Workman Collection (page 14)

London Bridge (new), London, 1827. Artist: Edward William Cooke
View of construction work being carried out on London Bridge, London, 1827. There are also boats on the River Thames

St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1834. Artist: Charles Edwin Gwilt
Interior of the Norman crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1834; portraying its restoration by George Gwilt during 1818-1820

London Bridge (old), London, 1832. Artist: Charles Joseph Hullmandel
View of the south end of London Bridge, London, 1832, during its demolition in 1831

Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869. Artist: CC
Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869. View of workmen hoisting girders for bridge across Farringdon Street, part of Holborn Viaduct

Leadenhall Chapel, London, 1814. Artist: John Thomas Smith
North east view of Leadenhall Chapel, London, during demolition, 1814; with Leadenhall granary behind

Fishmongers Hall, Thames Street, London, c1827. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Fishmongers Hall, Thames Street, London, c1827. View of the new Fishmongers Hall showing Thames Street and the construction of London Bridge

Construction of London Bridge, 1826. Artist: Edward William Cooke
Construction of London Bridge, 1826. View of a timber cofferdam enclosing pile drivers and hoists for London Bridge, with a barge moored close by

Church of St Mary the Less, Lambeth Butts, London, c1831. View with workmen and a woman with a stall in the foreground

View of the demolition of the Saracens Head Inn, Snow Hill, City of London, 1868

Ruins of the Church of St Clare Minoressess without Aldgate, City of London, 1812. Remains of the south and west walls of the church

London Bridge (old and new), London, 1828. Artist: G Yates
View of London Bridge on the right and the construction of the new bridge on the left. Also with workmen, including two moving a stone slab in foreground

Fleet River, London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, London, 1851; showing a man holding a ladder, behind him lies part of a mammals skeleton

Fleet River, London, 1854
Repair of the Fleet sewer, London, 1854

The Stationers Almanack for 1769, c1768. Including a calendar below. Above is Caius Gabriel Cibbers allegorical relief on the west side of Monuments base

The Shipbuilder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Day labourers having a hot dog and lemonade, Battery Park, New York, USA, early 1930s

Workmen queuing for water, Battery Park, New York, USA, early 1930s

Building the retaining wall near Park Street, Camden Town, London, 17th September 1836 (1838). Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway

Inspecting a telephone cable between Conduit and Maddox Streets, 20th century. Artist
Inspecting a telephone cable between Conduit and Maddox Streets, London, 20th century. The cables are fastened to the wires by rawhide suspenders

Rebuilding and modernising roads, 20th century. An old road surface being broken up with the help of pneumatic hammers, operated by a petrol driven air-compressor

Manufacturing the transatlantic telegraph cable, c1865 (1866). Artist: Robert Dudley
Manufacturing the transatlantic telegraph cable, c1865 (1866). Coiling the telegraph cable in the tanks at the works in Greenwich

Blast-Furnaces at Bell Bros. Iron Works, Middlesborough, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Civil engineers in a trench with a pneumatic drill, Oldcoats, Nottinghamshire, 1961. Civil Engineers working for Lileworth Contractors Ltd in a limestone trench

Two workmen outside the Mashki Gate, Nineveh, Iraq, 1977. Reconstruction built in the 1960s of one of the great gates of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh

Place Vintimille, seen from the painters window (1917), 1917, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Place Vintimille, seen from the painters window (1917), 1917, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Rivetting the last bolts on The Morning Mast of the Empire State building, c1931. Artist: Lewis Wickes Hine
Rivetting the last bolts on The Morning Mast of the Empire State building, c1931. Rivetting the last bolts on The Morning Mast of the Empire State building

Construccao de um Estrada de Rodagem (S. Bernardo), 1895. Artist: Axel Frick
Construccao de um Estrada de Rodagem (S. Bernardo), 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Making Fryotype Printing Metal in the London Foundry, 1919. Frys Metal Foundrys establishment. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

The First Attempt at Launching, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Preparing to Launch, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Putting on the Casing, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Beginning the Framework, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Prising Up the Needle, in order to build the Framework under it, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III

The removal of Eros, 1925, (1938). The removal of Eros from its place in Piccadilly, in early 1925 to make way for the reconstruction of Piccadilly Tube Station

Workmen at Dinner, c1900. Artist: Franz Gailliard
Workmen at Dinner, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

The final stages of the Mast; the street is some quarter mile below, c1931. Artist: Lewis Wickes Hine
The final stages of the Mast; the street is some quarter mile below, c1931. The final stages of the Mast; the street is some quarter mile below

The Empire State Building: Skyscraper Workers, c1931. Artist: Lewis Wickes Hine
The Empire State Building: Skyscraper Workers, c1931. The Empire State Building was designed by William F. Lamb from the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon

Modern Emulation of Piranesi: No. 3 escalator tunnel at Piccadilly Circus Station, 1929
A Modern Emulation of Piranesi: No. 3 escalator tunnel at Piccadilly Circus Station, 1929. The station was opened on 10 March 1906 and was designed by Charles Henry Holden (1875-1960)

The Czar, taken among the workmen at the great Putiloff Munition and Engineering Works, 1914
A photograph of the Czar, taken among the workmen at the great Putiloff Munition and Engineering Works at Petrograd, c1914. Tsar Nicholas II (1868?1918) visits the Putilov Works in Petrograd

Road mending, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Road mending, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

View of the east end of Guildhall and the Old Library, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Buildings, Highfield, Camden Road, London, 1829. Artist: A McClatchie
Buildings, Highfield, Camden Road, London, 1829

Expert workmen creating designs in cloisonne, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Expert workmen creating designs in cloisonne, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Mr Namikawa in the background. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Workmen watching kilns full of Awata porcelain, Kinkosan works, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Workmen watching kilns full of Awata porcelain, Kinkosan works, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Lifting of an impost at Stonehenge, 1901, (c1920). Restoration of the ancient monument. The Stonehenge complex on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire evolved in a series of stages between about 3100

Stacking Hay, 1840, (1938). Artist: William Frederick Witherington
Stacking Hay, 1840, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

The Gates of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
The Gates of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. A picture showing the construction of the Pedro Miguel Lock on the Panama Canal. From The Studio Volume 57, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

The End of the Day-Gatun Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
The End of the Day-Gatun Lock, 1912. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

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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.