Ironstone Collection

Church of St. Mary
Grade I listed church in Fawsley, Northamptonshire. IoE 360567

Memorial at Wye 33331_027
King Edward VII Coronation Memorial And Iron Age Ironstone Mining, Wye, Kent, 2017

Florence Iron Mine DP223656
Florence Mine, Little Mill, St. John Beckermet, Copeland, Cumbria. General view of the disused iron mine site from the south-west, with a puddle of ochre water in the foreground

Mining in Weardale 28817_035
Weardale, County Durham, 2015. Lead and ironstone mines and spoil heaps. NY9139

Kilton Hill Ironstone Mine 28839_050
Kilton Hill Ironstone Mine, Redcar and Cleveland, 2015. NZ6917

Transatlantic Steam Ship Company, ironstone saucer
Transatlantic Steam Ship Company, rare 19th century ironstone saucer depicting the vessel Liverpool, from the Captain Edward J. Smith Archive. 6.5 inches. Date: circa late 1830s

White Star Line - Delft ironstone soup bowl
White Star Line - Second Class Delft ironstone soup bowl. 9.5 inches

PSNC ironstone dessert plate
Ironstone dessert plate of the PSNC (Pacific Steam Navigation Company), which operated along the Pacific coast of South America. Blue and white plate, decorated with fruit. Date: 19th century

Mantel, Staffordshire, 1830 / 45. Creator: Charles James Mason
Mantel, Staffordshire, 1830/45

The Grand Gallery (engraving)
733542 The Grand Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Gallery, Rockingham Warehouse, John Thomas Brameld & Co, china, glass)

Advertisement for John Thomas Brameld and Co, china, glass, ironstone and earthenware manufacturers, London (engraving)
983849 Advertisement for John Thomas Brameld and Co, china, glass, ironstone and earthenware manufacturers, London (engraving) by English School

Mining (engraving)
3650047 Mining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining. Illustrations of term relating to coal mining)

MA Worcester Millville Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Worcester Uxbridge Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Cherwell OX15 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cherwell OX15 5

Limonite, also known as ironstone, is comprised of (hydrated iron oxide) and is characterized by its rusty colour and banded appearance

Clay Ironstone Beds With Plant Remains, Glenavy, Co. Antrim - a view of three people at the edge of the lough. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Glenavy). Date: circa early 1900s

Europe, Greece, Paros, Naoussa. Fresh fish cooked in the local style
Greece, Paros, Naoussa. Fresh fish cooked in the local style. Credit as: Nancy Noble Gardner / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Illustration of ironstone

Picture No. 10862721
Gibber (also called desert pavement or duricrust) - ironstone & silcrete.Sturt National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia Date:

Various fossils, leaf on rock next to modern beech leaf, ammonites on limestone next to Nautilus shell, marine gastropods (snails) on limestone next to garden snails

Black and red banded Ironstone

Slice of Australian, Ironstone Extra Mature Cheddar

Pteridosperms - Paripteris: Compression fossil in ironstone nodule

Diamond in pebble
A solitary diamond in conglomerate, from Golconda, India

Banded iron specimen
This banded iron specimen measures 7 cm thick and is about 3, 000 million years old, from the Murchison Goldfield, Western Australia

Shale
A specimen of shale containing small nodules of clay ironstone from the Lower Coal Measures, Brynamman, Carmarthenshire

Rosedale Mines, North Yorkshire - Ironstone Working
Rosedale Mines, North York Moors, North Yorkshire - Ironstone Working Mines - 1856-1926. Date: circa 1920s

Rock fall at Hengistbury Head in Dorset, UK. The headland is composed of alternating layers of sedimentary rock. One of the layers

Roasting Ironstone 2
Roasting the ironstone in heaps

Roasting Ironstone 1
Roasting the ironstone in heaps

Remains of kilns from old ironstone workings on Rosedale Moor with view to Esk Dale valley, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

China Services (12)
English real ironstone dinner services (plate 12)

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Ironstone is a versatile material that has left its mark on various aspects of history and culture. From the grandeur of the Church of St. Mary to the Transatlantic Steam Ship Company, it has played a significant role in shaping our world. Intricate designs and durability are showcased through objects like the ironstone saucer from White Star Line - Delft ironstone soup bowl or the PSNC ironstone dessert plate. These pieces not only served practical purposes but also added elegance to dining experiences. The significance extends beyond decorative items and can be found in places like the Memorial at Wye 33331_027, reminding us of its connection to remembrance and commemoration. Meanwhile, Florence Iron Mine DP223656 stands as a testament to its importance in mining operations, with Mining in Weardale 28817_035 and Kilton Hill Ironstone Mine 28839_050 further highlighting its role in extracting valuable resources from beneath our feet. Ironstone's influence even reaches into artistic realms. The Mantel from Staffordshire, created by Charles James Mason between 1830-45, showcases his mastery over this material. Similarly, engravings such as The Grand Gallery capture its beauty within architectural spaces. The commercial aspect cannot be overlooked either; an advertisement for John Thomas Brameld and Co depicts their expertise as china, glass, ironstone, and earthenware manufacturers based in London. This demonstrates how widespread the use was across different industries during that time period.