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Background imageIndustry Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Background imageIndustry Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Background imageIndustry Collection: Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922

Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Background imageIndustry Collection: Straw and felt hat making at Messrs Olemeys, 43 York Street, Luton. 24 April 1934

Straw and felt hat making at Messrs Olemeys, 43 York Street, Luton. 24 April 1934
Straw and felt hat making at Messrs Olemey s, 43 York Street, Luton. 24 April 1934

Background imageIndustry Collection: Piano Making at Brinsmeads Factory. Fitting in the hammers. 10 December 1920

Piano Making at Brinsmeads Factory. Fitting in the hammers. 10 December 1920

Background imageIndustry Collection: Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village

Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village of Kilsby in Northamptonshire and opened in 1838 as a part of the London and Birmingham Railway

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat, Charlie Mann, with a catch of herrings

The Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat, Charlie Mann, with a catch of herrings. 28 September 1925

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aerial view of Temple Hill Estate, Dartford, Kent with the River Thames and industrial

Aerial view of Temple Hill Estate, Dartford, Kent with the River Thames and industrial area around Greenhithe in the distance. 23 January 1963

Background imageIndustry Collection: A group of fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea, a small seaside town on the English

A group of fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea, a small seaside town on the English north east coast, just south of its larger neighbour, Redcar. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Boat Race 1933 The Cambridge Boat under construction at Sims boathouse on 2

The Boat Race 1933 The Cambridge Boat under construction at Sims boathouse on 2 March 1933

Background imageIndustry Collection: At Messrs James Burns Book Binding works at Esher. Gilding the edge. 15 May 1923

At Messrs James Burns Book Binding works at Esher. Gilding the edge. 15 May 1923

Background imageIndustry Collection: Taken for the Aerated Bread Company. 7 April 1920

Taken for the Aerated Bread Company. 7 April 1920

Background imageIndustry Collection: Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September

Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September 1916 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Kings Cross Station - cleaning the roof August 1932

Kings Cross Station - cleaning the roof August 1932

Background imageIndustry Collection: Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies

Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies giant Brabazon, which when completed, will be the " Queen Elizabeth" of the air

Background imageIndustry Collection: The new Cunard White Star cargo liner Asia was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins

The new Cunard White Star cargo liner Asia was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins
The new Cunard White Star cargo liner " Asia" was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins and Sir James Laing and Sons shipyard at Sunderland

Background imageIndustry Collection: Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent

Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent. 1938

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Old Trickermill, Woodbridge, Suffolk. 1926

The Old Trickermill, Woodbridge, Suffolk. 1926

Background imageIndustry Collection: Concrete Houses at Harlow, Essex Cement after leaving the mould. Mr G K Harkness

Concrete Houses at Harlow, Essex Cement after leaving the mould. Mr G K Harkness ( left ) and Mr Scruby ( right ) the inventors of the mould 16 September 1919

Background imageIndustry Collection: Work is progressing on the Dartford Tunnel appraoch road on the Kent side. This

Work is progressing on the Dartford Tunnel appraoch road on the Kent side. This picture was taken at Dartford, and shows the cutting made between Watling Street and Rochester Way

Background imageIndustry Collection: John Topham slide show John Topham presentation Topham lecture Farmer with scythe

John Topham slide show John Topham presentation Topham lecture Farmer with scythe in wheat field © TopFoto

Background imageIndustry Collection: A Grimsby herring trawler in the North Sea Fish where the fish are

A Grimsby herring trawler in the North Sea Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Herring Fishery at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Fisher girls gutting the herring

Herring Fishery at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Fisher girls gutting the herring. 1923

Background imageIndustry Collection: An early fishing boat called a coble at Whitby in Yorkshire, Fish where the fish are

An early fishing boat called a coble at Whitby in Yorkshire, Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: A view of Bridlington Harbour and town, Yorkshire. 11 January 1930 Fish where the fish are

A view of Bridlington Harbour and town, Yorkshire. 11 January 1930 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Trawling in the North Sea Fish where the fish are

Trawling in the North Sea Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea

Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea

Background imageIndustry Collection: Merryweathers Steam Fire-Engine - Merryweather & Sons of Lambeth, later Greenwich

Merryweathers Steam Fire-Engine - Merryweather & Sons of Lambeth, later Greenwich, London, were builders of steam fire engines and steam tram engines

Background imageIndustry Collection: Battersea Power Station - The Turbine Hall, view from the ground showing the giant

Battersea Power Station - The Turbine Hall, view from the ground showing the giant turbines - 1933 ?2006 TopFoto

Background imageIndustry Collection: Plan of the building erected for The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1851 in The Crystal Palace

Plan of the building erected for The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1851 in The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London. ?TopFoto

Background imageIndustry Collection: Herring harvest at Lowestoft Scotch fisher girls gutting and packing the fish

Herring harvest at Lowestoft Scotch fisher girls gutting and packing the fish on the quay side Lowestoft. 6 November 1920 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Man cutting corn with a scythe - harvesting by hand. Picture shows Fred Goldup, aged 72

Man cutting corn with a scythe - harvesting by hand. Picture shows Fred Goldup, aged 72
Man cutting corn with a scythe - harvesting by hand

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aerial view of Greenhithe, Kent overlooking Everards shipyard, HMS Worcester

Aerial view of Greenhithe, Kent overlooking Everards shipyard, HMS Worcester and the industrial valley of the river Thames. 18 December 1958

Background imageIndustry Collection: Mono Print

Mono Print
Charlie and his home made bender which he attaches to his swcythe to make the wheat lie for easy collection - when he cuts round the outside of a field ready for the bindre - at Shireham, Kent

Background imageIndustry Collection: Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe, Kent on the River Thames. 24 June 1948

Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe, Kent on the River Thames. 24 June 1948

Background imageIndustry Collection: Herring boats Tarbert Fish where the fish are

Herring boats Tarbert Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Saltburn by the Sea is a seaside resort with a dark, deep maritime past that still

Saltburn by the Sea is a seaside resort with a dark, deep maritime past that still permeates the air

Background imageIndustry Collection: People out fishing from a Coble ( a locally made fishing boat ) at low tide, near

People out fishing from a Coble ( a locally made fishing boat ) at low tide, near the fishing town of Staithes, on the north east coast of England. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Trawlermen in the North Sea Fish where the fish are

Trawlermen in the North Sea Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Herring Fishing fleet moored in harbour at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

The Herring Fishing fleet moored in harbour at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England 1923

Background imageIndustry Collection: A Scarborough long line fishing in North Sea 1931 Fish where the fish are

A Scarborough long line fishing in North Sea 1931 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: The herring fleet at Stornoway, Lewis, going out in the evening - 1367 ?TopFoto

The herring fleet at Stornoway, Lewis, going out in the evening - 1367 ?TopFoto Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea Fish where the fish are

Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Fishermans tumbledown cottage on the north east coast of England

Fishermans tumbledown cottage on the north east coast of England. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: A flock of gulls chase for scraps from the herring boats from Scarborough fishing

A flock of gulls chase for scraps from the herring boats from Scarborough fishing in North Sea 1931 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: The S. S. Eston in sail during rough seas 25 July 1938 A TopFoto

The S. S. Eston in sail during rough seas 25 July 1938 A TopFoto
The S.S. Eston in sail during rough seas 25 July 1938 eTopFoto

Background imageIndustry Collection: Bridlington Harbour, East Yorkshire. 11 January 1930 Fish where the fish are

Bridlington Harbour, East Yorkshire. 11 January 1930 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea hauling in their nets Fish where the fish are

Fishermen on board a trawler in the North Sea hauling in their nets Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Barrels for the Shetland catch of herring being unloaded at Lerwick, 1949

Barrels for the Shetland catch of herring being unloaded at Lerwick, 1949. Klondyking for fresh herring has begun in the Shetlands

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Channel Isles : Rozel Bay on the north coast of Jersey Fish where the fish are

The Channel Isles : Rozel Bay on the north coast of Jersey Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Scarborough offers sport to big game anglers landing 9ft tunny, new to the North Sea

Scarborough offers sport to big game anglers landing 9ft tunny, new to the North Sea

Background imageIndustry Collection: Rubberised Asphalt Paving - The first roadway of its type

Rubberised Asphalt Paving - The first roadway of its type. Shown in three stages from rubber asphalt, precoated granite chipping and then the finished section

Background imageIndustry Collection: Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until

Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until
Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway

Background imageIndustry Collection: In 1838 Samuel Brooks, vice-chairman of the Manchester and Leeds Railway (MLR) bought

In 1838 Samuel Brooks, vice-chairman of the Manchester and Leeds Railway (MLR) bought
In 1838 Samuel Brooks

Background imageIndustry Collection: Box tunnel showing the West Portal - Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in western England

Box tunnel showing the West Portal - Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in western England, between Bath and Chippenham, dug through the Box Hill

Background imageIndustry Collection: The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The

The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The Prince of Wales visited the coalfields at Middleston Moor in Winlaton, Durham

Background imageIndustry Collection: Mr Jimmy Burrows the farmhand on Westwood Farm, Westerham, Kent, showing the flail

Mr Jimmy Burrows the farmhand on Westwood Farm, Westerham, Kent, showing the flail to some young visitors. One man can thresh much corn in a day, the total being equal to nearly a sack an hour. 1935

Background imageIndustry Collection: A man walks down a country road passing an oast house, near Penshurst, Kent, England

A man walks down a country road passing an oast house, near Penshurst, Kent, England

Background imageIndustry Collection: A host of press photographers descend upon the car belonging to Group Captain Peter

A host of press photographers descend upon the car belonging to Group Captain Peter Townsend as it leaves Clarence House this afternoon

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Great Eastern Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation

The Great Eastern Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size of any then in use

Background imageIndustry Collection: The Ascott Gas, Water, Gesyers Works Ltd, at Neasden under construction. 1937

The Ascott Gas, Water, Gesyers Works Ltd, at Neasden under construction. 1937

Background imageIndustry Collection: Chimney felling by gelignite at Bedfont Powder Mills, Hounslow. The chimney falling

Chimney felling by gelignite at Bedfont Powder Mills, Hounslow. The chimney falling. 16 June 1921

Background imageIndustry Collection: Franco German crisis, the industrial heart of the Ruhr. A remarkable view of the

Franco German crisis, the industrial heart of the Ruhr. A remarkable view of the great Krupp Works at Essen, taken from the air. 18 January 1923

Background imageIndustry Collection: Fish and snake skins used for fashionable shoes at Gerrett and sons. 19 September 1925

Fish and snake skins used for fashionable shoes at Gerrett and sons. 19 September 1925

Background imageIndustry Collection: Drying fan in Goudhurst. 1937

Drying fan in Goudhurst. 1937

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aerial view of Littlebrook Power Station on the River Thames near Dartford, Kent

Aerial view of Littlebrook Power Station on the River Thames near Dartford, Kent

Background imageIndustry Collection: Two pictures taken from almost the same viewpoint on grays Farm Estate (LCC) near Orpington

Two pictures taken from almost the same viewpoint on grays Farm Estate (LCC) near Orpington, Kent. (X ref. M00982242)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe on the River Thames. 10 June 1947

Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe on the River Thames. 10 June 1947

Background imageIndustry Collection: Aerial view of the Swanscombe cutting in preparation for a new road to be built

Aerial view of the Swanscombe cutting in preparation for a new road to be built, near Dartford, Kent, England. 22 September 1960

Background imageIndustry Collection: Womans Land Army 1940 Kent

Womans Land Army 1940 Kent

Background imageIndustry Collection: The 263 mile pipelines of the scheme known as Pluto, which carried petrol and oil

The 263 mile pipelines of the scheme known as Pluto, which carried petrol and oil
The 263 mile pipelines of the scheme known as " Pluto", which carried petrol and oil from the Isle of Wight to the Cherbourg peninsula during the war

Background imageIndustry Collection: Vickers ran this steam ferry for their workmen on Walney Island, Barrow in Furness

Vickers ran this steam ferry for their workmen on Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, North Lancashire, England ca 1895

Background imageIndustry Collection: Chain ferry with Milkman and Milk cart, onboard the Walney Ferry, Barrow in Furness

Chain ferry with Milkman and Milk cart, onboard the Walney Ferry, Barrow in Furness, North Lancashire, England ca 1895

Background imageIndustry Collection: Basket weaving in Swanley 1936 A TopFoto

Basket weaving in Swanley 1936 A TopFoto
Basket weaving in Swanley 1936 eTopFoto

Background imageIndustry Collection: Fire at the the Vickers factory in Crayford, Kent. 1936

Fire at the the Vickers factory in Crayford, Kent. 1936

Background imageIndustry Collection: A Scarborough herring trawler in the north sea 1931 Fish where the fish are

A Scarborough herring trawler in the north sea 1931 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: The North Sea Patrol. Minesweepers of the Royal Navy, free from the hazardous war service

The North Sea Patrol. Minesweepers of the Royal Navy, free from the hazardous war service, now play a vital role in protecting the rights of the North Sea fishermen

Background imageIndustry Collection: Harbour with boats at Port Isaacs, Cornwall, England, UK 1960s Fish where the fish are

Harbour with boats at Port Isaacs, Cornwall, England, UK 1960s Fish where the fish are!

Background imageIndustry Collection: Ice floes in North Sea. Ice floes are still menacing fishing fleets and colliers in the North Sea

Ice floes in North Sea. Ice floes are still menacing fishing fleets and colliers in the North Sea

Background imageIndustry Collection: Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl

Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl. Boys are trained to be miners at Mossbeath Training School, Cowdenbeath, Fife. 13th March 1948

Background imageIndustry Collection: A Leeds miner and Bienkinsop loco (aquatint)

A Leeds miner and Bienkinsop loco (aquatint)

Background imageIndustry Collection: Whiteleys Viaduct at Charleston Curves, 1845 Built to carry the Manchester and Leeds

Whiteleys Viaduct at Charleston Curves, 1845 Built to carry the Manchester and Leeds Railway over the River Calder at Charlestown, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Background imageIndustry Collection: Olive Mount Cutting

Olive Mount Cutting



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