Archibald Williams Collection

Forging a Blade, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

The Foundry at Swindon Works, c1917
The Foundry at Swindon Works. On the right is seen a cyclinder casting suspended by a travelling crane, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams

Scene in a Boiler-shop, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Bessemers Steel-converting Apparatus, c1917
Bessemers Steel-converting Apparatus - aa Converters; b, hydraulic ram for revolving converter; c, ram to lift platform carrying ladle; d, crane; e, gear for revolving platform; f, hoods to chimneys

An Electroplating Outfit, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Sand-blasting Gear Wheels, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Section of Blast Furnace, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Removing Biscuits from Oven, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

A Weaving-shed, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

General View of Spinning-room, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Diagram of the Jacquard Loom, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

A Biscuit Oven filled with Seggars s. a are the flues, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Diagram of Hand-loom, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Trimming up parts of raw clay, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

The Candle-moulding Room, c1917
The Candle-moulding Room. The candles have been forced up into the clamps, and the attendant is filling up the troughs with a fresh supply of melted wax. c1917

Fixing Spout on a Teapot, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Stamping Blocks of Soap, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

A Wax Taper-making Plant, 1917
A Wax Taper-making Plant. - A is the trough of melted wax through which the cotton strands are drawn, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams

Diagrams illustrating the preparation of Rags and Esparto Grass for Paper-making, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Steel Rolling, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

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Archibald Williams: A Glimpse into the Industrial Revolution Step back in time to the year 1917 and immerse yourself in the world of Archibald Williams, a man whose life was intricately woven with the fabric of industry. From forging blades to sand-blasting gear wheels, his journey through various trades paints a vivid picture of an era defined by innovation and progress. In "Forging a Blade, c1917, " we witness Archibald's mastery as he hammers molten metal into a formidable weapon. The sparks fly, reflecting his determination and skill that have been honed over years of dedication. At Swindon Works' foundry, Archibald stands amidst roaring furnaces in "The Foundry at Swindon Works, c1917. " Sweat glistens on his brow as he pours molten iron into molds, shaping it into parts that will power locomotives and propel trains across vast distances. Moving from one scene to another, we find ourselves immersed in the heart of industrial machinery. In "Scene in a Boiler-shop, c1917, " Archibald meticulously inspects boilers destined for steam engines - vessels that would drive factories forward with their relentless power. Witnessing Bessemers Steel-converting Apparatus at work in "Bessemers Steel-converting Apparatus, c1917, " we see Archibald contributing to the production of steel - a material that would build bridges connecting nations and skyscrapers reaching for the heavens. But it is not only heavy industries where Archibald leaves his mark; he also embraces precision craftsmanship. An Electroplating Outfit becomes his canvas as he delicately coats objects with shimmering layers of silver or gold - turning everyday items into works of art worthy of admiration. Sand-blasting Gear Wheels reveals yet another facet of this versatile individual.