Manufacturing Occupation Collection (page 2)

Gun Turning
circa 1895: The rough turning of a large gun at Woolwich Arsenal. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Female factory worker (B&W), portrait

Factory Workers
Men at work in a factory, circa 1900. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Making A Wheel
September 1911: A man shrinking a tyre onto the wheel using water to cool it at the London and North Western Railway carriage works. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Car Factory 1914
22nd January 1914: An employee checking the machinery at the Wolseley Motor Companys Works at Adderley Park, Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Buttons Ltd
July 1909: Workers cutting buttons in a factory in Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fitting Gun Sights
9th January 1930: Workers at the Bristol Aeroplane Co works at Filton, Gloucester, fitting controls and calibrating the gun sights of the Bristol Bulldog

Ice Manufacturing
26th March 1907: The compressor inside the engine room of an ice factory. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Carriage Works
September 1911: The bogie shop at the London and North Western Railway carriage works. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Making Buttons
circa 1909: Workers in a Birmingham button factory packaging the finished product. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Train Wheels
1926: A scene in a factory which makes wheels for trains. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Factory Fodder
1st July 1909: Two youths operate the factory machines involved in the blowing process, at the High Grade Hatters Sutton & Torkington Ltd. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bottling Department
1908: The bottling department at Henley and Sons Cider Works at Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Jones Mill
circa 1909: The interior of Jones Cotton Mill in Manchester. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cotton Mill
circa 1909: The harnessing process at Jones Cotton Mill, Manchester. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cigarette Factory
1st July 1909: Women rolling tobacco by hand in a factory in Manchester (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Balloon Construction
September 1906: The balloon workshops at Short Brothers. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gold Chain Making
circa 1909: Girls working in a section of the polishing room, making gold chain at Goods & Sons Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Balloon Making
September 1906: An interior of Short Brothers workshop where hot air balloons are manufactured. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Women War Workers
circa 1915: A Woman working on an engine in an engineering shop. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Boiler Shop
24th February 1907: The boiler manufacturing area of Yarrow torpedo factory, Poplar, East London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cap Makers
July 1909: Capmakers at work in M Jacobsons factory in Manchester. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Painting Wings
9th January 1930: Workers at the Bristol Aeroplane Co works at Filton, Gloucester, spraying identification markings onto the wings of the Bristol Bulldog

Shaping Propellers
9th January 1930: Workers at the Bristol Aeroplane Company works in Filton, Gloucester shaping and balancing propellers for the Bristol Bulldog

Metal Worker
A worker pouring white hot metal into moulds

Metal Welding
An iron welder at work

Factory Floor
Workers on the Ozalid factory floor

Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant
Ypsilanti, Michigan: July, 1942. Production at the Ford Willow Run bomber plant. Steady of eye and hand, women workers at the great Willow Run bomber plant are among those throughout the country who

Malting floor in American brewer, 1885
Malting floor in an American brewery. Wood engraving 1885

Adding hops to boiling beer in brewery, 1885
Adding hops to boiling beer in an American brewery. Wood engraving published 1885

Fermenting cellar in American brewery, 1885
Fermenting cellar in an American brewery. Wood engraving 1885

Work in American brewery, 1885
Filling beer barrels in an American brewery. Wood engraving published 1885

Production of metal mesh, Germany. From " Das Buch der Erfindungen Gewerbe und Industrien", Leipzig, c1900

Female workers during World War I
World War I: Women munitions workers at Krupps, Essen, Germany

At Factory, 1927
At the Factory, 1927 by Alexander Deineka..Engine works for the manufacture of steam railway locomotives. Russian

Shoe leather processing, 1885
Beaming hides for production of shoe leather: USA. From " Harpers New Monthly Magazine", 1885

France, The gobelins tapestry manufactory by Charles Develly (1783-1849), watercolor, 1840 Hotel Carnavalet

The Founders
Jean AndrA

Italy, Tailor shop with wool clothing, miniature by Giovannino de Grassi (1350-1398) from Tacuinum Sanitatis 14th Century, Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek (Library)

Pillar fresco depicting wool manufacturing, from Pompei, Fullonica of Veranio Ipseo
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. " Fullones" pillar, depicting wool manufacturing, fresco. From Pompei, Fullonica (laundry) of Veranio Ipseo, detail

Italy, The Spinning mill
Giovanni Migliara (1785-1837), The Spinning Mill, 1825

Italy, Brothers Wetter textile factory at Orange, men printing on fabrics
Joseph Gabriel Maria Rossetti, Brothers Wetter Textile Factory at Orange, 1764. Detail: men printing on fabrics

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"Unveiling the Legacy: A Glimpse into the Manufacturing Occupation" Step back in time to Lancashire Mill Town, where Alice Nelson, a dedicated cotton mill worker, embarks on her daily journey to Lilac Mill in Shaw. Witnessing the bustling streets and determined faces, one can't help but admire their unwavering commitment. Traveling further through history, we encounter an engineering marvel - a Stream Train built at Crewe Locomotive Works in 1892. Its powerful presence symbolizes the ingenuity and progress of manufacturing occupations during that era. Delving deeper into textile production, Mule Spinning takes center stage. The rhythmic hum of machinery echoes as skilled workers transform raw materials into fine fabrics. Their expertise intertwines with innovation to create threads that weave together communities. Intriguingly, amidst this industrial symphony emerges the metaphorical "Big Gun. " Representing both strength and precision, it reminds us of the immense impact manufacturing has had on shaping our world. A glimpse across borders reveals artistic depictions from France's Foundry in 1864 and Italy's Spinning Mill. These masterpieces immortalize not only the physical labor but also capture the essence of dedication woven within each worker's soul. Even ancient civilizations recognized manufacturing's significance; Pompeii's pillar fresco showcases wool manufacturing techniques passed down through generations. This testament to human craftsmanship stands as a timeless reminder of our industrious spirit. Transitioning to more recent times brings us face-to-face with Parisian printing workshops where intricate designs come alive on paper. Each stroke tells a story of meticulous attention to detail and artistic flair embedded within every product created. The artistry continues as we step inside an eighteenth-century workshop handmade candles engraving from Encyclopedie. Here lies evidence that even seemingly mundane objects hold beauty when crafted by skilled hands guided by passion. Venturing beyond textiles and crafts leads us to The Mint House, where workers meticulously smelt gold pastes.