Worked Collection

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Cottages, Achill Island, Co Mayo (1913). Henri, Robert 1863-1929. Date: 1913

Farmlands, Donegal (c.1929 - 30). Iten, Hans 1874-1930. Date: 1929-1930 (circa)

Commander E. Smith, Captain of the Titanic
COMMANDER EDWARD. J SMITH Captain of the ill-fated Titanic. Commander Smith was a highly regarded and experienced captain who had worked on a number of White Star Liners before captaining

The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes
Rhodes was a diamond and gold mining entrepreneur and worked for the De Beers Mining Company. He was born on the 5th July 1853 and died March 26th 1902

The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879
Engraving showing the deck, funnel and masts of the Cunard Companys Steamship Gallia at sea, 1879. Launched earlier that year

Wheel worked by dog - turning roasting spit, Carmarthenshire
Wheel worked by a dog for turning the roasting spit - used until the end of the first quarter of the 19th century. This example was the property of the late Sir John Williams, Bart

District Messengers / Gpo
Young boys worked as GPO District Couriers and delivered packages all over London. Here, they leave the District Messenger & Theatre Office. Date: circa 1930

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Mr Howard Carter
Howard Carter (1874-1939) British egyptologist, famed for his discovery of Tutankhamens tomb. Born in 1874, he went to Egypt as a draughtsman in 1891 and studied the inscriptions

Les Honneurs sous le feu. Georges Scott, (1873-1943). Scott Started His Career In The 1890S And Worked As War Correspondent For The News Magazine L Illustration During The Balkan Wars Of 1912-13

Herring Fleet Fisher Women, East Coast of Britain, 1913
Photographs showing three views of fisher women who worked for the herring fleet on the East coast of Britain in 1913. At top, three women stand at the pickling trough, gutting and pickling herring

Roman Fire Engine / Pump
Roman fire engine, consisting of two double-cylindered force pumps worked by means of a rocking beam (now lost)

I m going to be a prison warder Emily.. I m going to be a prison warder Emily. What are you going to be when yer grows up? asks the boy of a girl. Me - why a Miss Gawthorpe if mother lets me

An ammunition column passing through Ypres, 1917. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St

Design Magic Flute Hall Stars Palace Queen Night
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Lewis Baumer at Work
Photograph of Lewis Baumer, artist and illustrator who worked for Punch and The Sketch among other magazines

Postmen of the nations
Photographic montage showing postmen from around the world, dubbed by the ILN as the hardest-worked men in the world at Christmas

Rama Iv(Mongkut) of Siam
CHAO FA MONGKUT Pictures with Queen Ramphuy. Worked to modernise Siam (modern Thailand), relinquishing control of Cambodia to the French (1867)

Saint John of the Cross
SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS, Spanish Carmelite who worked with Teresa of Avila to reform the order : he wrote The dark night of the soul while in prison in Toledo

Late C18 Fire Engine
Known as a bed-poster, this London engine is a manual machine worked by pumping handles on either side : a Beadle and a Watchman are in official attendance

Madeline Rossiter actress, musician and manager
Madeline Rossiter dressed in male attire as Algy. She worked in revue, summer seasons, musical comedy and pantomime. Described as a comedienne, impressioniste and musician

c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers
Early 20th century vintage press photograph - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers arriving in Los Angeles. Probably Alice Dunbar

c. 1920s - Madame Alice fat lady performer
Picture captioned Madame Alice - possibly Alice Dunbar, nicknamed Alice from Dallas who worked for Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey for nearly 20 years

Fowler Ploughing Engine team
Unidentified Fowler Ploughing Engine team. Ploughing engines worked as pairs and were usually consecutive build numbers and registration numbers. Date: 1959

Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller YB7976 Toby (msn 95/4009). Seen with a 1955 Standard 10 motor car 200CPJ at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. Built in 1925 to the design of Messrs

Model wearing a knitted bathing costume with HS monogram, carrying a beach bag worked in tapestry wools. Date: 1935

Construction of the Queensway Mersey Tunnel
The Queensway tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead. Construction began in 1925

Sidney Hand Advertisement
An advertisement for Sidney Hand Ltd, showcasing a photograph of a rare example of 17th century English Slipware, made by Thomas Toft, an English potter who worked at Staffordshire potteries

Raymond McIntyre
A self portrait painting of the New Zealand artist and art critic, Raymond Francis McIntyre, 1879-1933. With a career of exhibiting his work through organizations including the Royal Academy

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items
Captain John Treasure Jones Archive. Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, John Treasure Jones (1905-1993) went to sea at the age of 15

The Blacksmith's Shop
An etching showing the interior of a blacksmith's shop, comprising of a set of wagon wheels being worked on, and a workbench in the background. Date: circa 1925

Art deco lady with handbag, long coat and high heels
Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi was born in 1879 and died in 1949. He lived for many years in Paris working as a caricature cartoonist

A Black Country canal family
A typical canal boating family photographed near Tipton in the Black Country. The photograph illustrates the harsh conditions endured by the families who lived and worked on the boats Date: 1916

Coventry Climax Engines (L Hathaway Ltd) fire engine, where Laurence Hathaway worked during Second World War [WWII]. Hathaway's company produced floating pumps which were first used in fire

Ypres, The City of Death, Cloth Hall and St Martin's Church
Ypres - The City of Death showing the shelled Cloth Hall and St. Martin's Church. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holiday'S Early Life Was Spent In St

Photograph showing two Civil Guardsmen cleaning their kit in their barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

A Civil Guard Parade on a tiered building at their barracks, Spain, 1936. This was deemed a necessary alternative to drilling on the middle of the parade ground

A Civil Guardsman having dinner with his family in their private rooms at a Civil Guard Barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

Princess Mary (1897 - 1965), third child and only daughter of George V and Queen Mary at the age of thirteen. Born at Sandringham

Child labour working in the fields
Farming under the gang system - work contracted out to entrepreneurs who worked their labour force often under harsh conditions. Date: 1867

"They named her Argo, and worked at her all day long"(litho)
6025357 " They named her Argo, and worked at her all day long" (litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: " They named her Argo)

"We worked hard on the lawn"(colour litho)
6013976 " We worked hard on the lawn" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

A needlework sofa seat finely worked in a tent stitch depicting the Adoration of the Magi
1767237 A needlework sofa seat finely worked in a tent stitch depicting the Adoration of the Magi, c.1730 (wool, silk) by English School

Pleated Ermine Stole, bordered with Seal Musquash, Large Muff, worked in a similar way to match (b / w photo)
3639576 Pleated Ermine Stole, bordered with Seal Musquash, Large Muff, worked in a similar way to match (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Barclays Dictionary, word: Restive (engraving)
5997745 Barclays Dictionary, word: Restive (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restive)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

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"Worked: A Glimpse into the Lives of Extraordinary Individuals and Places" Marie Curie - Pioneering scientist who tirelessly worked to unravel the mysteries of radiation, forever changing our understanding of the world. A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn - The artistry and dedication behind maintaining a pristine garden is showcased as every weed is carefully removed, creating an oasis of beauty. Cottages, Achill Island, Co Mayo - Witness the laborious craftsmanship that went into building these charming cottages on the picturesque Achill Island in County Mayo. The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes - Explore the life and legacy of this influential figure who worked relentlessly towards his vision for British imperialism in Africa. Commander E. Smith, Captain of the Titanic - Delve into the responsibilities and challenges faced by Captain Smith as he commanded one of history's most iconic ships before tragedy struck. Farmlands, Donegal - Discover how generations have toiled on these fertile lands in Donegal, cultivating crops and nurturing livestock to sustain their communities. The Deck of SS Gallia, 1879 - Step back in time onto this bustling deck where passengers and crew worked together to ensure smooth sailing during transatlantic voyages. Wheel worked by dog- turning roasting spit, Carmarthenshire- Experience an ingenious use of animal power as dogs work diligently to turn a roasting spit in Carmarthenshire's traditional kitchens. District Messengers / GPO- Uncover stories from dedicated messengers who tirelessly delivered important messages across districts during times when communication was more challenging than ever at General Post Office (GPO). A Corporal of 1st/9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry- Honor those brave soldiers who fought valiantly during conflicts while serving with unwavering commitment within Highland Light Infantry ranks. Mr Howard Carter.