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Industrial Revolution Collection

The Industrial Revolution in the 1800s marked a significant turning point in history

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Industrial Revolution Collection: Slum in Victorian London (b / w photo)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Engine House, GWR Works, Swindon BB94_04685
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Industrial Revolution in the 1800s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Coal mine in England, 1850s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule, 1843
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Industrial Revolution Collection: A Factoryscape in the Potteries, (1938)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: WRIGHT: COTTON MILL. Arkwrights Cotton Mills by Night, in Cromford, Derbyshire, England
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Schematic view of George Stephensons locomotive The Rocket of 1829
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Blowing glass in a British factory, 1800s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: National Union, Gas worker and General Labourers, 1889 (colour litho)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Train crossing Stockport viaduct on the London & North Western Railway, c1845
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Agricultural Machinery : Mr Chris Lambert, of Horsmonden, Kent, was a steam haulage contractor
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Glass factory workers in Britain, 1800s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Iron Bridge N070066
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Victorian London - A shady place
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: The Forge, 1859 (engraving)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: First sewing machine, 1846
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Bedlam Furnaces IC146_014
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Stott Park Bobbin Mill N140031
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Industrial Revolution Collection: First Atlantic crossing by steamship, 1819
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Canal workers N070949
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Roberts Self-Acting Mule, c. 1830 (litho)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: The Orator of the Strike, 1890-1891
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, 1831
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Iron Bridge M040116
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Textile mill in Bergamo
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Mass Production
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Telegraph poles following the transcontinental railroad
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Telegraph key, 1860s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Cloth labels from American textile mills, 1800s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Crystal Palace, London, 1851
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Jacquard loom, 1880s
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Garrett and Sons double-cylinder steam ploughing engine and tackle
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Portrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865. Creator: Samuel West
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Industrial Revolution Collection: James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1833
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Paternoster lift, usage and drive wheels, wood engravings, published 1888
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Stream Train built in, Crewe Locomotive Works, 1892
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Industrial Revolution Collection: The railway viaduct at Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Weaving on Power Looms, Cotton factory floor, engraved by James Tingle (fl. 1830-60) c
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Industrial Revolution Collection: TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1834. Mule spinning in a cotton textile mill. Line engraving
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Industrial Revolution Collection: The Pits of St. Pierre & St. Paul at Le Creusot, 1866 (ink and gouache on paper)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857 (w / c on paper)
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Industrial Revolution Collection: Industrial landscape in the Blanzy coal field, Saone-et-Loire, c. 1860 (w / on paper)


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The Industrial Revolution in the 1800s marked a significant turning point in history, as it brought about groundbreaking advancements and transformations that shaped the world we know today. The Engine House at GWR Works in Swindon (BB94_04685) stands tall as a testament to this era of innovation and progress. Meanwhile, deep within the coal mines of England during the 1850s, workers toiled tirelessly to extract precious resources that fueled industrial growth. In British factories across the nation, skilled artisans blew glass with precision and finesse, showcasing their craftsmanship amidst the bustling atmosphere of production. A Factoryscape in the Potteries captured by lens in 1938 reveals a landscape dominated by chimneys spewing smoke into an ever-changing sky. Crewe Station emerged on July 4th, 1837, marking its inauguration alongside the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. This transportation hub became a symbol of connectivity and facilitated trade between cities like never before. Victorian London was notorious for its shady corners where both wealth and poverty coexisted side by side. A Punch cartoon immortalizes Faraday's brilliance as he presents his card to Father Thames himself - an engraving capturing scientific discovery intertwining with nature's elements. Arkwright's Cotton Mills illuminated Cromford, Derbyshire when night fell; these mills were beacons of productivity powered by George Stephenson's revolutionary locomotive "The Rocket" from 1829. Glass factory workers throughout Britain during this period showcased their dedication while shaping molten material into exquisite forms that adorned homes worldwide. These glimpses into our past remind us how far we have come thanks to those who dared to dream big during this transformative age known as the Industrial Revolution.