Workings Collection

Cutaway Diagram of the V-1 Flying Bomb; Second World War
Cutaway diagram of the German V-1 Flying Bomb, showing the inner workings of this rocket propelled bomb, 1944

Machine gun diagrams
Full page diagrams and illustration showing the workings of the Hotchkiss and Lewis machine-guns, used widely by the British army during World War I

Safety Lamps / 1826
Diagrams showing the workings of Stephensons Lamp (1 - 4), and Davys Lamp (5, on the right)

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

Clock Mechanism, 1737
A diagram of the inner workings of a clock

D Napier and Son - Deltic
General arrangement of Deltic 18-11B MTB Driving End

Cornish China Clay Dumps
China Clay dumps and flooded disused workings, near Bugle, Cornwall, England

Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
A copper and tin mine at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall -- the workings extend beneath the sea for about 1 km. Date: 1869

Coniston Copper Mine Lake District Victorian period Date: 19th century

Pascals calculator, 17th Century artwork
Pascals calculator. Historical artwork showing the mechanism inside a 17th Century mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

Power and control in R101
The first diesel-engined airship: power and control in R101. Illustrations of some of the features of R101: a power car, the chart room, and mooring arrangements

GWR construction work at Pontlliw, South Wales
Construction work taking place on the Great Western Railway near the village of Pontlliw, near Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales

GWR workings on a railway line in South Wales
Navvies working on a Great Western Railway line embankment, somewhere in South Wales. The navvy hut can be seen in the distance on the left

Work in a Coal Mine
Various workings of a coal mine in Northumberland, England

The German as a grenadier 1918
Two distinct kinds of grenades were used by the Germans in World War One, these were namely, those which rely on explosive effect alone, and those which supplement by bursting into fragments

Inner components of an electric drill
Electric drill opened to show its interior components

Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828
530615 Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828. On this occasion 6 men killed, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, site engineer

Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam
526813 Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam. The central vignettes show two models of miner's lamp, the Davy, left

Clock, gilded with two rampant lions, rear view, Venetian, 18th century (see also 61126)
FTB61127 Clock, gilded with two rampant lions, rear view, Venetian, 18th century (see also 61126); Ca' Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; © Francesco Turio Bohm.

Mine or quarry workings, Mam Tor, Victorian period

Sawing Timber - India. Date: circa 1910s

D Napier and Son - Special projects
Helicopter gas generator integral with rotor

Clavichord, 1751
3849536 Clavichord, 1751 by Fritz, Barthold (1697-1766); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Harpsichord, 1786
3849535 Harpsichord, 1786 by Taskin, Pascal-Joseph (1723-93); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Cross-section of the workings of an English coal mine (litho)
6014400 Cross-section of the workings of an English coal mine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross-section of the workings of an English coal mine)

The Rising in Pahang, further India, Views in the Concession of the Pahang Corporation (engraving)
1055851 The Rising in Pahang, further India, Views in the Concession of the Pahang Corporation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Pahang)

Building Panama canal, Canal workings, railway
Vintage 19th century photograph: Image relates to the first French led attempt to build the Panama canal in the 1880s under the supervision of Ferdinand de Lesseps. Canal workings, railway

Building Panama canal, Canal workings
Vintage 19th century photograph: Image relates to the first French led attempt to build the Panama canal in the 1880s under the supervision of Ferdinand de Lesseps. Canal workings

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent
Father shows his daughter the workings of a steam locomotive on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent. Date: circa 1950

D Napier and Son - Bristol centaurus
Bristol Centaurus 661 engine

D Napier and Son - Turbocharger prints
Napier turbocharger. Type NA-150

D Napier and Son - Nomad
Napier 5000 BHP E124 aero engine

D Napier and Son - Sabre E107
Gear idler LH sleeve & blower drive

D Napier and Son - Special projects
Breguet scheme for augmented lift

D Napier and Son - Gazelle
Gazelle Mk. 10101 ECU. Air diagram 6983

D Napier and Son - Sabre I, II & V
Diagrammatic Layout of Hobson-RAE. Master Control Injector Type: NS2 & NS4

D Napier and Son - Turbocharger
Napier na 450 Turbo-charger

D Napier and Son - Hercules
Bristol Hercules 730 Engine TP1536

D Napier and Son - Sealion
60-0 Power MTB Section through Camshaft Drives

Clock, 1795 (gold, marble & bronze)
XIR371975 Clock, 1795 (gold, marble & bronze) by Darlot, Sigird (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pendulum; ); French, out of copyright

Costume for a Clock Maker, pub. by Gerard Valck (1651 / 2-1726) c. 1690 (engraving)
STC101369 Costume for a Clock Maker, pub. by Gerard Valck (1651/2-1726) c.1690 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Inside a cabinet piano, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842
The action or internal mechanism of a cabinet pianoforte, Broadwood piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. 1842

Wheel cutting at a clock factory, Moore and Co, London 1842
Wheel cutting at a clock factory, Moore and Co, Clerkenwell Close, London. 1842

Clock of St Anns Church, Limehouse, East London 1842
A man operating the workings of the clock belonging to St Anns Church, Limehouse, East London, to illustrate an article about a church clock factory and bell foundry, Moore and Co. 1842

Early Motor Cars - First Vee-Type Daimler Engine, 1889. 1889

Early Motor Cars - diagram of first petrol-driven car
Early Motor Cars - diagram of the workings of the first petrol-driven car

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"Unveiling the Inner Workings: A Journey Through Time and Technology" Step into a world of intricate mechanisms, where innovation meets functionality. From the Cutaway Diagram of the V-1 Flying Bomb during the Second World War to D Napier and Son's groundbreaking Deltic engine, marvel at how these creations shaped history. Delve into the depths of safety lamps, dating back to 1826, which illuminated treacherous coal mines and protected countless lives. Witness the precision of clock mechanisms from 1737 that revolutionized timekeeping forever. Explore Porthgain lime workings in picturesque Pembrokeshire, West Wales, where ancient quarries tell tales of hard work and determination. Behold towering Cornish China Clay Dumps that stand as a testament to an industry built on extraction and refinement. Immerse yourself in machine gun diagrams that reveal both their destructive power and ingenious engineering. Discover copper and tin mines in Botallack, Cornwall - once bustling hives of activity now frozen in time but still echoing with stories untold. Marvel at Pascal's calculator captured through stunning 17th-century artwork; witness how this mechanical wonder paved the way for modern computing. Uncover secrets behind power and control within R101 airship's complex systems - a symbol of human ambition reaching for the skies. Witness GWR construction work at Pontlliw, South Wales - a testament to human perseverance shaping landscapes for progress. Finally, experience GWR workings on railway lines across South Wales; feel the vibrations underfoot as engines thunder past carrying dreams across vast distances. These glimpses into various workings offer us more than just technical insights; they transport us through time while showcasing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and advancement. Step closer; let these captivating images ignite your curiosity about our world's hidden intricacies.