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Millwrights Collection

Millwrights have played a vital role in shaping the industrial landscape throughout history

Background imageMillwrights Collection: G Shop, c1920

G Shop, c1920
Cutting connecting rods

Background imageMillwrights Collection: View from London Road Station, Hoyle's Print Works (w/c on paper)

View from London Road Station, Hoyle's Print Works (w/c on paper)
2647447 View from London Road Station, Hoyle's Print Works (w/c on paper) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); 36x48 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel

Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby
2647449 Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c.1820 (porcelain) by English School

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel

Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby
2647450 Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c.1820 (porcelain) by English School

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Advert, Robertson & Orchar Ltd, Dundee, Scotland

Advert, Robertson & Orchar Ltd, Dundee, Scotland
Advert for Robertson & Orchar Ltd, Wallace Foundry, Dundee, Scotland. 1905

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Colchester CO5 0 Map

Colchester CO5 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Colchester CO5 0

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Trade Union Scroll, 1851

Trade Union Scroll, 1851. Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Machinists, Millwrights, Smiths and Pattern-Makers scroll which would be presented to members

Background imageMillwrights Collection: G Shop, 1913

G Shop, 1913
This image is probably a posed shot - highlighting the safety issues of two men up a ladder!

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Trade Union Scroll, 1851. Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Machinists, Millwrights

Trade Union Scroll, 1851. Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Machinists, Millwrights, Smiths and Pattern-Makers

Background imageMillwrights Collection: Vocational teaching, 1916 C017 / 7864

Vocational teaching, 1916 C017 / 7864
Vocational teaching. Youths taking notes and being shown a demonstration on a course for student mechanics and millwrights


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Millwrights have played a vital role in shaping the industrial landscape throughout history. From the bustling streets of Manchester to the scenic views of London Road Station, their craftsmanship has left an indelible mark on our world. Take a glimpse into the past with a porcelain Porter Mug, adorned with an intricate industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester during the 1820s. Travel further back in time with an advert from Robertson & Orchar Ltd, showcasing their expertise as millwrights in Dundee, Scotland. Explore Colchester CO5 0 Map and discover how these skilled artisans transformed machinery and equipment for various industries. The significance is not limited to their technical prowess; they were also champions of workers' rights. Unfurl a Trade Union Scroll from 1851, symbolizing their dedication to securing fair treatment and better working conditions for all. Delve into architectural history through pages from The Architect's, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892. These engravings showcase the intricate designs and precision engineering that made millwrights indispensable contributors to construction projects across generations. Even during times of conflict like World War I, millwrights continued to serve their country. British Military Recruitment Posters called upon these skilled individuals to lend their expertise towards national defense efforts. So next time you encounter a well-crafted piece of machinery or marvel at an impressive structure, remember that behind it lies the legacy - craftsmen who shaped our world one gear at a time.