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Commuters / Commuting: People walking to work. January 1975 75-00539-003
Commuters/Commuting: People walking to work. January 1975 75-00539-003

A Yarmouth Herring boat leaves the mouth of the River Yar Norfolk for a fishing trip in the North Sea Fishing Fishing Industry Water Sea Drifter Harbour Circa 1935

Lisa Dosell helps her father Reg Dosell May 1984 clean up Nelsons Column

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, A cook making tandoori roti at a food hotel

Samuel John Goviers sister, Bessie, with her dog in the doorway of Samuels photographic van, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

East Street, Newquay, Cornwall. 1958
Reconstruction of shop premises at 2 East Street on the corner of East Street and Marcus Hill. The builders carrying out the work are W.C. Pearce and Sons (Contractors) Ltd. Four men are on the site

Chester Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1979
Hawkey and Bowdens Garage on the corner of Henver Road and Chester Road. The large white building in an Art Deco style later became Chester Road Indoor Market

The Fleet in Port, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. Around 1900
Fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour including boats with registrations PZ498, PZ214, PZ192, 100PZ, PZ422, 185PZ, 301PZ, 521PZ, 397PZ, 61PZ (registered in Penzance)

Dinghy with fisherman and lobster pots, Cornwall. Around 1900
Small boat coming ashore at an unknown location. A craft with lug sail and other boats are moored in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Fishing boat in a cove, probably Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1900
Lobster pots can be seen in the water. The boat is thought to have the registration FY168 (registered in Fowey). Photographer: Unknown

Fishing boat at sea under sail, Cornwall. Around 1900
PZ 207, the class A lugger Fiona (registered in Penzance), at sea under sail with at least two men on board and a man in a dinghy astern

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection

Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Mousehole harbour, Cornwall. Probably 1925
Harbour full of fishing boats including working boats with PZ numbers and sails furled. The village can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Mousehole harbour, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Fishermen, a boy, two women with elegant hats and a well dressed man are all leaning on a rail by the harbour steps, looking into the harbour. Photographer: A.W.N

Kennall Vale Mill, Stithians, Cornwall. 1966
A view of the mill buildings and cottage by the road bridge over the River Kennall. The river once turned over forty water wheels for various mills along the valley including a foundry

Ben Thanh Market. Ao Dai dress shop. Ho Chi Minh city. Vietnam

Ben Thanh Market. Ao Dai dress shop. Ho Chi Minh city. Vietnam

Ben Thanh Market. Ao Dai dress shop. Ho Chi Minh city. Vietnam

Roll of still chain for sale. Metal factory. Vung Tau. Vietnam

Fisherman working on his boat, Livadi, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Shoe seller, Souk, Marrakech, Morocco

Fez. Morocco. Typical leather tanneries from above

Man at the loom, colorful fabrics. Fez, Morocco

Aerial view of Wooden fishing boats along the Buriganga River, Keraniganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of people working on commercial boats with fruits, Buriganga river, Keraniganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of a woman working with clay pot in Manikgonj, Bangladesh

Scaffolding DP092099
Westminster Abbey, Chapter House, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London. General view looking up at silhouetted scaffolding against the wall of the Chapter House during restoration

Replacement housing JLP01_08_069312
St Marys Estate, Oldham. A worker securing a concrete slab during the construction of 12M Jespersen prototype flats in Oldham, with derelict terraced houses in the background

High gantry JLP01_09_753478
STEEL WORKS, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND. A worker on a high gantry looking out over the construction of a steel framed building at the British Steel Works at Redcar

Roofing JLP01_08_008427
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. A man fitting corrugated roofing panels onto the roof of a newly constructed building at Gaydon Airfield

Rusticating fluted concrete JLP01_08_081191
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. A workman hammering chunks out of the fluted concrete surface of the curtain wall at Minories Car Park

Colour-matching JLP01_10_16151
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. H Wills at work in one of Laings research and development labs, applying coloured concrete to a piece of carved stonework

Gin Distillery JLP01_10_41424
Gordons Gin, Southfields, Laindon, Basildon, Essex. A view from the first floor of the recently completed distillery for Gordons Gin

Hyperbolic paraboloid formwork JLP01_08_060599
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Workers constructing the timber formwork for the central hyperbolic paraboloid roof section of the exhibition

Manouevring a concrete caisson JLP01_01_064_48
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A view from a boat showing the cooling water intake caisson for Coryton Oil Refinery leaving Tilbury Docks

Dockmaster JLP01_01_064_41
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Captain W. R. Crouch, Dockmaster at Tilbury Docks, directing operations in the lock as the cooling water intake caisson for Coryton Oil Refinery

Manouevring a concrete caisson JLP01_01_063_04
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A view of the cooling water intake caisson for Coryton Oil Refinery leaving Tilbury Dock to begin its journey down the Thames

Rover factory JLP01_01_045_36
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An interior view of the Rover factory in Solihull showing manufacturing in progress of the Rover P4 series of cars

Red Lion Wharf JLP01_01_063_61
Red Lion Wharf, Northfleet, Gravesend, Gravesham, Kent. Laing workers preparing the dry dock at Red Lion Wharf, Gravesend

Pesticides filling hall JLP01_09_832103
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. A team of women working in the pesticides filling hall at Napp Laboratories

Working on a chimney JLP01_08_060724
ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY. Construction workers suspended in harnesses working on the surface of a chimney stack at the South Eastern Gas Boards (SEGAS) Power Station on the Isle of Grain

Oil platform JLP01_10_02539
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A group of people in life jackets on the oil platform Graythorp II, seen during the float out from Graythorp

Thames Foundry, Dagenham Works JLP01_01_048_26
Ford Motor Company Works, Thames Foundry, Dagenham, Havering, Greater London. A view of the new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works

Adam and eve in paradies, chromolithpraph from a home bible, 1870

Coryton Refinery control room JLP01_08_020884a
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A worker operating the control board in the control room of the Air-Lift Thermofor Catalytic Cracking Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery

Piling foundations JLP01_01_167_38
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Foundation work in progress for the Crude Distillation Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery

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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.