Manufacturing Collection (page 3)

BP Chemicals Petrochemicals Plant, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Cotton Picking
Picking cotton in the southern United States

Coal (engraving)
5221742 Coal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Agricultural and manufacturing output and wealth and debts of the United States (coloured engraving)
6014062 Agricultural and manufacturing output and wealth and debts of the United States (coloured engraving) by American School

Atelier pour la dessiccation et la compression des legumes par le procede Chollet et Morel-Fatio (engraving)
2787561 Atelier pour la dessiccation et la compression des legumes par le procede Chollet et Morel-Fatio (engraving) by French School

H J Heinz factory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
View from Troy Hill of the H J Heinz factory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: 1911

Adverts, Robertsons Whisky, William McKinnon & Co
Adverts for Robertsons Whisky, Dundee, and William McKinnon & Co, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

The Dacca Twist Companys Sewing Cotton, Manchester
Advertising showcard, The Dacca Twist Companys Sewing Cotton, Manchester. Date: circa 1900

Stock Share Certificate - Blue Ridge Shirt Manufacturing Co, Tennessee, USA. 20th century

Colliery (engraving)
2808341 Colliery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colliery. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn, Richard Griffin)

Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920747 Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer

John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Singer clock tower in the distance Circa 1951

New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery

Brochure cover, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton
Brochure cover design, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, advertising Footshape boots by post. Depicting an 18th century scene with a coach and horses and a road sign: Boots by Post in 1780

Big Gun
circa 1885: The breech block of a large gun being gauged and fitted at Woolwich Arsenal. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10741306
England - Aerial view, Car depository, Isle of Sheppey, Kent Date:

1914 Estate Carriage, 15 horse power, Hon. Patrick Lindsay Date: 1958

Workers At The Saltaire Woollen Mill, Bradford, North Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

A woman assembles part of the cowling of a B-25 bomber motor. circa 1942
A woman assembles part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber in the engine department of North Americas Inglewood, California plant. circa October 1942

Cotton Spinning I: Development of Spinning Machinery (engraving)
XJF311273 Cotton Spinning I: Development of Spinning Machinery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Indian Spinning-Wheel, 2. Saxony Spinning-Wheel, 3)

Silk Mill
Thomas Lombes silk mill in Derby, circa 1720. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chemical plant storage tanks. The industrial-scale manufacture of chemicals requires specialised engineering to meet a wide range of storage requirements

Steelworks. Open hearth furnace inside Azvostal steelworks in Zhadanov, Russia. The manufacture of steel requires that pig iron, a high-carbon crude form of iron

Nomad II engine at the Coronation Road Test Tunnels

Gloster VI seaplane with Napier Lion VIID engine, winner of the 1929 Schneider Trophy. Date: 1929

Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK162
Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK163 fitted with a NSc D1-2 Double Scorpion rechargeable booster rocket Date: 1957

Inspecting engine beside Belvedere helicopter
Technician inspects engine beside Belvedere helicopter Date: 1958

Napier Deltic compressor set

Ms Napier (bearded) besides F Edge in the four cylinder Napier racing car Date: 1902

Manufacture of circuit boards
A complicated multi-component electronic device for manufacturing circuit boards. It consists of a number of miniature soldering irons to attach the electrical components and a magnifying camera

The Horrors of Home
A Captain, home on leave during World War I returns to his tranquil countryside village to discover it is now a hub of industry complete with belching chimneys, manufacturing armaments for the war

Chevrolet Manufacture
A scene from one of Chevrolets 17 great American factories

Hillman Imp cars and vans on production line hanging from cradles at Rootes car factory Linwood March 1969

The paper mill La Guipuzcoana, in Tolosa, Spain, 19th century (litho)
AIS5355988 The paper mill La Guipuzcoana, in Tolosa, Spain, 19th century (litho); © Iberfoto

Machines in the textile factory of the brand "La Lanera Espanola" in Sabadell, near Barcelona, Spain, c
AIS5380086 Machines in the textile factory of the brand "La Lanera Espanola" in Sabadell, near Barcelona, Spain, c. 1920 (b/w photo); © Iberfoto

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712997 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712993 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Cross-section of a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid
5311885 Cross-section of a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid; (add.info.: Cross-section if a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid)

An engraving depicting the United Asbestos Co's Harefield Mills, near London, 19th century
5310729 An engraving depicting the United Asbestos Co's Harefield Mills, near London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311607 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

A shipyard, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404015 A shipyard, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Underneath a ship, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404012 Underneath a ship, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Moving heavy gun tubes, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400474 Moving heavy gun tubes, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Erecting aeroplanes, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400467 Erecting aeroplanes, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Plater's Shed, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404002 The Plater's Shed, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

A coring machine at work on a heavy gun tube, illustration from The Western Front, pub
STC400475 A coring machine at work on a heavy gun tube, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Witney Woollen Mills: Dye House (b/w photo)
8651922 Witney Woollen Mills: Dye House (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dye House)

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"Unveiling the Art of Manufacturing: From Bauhaus Building to Welsh Spinning Wheels" Step into the world of manufacturing, where innovation and craftsmanship intertwine. The iconic Bauhaus Building stands tall as a testament to architectural excellence, embodying the spirit of design in every corner. Delve deeper into the realm of engineering marvels with a glimpse inside the Napier Deltic engine's cross-section. Witness the intricate workings that power locomotives, as final gears are meticulously fitted by skilled hands. Travel back in time through an advert from Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd in Kirkcaldy - a window into their proud legacy of producing top-quality goods. Meanwhile, Singer Sewing Machines' factory in Clydebank hums with activity as countless garments come to life under its roof. Swindon becomes a hub for diesel locomotive production, showcasing how British expertise shapes rail transportation. Marvel at the mighty Napier Deltic rail traction diesel engine, propelling trains forward with unmatched efficiency. In times of war, manufacturing becomes synonymous with patriotism. A powerful WW2 poster reminds us that victory is within reach when we unite our efforts behind industry's relentless drive for progress. Venturing beyond metal and machinery, witness artisans blowing glass in 19th-century British factories - each delicate creation reflecting centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Wallsend-on-Tyne proudly showcases its shipbuilding prowess; colossal vessels rise from humble beginnings thanks to dedicated workers' unwavering commitment. Finally, meet a Welsh woman gracefully spinning yarn on her wheel - an embodiment of cottage industries that once thrived across Wales. Her skillful hands keep alive ancient techniques while reminding us that manufacturing is not just about mass production but also preserving heritage and culture. From grand structures like Bauhaus buildings to humble spinning wheels tucked away in cottages – this captivating journey unveils how manufacturing has shaped our world throughout history – blending artistry and innovation to create a tapestry of progress.