Wrought Collection (page 7)

South Wales Railway: Opening of the Chepstow Bridge, 1852. Wrought iron tubular suspension bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow

View from roof of St. Pauls toward Porchester Place - Blitz
The view down from the roof of St. Pauls Cathedral toward Porchester Place, showing the devastation wrought by bombing on the city - Blitz on London, WW2

Firefighter using railing expander to release boy
Firefighter using railing expander to release a boy who has got his head stuck

Making bombs out of wrought iron gates 1943
Production for victory. This advert is for The motor Industry who helped to make wrought iron gates into weapons for the Second World War effort. 1943

USA; Georgia; Savannah. The Historic Owens-Thomas House Museum in Savannah

Wrought Iron Bridge Co. Canton, Ohio View of wrought iron bridge /. Date 1870

Sketch from Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent
Sketch from a window in Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. Showing people on the promenade and ships out at sea. 1856

Italy - Verona - Scaligeri Cemetery (1 / 2)
Italy - Verona - The Scaligeri cemetery is protected by a beautiful wrought iron gate, decorated with the coat of arms of the Scala family who were the lords of Verona in the middle ages

Addlestone Church
The splendid interior (from the east end) of St. Pauls Church, Addlestone, Surrey, England, with its ornate wrought ironwork. Date: 19th century

Regency Verandah
A fine example of Regency ironwork, on a verandah at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Date: early 19th century

Beverley Minster Gate
A splendid wrought iron gate in a corner of Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, England. The minster took centuries to build and is renowned for its magnificent architecture. Date: Medieval

Georgian Verandahs
Ornate ironwork verandahs decorating fine Georgian houses at Clifton, Bristol, England. Date: early 19th century

Forging Wrought Iron
Forging wrought iron gates. Date: 1960s

Rope Mat & Railings
Design picture : a study of a rope mat and wrought iron railings. Date: 1960s

The River Teign
A glimpse across the River Teign, from Shaldon, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Secret Garden
An old water pump and block paved entrance, through a lovely arched wrought iron gateway into a secret garden or suchlike... Date: 1930s

The Entrance to the Gardens at Penshurst Place, Kent - The Leicester Arms pub can be seen in the background. Date: circa 1917

Label, Hotel Meran, Salzburg, Austria
Luggage label from the Hotel Meran, Salzburg, Austria. Date: 20th century

Italy - Verona - Scaligeri Cemetery (2 / 2)
Italy - Verona - The Scaligeri cemetery is protected by a beautiful wrought iron gate, decorated with the coat of arms of the Scala family who were the lords of Verona in the middle ages

Ceausescus Palace
CEAUSESCUs PALACE. Built 1984-9 it is the 2nd largest building on earth. It extends for several stories below ground & includes a nuclear bunker. Date: 1998

The Lane at Aldenham House, Hertfordshire
Part of the gardens known as The Lane, at Aldenham House, near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. A wrought iron gate opens onto a pathway between tall hedges

English Gardens title image
Title image for an English Gardens magazine, depicting an unidentified garden with a grand-looking gateway

Group of children looking through school gates
A happy group of children looking through their school gates, probably excited to be photographed. Their teacher smiles in the background on the right

External car ashtrays / W H Robinson
Motorists who smoke are often uncertain of how to dispose of their cigarette ends from their overflowing ash trays. External ash trays mounted on tasteful wrought iron brackets

Weidendammer Bridge, Berlin, Germany
Detail showing the German Eagle with the Imperial Crown on the Weidendammer Bridge across the River Spree in Berlin, Germany, built between 1895 and 1896

Newcastle - Swing Bridge and High Level Bridge
The High Level Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne (rear). Designed by Robert Stephenson and built between 1847 and 1849, it is the first major example of a wrought iron tied arch or bow-string girder

Regency Town Houses
The Royal Terrace, Southend- on-Sea, Essex. These attractive houses, built in around 1794, with added Regency verandahs, overlook the sea front

Langstone Mill
Langstone windmill and tide mill, Havant, Hampshire. The tower mill was used for milling cereals, the tide mill is in the foreground. Both date from the 18th century

Ornate wrought iron shop sign with the Ratstrinkstube (City Councillors Tavern) in the background, Marktplatz, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany, Europe

Walpole / Strawberry Gate
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD Garden gate of Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters

Jules Verne / Garden
JULES VERNE In his garden at 1 rue Charles Dubois, Amiens, with a large black dog

Garabit Viaduct, France
A close-up of the revolutionary wrought-iron trusses used by Gustave Eiffel in the construction of the viaduc de Garabit, Southern France

Girls on Ladders
GIRLS CARRYING COAL UP LADDERS Mary Duncan began to carry coals when 12 years old... many have wrought from 8 years old, and know no other...can carry 2 cwt (100 kg+) - Report

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"Wrought: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into the bustling Smithfield Market, where the air is filled with the aroma of sizzling meats and the clanging of hammers on iron. Here, artisans forge masterpieces that stand as a testament to their skill and dedication. Venturing further west, we find ourselves amidst the Landore Viaduct construction in Swansea, South Wales. The symphony of tools echoes through the valley as workers shape raw materials into a towering structure that will connect communities for generations to come. In an enchanting advertisement for Cadbury's Golden Key, we catch a glimpse of intricate wrought iron gates adorned with delicate swirls and golden accents. These gates beckon us to enter Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs, near Poole in Dorset - a sanctuary where nature intertwines harmoniously with man-made beauty. Across continents in Savannah, Georgia, we encounter steps steeped in history within its Historic District. Each step tells stories from bygone eras when skilled hands meticulously shaped wrought iron railings that still grace these timeless landmarks today. Tim Brooke-Taylor and Caroline Ellis take center stage next; their talent shines like a Freemason seal from the 19th century - unique yet united by craftsmanship. Their performances are akin to various types of steam engines showcased in an enticing advertisement; each one powered by passion and precision. As our journey continues towards Paddington Station's Great Western Railway terminus, we witness grandeur etched into every inch of its wrought iron architecture. This masterpiece stands proudly as travelers pass through its open gateway into an Italian garden - a serene oasis amidst urban chaos. Strolling past St Machar's Cathedral, time seems suspended as sunlight dances upon ancient wrought ironwork adorning its doors. It serves as a reminder that even centuries-old craftsmanship can withstand the test of time when forged with care and expertise. Finally, our eyes rest upon a man astride an 1899 Marot-Gardon vintage tricycle.