Plumber Collection

Trades union membership certificate
A trades union membership certificate for the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, with Defence and Defiance as their motto

The Plumber

Red Indian Chief, Eastbourne, Sussex
Edward Blackmore, an Eastbourne plumber and adopted member of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe. In 1964 he travelled to South Dakota to meet the tribe, and during his visit he was made a Chief

Pipes connected to kitchen sink and washing machine

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Pipe the Plumber. Date: 20th century

Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

Plumber heating lead in a fire to fix lead pipes on a building site. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577857 Plumber heating lead in a fire to fix lead pipes on a building site. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Design for a ship's WC designed by Andrew Thomson, 1850
3359503 Design for a ship's WC designed by Andrew Thomson, 1850; (add.info.: Design for a ship's WC, which would prevent spillage and drifting smells)

Plumbers and guards at the gate of Tuileries, around 1730. Creator: Unknown
Plumbers and guards at the gate of Tuileries, around 1730

Old Grammar School, St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Old Grammar School in St Marys Street, Truro, when it was the Bullen Brothers Show Rooms with a sign saying Plumbers, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Bellhangers, Gasfitters

Stationery, M Garding & Sons, Market Place, Leek - plumbers, glaziers, gasfitters, decorative painters, electric light and bell fitters. Date: 1913

Plumbers House-Leek (Water Drippery), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294479 Plumbers House-Leek (Water Drippery), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Man reading a lengthy bill from his plumber (chromolitho)
6032015 Man reading a lengthy bill from his plumber (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man reading a lengthy bill from his plumber)

Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving)
1620902 Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Tichborne Claimant)

Croton Water. C. Hillsburgh, practical plumber, no. 342 Water Street, New York
1079033 Croton Water. C. Hillsburgh, practical plumber, no. 342 Water Street, New York, 1840s (litho) by Childs, J. (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
2774111 Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum)

Comic postcard, Woman and plumber Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plumber and maid in kitchen Date: 20th century

View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b / w photo)
5917338 View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving)
731624 J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Bradwell, plumber)

Plumber heating lead in a fire to fix lead pipes on a building site. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810

T Burell, plumber, glazier, house and ornamental painter, trade card (engraving)
731558 T Burell, plumber, glazier, house and ornamental painter, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T Burell, plumber, glazier)

Plumber (engraving)
2801995 Plumber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Plumber, hard at work (chromolitho)
2800647 Plumber, hard at work (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber, hard at work. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Waiting for the plumber to deal with the leak in the linen cupboard (litho)
6021066 Waiting for the plumber to deal with the leak in the linen cupboard (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Plumbers (engraving)
6004324 The Plumbers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plumbers. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Cholera Scare, Prevention is better than Cure (engraving)
1047652 The Cholera Scare, Prevention is better than Cure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cholera Scare, Prevention is better than Cure)

The British Workman: Plumber (colour litho)
6000863 The British Workman: Plumber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber. One of a set of postcards on the subject of The British Workman)

The village plumber helping a young John Constable paint a scene in Suffolk (litho)
5198195 The village plumber helping a young John Constable paint a scene in Suffolk (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho)
3094450 Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a plumber. Postcard, early 20th century)

Urinetown
Christophe Kiciak

Two Plumbers in Overalls, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Plumbers in Overalls, 1880s

Two Plumbers with a Pipe, Pipe Cutter, and Toolbox, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Two Plumbers with a Pipe, Pipe Cutter, and Toolbox, 1870s-80s

Three Plumbers with Pipes and Tools, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Three Plumbers with Pipes and Tools, 1870s-80s

Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Pipe the Plumbers wife. Date: 20th century

Guignard. Georges, Auguste. 36 ans, ne le 1 / 1 / 58 a Neuilly (Seine). Plombier
Guignard. Georges, Auguste. 36 ans, ne le 1/1/58 a Neuilly (Seine). Plombier. Anarchiste. 15/3/94. 1894

Charrie. Leon, Joseph. 27 ans, ne a Paris XVllle. Garcon Plombier. Anarchiste. 1/3/94. 1894

Alban. Jean-Louis. 35 ans, ne a Paris. Plombier. Anarchiste. Fiche le 5/3/94. 1894

310. Olivier. Philippe, Octave. 25 ans, ne le 29 / 6 / 68 a Paris XVIIle. Plombier
310. Olivier. Philippe, Octave. 25 ans, ne le 29/6/68 a Paris XVIIle. Plombier. Anarchiste. 16/3/94. 1894

Chimney Sweeps, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Chimney Sweeps, 1870s

Man Holding a Wrench
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The Burst Pipe, 1919. Artist: Daniel Albert Veresmith
The Burst Pipe, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Plumbing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Bath tub with pipes exposed

Plumber De Lootgieter title object Menselyk Bedryf
Plumber De Lootgieter (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), plumber, handicrafts, craftsman at work, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 139 mm × w 83 mm

A New Cock Wanted, Or Work For The Plumber, After Thomas Rowlandson, 1810. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

A Pair Of Pliers

A Hammer

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"The Plumber: A Skilled Craftsman Connecting Communities" In a world where pipes intertwine like veins, the plumber emerges as the unsung hero of our modern society. With every twist and turn, they ensure that water flows freely, bringing comfort and convenience to our lives. Their expertise is not merely limited to fixing leaks or unclogging drains; it extends far beyond. Trades union membership certificate proudly displayed on their wall tells tales of solidarity and camaraderie among fellow plumbers. Like an honored badge, it symbolizes their dedication to their craft and commitment to upholding high standards in their profession. Just like the Red Indian Chief in Eastbourne, Sussex, these they are leaders in their own right. They navigate through complex systems with precision and grace, leaving behind a trail of satisfied customers who marvel at their skills. Their mastery extends beyond just plumbing; they possess knowledge in carpentry too. Trained aboard the Training Ship Wellesley in North Shields, they have honed their abilities to handle any challenge thrown at them - be it connecting pipes under a kitchen sink or installing washing machines seamlessly into homes. With stationery from M Garding & Sons adorning their desk at Market Place in Leek, these they are equipped with tools not only for practicality but also for creativity. Just like artists shaping clay into masterpieces, they mold metal and plastic into intricate designs that bring functionality and beauty together. The Old Grammar School on St Marys Street in Truro stands as a testament to time-honored traditions passed down through generations of plumbers. It reminds us that even back in the early 1900s when technology was less advanced than today's digital age – there were skilled craftsmen ensuring smooth water flow throughout communities. From High Street in Westbury-on-Trym to Bristol County's heartland – these plumbers' presence can be felt everywhere. Their houses stand tall amidst the community, serving as a constant reminder of their dedication to their craft.