Machine Shop Collection

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the lathe and tool shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the lathe and tool shop, 1864. View representing '...as well as a wood-engraving can render such a subject

Machine shop, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. [Company], between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Machine shop, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. [Company], between 1900 and 1905

In the machine-shop, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
In the machine-shop, 1904

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. The gun, being now completely built up, is carried to a lathe for the purpose of being finish-turned

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the beehive, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: the beehive, 1862. This is the upper floor of a two-storied building upwards of 200ft. in length and 60ft

No 3 Shop, Carriage fitting and machine shop, 1953
Two men operate a 90 ton press in the carriage fitting shop. The press enabled sheet metal to be bent into shapes. It was cut and then assembled on carriages and wagons

No 15 Shop, Fitting and Machine Shop, 1931
An overall view of No.15 shop showing a bogie assembly line. A man to the right is operating a belt driven machine, whilst other men are busy assembling pieces for the bogie frames

Machine shop class, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Machine shop class, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

In North Americans modern machine shop... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif. 1942
In North Americans modern machine shop, another aircraft part is finished on a huge turret lathe, North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif

An employee in the drill-press section of North Americans huge machine... Inglewood, Calif
An employee in the drill-press section of North Americans huge machine shop runs mounting holes in a large dural casting, Inglewood, Calif

Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, 1900-10 (b / w photo)
779148 Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, 1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company in Detroit)

The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry (engraving)
1605696 The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry)

Making Engines at the Midland Railway "Machine Shop"at Derby (litho)
6025955 Making Engines at the Midland Railway " Machine Shop" at Derby (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Great International Cycle Amalgamation (engraving)
1605871 A Great International Cycle Amalgamation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Great International Cycle Amalgamation)

A Machine Shop at the "Gladiator"Cycle Manufactory (b / w photo)
1051075 A Machine Shop at the " Gladiator" Cycle Manufactory (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The testing room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company, Detroit, 1903 (b / w photo)
779145 The testing room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company, Detroit, 1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Machine Shop, Salt River Works (b / w photo)
3092487 Machine Shop, Salt River Works (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machine Shop, Salt River Works)

Views in the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, c1880. The boilerhouse, grindery, annealing furnaces, brasswork, forges. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I

In the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, c1880. The shot and shell foundry, the shot yard, bullet making, carriage department, turning room, and forging a breech coil

Old turning lathe, detail, in an old abandoned factory in Rijeka, Croatia, Europe

AM Machine Shop, 1946

Old machinery in an old abandoned factory in Rijeka, Croatia, Europe

Harwoods Factory Pulborough - July 1942
Internal view of the factory George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21659

Laundry and machine shop dating from around 1790, Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

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Step into the world of precision and innovation with a glimpse into the fascinating realm of machine shops throughout history. From the No 3 Shop's carriage fitting and machine shop in 1953 to the No 15 Shop's fitting and machine shop in 1931, these establishments have been at the forefront of technological advancements. In North American Aviation, Inc. Located in Inglewood, California, we witness a modern machine shop bustling with activity in 1942. Captured by Alfred T Palmer, this snapshot showcases the dedication and skill required to manufacture cutting-edge machinery during wartime. Another striking image from Palmer takes us back to North Americans' colossal drill-press section. Here, an employee diligently operates one of their massive machines - a testament to both human ingenuity and industrial might. Traveling further back in time, we arrive at Cadillac Motor Car Company in Detroit between 1900-1910. This black-and-white photograph transports us to an era where automotive engineering was still taking its first steps towards revolutionizing transportation. The engraving depicting "The Pioneer of the Cycle Industry" reminds us that before automobiles dominated our roads, bicycles were once king. This illustration captures the spirit of innovation that propelled this industry forward. Meanwhile, at Midland Railway's "Machine Shop" located in Derby, engines are meticulously crafted with precision and care. The lithograph offers a glimpse into this vital hub where locomotives came alive through skilled craftsmanship. An amalgamation within the cycle industry is showcased through another captivating engraving titled "A Great International Cycle Amalgamation. " It highlights how collaboration among manufacturers fueled progress within this booming sector. Venturing into yet another bicycle manufacturing facility known as "Gladiator, " we observe workers laboring away inside their busy machine shop captured beautifully through a black-and-white photo. These individuals played an integral role in bringing two-wheeled wonders to life for eager riders worldwide.