Workman Collection (page 6)

Cutting and grooving pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

Photograph of the cleaning of the General Gordon statue. Captioned, The Hero-Cleaning season: General Gordon's statue in Trafalgar Square recently underwent cleansing operations

Men working on Festival of Britain building site, London
Group of men working on the Festival of Britain building site, London. Seen here taking a break to read their favourite newspapers: the Daily Herald, the Daily Worker and the Daily Mirror

Take a break
Greetje van Son

Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
2778204 Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some border soldiers)

Plaster Cast Figurine, c. 1940. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Plaster Cast Figurine, c. 1940

Government truck, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government truck

City sanitation workman washing streets at Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
City sanitation workman washing streets at Fulton fish market. New York, New York

Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at the Fulton fish market

Loading debris from wrecked buildings on Independence Avenue, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Loading debris from wrecked buildings on Independence Avenue

Construction workman wrecking a church on Independence Avenue, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Construction workman wrecking a church on Independence Avenue

Construction workman, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Construction workman

Possibly: Preparing the ground for the construction of emergency buildings
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Preparing the ground for the construction of emergency buildings on Independence Avenue]

Late evening scene at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Late evening scene at the Fulton fish market

Workmen from the sanitary department flushing the street in front of the Fulton... New York, 1943
New York, New York. Workmen from the sanitary department flushing the street in front of the Fulton fish market late in the evening

Building plank tobacco barn to replace old log one, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Building plank tobacco barn to replace old log one. Building takes approximately one week, this barn can be built for one hundred dollars. The average life of a barn is fifteen to twenty years

Fuggheddaboutit, NYC. Creator: Viet Chu
Fuggheddaboutit, NYC

14th and E Sts. NW, Washington, D. C Creator: Chris Suspect
14th and E Sts. NW, Washington, D.C

The Scarlet Pimpernel to the Rescue, illustration for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy (1865-1947) (colour litho)
IL193482 The Scarlet Pimpernel to the Rescue, illustration for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy (1865-1947) (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Austrian Fund Raising Campaign "Zeichnet die siebente Kriegsanleihe"pub. 1917 (colour lithograph)
3239883 Austrian Fund Raising Campaign " Zeichnet die siebente Kriegsanleihe" pub. 1917 (colour lithograph) by Lenz

Spar Shop, Gloucester, 1918 (litho)
1066762 Spar Shop, Gloucester, 1918 (litho) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 20x32.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Wortham Collins; American, out of copyright

Street Scenes in Times of Peace, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century. Creator: Zhu Yu
Street Scenes in Times of Peace, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century ??

Libertys Last Refuge, July 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Libertys Last Refuge, July 1894

Happy New Year, December 1893. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Happy New Year, December 1893

Pitcher, 1935 / 1939. Creator: Charlotte Sperber
Pitcher, 1935/1939

The Oude Kerk, Delft, 1660 / 70. Creator: Cornelis de Man
The Oude Kerk, Delft, 1660/70. [Workman hammering and woman breastfeeding in a Dutch church]

Sitges, 19th century. Creator: Juan Roig y Soler
Sitges, 19th century. [Barrel makers on the beach in northern Spain]

The Days Orders (L Ordre du Jour), May 1859. Creator: Camille Silvy
The Days Orders (L Ordre du Jour), May 1859. [Group of men, some in ragged clothes, looking at a poster headed Armee d Italie, Ordre du Jour (Army of Italy, Order of the Day)

Untitled [group portrait of workmen / engineers], 1866 / 99. Creator: Bonnie J. Brown
Untitled [group portrait of workmen/engineers], 1866/99. Matte collodion print

History of Kamakura: Building Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, late 18th-early 19th century

Men bringing bags of lead into Saint Benedicts monastery, 1687-1717

View along the Via del Corso of the Palazzo dell Accademia... ca. 1750-78
View along the Via del Corso of the Palazzo dell Accademia, established by Louis XIV, King of France for French students of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture... ca. 1750-78

Fifth Avenue Omnibuses... 1885. Creator: Unknown
Fifth Avenue Omnibuses: Proposed Design for the New Fifth Ave Omnibus & The Old Broadway Stages in 1831, 1885. From Harpers Weekly, December 5, 1885

Lunch Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Lunch Box, 1935/1942

Lunch Box, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Lunch Box, c. 1938

The Blacksmiths Boy, 1882 (black chalk & pencil on paper)
CH376686 The Blacksmiths Boy, 1882 (black chalk & pencil on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

A Public Dinner (colour litho)
3641680 A Public Dinner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Public Dinner. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

On Strike (litho)
5227339 On Strike (litho) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Strike. Illustration for Bibbys Annual, 1913.); © Look and Learn

So This Is London, buring the blitz (b / w photo)
5998555 So This Is London, buring the blitz (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: So This Is London, buring the blitz)

Spring, engraved by Visscher, 1570 (engraving)
1630616 Spring, engraved by Visscher, 1570 (engraving) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

A view of Hampstead Road near Tom Kings House (engraving)
609166 A view of Hampstead Road near Tom Kings House (engraving) by Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude (1710-71); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Chinese cobbler; A visit to the Chinese Collection (engraving)
608651 A Chinese cobbler; A visit to the Chinese Collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Raising the great bell (Big Ben) to the Clock Tower, Westminster (engraving)
602650 Raising the great bell (Big Ben) to the Clock Tower, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Behind the clock-dial, Big Ben and the Clock Tower, Westminster Palace (engraving)
602648 Behind the clock-dial, Big Ben and the Clock Tower, Westminster Palace (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the clock-dial)

Highgate Archway (coloured engraving)
602548 Highgate Archway (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highgate Tunnel; Highgate Archway); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

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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.