Processing Collection

Forth Bridge
March 1890: Pictures showing various aspects of building the Forth Bridge: its size compared with the Eiffel Tower; a demonstration of the cantilever process; a cassion being towed into position

Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute
Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Porthgain lime workings, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
View of Porthgain lime workings on the Pembrokeshire coast, West Wales. Limestone was shipped in from South Pembrokeshire to produce lime

Cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France

Air traffic visualisation. Computer artwork of air traffic over the USA. This image is one frame from an animation of air traffic over a 24-hour period

Tulips at Claude Monet house and gardens, Giverny, France

Pouch Cove, Newfoundland - Fishing Stages. A fishing stage is a wooden vernacular building, associated with cod fishing in Newfoundland, Canada

Shoreditch Cottage Homes, Hornchurch, Essex
Boys in surplices leaving the chapel at the Shoreditch Union cottage homes, Hornchurch, Essex. Opened in 1889 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales
The tank farm at the Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales - built by British Petroleum Oil between 1918-22

Wool sorting and classing, Burrawang, Australia
Wool sorting and classing in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Sugar processing mill, windmill, Barbados, West Indies
Vintage 19th century photograph: sugar processing mill, windmill, Barbados, West Indies, works and man on a horse, stacks of sugar cane

BOTTLING HEINZ PICKLES
Bottling Heinz pickles in a factory in Pittsburgh, America. Date: 1906

Metro sign, Paris, France

Wine glasses at an outdoor cafe, Paris, France

Cheese production, mould filling
Cheese production. Factory worker preparing moulds of cheese. This is the Vologda Dairy Factory, in Vologda, Russia. Photographed in 2007

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

Great Western Tea Factory, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1920

Yeoman Warders of the Tower on their way to Easter service at St. Peter ad Vincula Chapel in the Tower of London after their annual inspection by the governor of the Tower. Date: 1936

Brain activity, artwork F006 / 4594
Brain activity. Computer artwork of EEG (electroencephalogram) traces and a brain illustration. An EEG records the brains activity

A molten ferroalloy ladle is seen inside Eurasian Resources Groups (ERG) Aksu Ferroalloys Plant in the town of Aksu, north-eastern Kazakhstan, February 19, 2018. Picture taken February 19, 2018

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

Invented city
Brig Barkow

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

Invented city
Brig Barkow

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

Mines and Mills, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Mines and Mills. The Caledonia No. 1, Deadwood Terra No. 2, and Terra No. 3. Gold Stamp Mills, located at Terraville, Dak. []. Three prominent lumber mills and stacks of lumber

The International Exhibition: Great Sugar-Mill, by Mirrlees and Tait, of Glasgow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Great Sugar-Mill, by Mirrlees and Tait, of Glasgow, 1862. The use of this mill is to express the juice from the cane...an endless travelling-table...carries the canes up

Invented city
Brig Barkow

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

Invented city
Brig Barkow

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

Sugar beet processing JLP01_08_082654
WISSINGTON SUGAR FACTORY, COLLEGE ROAD, METHWOLD, KINGs LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK. Sugar beet in the polar beet silo at Wissington Sugar Factory, showing the conveyor bridge

Appleton Estate Rum Factory, Nassau Valley, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica

Invented city
Brig Barkow

Drying tea, c.1900 (coloured photo)
CHT221594 Drying tea, c.1900 (coloured photo) by Japanese School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Peru, Sacred valley, detail of looming machine processing alpaca wool
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Landscape with snowy mountains and green field with grazing sheep and agro-processing plant, South Island, New Zealand

Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Chocolate mill, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

Traditional soy sauce making, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Traditional soy sauce making, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Children weave in and out of scores of giant cones as they roll bike tyres around a rice processing plant, Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

Gold jewelry glows red hot as it is smelted down in a crucible at Dvir & Stoler Refining
Gold jewelry glow red hot as it is smelted down in a crucible at Dvir & Stoler Refining in New York March 25, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS FASHION IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Wood-cased pencils are pictured in the drying oven during pencils production at Faber-Castell manufacturer in Stein near Nuremberg, Germany January 16, 2018. Picture taken January 16, 2018

A pile of recyclable bullet casings used for the production of copper wires is seen at a foundry in Peshawar, Pakistan August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Iron processing in Bronze Age, Kazakhstan area
Bronze Age craftsmen (blacksmiths) processing iron with special tools, shaping the metal by hammering. In the background are yurts and a mountain landscape. 3000-1200 BCE

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"Processing: Unveiling the Threads of Time and Progress" The Forth Bridge stands tall, a testament to the meticulous processing of steel and engineering marvels. Met Police officers during the Grunwick dispute exemplify the delicate process of maintaining law and order amidst social unrest. Andrew Carnegie's inspiring speech at St Andrews University reminds us that education is a lifelong process towards personal growth and success. Porthgain lime workings in West Wales showcase the intricate process of extracting limestone for various industrial purposes. A cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery invites reflection on the natural cycle of life, reminding us that grieving is an essential part of our human processing. Air traffic visualization demonstrates how technology has revolutionized the complex process of managing global aviation networks with utmost precision. Fishing stages in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland symbolize both tradition and adaptation as fishermen navigate changing seas through generations-old processes. Tulips blooming at Claude Monet's house in Giverny capture nature's exquisite beauty while hinting at Monet's artistic process behind his iconic paintings. Llandarcy Oil Refinery represents a crucial step in processing crude oil into valuable products that fuel modern society while emphasizing environmental responsibility. Shoreditch Cottage Homes embody compassion by providing shelter for vulnerable individuals, showcasing society's ongoing efforts to address homelessness through innovative processes. Yeoman Warders marching towards Easter service remind us that traditions are not stagnant but evolve over time through continuous cultural processing. Wool sorting and classing in Burrawang, Australia highlight rural communities' dedication to preserving traditional craftsmanship amidst technological advancements. In this diverse array of images from around the world, we witness different aspects of "processing. " Whether it be physical construction like bridges or lime extraction or intangible concepts such as personal growth or societal change - each image encapsulates a unique facet of the intricate processes that shape our world.