Draught Collection (page 4)

Assaying copper: Furnaces (1, 4), ore (3), bellows (5), and aeolipile (6) to supply draught to furnaces. Pot in which flux is prepared (8)

The Able Doctor, Or, America Swallowing The Bitter Draught, En Sanguine Engraving Shows Lord North, With The Boston Port Bill Extending From A Pocket

A Draught of the Town and Harbour of Charleston. by H. Moll, 1715, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Namibia, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Acacia trunks in dried out lake Dead Vlei
Namibia - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei - Acacia trunks in dried out lake Dead Vlei

Half litre of frothy pale beer served in glass tankard

Pieces of dry soil resting in palm of hand above soil surface, close up

Lomonosovs smelting furnace
Smelting furnace. Diagram for a design of smelting furnace drawn by Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-65), Russian polymath. This design is self-inflating, meaning that it creates a draught that fans the fire

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (John 21: 6). Color wood engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT. The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (John 21:6). Color wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Miraculous Draught of Fishes. Tapestry, c1532, after cartoon by Raphael
CHRIST:MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT. Miraculous Draught of Fishes. Tapestry, c1532, after cartoon by Raphael

LCC-LFB Fireboat Alpha, River Thames
From 1912 the previously used rafts, towed by tugs, were replaced by Londons first fireboats. These steam driven self-propelled shallow draught craft were based on the Royal Navy gunboats

Patent poster for Shand, Mason & Co
A patent poster for Shand, Mason & Co, fire engine makers and hydraulic engineers, advertising three types of firefighting equipment

BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. The able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught. William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat

ENGLAND: PLOUGHING, 1748. A drought and the use of several sorts of ploughs in England. Line engraving, English, 1748

WELL, 19th CENTURY. The Pure Draught. Wood engraving and poem, mid-19th century

DRAUGHT OF FISHES. The Miraculous Draught of the Fishes. Steel engraving after the painting by Jean Baptiste Jouvenet

Galliot on the Lower Rhine, Germany or Holland
Watercolour sketch of a galliot (a shallow-draught ketch) on the Lower Rhine in Germany or Holland, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. November 1840

Domestic Sheep, draught ewes, with markings sprayed on, flock in pens at market, Holmfirth Livestock Market, Yorkshire, England, october

Paddy fields. Rice farmer tilling soil in a field in preparation of planting it with rice. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Rice paddy terrace. Workers tilling soil in terraced rice paddies. Terracing impedes run-off and prevents soil erosion. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Caught out by the draught, c. 1909
Photograph showing the problem faced by women trying the cross the gratings above the Berlin Underground railway, 1909. Date: 1909

The Crimean Tartar Saloon, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of the Crimean Tartar Saloon on Czar Alexander IIs steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880

The Imperial Saloon, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of the Imperial Saloon on Czar Alexander IIs steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880

The Duplex Catamaran, 1880
Engraving of a Duplex Catamaran, built in Rhode Island USA, for Mr. Henry N. Custance, honorary treasurer of the Corinthian Yacht Club, August 1880

The Czars Bedroom, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of Czar Alexander IIs bedroom on his steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880. Extremely lavishly fitted out, this yacht was given a radical design

SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of Czar Alexander IIs steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880. This yacht was given a radical design, supposedly based on the shape of a turbot

Draught of Fishes
Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering unto him, Master, we have taken nothing

Dutch & Emperor Ceylon
A Draught of the most Splendid Audience given by ye Emperor of Ceylon, King of Candy, to Gerard Hulst, ye Dutch General. (The Dutch land 1602, take Colombo 1603)

Warship / 3rd Draught
Third Draught of a First Rate. A profile cross-section of a warship showing the layout of the sails, masts & rigging & including crows nests

Warship / Ist Draught
First Draught of a Ship of the First Rate. A profile cross- section of a warship showing the structure, framework, layout of decks, canons & how provisions are stowed

Pyne - Waggoners
WAGGONERS - A broad-wheeled waggon, upon a fine road, with 8 or 10 horses bearing an equal share in the draught, is an object that excites no incnsiderable admiration

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"Draught: A Journey Through Time and Traditions" Step aboard the majestic Thames Sailing Barge, as it gracefully glides along the tranquil waters. The rhythmic sound of waves lapping against its sturdy hull creates a sense of serenity. A pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses in harness stand proudly on the barge, their strength and elegance capturing the essence of bygone days, and are a testament to the hardworking spirit that once powered this vessel through countless journeys. In Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England, charcoal burners toil tirelessly amidst towering trees. Their craft is an ancient one - preserving traditions passed down through generations. The men and their dedication embody the true meaning - perseverance in pursuit of excellence. As if touched by divine intervention, Jesus miraculously multiplies fishes to feed thousands gathered on the shores. This biblical tale reminds us that even in times of scarcity or drought, there is always hope for abundance and sustenance. Back on board the Thames Sailing Barge, its weathered sails billow against clear blue skies. It carries with it tales from distant lands and echoes from centuries past. Each creaking plank tells a story etched into its very structure. The bitter served in a half-pint glass tankard quenches parched throats after a long day's work under scorching sunrays or biting winds. Its golden hue reflects not only craftsmanship but also camaraderie shared among friends at local pubs across Britain. Samuel Plimsoll MP fights tirelessly for justice as he champions safety regulations for ships carrying heavy loads during perilous voyages across treacherous seas. His efforts ensure that no ship shall be burdened beyond its limits - protecting lives and preventing tragedy caused by excessive draughts. Gazing upon Tower of London's formidable walls surrounded by bustling streets below takes us back to 1597 when life was shaped by the draughts of history.