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A Factoryscape in the Potteries, (1938). Smoke from chimneys in the industrial area known as the Staffordshire Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent
Train crossing Stockport viaduct on the London & North Western Railway, c1845. Note the pollution of the river banks, smoking chimneys and the complete domination of the scene by the viaduct
The Orator of the Strike, 1890-1891. Found in the Collection of Banca di Credito Cooperativo, Barlassina
Needle-making equipment, 1819. The large machine at bottom right is George Priors dry grinder with a box partly enclosing the grindstone to minimise dust (1813)
Textile mill in Bergamo. Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano
Portrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865. Creator: Samuel WestPortrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865
Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1801-03. Creator: Lemuel Francis AbbottPortrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1801-03. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century
Saltaire works, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford, Yorkshire
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke BourneConstruction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)
Diagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. Creator: UnknownDiagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. French text: Explication de la mecanique a la Jacquard. Bascule ou levier aux fourchettes des quelles est enfilee une chaine fixee elle meme a la caisse de la
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, English politician and philanthropist, c1890. Lord Shaftesbury (1801-1885)
James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1833. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age
Underground scene in a coal mine in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area of England, 1823. Miners hewing coal and carrying away in corves (baskets). From Scenes of British Wealth by the Rev Isaac Taylor
Newcomen steam engine, 1747. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712. Water was heated in the boiler and the resulting steam was let into the cylinder
James Nasmyths steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. Artist: James NasmythJames Nasmyths steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890)
Levant Mine, Cornwall. The Levant Mine operated from the late 18th century until its closure in 1930, mining tin and copper from beneath the sea bed
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke BourneTring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom
New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery
Sectional view of a Newcomen steam engine, 1737. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712
The Menai Bridge, Bangor (North Wales), c1826-c1850. Thomas Telfords suspension bridge over the Menai Straits was built in 1820-1826
Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London, 1819. Artist: Friedrich AccumGas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London. l: Retort. 2: Purifier. 3: Tar cistern. 4: Gas meter. From Frederick Accum Coal Gas, London, 1819. Aquatint
Workers on their Way Home, 1914. Creator: Munch; Edvard (1863-1944)Workers on their Way Home, 1914. Found in the Collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen
View of the Copper-Mill in Vietri, c1772. Creator: Hackert; Jacob Philipp (1737-1807)View of the Copper-Mill in Vietri, c1772. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection
The Rev. Patrick Bell, L.L.D. inventor of the Reaping-Machine, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Rev. Patrick Bell, L.L.D. inventor of the Reaping-Machine, 1868. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. E. Strachan. 'We have, ...during the progress of the £1000 testimonial
South Staffordshire Industrial Exhibition at Wolverhampton, 1869. Creator: UnknownSouth Staffordshire Industrial and Fine-Arts Exhibition in the grounds of Molineux House at Wolverhampton, 1869. 'The architect and designer of the decorations is Mr
Mr. Joseph Whitworth of Manchester, founder...Whitworth Scholarships of Mechanical Science, 1868. Creator: UnknownMr. Joseph Whitworth of Manchester, founder of the Whitworth Scholarships of Mechanical Science, 1868. Engraving from a photograph by John Watkins
Interior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. Creator: UnknownInterior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. We are persuaded that the annexed engraving will be interesting to our readers, in connection with the great question of " The Factory Bill
A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich:great cylinder for a...steam-engine, 1865. Creator: UnknownA visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: casting a great cylinder for a marine steam-engine, 1865. Illustration representing...the molten metal being poured into the mould...the
A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a paddle shaft for a steam-ship, 1865. Illustration representing...the enormous shaft for the paddles of a steam-ship
A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a crank axle, 1865. Creator: UnknownA visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a crank axle, 1865. Illustration representing...the operation of turning a crank-axle in a mighty lathe...The various fitting
Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich: the Large Machine-Shop and Turnery, 1865. Creator: UnknownPenn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich [London]: the Large Machine-Shop and Turnery, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Nelson K
Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich: the Erecting Shop, 1865. Creator: UnknownPenn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich [London]: the Erecting Shop, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Nelson K
The late Mr. Richard Roberts, mechanician and engineer, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe late Mr. Richard Roberts, mechanician and engineer, 1864. Portrait of...one of those single-minded servants of science and the useful arts whose fate is, too often
The Metropolitan Main-drainage works at Crossness, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Metropolitan Main-drainage works at Crossness, [Bexley], 1864. View of...the works at this important outlet for the whole of the sewage drained from the area on the south side of the Thames
The railway works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill...from the temporary bridge, 1864The railway works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill, viewed from the temporary bridge, [London], 1864. View...overlooking, on its eastern side
Sheffield, from the Langsett Road, showing the suburbs that were flooded... 1864. Creator: UnknownSheffield, from the Langsett Road, showing the suburbs that were flooded - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of Sheffield, taken from the Langsett Road
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. Creator: UnknownStephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864....a view of the large building called "the fitting shop." It is here that
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the lathe and tool shop, 1864. Creator: UnknownStephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the lathe and tool shop, 1864. View representing...as well as a wood-engraving can render such a subject
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. Creator: Mason JacksonStephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864....night view of that portion of the forging department containing the Nasmyth steam-hammers
The house in which George Stephenson was born, at Wylam, near Newcastle, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe house in which George Stephenson was born, at Wylam, near Newcastle, 1864. British engineer Stephenson's birthplace...is a small red-tiled cottage-one of such as are inhabited by working men
The International Exhibition: Smith's power-loom for weaving tufted pile carpets, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: Smith's power-loom for weaving tufted pile carpets, 1862. Loom for Axminster carpet, ...invented by Mr
The International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862....Prize Corn-mowing Machine of the trustees of W
The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons... 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslay's engines of 800-horse power for the Valiant, 1862. Creator: MallettThe International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslay's engines of 800-horse power for the Valiant, 1862. Motive power for steamships. The largest marine engines exhibited were those by Messrs
The International Exhibition: group of objects in steel exhibited by Mr. Krupp, of Essen... 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: group of objects in steel exhibited by Mr. Krupp, of Essen, Prussia, 1862....it is only recently that the great stride has been made which causes [Krupp's] to
The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich... 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862
The suspension bridge over the Avon at Clifton, 1864. Creator: Mason JacksonThe suspension bridge over the Avon at Clifton, 1864. Bridge connecting Bristol and Clifton. Mr. Brunel's...estimate was £57, 000; but when £45
The fatal explosion at St. Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe fatal explosion at St. Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley: trench cut to the Dearne and the Dove Canal for the purpose of flooding the pit, 1862
The explosion on Wednesday week at Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe explosion on Wednesday week at Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley, 1862. Instantly a dense column of black smoke sprang from the cupola, like a gigantic tower, towards heaven
The Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures at Dublin, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures and Industry at Dublin, 1864. View of the Agricultural Hall, Earlsfort Terrace. The central portion was divided from its smaller adjuncts by wooden
View of Lima, the capital of Peru, 1864. Creator: UnknownView of Lima, the capital of Peru, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by David Powell, ...taken from the foot of the hill, San Cristoval
Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: UnknownRailway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. The casks or barrels of crude oil are conveyed from the Franklin and Titusville stations by the Atlantic
The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. In 1859. The apparatus to be seen at Oil Creek is of a simple description
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: UnknownA Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire
J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. Creator: UnknownJ. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, home educated. He improved the Newcomen steam engine
Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Creator: Auguste HervieuLove Conquered Fear, c1840. Ragged child workers in a Victorian textile factory. British writer Frances Trollope visited Manchester in 1832 to witness the condition of children employed in
Back-to-Back Houses in the North of England, (1938). Urban slum housing. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third
Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds... 1858. Creator: UnknownEmblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds Townhall, 1858. Bas-relief by...Mr. Thomas of London, the sculptor of the Houses of Parliament
Hellard's Patent Victoria Side-Delivery Reaping and Mowing Machine, 1860. Creator: UnknownHellard's Patent Victoria Side-Delivery Reaping and Mowing Machine, 1860. Cutting the corn [ie wheat] when it is ripe is one of the most important operations of harvest...the improvements [Mr
The late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. Creator: UnknownThe late Mr. Evan Leigh, C.E. 1876. British engineer and...author of some useful inventions for the improvement of the machinery of cotton manufacture...Another subject in which Mr
Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Creator: SmythBuilding the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860. Admiral Sir Baldwin Wake Walker, Surveyor of the Navy
Satta Pass on the Tokaido, 11th month, late 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi KiyochikaSatta Pass on the Tokaido, 11th month, late 19th century. Series: Sketches of the Famous Sights of Japan
Don José de Salamanca, 1860. Creator: UnknownDon Jose de Salamanca, 1860. A...capitalist, one of the most eminent of railway-contractors...he became a member of the Spanish press
The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Britannia Ironworks at Bedford, 1860. A...gigantic plough-manufactory...owned by Messrs. James and Frederick Howard...The total number of implements turned out of the Britannia Works in a single
Arrival of the first train of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad at James Town... 1860. Creator: UnknownArrival of the first train of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad at James Town from New York, 1860....the line just opened [supplies] an immediate connected highway from the chief emporium of
The late Joseph Locke, Esq. M.P. 1860. Creator: UnknownThe late Joseph Locke, Esq. M.P. 1860. An eminent engineer and enlightened man of science...[who] early displayed taste and capacity for scientific knowledge and the practice of engineering
Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, 1802. Creator: Jan BlankenDrawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, South Holland, 1802. Technical drawing of a steam engine: four elevations
Fisher's Patent Label Manufactury, 1857. Creator: UnknownFisher's Patent Label Manufactury, 1857. We have to notice the invention of a new patent label, which, from its being composed of cloth
Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. Creator: UnknownOpening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. It was calculated by those accustomed to estimate numbers of people congregated together that 50
Progress of the Great Ship, building at Millwall, for the Eastern Steam Navigation Company, 1856. Creator: UnknownProgress of the Great Ship, building at Millwall, for the Eastern Steam Navigation Company, 1856. Scene by the River Thames in London: Brunel's SS Great Eastern, an iron sail-powered
Victoria Docks - general view, 1856. Creator: UnknownVictoria Docks - general view, 1856. The whole of the south side of the Dock, comprising nearly a mile of water frontage, will be devoted to the accommodation of timber
Lead Mine and Cryolite, in Arksul Ford, 1856. Creator: H. CraneLead Mine and Cryolite, in Arksul [sic] Ford, 1856....Evigtok...in Arksuk [Arsuk] Fiord, with the miners houses, smithy, store-house...and the lead ore being wheeled over the ice to the ship...the
The workshop of James Watt at Heathfield, near Birmingham, as it was at his death in 1818, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe workshop of James Watt at Heathfield, near Birmingham, as it was at his death in 1818, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
Interior of the Gallery of Machines at the 1889 Universal Exhibition, 1889. Creator: Louis BeroudInterior of the Gallery of Machines at the 1889 Universal Exhibition, 1889
The Bank-Note Printing-Room, at the Bank of England, 1854. Creator: UnknownThe Bank-Note Printing-Room, at the Bank of England [in London], 1854. The quality and the water-mark of the...paper have in the new Note (now on the point of being issued to the public)
The Bank-Note Paper-Mill, Laverstoke, Hants. 1854. Creator: UnknownThe Bank-Note Paper-Mill, Laverstoke, Hampshire, 1854. Processing paper used for banknotes. The building, the machinery, and, indeed, the entire premises
Steam Sewing-Machines, 1854. Creator: UnknownSteam Sewing-Machines, 1854. The machine-room of the firm of Holloway, Crowe, and Holloway, ...wholesale clothes manufacturers, Stroud, Gloucestershire...Here are twenty machines in work
Un Patron (The lesson of the Apprentice), 1888. Creator: Buland, Jean-Eugène (1852-1926)Un Patron (The lesson of the Apprentice), 1888. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm
The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold GentheThe weavers, 1916
W.G. Taylors Patent Power Loom Calico Machine, . Creator: AnonymousW.G. Taylors Patent Power Loom Calico Machine. Private Collection
Power Loom (System Schönherr), c. 1900. Creator: AnonymousPower Loom (System Schonherr), c. 1900. Private Collection
Power Loom, 1900s. Creator: AnonymousPower Loom, 1900s. Private Collection
Steam-engines and Thrashing-machines, at the Smithfield Club Show, 1854. Creator: UnknownSteam-engines and Thrashing-machines, at the Smithfield Club Show, 1854. This new display [in the Exhibition of Agricultural Implements
