Quarryman Collection

Miners at the Coal Face Victorian period

American Sketches: Prison Life in Blackwell's Island, New York - outdoor work, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Sketches: Prison Life in Blackwell's Island, New York - outdoor work, 1876. The outdoor employments assigned to most of the male convicts, who number above five hundred

In the Quarry. Motif from Switzerland, 1886. Creator: Axel Jungstedt
In the Quarry. Motif from Switzerland, 1886

Copper mine or quarry, near Montreal, Canada - from a sketch by our special artist... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Copper mine or quarry, near Montreal, Canada - from a sketch by our special artist, G. A. Andrews, 1860. Excitement due to the...discovery of an immense deposit of copper ore in the hillside near

Ableman's Narrows, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Ableman's Narrows, between 1880 and 1899

The quarry village of El Abra, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
The quarry village of El Abra, between 1880 and 1897

Penlee stone quarry, Newlyn, Cornwall. Rock-boring machine driven by compressed air drilling a hole for an explosive charge

Colliery lamp room Victorian period

Miners Gala Parade early 1900s

Aberdare Valley Miners early 1900s

Taking a pit prop into the mine early 1900s

Miners drilling holes in a two foot seam early 1900s

Young Coal Miners early 1900s

Coal miners drilling holes with a mechanised drill early 1900s

Coal miner using self-acting incline haulage early 1900s

Miners safety lamps Victorian period

Pit Girls Victorian period

Miners undercutting a seam of coal Victorian period

Coal Mine Surveyor early 1900s

Miners fitting long pit props Victorian period

Miners building a cog Victorian period

Miners / Hauliers early 1900s

Granite (chromolitho)
2782522 Granite (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Granite. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Penrhyn Slate Quarry (engraving)
1609478 Penrhyn Slate Quarry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penrhyn Slate Quarry. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1858)

Slate (chromolitho)
2782525 Slate (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slate. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Sandstone (chromolitho)
2782521 Sandstone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandstone. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Quarrymen (pencil, brush & grey wash on paper)
3108939 Quarrymen (pencil, brush & grey wash on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 10.2x12.7 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258437 The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

Basque quarrymen at work (chromolitho)
2788878 Basque quarrymen at work (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basque quarrymen at work. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Our Artist in Wales, II (engraving)
1044393 Our Artist in Wales, II (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in Wales, II)

Men running through a tunnel, cut out by the quarrymen, to take cover during the blasting. Penlee stone quarry, Newlyn. 26th February 1923

Penlee stone quarry, Newlyn, Cornwall. 25th February 1923

The Stone Breaker, 1857. Creator: Henry Wallis
The Stone Breaker, 1857

The world-famed marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
The world-famed marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, c1909. Carrara on the Carrione River in Tuscany is notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there

Scenes on the North Branch of the Susquehanna, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Scenes on the North Branch of the Susquehanna, 1874....the furnace on Hunlocks Creek, Nanticoke ferry, Danville, the hemlock-gatherers, the stone-quarry, etc

Bakewell, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Bakewell, c1910. Many Mines and Quarries in the neighbourhood. Population, 3, 070. Industrial scene near Bakewell in Derbyshire

Dressing slate at Trebarwith Slate Quarry, Cornwall, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
Dressing slate at Trebarwith Slate Quarry, Cornwall, 1959. The photograph shows a quarry worker cleaving the slate to reduce the slate to the desired width

Quarrying slate by hand at Trebarwith Slate Quarry, Cornwall, 1959. Two quarry workers use traditional methods to split the slate into sections

Quarrymen, c1900 (1902). Artist: Robert Hermann Sterl
Quarrymen, c1900 (1902). From The Studio Volume 25 [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1902.]

Quarry, Naperville, Illinois, USA. Artist: The Universal Photo Art Company
Quarry, Naperville, Illinois, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

Opencast mine, Korea, 1900

Mineralogy, slate works on the Meuse river, France, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Quarry around Lyon, 1805-1856. Artist: Nicolas Victor Fonville
Quarry around Lyon, 1805-1856

Using gunpowder in a stone quarry, 1867. Quarry worker tamping down a gunpowder charge before setting and lighting a fuse to blast away a section of rock

Fossil hunting in Cherry Hinton chalk pit, Cambridgeshire, 1822. One of the quarry workers is handing a find, an ammonite perhaps, to a gentleman collector

Coal miner starting to make a hole Victorian period

Book of Trades, The Quarry Man. 1841

Quarrymans Tools 18th C
Various tools including pickaxes and hammers, used by quarriers in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

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"Quarryman: A Glimpse into the Life of Coal Miners in the Early 1900s" Step back in time to the Victorian period, where a humble colliery lamp room stood as a beacon of hope for quarrymen. These brave souls embarked on their daily journey into the depths of darkness, fueled by determination and grit. Join them at the vibrant Miners Gala Parade, early 1900s, where camaraderie and solidarity were celebrated amidst colorful banners and spirited chants. The Aberdare Valley Miners proudly marched together, united by their shared struggles and aspirations. Witness their unwavering dedication as they carry pit props into the treacherous mines. With each step forward, these young coal miners epitomized resilience in an era defined by hardship. In awe, observe miners diligently drilling holes in a two-foot seam of coal during this same period. Their synchronized movements showcased both skill and strength as they harnessed every ounce of energy to extract this precious resource from Mother Earth's embrace. Advancements came with mechanization - behold coal miners utilizing mechanized drills to conquer previously unimaginable depths within the mineshafts. Innovation propelled them forward while preserving their tenacity that had become synonymous with being a quarryman. Experience heart-stopping moments as you witness a coal miner using self-acting incline haulage system during this era. This ingenious invention revolutionized transportation within mines, ensuring efficiency while minimizing risks faced by these brave individuals underground. Safety was paramount; thus emerged miners' safety lamps from the Victorian period – guiding beacons illuminating treacherous paths through pitch-black tunnels. Pit girls also played an integral role during this time; their presence brought solace to weary hearts with warm smiles amidst arduous conditions. Marvel at skilled hands undercutting seams of coal during this same Victorian epoch – meticulously carving out black gold that powered nations while leaving indelible marks on the quarrymen's souls.