Repairing Collection

The RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock
Vintage maritime history photo of the RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock

Scotland - Lossiemouth Fisherman mending his lines
Moray, Scotland - Lossiemouth Fisherman mending his lines Date: circa 1905

Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. MT278
TOM-1190 Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. Grand Teton national park, Wyoming, North America Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Margot Fonteyn repairing her ballet shoes
Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991), British ballet dancer, pictured at her Kensington home repairing her ballet shoes around the time she danced the role of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty at a Royal Command Gala

Mechanical digger

Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Two Cobblers Mend Shoes
Two cobblers, seated on a low bench in their workshop, set about repairing shoes and fitting new soles

Factory Workers 1930S
Factory workers leaving the engineering and ship repairing factories of R. & H. Green and Silley Weir Ltd

Space walk. Composite computer artwork of an astronaut working on the outside of a spacecraft. He is performing a space walk or EVA (extravehicular activity). Part of the Earth can be seen behind him

Road Works in Whitehall, London, 1882
Engraving, originally entitled Horse Guards under Fire again, showing a group of workmen re-surfacing the road in Whitehall, London, 1882

Boy Repairs Boots / 1930
A boy is taught to mend his own boots in classes at a London School

WW2 - Home Front - Make-do and Mend Poster
The iconic WWII home front public information poster from the Ministry of Informations Make Do And Mend campaign. Date: 1940

Illustration of a bible scene, 2 Kings 12, Temple of Solomon is repaired by King Josiahs men

Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - The Pen Shop - at 112 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: 1940

Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
Photograph of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen repairing the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Malaya

Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine model 29K53. 1932

DIY mechanic fixing car, Eccles, Manchester
A DIY mechanic fixing a car in front of his Eccles house. He doesn t appear to have any shoes on, only socks! Date: circa 1981

Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers - Arch of Galerius
Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers working beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius (part of the Rotunda Complex). Date: circa 1910s

Union Soldiers Fill Downtime During Civil War
A group of Northern soldiers from the Army of the Potomac takes advantage of a respite from battle to write letters and mend clothing during the American Civil War, early 1860s

Huntley, Aberdeenshire - repairing a flat tyre
Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - repairing a flat tyre. The number plate, identifies this fine vehicle as from Liverpool (" K" ) and it was vehicle number 388 registered

Fusion reactor maintenance T180 / 0078
^BFusion reactor maintenance. ^b Technician in the interior of a Tokamak device, which confines hot plasma. This is used in the research of fusion as a future energy source

LFB Engineering Workshop - Vehicle repairs

Workmen repairing part of the walkways on Tower Bridge

LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen

Laser eye surgery, artwork
Laser eye surgery. Artwork showing how laser eye surgery is performed. An incision is made into the cornea (light blue), the clear dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye

Fishermen on Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Mr Tape the Tailor, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Repair your own fur coat, 1944. Cleaning and repairing your fur coat and your raincoat at home in wartime. Date: 1944

Mending the Baseball, (oil on canvas)
650883 Mending the Baseball, (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 61.3x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Baseball. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

Drying and Repairing Eel Nets at Maghery, Loch Neagh
Drying and Repairing Eel Nets at Maghery, L. Neagh - a view of a man spreading eel nets out in a field to dry. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Maghery). Date: circa early 1900s

Digital illustration of patching hole in roof guttering using two-part epoxy resin repair kit

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

A WWI motorcycle repair shop (b / w photo)
XJF441997 A WWI motorcycle repair shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The bakery, the butchers, the shoemaker, 19th century lithograph, bread, oven, fire, baker, bake, flour, baked, boots, leather, craft, shoe, hammer, tool, handcraft, handwork, craftsman, soles

The Travelling Cobbler
Children sit on a grass verge and watch The Travelling Cobbler repairing shoes from the back of his van. Date: early 1930s

Excavator building sea defences, Dunoon, Firth of Clyde, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, august

DNA repair using nanobots. Computer artwork depicting the possibility of using robots at an atomic scale (nanobots) to repair damaged DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the bodys genetic code

Measuring water levels
Water level recorder in a river, being adjusted by a scientist. It uses float activation of a gearing assembly to move a pen across a chart drum. The chart drum is driven by a spring-wound clock

Thatcher at work renewing thatch on cottage, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A Cornish fisherman repairing his nets
5312003 A Cornish fisherman repairing his nets; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Cornish fisherman repairing his nets in his 'cellar' or boathouse near the Lizard)

Blind women looks out of her window, 1882
3479054 Blind women looks out of her window, 1882; (add.info.: Temptress looking out of her garret window onto Smokey surroundings, cheered only by the song of the linnet which, being blind)

Canadian female sewing, 1883
3479048 Canadian female sewing, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration showing young Canadian female sewing, mending a piece of clothing. Dated 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Females sewing clothing, 1882
3479033 Females sewing clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows two females sewing clothing. Dated 24th June 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sewing kit, 1881
3479063 A sewing kit, 1881; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration of a sewing kit, including scissors, needles and small hooking devices. Dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Needlework at the dining table, 1849
3479056 Needlework at the dining table, 1849; (add.info.: Illustration shows a female, seated at a dining table, sewing a piece of material under candle light)

Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882
3479036 Female seated with her sewing case on the table, 1882; (add.info.: Illustration shows female seated with her sewing case on the table. Dated 13th May 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Restoring the Power: From Titanic's Propellers to Space Walks" The RMS Titanic's propellers receive meticulous repair in dry dock, a testament to preserving history and engineering marvels. Margot Fonteyn gracefully repairs her ballet shoes, ensuring every step tells a story of resilience and dedication. With precision and strength, a mechanical digger mends the earth, shaping landscapes and building foundations for progress. In Lossiemouth, Scotland, a fisherman carefully repairs his lines – an age-old tradition passed down through generations to sustain livelihoods. Amidst Kolkata's bustling streets in West Bengal, India, brave workers navigate dangerous scaffolding to mend structures that stand tall against time. Two cobblers diligently mend worn-out shoes; their skilled hands breathe new life into footwear while cherishing craftsmanship traditions. Factory workers in the 1930s embody resilience as they repair machinery with unwavering determination amidst challenging times. Floating in space during a daring spacewalk mission, astronauts demonstrate ingenuity as they repair vital equipment beyond Earth's boundaries. Whitehall witnesses road works in 1882 as dedicated laborers pave the way for smoother journeys through London's historic heartland. A young boy meticulously repairs his boots in 1930 - an inspiring display of resourcefulness and self-reliance even at tender ages. Illustrating biblical values of restoration and faithfulness from 2 Kings 12, King Josiah’s men work tirelessly to repair Solomon’s Temple—a symbol of hope renewed. In Indianapolis' Fountain Pen Repair Shop lies expertise honed over years—preserving treasured writing instruments that capture stories yet untold. Note.