Iron Collection (page 6)

New railway-bridge over the Rhine, near Mayence, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New railway-bridge over the Rhine, near Mayence, 1862. The bridge was...constructed according to the comparatively new system called "Pauli's system"

The Moorabool Viaduct on the Melbourne and Ballarat Railway, Australia, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Moorabool Viaduct on the Melbourne and Ballarat Railway, Australia, 1862. In 1851, gold was discovered near Ballarat, sparking the Victorian gold rush

Span of a large iron lattice-bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Span of a large iron lattice-bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi, 1862. Messrs. Ormerod, Grierson, and Co. of the St

The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. This magnificent new iron clipper ship, which was launched on the 11th ult. from the yard of Messrs

The International Exhibition: view of the Nave looking east... 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition: view of the Nave looking east - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. On the left is a display labelled Bougie de l'Etoile Belge'

The International Exhibition: angels from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: angels from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

The International Exhibition: Coalbrookdale gates and court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Coalbrookdale gates and court, 1862. The gates...consist of three portions, intervening between the four pillar-like piers

The International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

The International Exhibition: drawing-room balcony panel by W. Roberts... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: drawing-room balcony panel by W. Roberts, of Northampton, 1862. This is a simple work in cast iron, formed chiefly of a conventionally-treated flower

The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich, [London], 1862....the vessel having been named by Miss Nicolson, daughter of the Commodore Superintendent

The International Exhibition: Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

The International Exhibition: iron fountain, by Barbezat, in the French Court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: iron fountain, by Barbezat, in the French Court, 1862. This work is in iron, bronzed; its form is simple and good

The Australian clipper-ship The Royal Family, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Australian clipper-ship The Royal Family, 1862. Sailing ship built by Messrs. W. and R. Wright at St. John, New Brunswick. She is consigned to the well-known firm of Messrs

The International Exhibition: blast-engines by the Lilleshall Company, Shiffnal, Shropshire... 1862 Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: blast-engines by the Lilleshall Company, Shiffnal, Shropshire - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

The International Exhibition: Trophy of Armstrong Guns and Coils from the Royal Gun... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Trophy of Armstrong Guns and Coils from the Royal Gun Factories, Woolwich Arsenal, 1862. This magnificent trophy is exhibited by John Anderson

The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S. frigate Royal Oak, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S. frigate Royal Oak, 50 guns, 1862....the first completed of a new class of wooden vessels in the course of construction under the special

The International Exhibition - ornamental iron gates in the Hardware Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - ornamental iron gates in the Hardware Court, by W. Baily and Sons, 1862. In design they are simple, consisting of light pillars and ornamental gates

The International Exhibition: the Norwich Gates, by Barnard, Bishop, and Barnard, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Norwich Gates, by Barnard, Bishop, and Barnard, 1862. The work consists of four massive piers

Bray's traction-engine drawing a girder...through the streets of London by night... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Bray's traction-engine drawing a girder 74 feet long and weighing twenty tons through the streets of London by night - the monster load passing the Bank of England, 1862

The International Exhibition: iron candelabra for churches, from the Royal Foundry, Berlin, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: iron candelabra for churches, from the Royal Foundry, Berlin, 1862. The Royal Ironfoundry of Berlin exhibits a number of works...which are beautiful in their artistic

The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

The International Exhibition: portions of the Austrian and Belgian Courts... 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition: portions of the Austrian and Belgian Courts as seen from the Western Dome, 1862....the Austrian Court...is very advantageously situated for catching the eye of

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: naval practice with a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: naval practice with a 100-pounder, 1862. British sailors firing a cannon. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: casting the shot and shell for 100... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: casting the shot and shell for 100 pounders, 1862. In viewing the manner in which the work is carried out in the various branches of the Royal

Conservatory, by Ormson, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Conservatory, by Ormson, in the International Exhibition, 1862....the erection of conservatories may be considered the highest grade in horticultural architecture; it shows, in fact

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the guns at the proof-butts, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the guns at the proof-butts, 1862.... to fire a piece of ordnance...by the ordinary method of a man pulling a friction-tube while others are

The International Exhibition: the Western Dome and Transept, from a photograph... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Western Dome and Transept, from a photograph taken shortly after the opening ceremony by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. The gun, being now completely built up, is carried to a lathe for the purpose of being finish-turned

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the beehive, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the beehive, 1862. This is the upper floor of a two-storied building upwards of 200ft. in length and 60ft

Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the stairs, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the stairs, 1862. Engraving showing...a section of the building in which is a staircase leading from the basement to the galleries

Progress of the International Exhibition Building: ornamentation of roof and railing of... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: ornamentation of roof and railing of gallery, 1862. Illustration of...that which we have more than once described in detail - namely

Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route, has made the Red Sea almost an English highway

International Exhibition - roof of building, 1862. Creator: Unknown
International Exhibition - roof of building, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington, London

Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route

The International Exhibition Building: west portion of the Western Dome, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London]: west portion of the Western Dome, 1862....View beneath the Western Portion of the Western Dome as it appears when looked at from

Opening of the International Exhibition: entrance to the Western Annexe, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the International Exhibition: entrance to the Western Annexe, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington

The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photo... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: coiling the bars, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: coiling the bars, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the bars previous to coiling, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an

The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city, by T. H. Watson, 1862. The "Design for an Exchange"...is in the Italian Gothic style of the thirteenth

New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. A new bridge became necessary due to...the increase of the Pimlico and Chelsea districts, to which it will give a more direct communication by one-third of a mile to

Casting a monster cylinder for Her Majesty's armour-plated frigate Agincourt at Maudslay... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Casting a monster cylinder for Her Majesty's armour-plated frigate Agincourt at the foundry of Maudslay, Sons, and Field, Westminster-road, London, 1862

Finishing shells at Woolwich Arsenal, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Finishing shells at Woolwich Arsenal, 1862. Exertions are continued at Woolwich to supply munitions of war to the British possessions in North America...The splendid shell foundry is capable of

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"Iron: A Symbol of Strength, Power, and Resilience" Iron has long been a symbol of strength and power throughout history. From the cover of the first issue of Ms. Magazine in 1972 to Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's painting "The Thief, " iron has made its mark on art and culture. In Oxfordshire, UK, the Uffington White Horse stands tall as an ancient figure carved into the hillside, showcasing the enduring nature of iron. Margaret Thatcher, known as the Iron Lady for her strong leadership style, exemplified this quality during her time as Prime Minister. The Duke Wellington/Paul Pry statue reminds us of another aspect - its versatility. Whether used in weaponry or everyday objects like walking stick stands or irons on ironing boards with adorable Shar Pei puppies nearby, it serves various purposes. Industrial sites such as Scunthorpe Iron Works and Gelli coalmine in Rhondda demonstrate how iron played a crucial role in shaping economies and communities. The Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade reminds us that even in times of war (like World War One), iron was utilized for destructive purposes. HMS Iron Duke's involvement in the Great Fire of Smyrna highlights both tragedy and resilience. Just like they are withstand intense heat without losing its form, humanity too can rise from ashes stronger than ever before. Stepping back further into history takes us inside the Great Exhibition of 1851 where cast-iron structures showcased innovation and progress. This event marked a turning point when society recognized not only the functional but also aesthetic value that could be derived from this metal. Whether through artistry or industry, symbolism or functionality, one thing remains clear: Iron is more than just a material; it represents endurance against adversity – an unyielding force that shapes our world.