Work Collection (page 10)

Souvenirs of pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Interior of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Woman making umbrellas with brown paper at the Umbrella factory at Bo Sang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Construction site, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Potters Quarter, Bhaktapur (Bhadgaun), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Bedouin goat herder, Harodus castle, Jordan, Middle East

Parma hams on curing racks, near Pavullo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Shepherd herding sheep, Caspian, Iran (formerly Persia), Middle East

Fish market, Vieux Port, Marseille, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Papyrus boat, fisherman, pelicans, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, Africa

Children tending goats near Sankaber, Simien Mountain National Park, Ethiopia, Africa

Little Bornhomers, smoked herrings, Bornholm, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Market, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Chinese gift shop, Chinatown, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Yanomami indian women collecting wood, Brazil, South America

Local artist with his Tingatinga paintings, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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Stefan Nielsen

It was back to work after the wedding this morning at Chelsea Registry Office for Jill Bennett, who is rehearsing for a new play by her husband John Osborne

Boot factory of Messrs, Manfield and Sons, Ltd. Northampton. Making room. No. of hands - 147. Pulling over uppers. April 1930

King George Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire. March 1965

An advance guard of the army of steelworkers who returned to their jobs at Port Talbot after the strike which lasted six weeks

Sir Richard O Brien, new Chairman of the Engineering Industry Training Board, presented special merit prizes and first year training certificates to apprentices at the National Engineering Training

Anfield football stadium in Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, the home of Liverpool F. C
Anfield football stadium in Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, the home of Liverpool F.C. since their formation in 1892. Workmen putting the finishing touches to the new Kemlyn Road stand

Scenes at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 8th February 1949

New Models, the fruit of five years of development and planning appeared on the Massey Ferguson assembly lines. The new model 165 tractor promises years of sustained production. Circa 1964

A woman machinist seen here of the factory floor of J Searsy of Northampton sewing uppers. 6th April 1930

Bill Harmeston uses a Northumberland County Council steam roller to level out the track for the causeway between Holy Island (Lindisfarne) and the mainland. 20th May 1954

The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this magical evening photo of ex-GWR Castle class No

Barratt Shoe Ltd factory, Northampton. 13th October 1935

ABRAHAM DARBY (1678-1717). English ironmaster. Darby at his forge and the discovery of cast iron. Etching, English, 19th century

LEATHER MANUFACTURE, c1918. Workers scraping hides at the Alexander Brothers Leather Company plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed c1918

TEXTILE MILL, c1915. A foreman inspects a newly-imprinted piece of cotton cloth at a textile mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Photographed c1915

CURB STOCK BROKERS, c1916. Stock brokers trading on the New York Curb Association market, with brokers and clients signaling from street to offices. Photograph, c1916

Atalanta works, Loughborough, run by women 6 February 1921

Atalanta works, Loughborough, run by women at the forge 6 February 1921

Panama Hat making at Messrs I. Cambis at Boreham Wood, Elstree. A barrow load of hats collected from the pegs. 1923

Norman Whiting, aged 11, plays at being a real milkman on Saturdays and Sundays - and has done every year since he was eight. He does it for nothing of course, but gets quite a lot of fun

Farm workers in Farningham load hay on to the trailer being pulled by a tractor. 1935

Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
CALIFORNIA: MINING, 1850s. Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s

American Civil War: Generals Grant (left) and Lee meeting on Palm Sunday 1865 to work out terms for the surrender of Lees Army of Northern Virginia. From a Currier & Ives print

John Deere 7930 tractor with Vaderstad disc cultivator, cultivating arable field, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, August

Blitz in City of London -- Newgate Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- three firefighters in action with a hosepipe outside Newgate Street post office, 30 December 1940

Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928
CEYLONESE DOCKWORKERS. Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928

VERSAILLES: GARDEN. Pruning, right, and training vines up a trellis. Line engraving from The Perfect Gardener, Instructions for Fruit and Vegetable Gardens by Jean-Baptiste de La Qintinie, Paris, 1690

COPPER PLATE PRINTER, 1807. A copper plate printer. Wood engraving from The Book of Trades, by Whitehall, 1807

VERSAILLLES: GARDEN. Planting trees in planters at Versailles. Line engraving from The Perfect Gardener. Instructions for Fruit and Vegetable Gardens by Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinie, Paris, 1690

NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERY, 1738. Fishing for, curing and drying codfish in Newfoundland. Color English engraving, 1738

INDIGO MANUFACTURE, 1869. In Tirhoot, Lower Bengal; wood engraving, English, 1869

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"Work: A Tapestry of Time and Struggle" In the spring of 1972, Ms. Magazine graced the shelves with its first issue, marking a pivotal moment in the feminist movement. As women fought for their rightful place in the workforce, this cover served as a powerful symbol of empowerment. Across the Atlantic, in Derbyshire, England, shire horses ploughed through fields with unwavering determination. Their labor spoke volumes about the resilience and dedication required to make ends meet. Meanwhile, an American Socialist poster from 1911 depicted a capitalist pyramid—a stark reminder of societal inequalities that plagued workers during that era. The struggle for fair wages and better working conditions echoed throughout history. Diego Rivera's mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts captured the essence within the automobile industry during the Great Depression. This masterpiece showcased both pride and hardship experienced by countless individuals who relied on this sector for their livelihoods. Gustave Caillebotte's painting "The Floor Planers" transported us back to 1875 Paris where manual labor was essential for progress. It highlighted how every stroke had purpose—each worker contributing to society's advancement. The Oseberg replica Viking ship reminded us that work has evolved over centuries; it represented exploration and trade routes carved out by brave sailors who risked everything for prosperity. Fast forward to more recent times—the iconic Range Rover Mk. 1 Classic became synonymous with hard work paying off—an emblematic vehicle representing success achieved through perseverance and dedication. At Butler's Wharf on pay day, workers eagerly awaited their well-earned wages—a momentary respite from daily struggles but also a reminder that financial stability remained elusive for many even then. Diego Rivera once again left his mark with a mural depicting pre-Columbian life in Mexico City—a testament to indigenous civilizations' industriousness long before modern notions emerged.