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Industries Collection (page 7)

Industries have shaped the world we live in, from the bustling cotton mills of Manchester to the iconic sculptures that adorn cities like Moscow

Background imageIndustries Collection: Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Palace of History and Garden Club (b/w photo)

Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Palace of History and Garden Club (b/w photo)
8673875 Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Palace of History and Garden Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: In the Clachan (b/w photo)

Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: In the Clachan (b/w photo)
8673785 Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: In the Clachan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Clachan)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Kelvin Hall and Fountain Court (b/w photo)

Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Kelvin Hall and Fountain Court (b/w photo)
8673772 Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Kelvin Hall and Fountain Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kelvin Hall and Fountain Court)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Royal Party in the Palace of Art (b/w photo)

Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Royal Party in the Palace of Art (b/w photo)
8673766 Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911: The Royal Party in the Palace of Art (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndustries Collection: William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)

William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673417 William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dobbie (1878-1950)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Charter granted to the Operative Bricklayers Society by the First International, 1865 (litho)

Charter granted to the Operative Bricklayers Society by the First International, 1865 (litho)
8673407 Charter granted to the Operative Bricklayers Society by the First International, 1865 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndustries Collection: The Only Way Out (litho)

The Only Way Out (litho)
8673353 The Only Way Out (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Only Way Out. Cartoon on state versus private onership of the mining industry in)

Background imageIndustries Collection: George Hicks, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)

George Hicks, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673330 George Hicks, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Hicks (1879-1954)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)

Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673325 Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Turner (1863-1942)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho)

Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho)
8673324 Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925)

Background imageIndustries Collection: A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo)

A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo)
8673320 A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A B Swales and Mikhail Tomsky)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Natives making Rope, Monteney, Mexico (b/w photo)

Natives making Rope, Monteney, Mexico (b/w photo)
8674261 Natives making Rope, Monteney, Mexico (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives making Rope, Monteney, Mexico)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Persia (b/w photo)

Persia (b/w photo)
8674247 Persia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia. A Maize Barn. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E)

Background imageIndustries Collection: An American Vine growing in Sicily (b/w photo)

An American Vine growing in Sicily (b/w photo)
8674246 An American Vine growing in Sicily (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An American Vine growing in Sicily)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Carrying Canes to the Factory in Mexico (b/w photo)

Carrying Canes to the Factory in Mexico (b/w photo)
8674245 Carrying Canes to the Factory in Mexico (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrying Canes to the Factory in Mexico)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Root-System attacked by Phylloxera (b/w photo)

Root-System attacked by Phylloxera (b/w photo)
8674243 Root-System attacked by Phylloxera (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Root-System attacked by Phylloxera)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Map of the World showing the Tobacco Producing Countries (litho)

Map of the World showing the Tobacco Producing Countries (litho)
8674234 Map of the World showing the Tobacco Producing Countries (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the World showing the Tobacco Producing Countries)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Reaping in Russia (b/w photo)

Reaping in Russia (b/w photo)
8674230 Reaping in Russia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reaping in Russia)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Coffee Plantation with Interplanted Young Trees of Assam Rubber (b/w photo)

Coffee Plantation with Interplanted Young Trees of Assam Rubber (b/w photo)
8674226 Coffee Plantation with Interplanted Young Trees of Assam Rubber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Japanese Women Roasting the Tea (b/w photo)

Japanese Women Roasting the Tea (b/w photo)
8674220 Japanese Women Roasting the Tea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Women Roasting the Tea)

Background imageIndustries Collection: The Withering Process (b/w photo)

The Withering Process (b/w photo)
8674219 The Withering Process (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Withering Process)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Chinese Method of Rolling the Leaf (b/w photo)

Chinese Method of Rolling the Leaf (b/w photo)
8674214 Chinese Method of Rolling the Leaf (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Method of Rolling the Leaf)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Plucking Tea (b/w photo)

Plucking Tea (b/w photo)
8674211 Plucking Tea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plucking Tea. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Leaf of Vine attacked by Phylloxera (b/w photo)

Leaf of Vine attacked by Phylloxera (b/w photo)
8674299 Leaf of Vine attacked by Phylloxera (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaf of Vine attacked by Phylloxera)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Nutmegs (b/w photo)

Nutmegs (b/w photo)
8674294 Nutmegs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nutmegs. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E Chandler)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Clearing the Forest for Tobacco in Sumatra (b/w photo)

Clearing the Forest for Tobacco in Sumatra (b/w photo)
8674291 Clearing the Forest for Tobacco in Sumatra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clearing the Forest for Tobacco in Sumatra)

Background imageIndustries Collection: A Nutmeg Tree in Jamaica (b/w photo)

A Nutmeg Tree in Jamaica (b/w photo)
8674290 A Nutmeg Tree in Jamaica (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nutmeg Tree in Jamaica)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Gathering Belladonna (b/w photo)

Gathering Belladonna (b/w photo)
8674281 Gathering Belladonna (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Belladonna)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Gathering Mint (b/w photo)

Gathering Mint (b/w photo)
8674278 Gathering Mint (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Mint)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Gathering Crude Turpentine, North Carolina (b/w photo)

Gathering Crude Turpentine, North Carolina (b/w photo)
8674272 Gathering Crude Turpentine, North Carolina (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Crude Turpentine, North Carolina)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Distilling Turpentine, North Carolina (b/w photo)

Distilling Turpentine, North Carolina (b/w photo)
8674271 Distilling Turpentine, North Carolina (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distilling Turpentine, North Carolina)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Jalap Root (b/w photo)

Jalap Root (b/w photo)
8674270 Jalap Root (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jalap Root. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E Chandler)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Daniel JeanRichard, Swiss watchmaker, 18th Century (engraving)

Daniel JeanRichard, Swiss watchmaker, 18th Century (engraving)
8673023 Daniel JeanRichard, Swiss watchmaker, 18th Century (engraving) by Bachelin, Auguste (1830-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel JeanRichard, Swiss watchmaker examining a watch)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo)

Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo)
8672148 Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaming in a Lancashire cotton mill)

Background imageIndustries Collection: City of Wolverhampton and its exhibition (b/w photo)

City of Wolverhampton and its exhibition (b/w photo)
8672136 City of Wolverhampton and its exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Wolverhampton and its exhibition)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Mine (woodcut)

Mine (woodcut)
8672862 Mine (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine. Illustration from Geschichte der Deutschen Kultur)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Gobelin and Sevres Room, French Department (engraving)

Gobelin and Sevres Room, French Department (engraving)
8661549 Gobelin and Sevres Room, French Department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gobelin and Sevres Room, French Department)

Background imageIndustries Collection: The Queen and Prince Albert's Visit to the Machinery Department of the Great Exhibition (engraving)

The Queen and Prince Albert's Visit to the Machinery Department of the Great Exhibition (engraving)
8661546 The Queen and Prince Albert's Visit to the Machinery Department of the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageIndustries Collection: Principal Entrance to the French Exposition Palace (engraving)

Principal Entrance to the French Exposition Palace (engraving)
8661541 Principal Entrance to the French Exposition Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Principal Entrance to the French Exposition Palace)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Printing Key Frame, by which the Blind may Write (engraving)

Printing Key Frame, by which the Blind may Write (engraving)
8661537 Printing Key Frame, by which the Blind may Write (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing Key Frame, by which the Blind may Write)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Gobelin Tapestry, The Workman (engraving)

Gobelin Tapestry, The Workman (engraving)
8661522 Gobelin Tapestry, The Workman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gobelin Tapestry, The Workman)

Background imageIndustries Collection: View of the Sevres Room in the Great Exhibition (engraving)

View of the Sevres Room in the Great Exhibition (engraving)
8661519 View of the Sevres Room in the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Sevres Room in the Great Exhibition)

Background imageIndustries Collection: The Balsa Life-Boat (engraving)

The Balsa Life-Boat (engraving)
8661513 The Balsa Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balsa Life-Boat. Mode of launching through a heavy surf)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Wire drawing benches (woodcut)

Wire drawing benches (woodcut)
8655525 Wire drawing benches (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wire drawing benches)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Filling a pit for burning charcoal (woodcut)

Filling a pit for burning charcoal (woodcut)
8655521 Filling a pit for burning charcoal (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Filling a pit for burning charcoal)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Crushing rocks containing iron ore with hammers (woodcut)

Crushing rocks containing iron ore with hammers (woodcut)
8655517 Crushing rocks containing iron ore with hammers (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crushing rocks containing iron ore with hammers)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Manufacturing of a bellows (woodcut)

Manufacturing of a bellows (woodcut)
8655515 Manufacturing of a bellows (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacturing of a bellows)

Background imageIndustries Collection: Iron ore stamping mill, 16th Century (woodcut)

Iron ore stamping mill, 16th Century (woodcut)
8655512 Iron ore stamping mill, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron ore stamping mill, 16th Century)



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Industries have shaped the world we live in, from the bustling cotton mills of Manchester to the iconic sculptures that adorn cities like Moscow. The vibrant colours of a modern cotton mill, captured in a lithograph, remind us of the industrial revolution and its impact on society. In contrast, a black and white photograph showcases Vera Mukhina's masterpiece "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, " symbolizing unity and strength amidst Soviet industry. This sculpture stands as a testament to the power of art to inspire generations. Moving into Lady Lavery's sitting room, we glimpse elegance intertwined with industry. Her refined taste reflects an era when they were flourishing, creating opportunities for luxury goods and leisurely pursuits. The ICIS Imperial Image takes us further into the realm of technology-driven industries. It represents progress through innovation, reminding us how advancements shape our lives today. EH Industries' EH101 PP5 helicopter reminds us of aerospace industries that push boundaries in engineering excellence. From its early days as EH Industries to becoming AgustaWestland later on, this aircraft exemplifies human ingenuity taking flight. Sri Lanka's tea plantations stand tall among other thriving industries on this beautiful island nation. Known for its rich flavors worldwide, Ceylon tea is just one example of how agriculture can transform economies while preserving natural beauty. A serene lithograph captures Barking Reach at dawn—a reminder that even within bustling industrial landscapes lies tranquility waiting to be discovered by those who seek it out. The engraving depicting a wheelwright harkens back to traditional craftsmanship—an essential industry before mechanization took over production processes. It serves as a tribute to skilled artisans whose work laid foundations for future innovations. On Norfolk's shingle beach stands a tractor beside a landed fishing boat—symbols of two interconnected industries: farming and fishing. These trades sustain communities along coastal regions worldwide while providing nourishment for countless people around the globe. The First World War brought forth destructive industries, like the fearsome Big Bertha M42.