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"From the trenches to the Tyne Bridge, it has shaped our world

Background imageProgress Collection: This Mechanized Age: Petrol from coal (colour photo)

This Mechanized Age: Petrol from coal (colour photo)
8660447 This Mechanized Age: Petrol from coal (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrol from coal)

Background imageProgress Collection: Modern Wonders, 1938: Huge Vertical Boring Mill (colour photo)

Modern Wonders, 1938: Huge Vertical Boring Mill (colour photo)
8659925 Modern Wonders, 1938: Huge Vertical Boring Mill (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huge Vertical Boring Mill)

Background imageProgress Collection: Modern Wonders, 1938: Huge Triple Expansion Pumping Engine (colour photo)

Modern Wonders, 1938: Huge Triple Expansion Pumping Engine (colour photo)
8659923 Modern Wonders, 1938: Huge Triple Expansion Pumping Engine (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huge Triple Expansion Pumping Engine)

Background imageProgress Collection: Modern Wonders, 1938: Million-Volt X-ray Tube (colour photo)

Modern Wonders, 1938: Million-Volt X-ray Tube (colour photo)
8659910 Modern Wonders, 1938: Million-Volt X-ray Tube (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Million-Volt X-ray Tube)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The World's Longest Bridge (colour photo)
8659907 Modern Wonders, 1938: The World's Longest Bridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World's Longest Bridge)

Background imageProgress Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: A Pilgrim's Progress (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: A Pilgrim's Progress (engraving)
8657333 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: A Pilgrim's Progress (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pilgrim's Progress)

Background imageProgress Collection: The digester, or autoclave (engraving)

The digester, or autoclave (engraving)
8643779 The digester, or autoclave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The digester, or autoclave)

Background imageProgress Collection: Robert Boyle, 'The Father of Modern Chemistry' (engraving)

Robert Boyle, "The Father of Modern Chemistry" (engraving)
8643767 Robert Boyle, "The Father of Modern Chemistry" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Boyle)

Background imageProgress Collection: Ficus Elastica, India-Rubber Tree (engraving)

Ficus Elastica, India-Rubber Tree (engraving)
8643762 Ficus Elastica, India-Rubber Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ficus Elastica, India-Rubber Tree)

Background imageProgress Collection: The 'Gaffer' at work (engraving)

The "Gaffer" at work (engraving)
8643761 The "Gaffer" at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Gaffer" at work)

Background imageProgress Collection: Bottling room (engraving)

Bottling room (engraving)
8643754 Bottling room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bottling room. Illustration for Chemists and their Wonders by F M Holmes (S W Patridge)

Background imageProgress Collection: In the tank room (engraving)

In the tank room (engraving)
8643751 In the tank room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the tank room. Illustration for Chemists and their Wonders by F M Holmes (S W Patridge)

Background imageProgress Collection: Germany's failure to accomplish its ambitions in the First World War (colour litho)

Germany's failure to accomplish its ambitions in the First World War (colour litho)
8655931 Germany's failure to accomplish its ambitions in the First World War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProgress Collection: Track layer at work on the new transcontinental line west of Edmonton

Track layer at work on the new transcontinental line west of Edmonton, Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (b/w photo)
8636663 Track layer at work on the new transcontinental line west of Edmonton, Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageProgress Collection: A verandah cafe on the 'Mauretania' (b/w photo)

A verandah cafe on the "Mauretania" (b/w photo)
8636653 A verandah cafe on the "Mauretania" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProgress Collection: A state-room on the 'Olympic' (b/w photo)

A state-room on the "Olympic" (b/w photo)
8636651 A state-room on the "Olympic" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProgress Collection: A Zeppelin airship over Berlin (b/w photo)

A Zeppelin airship over Berlin (b/w photo)
8636649 A Zeppelin airship over Berlin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Zeppelin airship over Berlin)

Background imageProgress Collection: The valves at the Carnarvon Station (b/w photo)

The valves at the Carnarvon Station (b/w photo)
8636648 The valves at the Carnarvon Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The valves at the Carnarvon Station)

Background imageProgress Collection: A neon lamp (b/w photo)

A neon lamp (b/w photo)
8636645 A neon lamp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A neon lamp. Illustration for Discoveries)

Background imageProgress Collection: Milking machine (engraving)

Milking machine (engraving)
8673251 Milking machine (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milking machine)

Background imageProgress Collection: Horse and motor buses, London, 1906 (b/w photo)

Horse and motor buses, London, 1906 (b/w photo)
8626604 Horse and motor buses, London, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse and motor buses, London, 1906)

Background imageProgress Collection: In the essence room (engraving)

In the essence room (engraving)
8672471 In the essence room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the essence room)

Background imageProgress Collection: Sir Humphry Davy as a Boy (engraving)

Sir Humphry Davy as a Boy (engraving)
8673839 Sir Humphry Davy as a Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Humphry Davy as a Boy)

Background imageProgress Collection: Sir Thomas Lawrence's First Attempt (engraving)

Sir Thomas Lawrence's First Attempt (engraving)
8673793 Sir Thomas Lawrence's First Attempt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Lawrence's First Attempt)

Background imageProgress Collection: Duval Drawing the Constellations on a Spade (engraving)

Duval Drawing the Constellations on a Spade (engraving)
8673795 Duval Drawing the Constellations on a Spade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duval Drawing the Constellations on a Spade)

Background imageProgress Collection: Heyne in his Father's Weaving Shop (engraving)

Heyne in his Father's Weaving Shop (engraving)
8673787 Heyne in his Father's Weaving Shop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heyne in his Father's Weaving Shop)

Background imageProgress Collection: Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho)

Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho)
8677554 Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre in the Year 2000)

Background imageProgress Collection: New Municipal Buildings, George Square, Glasgow (litho)

New Municipal Buildings, George Square, Glasgow (litho)
8667904 New Municipal Buildings, George Square, Glasgow (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Municipal Buildings, George Square, Glasgow)

Background imageProgress Collection: Ancient and Modern (b/w photo)

Ancient and Modern (b/w photo)
8667134 Ancient and Modern (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient and Modern)

Background imageProgress Collection: Past & Present: The Hammer (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Hammer (colour litho)
8668686 Past & Present: The Hammer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hammer. Early Stone Hammer)

Background imageProgress Collection: Past & Present: The Ferry (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Ferry (colour litho)
8668682 Past & Present: The Ferry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ferry. Early Type of Ferry)

Background imageProgress Collection: Past & Present: The Airship (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Airship (colour litho)
8668678 Past & Present: The Airship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Airship. Montgolfier's Balloon)

Background imageProgress Collection: Past & Present: The Aeroplane (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Aeroplane (colour litho)
8668677 Past & Present: The Aeroplane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aeroplane. Lilienthal Gliding, 1891)

Background imageProgress Collection: Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863

Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473170 Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Workers at a machine which consisted of two wooden rolls between which pieces of material passed when they)

Background imageProgress Collection: Wireless Telegraphy, c.1900 (chromo)

Wireless Telegraphy, c.1900 (chromo)
1790151 Wireless Telegraphy, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the Morse code used in wireless telegraph, illustration from History of electricity in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Background imageProgress Collection: A dissection in progress. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)

A dissection in progress. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)
527491 A dissection in progress. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things) written by the English Franciscan monk Bartholomew Glanville called Bartolomaeus Anglicus

Background imageProgress Collection: Trial by the Spanish Inquisition in progress in Madrid, 1759 (engraving)

Trial by the Spanish Inquisition in progress in Madrid, 1759 (engraving)
534928 Trial by the Spanish Inquisition in progress in Madrid, 1759 (engraving); (add.info.: Copperplate engraving published Cologne, 1759.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageProgress Collection: Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 1825. Engraving c1910

Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 1825. Engraving c1910
865681 Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 1825. Engraving c1910.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageProgress Collection: Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving)

Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving)
863956 Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Placing sorted woollen rags in a grinding machine called a Devil)

Background imageProgress Collection: Science. Electricity. Electroplating. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)

Science. Electricity. Electroplating. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)
3433700 Science. Electricity. Electroplating. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Sciences. Electricite. Coll. Part. Science. Electricity. Electroplating)

Background imageProgress Collection: Communication. Breguet telegraph. c.1900 (chromo)

Communication. Breguet telegraph. c.1900 (chromo)
2636206 Communication. Breguet telegraph. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communication. Breguet telegraph or French telegraph.); Photo © CCI.

Background imageProgress Collection: The Drunkard's progress, 1826 (engraving)

The Drunkard's progress, 1826 (engraving)
2628330 The Drunkard's progress, 1826 (engraving); (add.info.: The Drunkards Progress or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin, designed and by John W Barber, (1798-1885,) New Haven

Background imageProgress Collection: Lecture on physiology and hygiene in progress at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA's)

Lecture on physiology and hygiene in progress at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA's) Exeter Hall
530224 Lecture on physiology and hygiene in progress at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA's) Exeter Hall, London. Wood engraving 1887; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageProgress Collection: Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860
1577510 Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860; (add.info.: Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, Quebec, Canada East. From a drawing by the artist G.H)

Background imageProgress Collection: Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860
1577505 Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, 1860; (add.info.: Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America)

Background imageProgress Collection: Eulogy of the typewriter, Office, Secretary, 1913 (engraving)

Eulogy of the typewriter, Office, Secretary, 1913 (engraving)
PCT4256974 Eulogy of the typewriter, Office, Secretary, 1913 (engraving); (add.info.: Typing Catalogue de la Manufacture Francaise d'armes et cycles de Saint-Etienne 1913)

Background imageProgress Collection: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883
2604032 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: Designed and built by JA Roebling and his son WA Roebling, opened 1883)

Background imageProgress Collection: James Young Simpson (1811-1870) trying out anaesthetics on himself, 19th century (wood engraving)

James Young Simpson (1811-1870) trying out anaesthetics on himself, 19th century (wood engraving)
UTD4952430 James Young Simpson (1811-1870) trying out anaesthetics on himself, 19th century (wood engraving); United Archives GmbH.



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"From the trenches to the Tyne Bridge, it has shaped our world. The Daily Mail War Map of WW1 marked a turning point in communication and strategy, while the construction of the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne showcased engineering marvels. Real Tennis & Racquets brought athleticism and skill to new heights, captivating audiences with their prowess. Even Buick's 1929 advertisement symbolized progress as it embraced modernity and innovation. The Spirit was embodied not only in technological advancements but also in cultural endeavors like Carmen presented by Cuyahoga County Opera Association. Market Day in Cookstown exemplified societal growth and economic prosperity, where bustling trade reflected progress on a local level. Poster design for Chicago World's Fair 1933 epitomized artistic evolution, showcasing creativity at its finest. Horse Racing in 1820 demonstrated how sports evolved over time, becoming more refined and competitive. As we look back at history, we see that no enemy submarine would dare lift its eye if you lend your Zeiss optics – a testament to scientific advancement protecting our shores during wartime. Lastly, let us not forget about personal progress - Eat these every day. Encouraging healthy habits reminds us that even small steps can lead to significant improvements. "