Chains Collection

Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. pictured in front of the launching chain of the Great Eastern

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, 1857, printed 1863-64

Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch
The Holloway Brooch, designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, for presentation to W.S.P.U released prisoners. It depicts the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons with chains and broad arrows in purple

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902
A view of the quarry face showing workers sitting on a granite block weighing an estimated 2, 738 tons. It was claimed to be the largest single block ever quarried

Farmer and team of working horses plough a field
A team of two heavy horses plough a field, watched by a large crow and a pet springer spaniel. Watercolour painting by Malcom Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Quarry in Mabe or Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A view of the quarry face showing two workers with sledge hammers standing by a granite block that is being dressed. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904
Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Transporting granite blocks for King Alfreds statue to Penryn Station, Penryn, Cornwall. 1901
Fowler traction engines 7974 and 9016 are pictured hauling blocks of granite from one of the Mabe quarries to Penryn Station, for onward transportation by train to Winchester, Hampshire

Patriotic Poster - 30th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - 30 Years Commemoration of the Victory against the French at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in May, 1954. Breaking the shackles of Colonial oppression. Date: 1984

Coal miners in shaft lift, South Wales
Several coal miners with blackened faces stand in the shaft lift at the end of their shift in a coal mine in South Wales

Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge Sylvia Pankhurst
Badge issued by the Womens Social & Political Union with design by Sylvia Pankhurst. This circular tin badge in purple, green and white, shows a young woman

Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs
JD-11509E Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, IKB union jack flag - T-shirt / poster print design
Isambard Kingdom Bunel portrait with Union Jack flag - T-shirt / poster print design IKB

DNA transcription, molecular model. Secondary structure of the enzyme RNA polymerase II synthesising a mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid, lilac) strand from a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Houdini & Skyscraper
Suspended from the cornice of a New York skyscraper, he must somehow free himself of his chains and make his way to safety... will he do it ? Is this one trick too many ?

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds

Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule. Computer model of the secondary structure of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

Croagh Patrick mountain, Carrowkeeran, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake
A farmer and his heavy horse take a break from working to gather hay on a field. They stop to talk to another farmer and a young lady in white dress

Swiss flag on a mountain in the Alpstein Range, Appenzell, Switzerland, Alps, Europe

Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule F007 / 9894
Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule. Computer model of the secondary structure of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

Three Cartier platinum and diamond bracelets Date: circa 1930s

Shaping metal with a steam hammer
Two metalworkers use a clamp and chain to hold a large piece of metal in place while it is shaped by a pneumatic steam hammer

Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Brian James and Captain Sensible of The Damned. 10th April 1977

Rat Scabies, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Dave Vanian of The Damned. 10th April 1977

Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Brian James and Captain Sensible of The Damned. 10th April 1977

Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Brian James and Captain Sensible of The Damned. 10th April 1977

Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Brian James and Captain Sensible of The Damned. 10th April 1977

Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Brian James and Captain Sensible of The Damned. 10th April 1977

Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the cranes based at the edge of the quarry

American Sherman Crab, army tank with chains spinning on a cylinder attached by steel arms

National Characters - Rocker in Trafalgar Square, London I hate Mods ! fashion
National Characters - Rocker in Trafalgar Square, London " I hate Mods !" fashion, punks / punk vintage stills library archive British cliche 1970s 70s

Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
The figures of melancholy and raving madness over the gateway into Bethlehem(Bedlam)Hospital. Statues by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber Date: 1813

Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London
The Great Crane at the Arsenal, Woolwich, south east London, used to lift sections of large guns

Firefighters with motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB
Firefighters with a motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB (Metropolitan Fire Brigade)

View from Piz Gloria, Mt. Schilthorn, Muerren, Canton Bern, Switzerland, Europe

Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas)
7062918 Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Draycott, Cotswold village, Edith Hodgkins, milkmaid
Draycott, Cotswold village, Edith Hodgkins (later Mrs Brown), milkmaid. Date: 1916

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria
King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria(1861-1948). Date: circa 1909

Man under coal weighing machine, Llanerch Colliery
A smartly dressed man (Herbert Saunders) standing under a coal weighing machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Andormeda Star Map
Andromeda (Gloria Federici), in chains, plus triangles constellation

Evolution / Art Apes Life
An extremely talented aspiring monkey artist sketches a less fortunate fellow monkey who is chained up whilst being sketched

Prometheus relaeased from his chains by Hercules (chromolitho)
968390 Prometheus relaeased from his chains by Hercules (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus relaeased from his chains by Hercules)

The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287709 The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal, in south east London, London, laying in marsh land between Greenwich and Gravesend. The majority of heavy guns for the Navy

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"Unbreakable Bonds: The Power of Chains in History and Beyond" Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains: A visionary engineer, Brunel's genius was anchored by the strength of his designs, symbolized by the chains that brought his creations to life. Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern: Witnessing a marvel unfold, Brunel's proud stance before the massive launching chains epitomizes his determination to conquer new frontiers in engineering. Coal miners in shaft lift, South Wales: Bound together by their dangerous profession, these brave miners rely on sturdy chains for both safety and support as they descend into darkness every day. Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge Sylvia Pankhurst: In her fight for women's rights, Sylvia Pankhurst wore a badge adorned with symbolic chains - representing not only oppression but also unity among suffragettes striving for change. Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall 1903-1904: Amidst rugged landscapes and heavy machinery stands a testament to human resilience – mighty chains that harnessed raw power from nature itself. Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs: These loyal companions are forever linked by their unbreakable bond – just like the strong chain connecting them during playful adventures or quiet moments of companionship. Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch: An emblematic brooch worn proudly by suffragettes imprisoned at Holloway depicts intertwined golden chains as a reminder of their unwavering commitment to equality and freedom. Isambard Kingdom Brunel IKB union jack flag - T-shirt / poster print design: Celebrating an iconic figure who forged Britain's industrial legacy using ironclad determination and ingenuity represented through interlocking chains on this striking design. Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902.