Stoking Collection

Stoking a Steamship
Stokers at work in the hold of a coal-burning steamship

Indians In Belgium
A coloured chalk drawing of some Indian soldiers at an encampment in Belgium, one is lighting a cigarette, while another is stoking the fire, others are walking behind the red tent. Date: circa 1918

Two stokers at a furnace (pastel & charcoal on paper)
WAG423042 Two stokers at a furnace (pastel & charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b / w photo)
5996232 Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women carrying out war work, 1916)

Poker and coal shovel (chromolitho)
977718 Poker and coal shovel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poker and coal shovel)

North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c
BEN208296 North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c.1457-1502 (detail of 208295) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Locomotive Engine, the Rocket in 1830, built by George Stephenson (1781-1848
CHT105858 Locomotive Engine, the Rocket in 1830, built by George Stephenson (1781-1848) (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

By the Christmas Fire, illustration from The Bayonet-Poker
DGC288171 By the Christmas Fire, illustration from The Bayonet-Poker by Samuel McChord Crothers, 1908 (litho) by Bassett Comstock, Frances (fl.1908); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American

Lascars on British Ships: The Question of their Retention. " Human Salamanders" :The Lascar at Work and Play. Employed on board P&O Australian Line liners - working as Coal Stokers

Stokehole of the Atlantic Liner 1903
Stokers in the boiler room on board a atlantic liner. Date: 1903

Federal field artillery in action during the American Civil War (colour litho)
PNP253694 Federal field artillery in action during the American Civil War (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth, 28 June 1778 (litho)
PNP332845 Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth, 28 June 1778 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seated woman (litho)
244434 Seated woman (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub
2966808 The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L
829408 Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L Inconstance des Mauuais Anges et Demons, by Pierre de Lancre, 1613 (engraving) by Ziarnki (Ziarnko)

Manufacture of Porcelain: Firing the Dragon Kiln (w / c and gouache on paper)
PEM219482 Manufacture of Porcelain: Firing the Dragon Kiln (w/c and gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Old Woman with Bellows by a Fire (oil on canvas)
CH402157 Old Woman with Bellows by a Fire (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 64.1x77.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Hermetic Philosophers and an Alchemist, from Museum Hermeticum
STC202543 Hermetic Philosophers and an Alchemist, from Museum Hermeticum by Michael Majer (1625) illustrated in a history of magic published late 19th century (litho) by German School

Nova 2644 fol. 55r Winter: In front of the fire, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142953 Nova 2644 fol.55r Winter: In front of the fire, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The youngest stoker in the country. Pictured is 17 years old Marjorie Firth (hard to read caption could also read at Fitch) of Hilary Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk. She is working in a local factory

OPEN FOOTPLATE 1870
On the open footplate of a train at night - driver at the controls, stoker shovelling in coal, while their train hurtles into the darkness... Date: 1870

FURNACE OF STEAM ENGINE
The furnace, boilers and temperature gauge of a fully operating steam engine Date: early 19th century

G Eric Matson stoking fire top Mt Hermon 1898
G. Eric Matson stoking fire a top Mt. Hermon. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Train driver and stoker on engine footplate
On the footplate: a driver and a stoker on the open footplate of a night train at Christmas-time, discussing the recent railway strike in Scotland. Date: 1891

Men at work in engine room of a ship, WW1
Men at work loading coal in the engine room of a ship during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

An extended African-American family round the fire Date: circa 1890s

HRH George, The Prince of Wales - The Volunteer Stoker
HRH George, The Prince of Wales (1865-1936) - as a Volunteer Stoker! The photograph was taken in 1909 on board the HMS Indomitable with the Officers and Members of his suite

Burning Seaweed for Kelp in an Antrim Coast Glen
Burning Seaweed forKelp in an Antrim Coast Glen - two men stoking a very smoky scene. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

THE STOKER
A stoker uses a long stick to stoke up the fire in a factory. Date: early 1930s

Illustration of man kneeing down to stoke bonfire with stick

Illustration of man driving train as another stokes the engine

A Portrait of a Family saying Grace Before a Meal, 1602 (oil on canvas)
BAL52802 A Portrait of a Family saying Grace Before a Meal, 1602 (oil on canvas) by Geldorp, Gortzius (1553-1618); Rafael Valls Gallery, London

The Cafe de Commerce, from Tableau de Paris (w / c on paper)
XIR181004 The Cafe de Commerce, from Tableau de Paris (w/c on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

The Fireman of a Gentlemans Club
Character portrait of the Fireman of a Gentlemans Club - whos role was to stoke and feed all of the open fires throughout the establishment. Date: 1892

Picture No. 10780334
Rabbit - being held by girl Date:

Picture No. 10780335
Rabbit - being held by girl Date:

Picture No. 10780333
Rabbit - being held by girl Date:

Picture No. 10780332
Rabbit - being held by girl Date:

Picture No. 10780330
Rabbits - being held by girl Date:

Flinders ranges, South Australia
Grey and red kangaroos graze at sunset on Stokes Lookout amongst spinifex bush

Steam locomotive driver
MODEL RELEASED. Steam locomotive driver. Museum volunteer stoking (adding coal to the engine fire) steam locomotive K563. The energy from the coal fire is used to boil water to produce steam to drive

1940s steam locomotive in sidings
Steam locomotive in sidings. 1940s steam locomotive being supplied with coal from sidings next to a water tower. Steam locomotives burn coal to boil water to produce steam to drive their engine

Industrial boiler room, 1897
Industrial boiler room. 19th-century artwork of stokers shovelling coal into furnaces in a factory boiler room. These are industrial boilers constructed by the US company Babcock and Wilcox

17th Century philosopher, artwork C013 / 9566
17th Century philosopher, artwork. Historical etching by Joseph Longhi of a painting by Rembrandt, entitled Le philosophe en contemplation (The philosopher in contemplation)

18th Century alchemist, artwork C013 / 9560
18th Century alchemist, historical artwork. Engraving by Jacques-Louis Peree of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled L Alchimiste (The Alchemist)

A Rabbit at the stove
A hansomely dressed rabbit puts more wood into the stove. Date: early 1930s

In a London Gasworks
Workers in a London gasworks stoking the furnaces : a continual supply of fuel must be fed into them by hand - a laborious business. Date: 1907

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"Stoking the Fires of History: From Steamships to Suffrage" Step back in time and witness the art come alive through various captivating scenes. Explore the bustling world of steamships as skilled individuals diligently tend to their fiery engines, ensuring smooth voyages across vast oceans. Marvel at unexpected encounters, like Indians finding themselves in Belgium, bridging cultures and sparking curiosity. Delve into the heart of transportation history as we join a train driver and stoker on an engine footplate, where teamwork and precision keep locomotives running smoothly. Journey even further back with medieval manuscripts that depict suffrage celebrations honoring St John and the Holy Innocents, offering glimpses into religious devotion during a bygone era. Experience historical events etched in ink or captured through engravings. Witness London's rejoicings following Strafford's execution, reflecting societal shifts amidst political turmoil. Contemplate punishment by fire depicted in haunting lithographs from centuries past, reminding us of humanity's complex relationship with justice. Travel beyond earthly realms as woodcuts transport us to biblical times – behold St John’s martyrdom during apocalyptic scenes that captivate both mind and soul. Discover ancient Egyptian bread-making rituals immortalized on reliefs; these timeless images remind us of our shared human need for sustenance throughout millennia. Witness women stepping up during times of war through evocative black-and-white photographs from 1916; their resilience shines bright amid adversity. And finally, explore everyday objects turned works-of-art – chromolithos showcasing poker tools alongside coal shovels become symbols representing industrial progress. Through these diverse vignettes spanning continents and centuries, "stoking" unveils itself not merely as a physical act but also as a metaphor for igniting change within society – be it technological advancements or social movements demanding equality. Join us on this journey through time where fires are kindled both literally and figuratively.