Workman Collection (page 10)

Road workers, digging up the road at Oxford Street, London. Picture taken 20th July 1933

A council workman surveys the sandbag protection at an un-named school in the West Midlands. Circa September 1939

33 year old Patrick MacKenton from London, bursts into song on the parapet of the Albert Hall, 90ft above the Albert Memorial seen in the background

Workman lining the new Mersey Tunnel with glass. This tunnel is probably The Queensway Tunnel, which opened in 1934, and is one of 3 Mersey Tunnels that have opened over time

A workmen inspects the bell Big Ben during the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism in the Queen Elizabeth Tower

A workmen inspects the minute hand of the clock face of Big Ben during the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism in the Queen Elizabeth Tower

A Kingston Upon Thames council worker seen here cleansing the gullys and sewers. January 1939

Construction of a new road off of Long Lane signals the beginning of a new housing development. Circa 1931

Edward Farmer and his gang seen here going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

Crofter, Callum MacLeod, 63, shoulders his shovel after another days work on the road... his OWN road, 29th April 1973. It weaves two and a half miles through two lines of hills

A workman fills his bucket from a public tap on the Ponte Vecchio bridge that spans the River Arno in the Northern Italian city of Florence Circa 1925

A worried householder understood that sitting on the sill to clean the windows was breaking the law, but, while the law says nothing about sitting on window sills

An employee of the Knockando Whisky Distillery checks the casks in the bonded warehouse. The whisky is left a minimum of three years but usually between 8 and 25 years in wooden barrels to mature

A member of the congregation digs through the remains of the belfry of St Clements Dane Church in Central London May 1941

A chimney sweep passes two land girls enjoying a well earnt break from their toil in the fields at the Travellers Rest in Caephilly. July 1943

As British Railways bring in to operation their new diesel and electric locomatives spare a thought for the old workhorses of the network

Dress Fashion Men Hats October 1972 Top hat road worker Peter Garthley in West street, Dundee

Cats - Dai Inker, a yardman for the Taff Ely Council in Pontypridd, whose responsibilities included looking after 30 or so stray mogggies (cats)

Glass blower Bill Tremble is tube drawing a glass bulb in July 1987

Duggie Davidson, a glass blower for 23 years at his skilled work in March 1965

Mr. Dave Jobling very rarely gets glassy-eyed. How could he looking at 200 litre distillation flasks all day in March 1965

A scene from the play Five Birds in a Cage. May 1915 P000277

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, chats to tool maker Alan Lake at NEI Parsons Factory in Heaton, Newcastle 24th February 1987

Rubens masterpiece "The Descent from the Cross"
Rubens masterpiece " The Descent from the Cross" being removed from Antwerp Cathedral to a place of safety. The Belgian authorities were taking no chances with the priceless artwork being

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 28 January 1991 - The Prince meets staff during his visit to Vickers Scotswood

Peat Cutting: March 1954 P005169

Peat cut at Upholland Moss. April 1954 P005170

Cliviger colliery, near Burnley. Albert Smith a Deputy walks the mile to the coal face. December 1952 P005136

Snow scenes in London - Man springling salt on snow in Fetter Lane DM 3/1/1951 Photo Lea 2/1/1951 B44/1 B44/1

Seated comfortably in the presumably cold smokebox, army trainees watch their instructor remove scale from an LNER Thomson class B1 loco, in July 1944, 10 months before the warOs end

Study of a Workman. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Study of a Workman

A workman smoothing the surface of the slate bed of a billiard table at a factory in Accrington, Lancashire, England. He wears a respirator mask to protect from the dust. Date: 1950s

A workman splitting slates in one of the biggest slate quarries in the world, at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. Date: 1950s

Paris workman with his wife and child Date: 1850

Wife of a Paris workman, doing her housework Date: 1850

Cotton farmer
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: African-American farmer standing in cart filled with cotton drawn by mules, Louisiana. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

The Longshoremens Noon, 1879. Creator: John George Brown
The Longshoremens Noon, 1879

The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Underground waste system in London. It appears that although Sewers have been constructed in London for upwards of four centuries

The Kiln, London Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Kiln, London Docks, 1845. Near the north-east comer of the Warehouses is a door inscribed " To the Kiln, " where damaged tobacco is burnt; the long pipe which carries off the smoke

Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Workers improving the underground waste system in London, with Temple Bar in the distance....the difficulty of keeping open the traffic

Cambridge Station, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Cambridge Station, 1845. The railway terminus at Cambridge on the newly opened line from London to Cambridge and Ely. The train reached the station at Cambridge at half-past eleven o clock

Tatekawa in Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Preparations for the New Year, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jo, vol. 1), 1817

Chateau de St. -Germain-en-Laye, Interieur de la cour, Chapelle, 1862-67
Chateau de St.-Germain-en-Laye, Interieur de la cour, Chapelle, 1862-67

Workman with Tool Box, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Workman with Tool Box, 1860s-70s

Carpenter or Cabinetmaker Standing Before a Sign Advertising His Trade, 1860s-80s

Man on a Ladder, 1860s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Man on a Ladder, 1860s-80s

Two Bricklayers Holding Bricks and Trowels, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Two Bricklayers Holding Bricks and Trowels, 1870s-80s

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"Building Empires, State by State: A Tribute to the Workman" In this captivating illustration from "Railway Ribaldry" by W Heath Robinson, we witness the ingenuity and dedication of a workman. With his tools in hand, he embodies the spirit of craftsmanship that has shaped our world. Displayed proudly alongside is a trades union membership certificate, symbolizing solidarity and protection for workers' rights. It serves as a reminder of the collective strength that empowers individuals like our workman to strive for better conditions and fair treatment. A snapshot captures another remarkable moment in history - a man diligently working at Dinorwig Slate Quarry in North Wales. His unwavering commitment echoes through time, reminding us that hard work knows no boundaries or limitations. "No Fear" resonates boldly across an inspiring poster advertising Pollards Storefitters. This motto encapsulates the fearless attitude required to tackle any challenge head-on; it reminds us that with determination and resilience, success is within reach. The image of workers splitting slates during World War II evokes memories of unity and sacrifice. These men understood the importance of recycling cans to aid the war effort in East Ham, London – their contribution played an integral role in protecting their nation's freedom. Moving forward in time, construction workers on the foreshore near Workington install power cables for Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. Their tireless efforts ensure sustainable energy sources for generations to come – proof that every they are make a lasting impact on our planet's future. Locomotive maintenance unveils yet another facet of skilled labor – these unsung heroes keep our railways running smoothly day after day. Their expertise ensures safe travels for countless passengers who rely on efficient transportation systems worldwide. Delving deeper into history reveals railway cutting works where fossilized trees were discovered. The diligent excavation carried out by these dedicated workmen unraveled secrets hidden beneath layers of earth - connecting us with our prehistoric past.