Public Utilities Collection

National Union, Gas worker and General Labourers, 1889 (colour litho)
XCF272232 National Union, Gas worker and General Labourers, 1889 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Zillertalbahn steam train
Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria, Steam hauled tourist train on the narrow gauge Zillertalbahn

Engine room showing switchboard, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996941 Engine room showing switchboard, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by Collis, Henry Beauchamp (fl.1881-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engine room showing switchboard)

Water works at London Bridge (engraving)
2776147 Water works at London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water works at London Bridge for the supply of the City of London with Thames)

Interior of engine and dynamo room, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996948 Interior of engine and dynamo room, Electric Light Works, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by Collis, Henry Beauchamp (fl.1881-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

USA, Tennessee, Vintage streetcar near Orpheum Theater; Memphis

Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)
XJF354246 Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Loading gas coal into retorts. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gas pump. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The coke filler. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gasometer top. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. A retort minder. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gas cleaner. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. A worker examines the gas meter main. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Men working in the fitting shop. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Flames coming out of the retorts. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. General view of the works. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The control room. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The engine room. 1939

Electricity production facility
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant interior of an Electricity production facility

Power station - Coal storage site
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant. Coal storage site

Power station control room
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant the central control room. All facility activities are monitored and controlled from this room

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"Unveiling the Backbone of Society: Exploring Public Utilities Through Time" Step back in time to 1889 with a vibrant colour litho capturing the National Union of Gas Workers and General Labourers, showcasing their dedication to providing essential services. Journey through picturesque landscapes aboard the Zillertalbahn steam train, witnessing how public utilities connected communities and fueled progress. Enter the heart of innovation at Electric Light Works in Canterbury, Kent. A black-and-white photo reveals an engine room adorned with a switchboard, symbolizing the power behind illuminating our cities. Marvel at London Bridge's water works depicted in an intricate engraving; witness how this vital infrastructure quenched the thirst of a bustling metropolis. Delve deeper into Electric Light Works' dynamo room as another monochrome image unveils its inner workings. Feel awestruck by the machinery that harnessed electricity for countless households. Cross continents to Memphis, USA, where vintage streetcars near Orpheum Theater embody nostalgia while highlighting public transportation's role in shaping urban life. Travel back even further to 1845 Bloomsbury, London. Pencil on paper sketches reveal sewer construction efforts that laid foundations for modern sanitation systems we often take for granted today. Immerse yourself in Gravesend Gasworks' rich history captured through lens and time. Witness workers loading gas coal into retorts and operating gas pumps – unsung heroes ensuring homes stayed warm during challenging times like 1939. Gaze up at towering gasometers atop Gravesend Gasworks; marvel at these iconic structures that stored energy needed to light up entire neighborhoods when night fell upon Kent's landscape. Meet a dedicated retort minder from Gravesend Gasworks who tirelessly tended to these crucial components responsible for producing gas – keeping communities aglow day after day. From steam trains chugging along scenic routes to sewage systems hidden beneath city streets.