Processing Collection

Forth Bridge
March 1890: Pictures showing various aspects of building the Forth Bridge: its size compared with the Eiffel Tower; a demonstration of the cantilever process; a cassion being towed into position

Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute
Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Porthgain lime workings, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
View of Porthgain lime workings on the Pembrokeshire coast, West Wales. Limestone was shipped in from South Pembrokeshire to produce lime

Cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France

Air traffic visualisation. Computer artwork of air traffic over the USA. This image is one frame from an animation of air traffic over a 24-hour period

Tulips at Claude Monet house and gardens, Giverny, France

Pouch Cove, Newfoundland - Fishing Stages. A fishing stage is a wooden vernacular building, associated with cod fishing in Newfoundland, Canada

Shoreditch Cottage Homes, Hornchurch, Essex
Boys in surplices leaving the chapel at the Shoreditch Union cottage homes, Hornchurch, Essex. Opened in 1889 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales
The tank farm at the Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales - built by British Petroleum Oil between 1918-22

Wool sorting and classing, Burrawang, Australia
Wool sorting and classing in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Sugar processing mill, windmill, Barbados, West Indies
Vintage 19th century photograph: sugar processing mill, windmill, Barbados, West Indies, works and man on a horse, stacks of sugar cane

BOTTLING HEINZ PICKLES
Bottling Heinz pickles in a factory in Pittsburgh, America. Date: 1906

Metro sign, Paris, France

Wine glasses at an outdoor cafe, Paris, France

Cheese production, mould filling
Cheese production. Factory worker preparing moulds of cheese. This is the Vologda Dairy Factory, in Vologda, Russia. Photographed in 2007

BP Chemicals Petrochemicals Plant, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Great Western Tea Factory, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1920

Yeoman Warders of the Tower on their way to Easter service at St. Peter ad Vincula Chapel in the Tower of London after their annual inspection by the governor of the Tower. Date: 1936

Brain activity, artwork F006 / 4594
Brain activity. Computer artwork of EEG (electroencephalogram) traces and a brain illustration. An EEG records the brains activity

A molten ferroalloy ladle is seen inside Eurasian Resources Groups (ERG) Aksu Ferroalloys Plant in the town of Aksu, north-eastern Kazakhstan, February 19, 2018. Picture taken February 19, 2018

The Pink Half
Tal Paz-Fridman

Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London
530816 Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, where the police stopped them crossing the Thames: 10 April 1848

Production of Salpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03). Nitre beds, heaps of manure mixed with chalky earth
540747 Production of Salpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03). Nitre beds, heaps of manure mixed with chalky earth. These were watered with urine and manure water

Paper making, China: forming and drying sheets from pulp. Engraving c1810
866079 Paper making, China: forming and drying sheets from pulp. Engraving c1810.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paper making, China. Engraving c1810
866077 Paper making, China. Engraving c1810.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paper making, China: producing the pulp. Engraving c1810
866078 Paper making, China: producing the pulp. Engraving c1810.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888
538429 Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888. From La Nature, Paris, 1888

Making paper by hand. Engravingc1851
866075 Making paper by hand. Engravingc1851.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wool Making, 1651. Creator: Pieter Molijn
Wool Making, 1651

Selecting fruit for canning, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Selecting fruit for canning, 1904

Workers grinding and processing the ink used to print paper money at the Bureau of Engrav... c1890
Workers grinding and processing the ink used to print paper money at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1890. Photograph shows men working on machines powered by steam driven belts

Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)
No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800

No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)
No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800

No. 11 (juichi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c1798/1800)
No. 11 (juichi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Large turpentine...plant near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia. This represents industrialization of the turpentine process

Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia. This represents industrialization of the turpentine process

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still near Valdosta, Georgia. The "cooper" makes barrels to hold the gum. [Signs: Malarial - Groves Chill Tonic'; 666 Liquid - Tablets - Salve - Colds

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Jute processing
Shaibal Nandi

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"Processing: Unveiling the Threads of Time and Progress" The Forth Bridge stands tall, a testament to the meticulous processing of steel and engineering marvels. Met Police officers during the Grunwick dispute exemplify the delicate process of maintaining law and order amidst social unrest. Andrew Carnegie's inspiring speech at St Andrews University reminds us that education is a lifelong process towards personal growth and success. Porthgain lime workings in West Wales showcase the intricate process of extracting limestone for various industrial purposes. A cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery invites reflection on the natural cycle of life, reminding us that grieving is an essential part of our human processing. Air traffic visualization demonstrates how technology has revolutionized the complex process of managing global aviation networks with utmost precision. Fishing stages in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland symbolize both tradition and adaptation as fishermen navigate changing seas through generations-old processes. Tulips blooming at Claude Monet's house in Giverny capture nature's exquisite beauty while hinting at Monet's artistic process behind his iconic paintings. Llandarcy Oil Refinery represents a crucial step in processing crude oil into valuable products that fuel modern society while emphasizing environmental responsibility. Shoreditch Cottage Homes embody compassion by providing shelter for vulnerable individuals, showcasing society's ongoing efforts to address homelessness through innovative processes. Yeoman Warders marching towards Easter service remind us that traditions are not stagnant but evolve over time through continuous cultural processing. Wool sorting and classing in Burrawang, Australia highlight rural communities' dedication to preserving traditional craftsmanship amidst technological advancements. In this diverse array of images from around the world, we witness different aspects of "processing. " Whether it be physical construction like bridges or lime extraction or intangible concepts such as personal growth or societal change - each image encapsulates a unique facet of the intricate processes that shape our world.