.1

Demonstration of the wireless telephone, June 1920. In the 1920s, broadcasting was still in its infancy, with radio transmitters and receivers owned only by amateur enthusiasts

Giant truck hauling 240 tons of coal in the Black Thunder Opencast Coal Mine in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Sacks of tea, Melfort Tea Factory, Nuwara-Eliya region, Sri Lanka

Sacks of nuts and lentils in the Spice Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Wind turbine generators, Altamonti Pass, Califorrnia, United States of America, North America

BP Chemicals Petrochemicals Plant, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lorry arrives at waste tipping area at landfill site, Mucking, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cutting through chalk hill for the construction of a new section of the M3 Motorway, Twyford Down, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Abandoned gold mine, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

The newly renovated Battersea Power Station and apartments, night shot, reflected in River Thames, Nine Elms, Wandsworth, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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WEST INDIES St Vincent & The Grenadines Mustique Fishing boats and beachside houses in Britannia Bay

Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Cornish coast near St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Botallack Copper Mine, Cornwall - 1833 woodcut
Woodcut illustration from The Saturday Magazine, Volume 87, November 9th, 1833, an educational magazine under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature

William Jessop and Sons, Brightside Works, Brightside Lane, c. 1858
Showing Brightside Low and Top Works

Advertisement for Joseph Gibbins and Sons and Sons, scissor and knife manufacturers, Oxford Road Works, Oxford Road
Note the Great Exhibition Medal, 1851.Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 193 A) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889 (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

VERMONT: CREAMERY, 1941. Milk cans on a conveyor belt leaving the washing machine at the United Farmers Cooperative Creamery in Sheldon Springs, Vermont. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1941

Welding
A welder at work on the construction of the liner Queen Mary at Clydebank

Big Gun
circa 1885: The breech block of a large gun being gauged and fitted at Woolwich Arsenal. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

Woman mining salt, Salineras de Maras, Maras Salt Flats, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Salineras de Maras, Maras Salt Flats, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

EARLY OIL PIPELINE. Mule team used by Shell Oil Company in the construction of an early pipeline

Street in Lens and Coal industry, Lens, France
A view from the city of Lens on the old coal mining area in Loos-en-Gohelle, Nord Pas de Calais, in France. Including and view on a pile of rubble in the background which is what remains of the coal

Sewage Works
Crossness Sewage works which belong to the Greater London Council

Caterpillar Tractor
The second gasoline-powered Caterpillar track-type tractor pictured during testing near Stockton, California, USA, circa 1906

Rioters Bloody Hands
Rioters bathe their standard bearers hands in blood during violent disturbances related to low pay in the iron industry, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, 1831

Eiffel Construction 11
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 31st March 1889. No. 11 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

The Old Trickermill, Woodbridge, Suffolk. 1926

Work is progressing on the Dartford Tunnel appraoch road on the Kent side. This picture was taken at Dartford, and shows the cutting made between Watling Street and Rochester Way

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Industry: From Whisky Distilleries to Mines, and Everything in Between" Journey to the heart of Scotland's whisky industry at Laphroaig Whisky Distillery, nestled by the serene Loch Laphroaig in Islay, Argyll and Bute. Delve into history as we step back to 1893 at Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall - a testament to Cornwall's once-thriving mining industry. Marvel at the breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the vibrant V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, where commerce meets natural beauty. Relive the past with another glimpse into Dolcoath Mine's storied past - a reminder of Cornwall's significant contributions to mining heritage. Stand in awe before Europe's largest working waterwheel, Laxey Wheel on the Isle of Man - an engineering marvel from a bygone era. Follow the pylon line that stretches across Norfolk UK like veins connecting communities and powering industries with electricity. Witness Birkenhead's proud shipbuilding legacy come alive at Cammell Laird shipyard - where vessels are crafted with skill and expertise. Step back into time with an enchanting vintage ad showcasing Singer sewing machines from the 1890s – revolutionizing textile industries worldwide. Indulge your senses as you explore Havana’s Cohiba cigars – exquisite limited edition treasures encased within a box brimming with luxury and craftsmanship. Reflect upon how communication has evolved through time as you admire a classic Bakelite telephone – an iconic symbol of technological progress. Explore nature’s intricate design within honeycombs while discovering Apis mellifera (honey bees) life cycle; witness their remarkable contribution to our ecosystem.