Acetylene Collection

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Women workers, World War I
British women aeroplane workers in the Midlands, acetylene welding frame lugs for planes during World War I

Albion charabanc, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of people on a choir outing in an Albion solid tyred charabanc outside Morses Refreshment Rooms in Dew Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Oxy-acetylene welding
MODEL RELEASED. Oxy-acetylene welding. Worker in heavy heat-resistant protective clothing holding oxy-acetylene welding equipment

Portrait of Friedrich Wohler
865145 Portrait of Friedrich Wohler; (add.info.: Friedrich Wohler (1800-1882) German organic chemist. Isolated aluminium (1827), synthesised urea (1828), discovered beryllium (1828)

Hanworth Air Park - 1932 - Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127
The German airship Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 at Hanworth Air Park conducting sight-seeing flights over London. On 18 August 1931, the German airship Graf Zeppelin (D-LZ127) visited Hanworth

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 2
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 1
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

Slide Movie Illuminant Light Acetylene Jet Generator
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An acetylene buoy, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Diver working on the hull of a ship underwater
A diver (in helmet and breathing gear) working on the hull of a submerged vessel - most likely welding work using an oxy acetylene torch. Date: 1943

Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd Advert
An advertisement photograph showing a gentleman stood beside a large sculpture of rearing horses, used to promote Comox, (Oxy Acetylene) welding to sculpture

Acetylene headlights on a motor car and a motorcycle (chromolitho)
669219 Acetylene headlights on a motor car and a motorcycle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Acetylene Welders, 1917 (litho)
3112148 Acetylene Welders, 1917 (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Lempereur & Bernard Acetylene Lighting (colour litho)
747108 Lempereur & Bernard Acetylene Lighting (colour litho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CRAFTING WROUGHT IRON
A craftsman in a workshop using an acetylene torch to soften an iron rail to make decorative wrought iron pieces Date: 1930s

Lucas acetylene rear lamp circa 1920. Creator: Unknown
Lucas acetylene rear lamp circa 1920

Rushmoor Acetylene gas generator circa 1912. Creator: Unknown
Rushmoor Acetylene gas generator circa 1912

Acetylene gas headlamp from 1904 Daimler. Creator: Unknown
Acetylene gas headlamp from 1904 Daimler

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 5
Alfred Gee pushes a coal truck to the entrance of his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 4
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 3
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

The Acetylene Gas Plant, Over the Door, c1908, (1909)
The Acetylene Gas Plant, Over the Door. Marshall Standing by the Barometer, c1908, (1909). Expedition member and surgeon Eric Marshall inside the hut

Gathering around an acetylene flare at a traffic control point in the fog, early 20th century

A constable directing traffic in the fog, London, c1910s-c1920s(?). Where Charing Cross meets Trafalgar Square

Family of three on a 1915 Indian motorcycle
Family of three on a 1915 1000cc Indian motorcycle & sidecar circa 1915

Women welders at work, WW1
Women welders at work on pieces of metal at a school opened at Notting Hill Gate by the Womens Service Branch of the London Society for Womens Suffrage during the First World War

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Robot woman using blowtorch on vault door

Women training in aeroplane construction, WW1
In workshops provided by the London Society for Womens Suffrage women are trained in aeroplane construction. They are pictured using acetylene blow-pipes for welding metal parts. Date: 1915

Friedrich Wohler (1800-1882) German organic chemist. Isolated aluminium (1827), synthesised urea (1828), discovered beryllium (1828), and obtained acetylene from calcium carbide

Friedrich Wohler (1800-1882), German organic chemist. Isolated aluminium (1827), synthesised urea (1828), discovered beryllium (1828), and obtained acetylene from calcium carbide

Acetylene production, 1897
Acetylene production. 19th-century artwork of a facility producing acetylene gas, used as a fuel. This facility can supply the gas to between 200 and 300 units, usually lamps

Acetylene-powered projector, 1897

Old and new gasometers, 1897
Old and new gasometers. 19th-century artworks of an old model (left) and a new model (right) of gasometers (gas storage units) for fuels such as acetylene and wood gas

Acetylene lighting system, 19th century
Acetylene lighting system, 19th-century artwork. Also known as carbide lamps, this lighting system burnt the gas acetylene

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Ethane, ethene and ethyne molecules. Molecular models of ethane (C2H6, upper left), an alkane, ethene (C2H4, centre), an alkene, and ethyne (C2H2), an alkyne

Oxyacetylene flame (blue) from an oxyacetylene torch or burner. This torch burns a mixture of oxygen and acetylene (ethyne, C2H2)

Man with early car, Crickhowell Castle, Powys, Mid Wales
An elderly country gentleman with a very early motor car (roof folded back) in front of the ruins of Crickhowell Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

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"Discovering the Power of Acetylene: From Plumbers to Women Workers in World War I" In the early 20th century, acetylene emerged as a game-changer in various industries. The plumber's best friend, it revolutionized their work by providing a reliable and efficient source of light - no more fumbling around with candles or oil lamps. During World War I, acetylene played a crucial role in empowering women workers. As men went off to fight, women stepped up to fill their shoes in factories and workshops. Armed with oxy-acetylene welding torches, they skillfully joined metals together for aircraft production and shipbuilding. In Haverfordwest, South Wales, the Albion charabanc roared through the streets powered by an acetylene engine. This innovative vehicle showcased the potential of this gas beyond industrial applications. The magic continued its journey into entertainment with slide movie illuminant light generators. These devices used acetylene jets to project captivating images on screens across theaters worldwide. Not limited to land-based inventions alone, even underwater explorations benefited from acetylene's brilliance. Divers working on ship hulls relied on its intense flame for repairs beneath the waves. Backtracking into history during the Victorian period reveals another fascinating use of this versatile gas - an acetylene buoy that guided ships safely through treacherous waters at night. Advertisements by Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd highlighted how this company harnessed the power for various purposes - from lighting homes and businesses to fueling vehicles like motorcycles; such as a family joyfully embarking on adventures aboard their 1915 Indian motorcycle illuminated by an acetylene headlamp. Acetlyene truly sparked innovation across multiple domains throughout history – from plumbing solutions and wartime advancements to transportation marvels and breathtaking underwater discoveries. Its impact continues today thanks to companies like Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd, ensuring that this remarkable gas remains a vital part of our modern world.