Pickaxe Collection

1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory
1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - Major Edward " Teddy" F. Norton (1884-1954) and George Herbert Leigh Mallory (1886-1924) at nearly 27, 000 feet. Date: 1922

Royal Engineers
circa 1850: An officer of the Royal Engineers gives orders to two privates. Rischgitz Collection (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Climbers on the Bernese Alps
3560287 Climbers on the Bernese Alps; (add.info.: Bernese Alps, Switzerland 1860-1880 Photographer: Charnaux, F.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Full-length portrait of a man dressed as a mountain climber. He is leaning on a pick
3566186 Full-length portrait of a man dressed as a mountain climber. He is leaning on a pick and has a rolled up rope on his left shoulder. Behind him a mountain backdrop; (add.info.: 1890 - 1900 ca)

A hiker on the Uja di Mombarone
3568605 A hiker on the Uja di Mombarone by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Graian Alps, Piedmont 1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The image shows a painting representing an alpinist, collocated on the top of a mountain
3568345 The image shows a painting representing an alpinist, collocated on the top of a mountain and flanked by the allegory of the death

Group portrait on the peak of the Popera montain chain, Comelico, Cadore
3571421 Group portrait on the peak of the Popera montain chain, Comelico, Cadore by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Comelico Superiore 7-23/08/1912 Photographer)

Ms 5/9 fol.3v Looking for gold, from 'Grand Herbier' by Pedanius Dioscorides (c.40-90) (vellum)
XIR226193 Ms 5/9 fol.3v Looking for gold, from 'Grand Herbier' by Pedanius Dioscorides (c.40-90) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Gallerie Estensi

The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, [London], 1864. View from the bottom of Cow-cross and St. John-street towards the south-west

The Chaudière Gold-Fields, Canada: the diggings on a tributary of the Chaudière, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Chaudiere Gold-Fields, Canada: the diggings on a tributary of the Chaudiere, 1864. 'Forty-eight years ago a woman, engaged in washing, found a large nugget of gold

Celebration at Jersey of the Opening of the Channel Islands Telegraph, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Celebration at Jersey of the Opening of the Channel Islands Telegraph, 1858. View of...the scene of popular excitement on the occasion in the streets of St. Helier

The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon cave, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon Cave, a real place d'armes (300 masters out of 100)

The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

"What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
"What's O'Clock? What's O'Clock?" - drawn by Godwin, 1860. In this little Sketch, so unpretending in character, yet so charming for its very simplicity, Mr

Church of St. Vladimir, in a Russian cemetery, French extreme left, 1856. Creator: Edward Alfred Goodall
Church of St. Vladimir, in a Russian cemetery, French extreme left, 1856. Scene from the Crimean War - French soldiers in a graffiti-ed church

L'horticulture : Esquisse pour l'école de la rue Château-Landon, 10ème arrondissement... c.1881
L'horticulture : Esquisse pour l'ecole de la rue Chateau-Landon, 10eme arrondissement de Paris, c.1881. Horticulture

America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. America First poster, between 1911 and 1920
America First poster, between 1911 and 1920. Uncle Sam shaking a European immigrant by the hand, with text in multiple languages including Italian, Polish, Hebrew, Czech

Posters. New York, 1890s-1907. c1901. Creator: Edward Penfield
Posters. New York, 1890s-1907. c1901. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Armored car, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Armored car, between 1916 and 1918
Armored car, between 1916 and 1918. USA

'Choses vues a la guerre; territoriaux revenant de corvee sous la pluie. 1915. Creator: Georges Leroux
Choses vues a la guerre; territoriaux revenant de corvee sous la pluie, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 19, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 19, 1891, 1891. The Fighting near Gilgit on the Northwestern Frontier of India. From "The Graphic

The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Crimean War....the French...opened heavily on the Quarantine Battery

Sappers repairing the road between Schumla and Varna, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sappers repairing the road between Schumla and Varna, 1854. British soldiers during the Crimean War. The fortified town of Schumla, now Shumen in Bulgaria, was strategically important

Mallet, Pick and Shovel, 1808/47. Creator: Joshua Cristall
Mallet, Pick and Shovel, 1808/47

Wicker Basket, Mallet, Shovel, Pick, 1808/47. Creator: Joshua Cristall
Wicker Basket, Mallet, Shovel, Pick, 1808/47

Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens of Burlington House, Piccadilly, clearing the ground for a drill-shed, 1862

Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1820-1878) with a group of hunters, Valsavaranche, Valle d'Aosta Aosta Valley Valle d'Aosta, Valsavaranche. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

World War I: A couple of soldiers of the Sixth Battery in a military bunker Mount Krasji Slovenia Mount Krasji. Date of Photograph:1915

A group of hikers in the mountains Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Postcard commemorating Alpini and Bersaglieri Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 1 feast of the Army Corps of Engineers in memory of the siege of Gaeta, Command of the Army Corps of Engineers of Verona Italy Print International Art of 20th Century

Climbers on the Bernese Alps Switzerland Bernese Alps. Date of Photograph:1860-1880

A hiker on the Uja di Mombarone Piedmont Graian Alps. Date of Photograph:08/1905

The image shows a painting representing an alpinist, collocated on the top of a mountain and flanked by the allegory of the death

Young alpinist on a mountain peak Europe. Date of Photograph:1920-1925 ca

Two mountain climbers on Gnifetti Point, near Gressoney La-Trinit, Valle d'Aosta Gressoney - La - Trinite Guifetti Point. Date of Photograph:1915

Mountain climbers in high mountain snow Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Mario Gabinio on the Torre d'Ovarda or Ovarda Tower Piedmont Ovarda Tower. Date of Photograph:27/10/1912

Man while hiking in the mountains Europe. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Portrait of a mountaineer with a pick, rope and backpack on a mountainous peak covered in snow. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Group of mountain climbers Europe. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Alpinists on the Bettaforca hill in the Gressoney side Gressoney - La - Trinite. Date of Photograph:08/08/1901

Group portrait (Bellini and Arturo Frova) near the Vincent Pyramid on Monte Rosa Italy. Date of Photograph:09/08/1901

Group portrait (Welf, brothers Frova, Baslini, Bellini) near the Vincent Pyramid on Monte Rosa Italy. Date of Photograph:09/08/1901

Everyday work in an area of Delhi, India India Delhi. Date of Photograph:1965

Instructions for the demolition of a wall; written by Leonardo da Vinci. Codex B (2173), c.66v, Institut de France, Paris Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Stacked with picks in a street in Florence; Photo studio Florence. Date of Photograph:12/04/1931

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"Unearthing History: The Mighty Pickaxe's Journey Through Time" From the treacherous slopes of Mt Everest to the tranquil streets of Swanley, the pickaxe has played a pivotal role in shaping our world. In 1922, during the British Mt Everest Expedition, Norton and Mallory relied on their trusty pickaxes to conquer nature's challenges and pave their way to greatness. These Royal Engineers used their skills to forge paths where none existed before. Meanwhile, beneath a war memorial in Swanley, an Air Raid Precautions shelter was being constructed with precision and care. The rhythmic strikes of the pickaxe echoed through time as it carved out a safe haven for those seeking refuge from chaos. Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement understood that beauty often arises from destruction. With unwavering determination, they wielded their pickaxes to transform neglected spaces into works of art. But not all uses of this mighty tool are so creative - gravediggers have long depended on its strength and sharpness to lay loved ones to rest with dignity. Centuries ago, Farhad carved a milk channel for his beloved Shirin using only his trusty pickaxe. This act of devotion immortalized their love story within the pages of history. In Lancashire's distressing times, mill-hands turned to the familiar weight of the pickaxe as they tirelessly worked on Preston Moors. Their resilience symbolized hope amidst hardship. Greek Art showcases iron tools like the sturdy pickaxe at Olympia - reminders that even ancient civilizations recognized its power and utility. The return from mines brought both relief and exhaustion for miners who relied on this indispensable tool deep underground. Covered in dust but filled with pride, they knew that each swing had contributed towards progress above ground.