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Worker Collection

Background imageWorker 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 imageWorker Collection: Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks

Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks. An industry carried on by his father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. 10 December 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: Workers are unloading sacks of flour from a Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd

Workers are unloading sacks of flour from a Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, on one of their deliveries in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Background imageWorker Collection: R36 Ready for launching at Inchinnan Woman workers putting the finishing touches

R36 Ready for launching at Inchinnan Woman workers putting the finishing touches to the airship 19 March 1921

Background imageWorker Collection: Building work on the widening of the Swanley Bridge in Kent. 1938

Building work on the widening of the Swanley Bridge in Kent. 1938

Background imageWorker 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 imageWorker Collection: First woman member of Society of Engineers. For the first time since its formation

First woman member of Society of Engineers. For the first time since its formation the Society of Engineers has elected a woman member, Miss Annette Ashberry works manager of Atalanta, Ltd

Background imageWorker 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 imageWorker Collection: Mr Gutbush, The Swanley Station Master. 1938

Mr Gutbush, The Swanley Station Master. 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: Mr A. W. (Jack) Pearce of Lymington, Hampshire is out to beat the world horse ploughing

Mr A. W. (Jack) Pearce of Lymington, Hampshire is out to beat the world horse ploughing
Mr A.W. (Jack) Pearce of Lymington, Hampshire is out to beat the world horse ploughing record of 263 firsts and 100 cups

Background imageWorker Collection: Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder

Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder in box in case of a gas attack. 1939

Background imageWorker Collection: With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut

With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut off the stumps of a hedge he previously trimmed. 6 February 1951 TopFoto

Background imageWorker Collection: Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving

Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving the roof of the London Jewish Hospital in Stepney Green. 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley

The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Background imageWorker Collection: The Watercress beds in Footscray, Kent cared for by Mr and Mrs Johnstone seen walking

The Watercress beds in Footscray, Kent cared for by Mr and Mrs Johnstone seen walking across the bridge. 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: Tarring roads in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Tarring roads in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Background imageWorker Collection: Pea picking in Swanley. 1936

Pea picking in Swanley. 1936

Background imageWorker Collection: Making felt for velour hats at Sennett Bros, Blackfriars. 23 October 1919

Making felt for velour hats at Sennett Bros, Blackfriars. 23 October 1919

Background imageWorker Collection: Panama Hat making at Messrs I. Cambis at Boreham Wood, Elstree. A barrow load

Panama Hat making at Messrs I. Cambis at Boreham Wood, Elstree. A barrow load of hats collected from the pegs. 1923

Background imageWorker Collection: Faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Background imageWorker 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 imageWorker 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 imageWorker 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 imageWorker Collection: Shoring up a landslide with wooden braces in Dartford, Kent. 1938

Shoring up a landslide with wooden braces in Dartford, Kent. 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: Safety precaution South Fleet, Kent. 1934

Safety precaution South Fleet, Kent. 1934

Background imageWorker Collection: Crockenhill Woods. 1934

Crockenhill Woods. 1934

Background imageWorker Collection: Man pours ground ginger in his pint of beer

Man pours ground ginger in his pint of beer

Background imageWorker Collection: The Prince of Wales pub in Mottingham, Bromley is being demolished. 1936

The Prince of Wales pub in Mottingham, Bromley is being demolished. 1936

Background imageWorker Collection: Repairing Eltham Church tower. 1937

Repairing Eltham Church tower. 1937

Background imageWorker Collection: Sussex farm run by German ex-POWs. Bryckden lane farm, Waldron, Sussex, is a perfectly

Sussex farm run by German ex-POWs. Bryckden lane farm, Waldron, Sussex, is a perfectly run farm with the most modern dairy for a T.T. tested herd. entirely staffed by Germans

Background imageWorker Collection: Mr C L Ager, steeplejack. 1922

Mr C L Ager, steeplejack. 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Pressing a blade to harden it, several tons

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Pressing a blade to harden it, several tons of pressure are brought to bear on it 26 March 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making

The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making the quilt, cork to the weight of about 2 3 4 oz is bound by pure worcester wool and hammered into shape 1926

Background imageWorker Collection: Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford Turning balls from the blocks of cork 28

Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford Turning balls from the blocks of cork 28 November 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: British and American girls change places for better understanding. Spennymoor

British and American girls change places for better understanding. Spennymoor
British and American girls change places for better understanding

Background imageWorker Collection: Farmer Tom Booker of Eynsford. 1938

Farmer Tom Booker of Eynsford. 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: Halfway Street in Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Halfway Street in Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Background imageWorker Collection: An old building being pulled down in Dartford, Kent. 1936

An old building being pulled down in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Background imageWorker Collection: Stanley Dack of Dartford. 1935

Stanley Dack of Dartford. 1935

Background imageWorker Collection: Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific

Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific demand for Good Friday fish

Background imageWorker Collection: Man with a pint of beer at the Blue Anchor in Helston, Cornwall, England. 11 April 1956

Man with a pint of beer at the Blue Anchor in Helston, Cornwall, England. 11 April 1956

Background imageWorker Collection: Inside a railway engine cabin. The fireman shovels coal into the fire. 1938

Inside a railway engine cabin. The fireman shovels coal into the fire. 1938

Background imageWorker Collection: 3 ton Bedford truck being loaded by a conveyor loader at the Sand & Gravel Co Ltd

3 ton Bedford truck being loaded by a conveyor loader at the Sand & Gravel Co Ltd gray gravel pit in Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Background imageWorker Collection: White lines for the narrow Hastings Road. 1937

White lines for the narrow Hastings Road. 1937

Background imageWorker Collection: Canning Town, London: building a bridge. 1933

Canning Town, London: building a bridge. 1933

Background imageWorker Collection: Building the Canning Town Bridge, London. 1933

Building the Canning Town Bridge, London. 1933

Background imageWorker 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 imageWorker Collection: Making and testing Taxi Meters at the works of the British Taxi Meter Co Ltd, Gray s

Making and testing Taxi Meters at the works of the British Taxi Meter Co Ltd, Gray s
Making and testing Taxi Meters at the works of the British Taxi Meter Co Ltd, Grays Inn Road

Background imageWorker Collection: The demolition of Alhambra Theatre in the West End of London. 1936

The demolition of Alhambra Theatre in the West End of London. 1936

Background imageWorker Collection: Ministry of works officials who made a forced entry at Duchess of Bedford house

Ministry of works officials who made a forced entry at Duchess of Bedford house, the block of luxury flats in West Kensington taken over by squatters today, Wednesday

Background imageWorker Collection: A train passing through the newly constructed Albany Park Station. 1935

A train passing through the newly constructed Albany Park Station. 1935

Background imageWorker Collection: London construction site 1862

London construction site 1862

Background imageWorker Collection: Recruiting poster War To arms citizens of the empire !! 1914

Recruiting poster War To arms citizens of the empire !! 1914

Background imageWorker Collection: The Queen of the cobblers, Miss Doris Duke, the beautiful 17 year old girl to typify

The Queen of the cobblers, Miss Doris Duke, the beautiful 17 year old girl to typify the industry of the town which shoes the world. 15 November 1928

Background imageWorker Collection: Carpet making at Wilton. 7 January 1923

Carpet making at Wilton. 7 January 1923

Background imageWorker Collection: Taken at the Gramophone Works at Hayes

Taken at the Gramophone Works at Hayes. Assembling the mechanism which drives the turntable. 7 January 1921

Background imageWorker Collection: Central staff news. Mr Rogers of the advertising department. August 1929

Central staff news. Mr Rogers of the advertising department. August 1929

Background imageWorker Collection: Carpet making at Wilton. Showing hand tufted Axminster Carpet - This machine levels

Carpet making at Wilton. Showing hand tufted Axminster Carpet - This machine levels the lenths of the pile. 7 January 1923

Background imageWorker Collection: General Election, October 1924 Sir Rowland Blades trip to the Amato Well at Epsom 24

General Election, October 1924 Sir Rowland Blades trip to the Amato Well at Epsom 24 October 1924

Background imageWorker Collection: Silk velvet weaving at Sudbury, Suffolk. 31 January 1920

Silk velvet weaving at Sudbury, Suffolk. 31 January 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Panama Hat making at Messrs I. Cambis at Boreham Wood, Elstree. 31 March 1922

Panama Hat making at Messrs I. Cambis at Boreham Wood, Elstree. 31 March 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: Battlejack industry at Battle. 12 September 1922

Battlejack industry at Battle. 12 September 1922
" Battlejack " industry at Battle. 12 September 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: How King Boriss sister is spending her summer holiday. Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria

How King Boriss sister is spending her summer holiday. Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria, who is working as a farm girl on an estate 50 miles from Sofia. 13 August 1927

Background imageWorker Collection: Wealth From The Air Through these great Horns the air is drawn into the electric

Wealth From The Air Through these great Horns the air is drawn into the electric furnaces which extract the nitrogen from the atmosphere in the production of the nitrates that form an important part

Background imageWorker Collection: A small girl with a large crop - Miss Joy Lummis returning with the results of her labours

A small girl with a large crop - Miss Joy Lummis returning with the results of her labours, a large crop of daffodils she has picked from her fathers flower farm on the Isle of Wight. 31 March 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Lifeboat Woman. First to pass Board of Trade test, Miss Blanche Tucker, aged 34

Lifeboat Woman. First to pass Board of Trade test, Miss Blanche Tucker, aged 34, the Chief Cashier in the French restaurant of the White Star Liner, RMS Majestic. 9 January 1929

Background imageWorker Collection: Research work at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, to diminish the

Research work at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, to diminish the pitching motion of ships at sea

Background imageWorker Collection: Discharged soldiers learning diomond cutting at works of Mr Bernard Oppenheimer at Brighton

Discharged soldiers learning diomond cutting at works of Mr Bernard Oppenheimer at Brighton. The first operation - sawing - it takes a fortnight or even more to saw through a good sized dianond

Background imageWorker Collection: Beating Gold Leaf. The art of beating fine gold leaf was in existence 4, 000 years ago

Beating Gold Leaf. The art of beating fine gold leaf was in existence 4, 000 years ago and many of the treasures of luxor are decorated with magnificent specimens of the craft

Background imageWorker Collection: Carpet making at Wilton. 5 November 1920

Carpet making at Wilton. 5 November 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: C N staff member - Mr Campbell, Editorial department. September 1929

C N staff member - Mr Campbell, Editorial department. September 1929

Background imageWorker Collection: Carpet making at Wilton. Finishing touches. 5 November 1920

Carpet making at Wilton. Finishing touches. 5 November 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Carpet making at Wilton. The warping wheel. 1920

Carpet making at Wilton. The warping wheel. 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Tilbury, 450 tons road bridge, constructed by the Cleveland bridge and engineering co ltd

Tilbury, 450 tons road bridge, constructed by the Cleveland bridge and engineering co ltd, Darlington. 17 May 1928

Background imageWorker Collection: Dr Jowett, the works manager urging the need for Co-Operation between workers

Dr Jowett, the works manager urging the need for Co-Operation between workers and employers in an address to the staff of Burroughs Wellcome and Cos Chemical Factory at Dartford. 12 February 1921

Background imageWorker Collection: Easter novelties at Pascalls, Mitcham 19 February 1924

Easter novelties at Pascalls, Mitcham 19 February 1924

Background imageWorker Collection: Battlejack industry at Battle. 1922

Battlejack industry at Battle. 1922
" Battlejack " industry at Battle. 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: Training Ex Service Men at the music trades Factory. Making a Violin. 22 May 1920

Training Ex Service Men at the music trades Factory. Making a Violin. 22 May 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Making of wooden shoe lasts ( W)

Making of wooden shoe lasts ( W)
Making of wooden shoe lasts ( W. H. Smith, Sloane Street ). Smoothing after shaping the last. 21 September 1924

Background imageWorker Collection: Carpet making at Wilton. The designing room. 5 November 1920

Carpet making at Wilton. The designing room. 5 November 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford Sawing cork blocks 28 November 1922

Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford Sawing cork blocks 28 November 1922

Background imageWorker Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Splitting the willow 26 March 1920

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Splitting the willow 26 March 1920

Background imageWorker Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Chopping to approximate shape 21 March 1920

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Chopping to approximate shape 21 March 1920



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