Workman Collection (page 8)

Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871
Railway construction, showing demolition of the Worship Street Gas Works to make way for Great Eastern Railway extension to Broad Street, London. 1871

Railway construction accident, Camden Town, London 1849
Railway construction accident at Camden Town, NW London, when some newly constructed arches collapsed on the western side of Kentish Town Road

Construction, Rose Hill cutting, Brighton & Lewes Railway
Construction work taking place on the Rose Hill cutting, Brighton & Lewes Railway. Date: 1846

Road painters carrying broken white line stencil, Sept 1939
Road painters carrying the " blackout stencil" which enabled workmen to paint broken white lines down the centre of roads with ease, in order to reduce accidents when driving in blackouts

A Welcome Break (w / c on paper)
XPG382084 A Welcome Break (w/c on paper) by Evans, Frederick James McNamara (fl.1886-1930); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hindu servant cutting grass, The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439659 Hindu servant cutting grass, The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Interior of Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane (engraving)
608825 Interior of Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane (engraving) by Archer, James (1824-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane)

St Thomass Hospital (w / c on paper)
606582 St Thomass Hospital (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Thomass Hospital); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Erie Canal, NY, 1831 (graphite, w / c and gouache on paper)
NYH150018 Erie Canal, NY, 1831 (graphite, w/c and gouache on paper) by Hill, John William (1812-79); 24.1x34.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Village Industries - pottery and parchment making
Page from The Sphere reporting on pottery making in Dorset and the making of parchment in Havant, Hampshire which had specialised in parchment for over 1000 years. 1928

Steeping, evaporating and crystallising, Hurlet Alum Works
Three stages in the production of alum -- steeping pits, evaporating boiler and crystallising coolers at the Hurlet Alum Works, near Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843

Planing machine, Clyde steamboat works, Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843

Boring machine, Clyde steamboat works, Glasgow
Man operating a boring machine, Clyde steamboat works, Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843

Cutting and punching engine, Clyde steamboat works, Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843

Scene at a Lancashire cotton printing works - singeing machine. Date: 1843

Machine at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Yarn dressing and beaming machine at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Rope making at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Flat rope making at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Rope laying at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Rope making or laying at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Rope spinning at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Rope spinning at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London, with a close-up view of the many strands of a rope. Date: 1842

View inside a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
View inside the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London -- a workman operates a strand-registering machine. Date: 1842

St Marys Church tower and beacon, Monken Hadley, London
St Marys Church tower and beacon, Monken Hadley, Barnet, north London. Known as the Beacon Church, since the tower and fire beacon were added in the early 16th century. Date: 1842

Sumach tan tub at a leather factory, south London
Sumach tan tub (part of the goatskin tanning process) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho)
2777950 An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An invasion of locusts)

An impressive fall occurred during the construction work of the University of London in... (colour litho)
2778098 An impressive fall occurred during the construction work of the University of London in... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Glass of Cool Water (engraving)
3634663 The Glass of Cool Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glass of Cool Water. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1870)

Street Potter at work (colour litho)
3643249 Street Potter at work (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Potter at work. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The shoemakers, scene from the Life of St. Martin
3100230 The shoemakers, scene from the Life of St. Martin, Chartres Cathedral (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); (add.info.: St)

Patriotic poster, Buying British - has put me in a job
Thanks! Buying British - has put me in a job. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis, reinforced by a speech by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

Channel Tunnel attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent
Channel Tunnel digging attempt between Dover and Folkestone, Kent, with machinery and workmen. Date: 1880

Metropolitan Extension under construction 1864
Metropolitan Extension Railway under construction at Smithfield, London. 1864

Metropolitan railway and Fleet Ditch 1862
Engraving from the foot of Frederick Street, Grays Inn Road, at its junction with Bagnigge Wells Road. of a portion of the works in progress for this vast undertaking. 1862

Keepeth the Sabbath from polluting 1856
Our only day, the Sabbath is the workingmans chapter. Date: 1856

Dickens scrap - Gabriel Varden and Sim Tappertit
Charles Dickens scrap - Gabriel Varden and Sim Tappertit in the novel Barnaby Rudge, Chapter 4. 19th century

The Workmans Train. Interior of a third class carriage running workers from the suburbs of London into the city centre. The illustration related to a feature in the same issue of The Illustrated

Construction of skyscraper, New York 1905
Cornice hands at work eighteen storeys from the street. Date: 1905

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049812 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

Six days after a mine fire in France, when thirty deaths had already been extracted... (colour litho)
2778300 Six days after a mine fire in France, when thirty deaths had already been extracted... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The occupation of the vast and unexplored western areas of Ethiopia continues (colour litho)
2778481 The occupation of the vast and unexplored western areas of Ethiopia continues (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Too Fond of Drink (engraving)
3634832 Too Fond of Drink (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Fond of Drink. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Compositor (chromolitho)
668351 Compositor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compositor. Advertising card.); © Look and Learn

Gallant rescue of a workman from a building scaffold (engraving)
736058 Gallant rescue of a workman from a building scaffold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Academy; London; Lord Salisbury transported - by joy (engraving)
584445 The Royal Academy; London; Lord Salisbury transported - by joy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Academy, London: Preparing for the Opening; A victim of popularity - busts of Mr H M Stanley (engraving)
584444 The Royal Academy, London: Preparing for the Opening; A victim of popularity - busts of Mr H M Stanley (engraving) by English School

Prossers wooden railway, Wimbledon Common (engraving)
583488 Prossers wooden railway, Wimbledon Common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prossers wooden railway)

The Lancashire Navvy (engraving)
583033 The Lancashire Navvy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lancashire Navvy; from Pictorial Times)

Stairs and passage from St Stephens Chapel to Cloister (engraving)
602747 Stairs and passage from St Stephens Chapel to Cloister (engraving) by Billings, R. W. (1813-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stairs and passage from St Stephens Chapel to Cloister)

The tinker (w / c on paper)
XIR391487 The tinker (w/c on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern, Switzerland; (add.info.: The retamer; ); Persian, out of copyright

The tile mender (w / c on paper)
XIR391486 The tile mender (w/c on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern, Switzerland; (add.info.: The earthenware commoder; ); Persian, out of copyright

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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.