Boilers Collection

On war Service for Thomas Oxley Ltd, Shiloh Wheel, Stanley Street, 1914
An elephant and two camels doing Government Work for Messrs.. Oxley Ltd of Sheffield. A load consisting of three heavy boilers is being drawn along with comparative ease

Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Aston Webb Front - the final modified design - opened in 1909. Date: 1903

Advert for Ideal Central Heating
Advert illustrating the benefits of installing an Ideal central heating system. Date: 1939

Advertisement for Crane petite boilers -- male model (Tony Gale) extending his hand. 1959

Ground plan of the engine, boilers Date: 1795

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Babcock & Wilcox boilers at the Standard Oil Companys refinery at Greenpoint, Long Island, New York [USA]

Advert, John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders, Leith, Scotland
Advert for John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders and Engineers, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Boiler, Rouen
Boilers installed at a textile works, Filatures & Tissages de Pouyer-Quertier, Rouen, France Date: 1885

Steam Boilers / 1885 Ad
Advertisement for patent water-tube steam boilers from the Babcock and Wilcox Company of New York and Glasgow

Oil-fired boilers on board steamers in the Caspian Sea, 1850
3330516 Oil-fired boilers on board steamers in the Caspian Sea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of oil-fired boilers on board steamers in the Caspian Sea)

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. '...night view of that portion of the forging department containing the Nasmyth steam-hammers

Electric station boilers, 1911. Creator: Kozlov
Electric station boilers, 1911. From a collection of documents and photographs from more than thirty participants of the Russian Civil War in the Kuzbass

Price's Patent Candle Company - the Bromborough Pool Candle-Works - interior view... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Bromborough Pool Candle-Works - interior view under three spans of roof - from a photograph, 1854. Candle factory on Merseyside

Tea drying boilers, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Tea drying boilers, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

The International Exhibition: range of boilers for supplying steam to machinery in the... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: range of boilers for supplying steam to machinery in the Western Annexe, 1862....each boiler is 6ft. 6in. in diameter, and 35ft

Swindon Works employees welding superheaters for locomotive boilers, 1942
A group of female employees are welding the superheaters for locomotive boilers in P1 Shop. As rail operation was essential to the war effort

One of the boilers being assembled, Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

Steam engine boilers, Port Sunlight soap factory, Wirral

Workington Steel Works Boilers early 1900s

RMS Queen Mary, cooking boilers in kitchens
RMS Queen Mary, row of steam-jacketed cooking boilers in the kitchens Date: 1930s

Taurus, fishing boat

Gracie, cargo ship

The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert at Southport
The Royal Yacht (HMY) Victoria and Albert at Southport. The yacht was designed by the Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy Sir William White, launched in 1899 and ready for service in 1901

HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

The Boiler shop (Water-tube boilers) at the Germania Shipyard, Kiel. Date: 1902

Interior of "The Great Britain"Steam-Ship (engraving)
1095365 Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship)

The Transport Of The Great Boilers For The Tunnel Of The Simplon Tunnel (litho)
2785341 The Transport Of The Great Boilers For The Tunnel Of The Simplon Tunnel (litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Under Forced Draught, Heroes in the Hold (litho)
1606372 Under Forced Draught, Heroes in the Hold (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under Forced Draught, Heroes in the Hold)

Boilers (engraving)
5207070 Boilers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boilers. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow (Published by the Author)

James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving)
602133 James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, Penman & Co, Boilermakers, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for Penman & Co, Boilermakers, Strathclyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Marshall & Co, Motherwell, Scotland
Advert for John Marshall & Co, Clyde Boiler Works, Motherwell, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Ewing & Lawson, Boiler Makers, Glasgow
Advert for Ewing & Lawson, Boiler Makers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Soap and candles (engraving)
2792793 Soap and candles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soap and candles. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

Lifting in the boilers (litho)
3622175 Lifting in the boilers (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lifting in the boilers)

Adverts, Lees, Anderson & Co, Lawson & Co, Scotland
Adverts for Lees, Anderson & Co, Engineers, Boilermakers and Shipbuilders, Govan, and Lawson & Co, building contractors, merchants, etc, Park Saw Mills, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, Blacklock & Macarthur, Ewing & Lawson, Glasgow
Adverts for Blacklock & Macarthur, manufacturers of paints, oils, varnishes, etc, Glasgow, and Ewing & Lawson, Crownpoint Boiler Works, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, John Marshall & Co, The Eclipse Tool Mfg Co
Adverts for John Marshall & Co, Clyde Boiler Works, Motherwell, and The Eclipse Tool Manufacturing Co, Linwood, near Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

The Overland Route to India (engraving)
1609592 The Overland Route to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Overland Route to India)

Graphic America, the Stoke Hole (engraving)
1057100 Graphic America, the Stoke Hole (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graphic America, the Stoke Hole)

South Kensington Museum (litho)
1051832 South Kensington Museum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Kensington Museum)

The Leviathan (engraving)
2771566 The Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Sketch of boiler of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (photo)
3697575 Sketch of boiler of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (photo) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pages 18 and 19)

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

A mechanical equipment room at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380862 A mechanical equipment room at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A boiler room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380667 A boiler room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel McAlpin)

Monsieur Durennes portable steam engine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614164 Monsieur Durennes portable steam engine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Monsieur Durennes portable steam engine)

An avalanche of iron (colour litho)
2783862 An avalanche of iron (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An iron avalanche)

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Boilers have a rich history and diverse range of applications, as evidenced by the various hints provided. From their presence in iconic buildings like the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to their crucial role during times of war, they have played an integral part in shaping our world. In 1914, Thomas Oxley Ltd relied on boilers from Shiloh Wheel's Stanley Street location for their war efforts. Meanwhile, Crane petite they were advertised as reliable heating solutions that could be trusted. John Cran & Co shipbuilders in Leith, Scotland also recognized the importance of quality boilers in their operations. The ground plan of engine boilers showcases the intricate design and engineering behind these powerful machines. Even Rouen had its own boiler system, highlighting how widespread this technology became across different regions. An advertisement from 1885 demonstrates just how long steam they have been a staple in industries worldwide. Whether it was construction or soap production at Port Sunlight factory on Wirral, steam engine boilers proved essential. Even RMS Queen Mary incorporated cooking boilers into its kitchens to cater to passengers' needs while sailing the seas. And let's not forget about Workington Steel Works' early 1900s use of these robust devices - a testament to their durability and reliability. From historical landmarks to industrial settings and even luxury liners, they have proven themselves indispensable throughout time. Their versatility has allowed them to adapt to various contexts and serve different purposes effectively. So next time you encounter a boiler system or hear about one being assembled or utilized somewhere around the world, take a moment to appreciate its significance - for without them, many aspects of our modern lives would not be possible.