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Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an idea of the vastness of the operations..."The Forge"...is a section of a long range of similar furnaces, which are placed within a large shed, that stretches along the western side of the building from the front in Cromwell-road, and is situated in Prince Albert-road. It is modestly designated "The Smith's Shop, " but it is in fact a cyclopean barrack, in which numerous fires are roaring and glittering, and hundreds of stalwart workmen are making the anvils ring with their massive blows. Nothing can be more simple and primitive than this structure; but, as will be seen from our Illustration, it has about it a certain touch of the picturesque; and, when viewed from end to end, at once conveys the idea that here is no common or ordinary work in process'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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1862 International Exhibition Anvil Blacksmith Blacksmiths Cultural Event Dark Darkness Dramatic Forge Furnace Furnace Room Furnaces Great London Exposition Hammer Hammering Hammers Heat International Exhibition Of 1862 Iron Mallet Metal Industry Metal Worker Metalworker Metalworkers Metalworking Metalworks Molten Smith Smiths Steel Tools Workbench Working Man Workman Workmen Workshop Worlds Fair Anvils Mallets
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This photograph, titled 'Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862' by an unknown artist, offers a fascinating glimpse into the industrial prowess of the time. The image showcases a section of the extensive works being carried out at the building for the Great Exhibition in London. The forge, a part of a long range of similar furnaces, is situated in Prince Albert-road, along the western side of the building, and is situated in Cromwell-road. The forge, humbly named 'The Smith's Shop,' is a far cry from the ordinary. This cyclopean barrack houses numerous roaring and glittering fires, with hundreds of stalwart workmen wielding massive hammers, making the anvils ring with their powerful blows. The simplicity and primitiveness of the structure are evident, yet it possesses a certain touch of the picturesque. The vastness of the operations is conveyed through the endless row of furnaces, stretching from one end to another. The photograph provides a unique insight into the industrial revolution, offering a glimpse into the sheer scale and intensity of the manufacturing process during this period. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the workforce, who transformed raw materials into finished products, contributing to the economic and technological advancements of the era. The Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862, is not only a historical document but also an evocative reminder of the spirit of innovation and industry that defined the Victorian era.
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