Tomlinson Collection

The Piper. Date: circa 1970s

Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving)
533903 Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Forming cotton into 'laps' so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts)

BLUE PERSIAN CAT
PRINCE MI Owned by Mrs Tomlinson. This large cat sits staring evilly out at the photographer. Date: 1935

Exterior view of the Castle grinding mill at Sheffield, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson

The bridge and Broomielaw Quay, Glasgow, Scotland, 1886. Artist: R Wallis
The bridge and Broomielaw Quay, Glasgow, Scotland, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I

Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Artist: JC Armytage
Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Mr Stephenson putting in the last rivet, 1886. From Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, volume I

Whimsey, or engine drawing coal in the Staffordshire collieries, 1886. Machinery for extracting coal. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining

Bridge to the South Stack Lighthouse, near Holyhead, 1886. Artist: J J Hinchcliffe
Bridge to the South Stack Lighthouse, near Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

The Nassau balloon passing over Liege at night, 1836, (1886). Charles Green (1785-1870) built the Nassau balloon which he flew from Vauxhall Gardens in London to Weilburg, Nassau, Germany

The Great Eastern, 1886. Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size of any then in use

Chocolate mill, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

Gold-blocking press, 1886. Machinery for bookbinding and printing. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson

Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada, 1886. Artist: Saddler
Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada, 1886. The Victoria Bridge at Montreal was the first bridge to span the St Lawrence River

Steeping, couching and flooring malt, 1886. Beer-making involves malting (germination of barley or other grain). Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures

Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid, 1866. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, sulphuric acid was one of the most important industrial chemicals

Viaduct on the Baltimore & Washington Railroad, c1838. Artist: Henry Adlard
Viaduct on the Baltimore & Washington Railroad, c1838. Illustration after a painting by William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) who visited the United States in the 1830s

Advert, Tomlinson & Co's Butter Powder, churning made easy, good fresh butter all the year round. Date: 1869

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

Louis Tomlinson & Zayn Malik One Direction London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Louis Tomlinson One Direction London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne & Niall Horan Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London

Chris Tomlinson Mens Long Jump Mens Long Jump Athens, Greece 26 August 2004 Date: 26 August 2004

Christopher Tomlinson Long Jump Aaa Championships Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 13 July 2002 Date: 13 July 2002

The Woolwich blowing machine, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Ramsgate, Kent, 1886. Artist: W Finden
Ramsgate, Kent, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

Cylinder printing machine, 1886. Machine for printing lengths of wallpaper. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

Iron bridge at Sunderland, 1886. The Wearmouth Bridge was the longest single span cast iron bridge in the world when it opened in 1796

A flour mill, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

Embossing press, 1886. Machine for producing a raised design on paper or card. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

The stoke-hole, the mash tun, and the copper, 1886. Brewing equipment. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

Aqueduct of Nimes at the Pont du Gard, France, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I

Jim Tomlinson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jim Tomlinson, Stacey Kent Quintet, Middlesborough Town Hall, April 2009

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Members of boy band One Direction Niall Horan (L) and Louis Tomlinson smile during the Soccer Aid charity football match between England

Post Office, Silecroft, Cumbria
Post Office, Silecroft, Millom, near Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England. Proprietor George Tomlinson Date: 1916

The Late Professor C. Tomlinson

High Point, North Carolina - Housing. Homes of skilled furniture workers in Tomlinson Chair Mfg. Company, High Point, North Carolina

High Point, North Carolina - Upholstering. Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co. Hand carver - making master model for multiple carver - buffet post (General View), 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Viaduct on the Baltimore & Washington Railroad (c1838) Engraving after picture by William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) who visited the US in the 1830s

Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, 1866. It was one of the most important industrial chemicals

Forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts. In foreground baskets of cotton that had been through the gin to remove seeds and separate fibres

DANCE: MINUET, 1735. Line engraving from Kellom Tomlinsons Art of Dancing, 1735

Scout. Date: circa 1970s

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Tomlinson: A Journey Through Time Step into the world of Tomlinson, a name that echoes through history. From The Piper to the iconic Blue Persian Cat, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. Transport yourself back to 1886 and witness an era of innovation and progress. Admire the exterior view of the Castle grinding mill at Sheffield, where craftsmanship thrived under Tomlinson & Co's Butter Powder advertisement. Glasgow's Broomielaw Quay comes alive in R Wallis' artwork from 1886, showcasing bustling activity as people traverse its bridge. Meanwhile, Mr Stephenson immortalizes his legacy by putting in the last rivet with precision and pride. Experience Whimsey, an engine drawing coal in Staffordshire collieries; its power symbolizing industrial might during this period. In contrast, marvel at The Nassau balloon passing over Liege at night in 1836 - a breathtaking sight captured beautifully in 1886. The Great Eastern looms large on the horizon - a testament to human ambition and engineering prowess. Its grandeur leaves spectators awestruck as it sails across oceans towards new horizons. Journeying further north brings us to Whitehaven Harbour in Cumbria. JC Armytage's artistry captures its charm perfectly; boats bobbing gently amidst tranquil waters against a backdrop of rugged beauty. Witness technological advancements with the Gold-blocking press from 1886 – an intricate machine that adds elegance to printed materials through gilded details. Marvel at Victoria Bridge over St Lawrence River in Canada; Saddler's artistic touch immortalizes this architectural masterpiece for generations to come. Through these glimpses into history, we uncover fragments of Tomlinson's story – one intertwined with progress, ingenuity, and timeless beauty. Join us on this voyage through time as we celebrate their enduring legacy.