Apprentice Collection

Medieval goldsmith at work
Workshop of Etienne Delaulne, a goldsmith in Paris, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

Apprentice carpenter
Young carpenters apprentice planing a block of wood, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bakers at their trade in the late Middle Ages
Bakers of York, showing their guild ordinances, England, 1590s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Cobblers shop front, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of a cobblers shop front in St David s, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The cobbler and his apprentice (possibly his son) stand outside the shop

Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, River Thames, London
Watermen on duty at the end of Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on the River Thames. They are wearing the livery of the Fishmongers Company

Reception of Apprentice
An blindfolded apprentice is received into a French Masonic Lodge : he bares his right leg as part of the ceremony

Freemasons / Apprentice
the lodge of an apprentice, showing the emblems appropriate to that grade

Interior of the Forge, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XIR154717 Interior of the Forge, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Parran, Rosine (fl.1831-39); 65x53 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

The Chemist 1827
A chemist with his apprentice in his laboratory. A copper alembic is on his left, to the right a sand heat and a furnace is in the middle. Date: 1827

Apprentice Engineers
Apprentices at an Engineering training school in Leeds. Date: 1968

The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

Apprentice Training School, Dean Street, Swindon, 1963
Young apprentices with Senior Instructor Geoff Webber

Illustration, Aztec apprentice warrior clad in loincloth carrying a spear-thrower (Atlatl) and oak darts with a stone point

Apprentice Training School, Swindon - 1972 intake

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Italian cooks preparing a meal, 1500s
Cooks preparing food in an Italian kitchen, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Signwriters at work
A wonderful photograph by Heinz Zinram showing a master signwriter at work, with his younger collegue (or apprentice) behind. A study in concentration, accuracy and exactitude in the craftsmans art

"Gallery of views of ancient Rome"Detail. Painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini
AIS5389764 " Gallery of views of ancient Rome" Detail. Painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini (Panini) (1691-1765). 1759

Jeweller at his bench with leather covers. His tools include files, drills, hammer, pliers, wire drawer and crucible. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-004

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-001

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-007

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-002

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953

Trials, plate 60 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
XJF909346 Trials, plate 60 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Front cover, Apprenticeship Indenture
Front cover of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited. (1 of 2) Date: 3 January 1902

Shipyard Apprentice
Apprentice at Swan Hunters Yard, Tyneside. Date: 1950s

Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
A boy with a harness and chain between his legs drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

Fishermen by the sea with lobster / crab pots
Fishermen with their pots and nets. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Workhouse Apprentices Handbill, Kendal, Westmorland
Copy of a handbill, thought to date from the 1820s, advertising the availability of boys and girls at the Kirkby, Kendal workhouse for being put out as parish apprentices

Yoga Girl Apprentices
A group of Indian girls, yoga apprentices. While squatting in this position, they must control their breathing and concentrate upon a perfect balance of mind and body. Date: 1930s

Sorcerers Apprentice
The Sorcerers Apprentice accidentally lets the dragon out of the bottle where the Sorcerer has managed to incarcerate it !

A saddler making a saddle in his leather workshop
A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Basket maker weaving a basket from willow taken from an osier-bed. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810

ABRAHAM DARBY (1678-1717). English ironmaster. Darby at his forge and the discovery of cast iron. Etching, English, 19th century

Farrier at his Forge
A farrier and his boy apprentice in a forge in Reading, Berkshire, England

Apprentice Hotpot
A group of hungry apprentices get ready to tuck into a hotpot at a aeronautical school. Date: 1930s

Apprentice splitting slate, Delabole Quarry, Cornwall
An apprentice splitting a slate at the Delabole Quarry in North Cornwall. Slate has been mined in the area since the middle ages

A factory worker cuts a block of wood
A young apprentice carpenter uses a large industrial jigsaw to cut a block of wood, while an older employee supervises his work. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

"Interieur flamand" Familles et enfants regroupes dans une piece, une carcasse d'animal est suspendue
AIS5384939 "Interieur flamand" Familles et enfants regroupes dans une piece, une carcasse d'animal est suspendue, une cheminee au fond, un homme tient un petit garcon sur le pot

Knife training instruction for the British Navy, including a description of preparatory movements and command orders
MMM5457620 Knife training instruction for the British Navy, including a description of preparatory movements and command orders; National Maritime Museum, London

Weaving (low relief)
BEN5471587 Weaving (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Weaving)

Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper)
PEM219468 Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper) by Tinqua, (fl.1860); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier
FLO4577650 Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard
FLO4577674 Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Apprenticeship: From Oyster Catch to Medieval Goldsmiths" Discover the ancient art of apprenticeship in Whitstable, where young oyster catchers learn from seasoned experts. Step into a medieval goldsmith's workshop and witness the meticulous craftsmanship passed down through generations. Follow an apprentice carpenter as they hone their skills, shaping wood with precision and dedication. The cobblers' shop front in St Davids, Pembrokeshire takes you back to a time when apprentices learned the trade of shoemaking. Witness the reception of an eager apprentice, ready to embark on a journey towards mastery in their chosen craft. Dive into history as bakers perfect their trade during the late Middle Ages, kneading dough and creating mouthwatering delights. Join the thrilling Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on River Thames, London - where skilled watermen compete for glory after years of training under masters. Immerse yourself in 1837's forge interior captured beautifully on canvas, showcasing apprentices learning blacksmithing techniques that have stood the test of time. Uncover secrets within Freemasons' guild as aspiring individuals begin their journey as apprentices towards enlightenment and self-improvement. Travel back to 1827 at "The Chemist, " witnessing young minds absorbing knowledge under experienced mentors in pursuit of scientific discoveries. Marvel at apprentice engineers mastering complex machinery while paving new paths for technological advancements across various industries. Observe a jeweler delicately working at his bench adorned with leather covers - a testament to centuries-old traditions being passed down. In every corner of history lies an apprentice's tale; these glimpses remind us that greatness is often born from humble beginnings.