Companys Collection (page 3)

RMS Forth, 1849
Engraving of the Royal Mail Steam-Packet Companys paddle-steamer Forth. Built in Leith in 1841, the Forth went missing between Southampton and the West Indies early in 1841

Ball for British Royals
THE ROYAL ARTILLERY COMPANYs BALL Given in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra)

Advertisement for Columbia Bicycles, 1897
Advertisment for the Pope MFG. Companys Columbia Bicycles, 1897. Date: 1897

Shipping a Mahogany Log, River Niger
Shipping a log of mahogany, being brought aboard the Royal Niger Companys ship at Axim, River Niger

A Bath-room on the R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of a bathroom aboard Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

The Childrens Playroom, R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of the Childrens Playroom aboard Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

The Express Mail Train, 1844
Engraving showing the Mail train from Folkestone to London, with three lights on the front to indicate that its the Express train, carrying post from India and the Far East

The Engine Room of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyanc
Engraving showing the engine room of the of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance, Battersea, London. This was part of an experimental setup to test the design of a pneumatic conveyance tube

The Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance Tube, Battersea
Engraving showing the Despatch-tube of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London. This was an experimental setup to test the design of the tube

The Turbine Steamer Onward, July 1905
Photograph of the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway Companys turbine steamer Onward, during the inauguration of its service between Folkestone and Boulogne, 17th July 1905

The Turbine Steamer Brighton, 1903
Photograph of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Companys Channel Service turbine Steamer, Brighton, 1903. Built by William Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton

The Mouth and Carriage of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Co
Engraving showing the mouth of the despatch-tube and a carriage, carrying mail, of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London

Gladstone wearing an electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1886 for the Medical Battery Companys Electropathic Belt, featuring a caricature of William Gladstone, Prime Minister wielding an axe and wearing the belt

Manufacture of the Atlantic telegraph cable
Machines covering the Atlantic cable wire with gutta percha at the Gutta Percha Companys works in Wharf Road, London. Before the advent of man-made materials, gutta percha

South Eastern Companys works on the river
View from Southwark Bridge. Looking east, London Bridge can be seen in the distance

Shipwrecks / Rms Rhone
Wreck of the Royal Mail Companys steam-ship RMS Rhone off St. Peters Island, British Virgin Islands

United Kingdom Tea
Comely ladies from Scotland, England and Ireland agree that the United Kingdom Tea Companys Teas are truly delicious !

Vinolia Soap Laboratory
Soap manufacture in the laboratory at the Vinolia Companys works

Panama Colon
(aka Aspinwall) The United States Mail Steam- ship Companys offices

Pineapples Sold, London
The West India Companys great sale of pineapples draws a crowd in London

Amsterdam / Warehouse 1664
The East India Companys warehouse in Amsterdam

AMERIQUE STEAMSHIP
The French Transatlantic Companys steamship Amerique towed into Plymouth by tugs

Kellogg Factory
The home of Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, Michigan, and three other of the companys plants

Culebra Cut and Ship
The Grace Companys Santa Teresa passes through the picturesque Culebra Cut

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"Exploring the Legacy of Companies: From Bicycles to Boilers, a Glimpse into History" Step back in time and witness the evolution of companies through captivating images. In 1888, a selection of bicycles showcased innovation and freedom on two wheels. Fast forward to Ford's Consolidated B-24 Liberator final assembly line during World War II, where determination fueled production for victory. Traveling further back, Messrs. Cook, Sons & Co. 's Warehouse in London stood as a testament to commerce in 1854. Meanwhile, at the Bremen factory during WWII, an image captures the intense process of assembling Focke-Wulf 190 planes that would take flight amidst chaos. Shifting gears from land to sea, we embark upon the SS Gallia's deck in 1879 – a vessel brimming with adventure and promise. Witness history unfold as SS Amerique is towed into Plymouth Harbor in Devonshire during 1874 – an emblematic moment connecting nations across vast oceans. Intriguingly elegant is SS Orsova's maiden voyage in 1909; its grandeur symbolizing technological progress on waterways worldwide. The Turbine Steamer Queen takes center stage next – her launch in 1903 marked another milestone for maritime engineering excellence. Venturing beyond transportation lies W. G Briggs & Co Ltd Advertisement showcasing their prowess in boilers - essential components driving industries forward with relentless power and efficiency. Sports enthusiasts find solace at Hatfield's Imperial Tobacco Company's Athletics Ground where cricket matches unite colleagues under blue skies - fostering camaraderie beyond office walls. These glimpses into various companies' histories remind us that behind every success story lies countless untold tales of dedication, perseverance, and ingenuity. Let these images inspire you to explore how businesses shape our world today while honoring their remarkable pasts.