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Hammering Man sculpture, Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

Cunard Shell Works BL_24001_09
CUNARD SHELL WORKS, Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside. Women manufacturing shell casings, 1917. Bedford Lemere

Engraving glass JLP01_08_061032a
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. John Hutton engraving a panel of glass on the West Screen at Coventry Cathedral

Closing of the Eagley Mills (clock tower of Eagley Mills can been seen in the background), Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd

Port Talbot Steelworks, circa 1958

Port Talbot Steelworks, Margam works. Erection of No 2 Blast Furnace. This furnace, due to come into production later this year

Redcar Blast Furnace, British Steel, 3rd July 1979

Samuel John Goviers photographic van by an unidentified cottage, presumably in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Samuel John Goviers father, Samuel Govier, and his mother, Annie, in the doorway of his photographic van, Cornwall
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

CHIMNEY SWEEP, 1890. American advertisement for Pears Soap, 1890

McCORMICK HARVESTER. Demonstration of the horse-drawn harvester and binder invented by Cyrus Hall McCormick. Undated photograph

Picture No. 11092548
Dog Siberian Husky Date:

Picture No. 11092442
Dog Bernese Mountain Dog Date:

Picture No. 11092433
Dog Bernese Mountain Dog Date:

At Messrs James Burns Book Binding works at Esher. Gilding the edge. 15 May 1923

Picture No. 10867100
Dog - Siberian Husky Musher with Sled dog team racing on trail, swiss alps Date:

Farm worker fiddling trifolium [clover] seed, September 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7878

Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex - interiors
Men working at Acfords Ltd printers, Industrial Estate, Sussex. Showing the interior of the workshop Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0752-3

Each Blow of the Sledge-Hammer is a Blow against the Enemy. Russian poster, 1920, by Viktor Deni
RUSSIA: ANTI-CAPITALIST POSTER, 1920. Each Blow of the Sledge-Hammer is a Blow against the Enemy. Russian poster, 1920, by Viktor Deni

35th President of the United States. Photographed with his secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and with his son, John F
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Photographed with his secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and with his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr. in the Presidents office

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, American, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

PREHISTORIC MAN: TOOLS. Prehistoric men making tools and weapons from flint. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

TEXAS: COWBOY, c1910. A cowboy holding a rope around the neck of a bucking bronco on a ranch in Texas. Photograph by Erwin Evans Smith, c1910

Harwoods Factory, Pulborough, July 1942
Staff in shell making factory in Pulborough. Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21660

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Workers cheering the first train over the mountains from California
Snowsheds protecting a transcontinental railroad train in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Book and magazine printing press at Harper & Bros. New York City, early 1900s. Printed halftone of a photograph

Putting in seed on a bonanza farm, 1800s
Seeding grain on a bonanza farm, North Dakota, early 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jacquard loom, 1880s
Woman worker using a mechanized Jacquard loom, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illlustration

Cedars of Lebanon for Solomons Temple
Solomons servants hewing the cedars of Lebanon to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Land Rover Discovery TD5

Harley Davidson Customised Police Special FLHTP

Battistinis Torment

Grain elevators, Ritzville, Washington State, United States of America, North America

Hauling Timber, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Artist: Morley, Henry - Title: Hauling Timber, Stirlingshire, Scotland - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 86.3 x 116.8

Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock. California, USA Mo82
TOM-788 Sea Otter - Using tool to crack clam on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Stilt fishermen at Welligama, south coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Yak, Tibet, Asia

Oxen ploughing field with woman behind, Zambia, Africa

Braderie, a French car boot sale, Roscoff, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Farrier MCF01_02_0117
East Cliff, Rye, Rother, East Sussex. A horse being shod in a blacksmiths forge near Landgate, with a man and two boys watching the farrier at work

Dining Al Fresco DD88_00551
Le Cafe Des Amis Du Vin, Hanover Place, Covent Garden, City Of Westminster, Greater London. Dining al fresco

Rover factory JLP01_01_045_32
ROVER CAR COMPANY WORKS, LODE LANE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS. An interior view of the Rover factory in Solihull, showing workers polishing Rover P4 series cars

The flight crew of a BOAC VC10 make preparations for landing at Khartoum airport, during a proving flight to Sudan 1st February 1964

A female worker at Kumficar factory, Halifax in West Yorkshire. June 1959

A group of female workers at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. June 1959

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"Work: A Tapestry of Time and Struggle" In the spring of 1972, Ms. Magazine graced the shelves with its first issue, marking a pivotal moment in the feminist movement. As women fought for their rightful place in the workforce, this cover served as a powerful symbol of empowerment. Across the Atlantic, in Derbyshire, England, shire horses ploughed through fields with unwavering determination. Their labor spoke volumes about the resilience and dedication required to make ends meet. Meanwhile, an American Socialist poster from 1911 depicted a capitalist pyramid—a stark reminder of societal inequalities that plagued workers during that era. The struggle for fair wages and better working conditions echoed throughout history. Diego Rivera's mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts captured the essence within the automobile industry during the Great Depression. This masterpiece showcased both pride and hardship experienced by countless individuals who relied on this sector for their livelihoods. Gustave Caillebotte's painting "The Floor Planers" transported us back to 1875 Paris where manual labor was essential for progress. It highlighted how every stroke had purpose—each worker contributing to society's advancement. The Oseberg replica Viking ship reminded us that work has evolved over centuries; it represented exploration and trade routes carved out by brave sailors who risked everything for prosperity. Fast forward to more recent times—the iconic Range Rover Mk. 1 Classic became synonymous with hard work paying off—an emblematic vehicle representing success achieved through perseverance and dedication. At Butler's Wharf on pay day, workers eagerly awaited their well-earned wages—a momentary respite from daily struggles but also a reminder that financial stability remained elusive for many even then. Diego Rivera once again left his mark with a mural depicting pre-Columbian life in Mexico City—a testament to indigenous civilizations' industriousness long before modern notions emerged.