19th century london factory hi-res stock photography and images

Industrial Revolution. London. Interior of an English factory. Late 18th century. Nineteenth-century colored engraving. Stock Photo

RMC1Y4YD–Industrial Revolution. London. Interior of an English factory. Late 18th century. Nineteenth-century colored engraving.

Westminster from Waterloo Bridge, London. Artist: TS Bays Stock Photo

RMBJ05BR–Westminster from Waterloo Bridge, London. Artist: TS Bays

ROPE MAKING The Frost Brothers factory in Commercial Road,London, about 1850 showing the long gallery in which the ropes were spun. Stock Photo

RMREHWTG–ROPE MAKING The Frost Brothers factory in Commercial Road,London, about 1850 showing the long gallery in which the ropes were spun.

The large machine shop and turnery at Penn's Marine Engine Factory at Greenwich, London, England in 1865. The firm became the major supplier to the Royal Navy as it made the transition from sail to steam power. Stock Photo

RM2PJWTC9–The large machine shop and turnery at Penn's Marine Engine Factory at Greenwich, London, England in 1865. The firm became the major supplier to the Royal Navy as it made the transition from sail to steam power.

Exterior of the Menier Chocolate Factory building now housing a theatre and restaurant, Menier Cafe, London Bridge, London, UK Stock Photo

RM2H4EH0B–Exterior of the Menier Chocolate Factory building now housing a theatre and restaurant, Menier Cafe, London Bridge, London, UK

Exterior of William Nathaniel Froy & Sons, in Hammersmith, London West. Builders merchant, manufacturing and selling fittings, including taps, baths, stoves and glass. Date: 19th century Stock Photo

RMKRCRX6–Exterior of William Nathaniel Froy & Sons, in Hammersmith, London West. Builders merchant, manufacturing and selling fittings, including taps, baths, stoves and glass. Date: 19th century

Fireworks Factory Explosion, 1858 Stock Photo

RM2F629DJ–Fireworks Factory Explosion, 1858

Engraving depicting matchbox makers taking their day's production to the factory. Stock Photo

RM2CWBM4X–Engraving depicting matchbox makers taking their day's production to the factory.

Loom for making Hemp fishing nets. J & W Stuart's factory, Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, Scotland. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTN6–Loom for making Hemp fishing nets. J & W Stuart's factory, Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, Scotland. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving.

Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. The erecting shop. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865. Stock Photo

RMT4N5EH–Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. The erecting shop. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865.

Former Royal Small Arms Factory machine shop, now RSA Island Centre on the Enfield Island Village, London, England Stock Photo

RM2WXN35T–Former Royal Small Arms Factory machine shop, now RSA Island Centre on the Enfield Island Village, London, England

Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29 x 21 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5W3G–Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29 x 21 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

An 8-day marine chronometer by the court chronometer maker Dent in London, circa 1875. Gilt brass case and gimbal, silver-plated dial with black marks. Maker's name with English and Russian crown, small second with factory number '31201' on the 6-o'clock, the 56 hour reserve indicator at the 12-o'clock position, gilt hands. Complete with key in a three-piece wooden case with carrying handles and maker's label with matching numbers. Not checked for function. historic, historical, 19th century, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-o, Stock Photo

RMBR6K56–An 8-day marine chronometer by the court chronometer maker Dent in London, circa 1875. Gilt brass case and gimbal, silver-plated dial with black marks. Maker's name with English and Russian crown, small second with factory number '31201' on the 6-o'clock, the 56 hour reserve indicator at the 12-o'clock position, gilt hands. Complete with key in a three-piece wooden case with carrying handles and maker's label with matching numbers. Not checked for function. historic, historical, 19th century, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-o,

An engraving depicting the mixing drums of Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJNG9R–An engraving depicting the mixing drums of Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century

Staking tawed leather at a leather factory, south London Stock Photo

RMTWB15W–Staking tawed leather at a leather factory, south London

LONDON The new shell factory at Woolwich 1856. Illustrated Times Stock Photo

RFH3EW16–LONDON The new shell factory at Woolwich 1856. Illustrated Times

Drawing goatskins at a leather factory, south London Stock Photo

RMPXJ4YT–Drawing goatskins at a leather factory, south London

LONDON Explosion, Madame Coton's firework factory 1858. Illustrated News of the World Stock Photo

RFH3HAPD–LONDON Explosion, Madame Coton's firework factory 1858. Illustrated News of the World

MATCHGIRLS STRIKE 1888. Workers from the Bryant & May factory in Bow, east London, march to Westminster Stock Photo

RM2APAD9E–MATCHGIRLS STRIKE 1888. Workers from the Bryant & May factory in Bow, east London, march to Westminster

Industrial Revolution. London. Interior of an English factory. Late 18th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMDTN073–Industrial Revolution. London. Interior of an English factory. Late 18th century. Engraving.

LONDON Broadwoods piano factory fire, from Vauxhall Bridge 1856. Illustrated Times Stock Photo

RFH3EW1D–LONDON Broadwoods piano factory fire, from Vauxhall Bridge 1856. Illustrated Times

An engraving of Giltspur Street Compter, London UK scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RM2B03XPJ–An engraving of Giltspur Street Compter, London UK scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free.

Drawn in 1865, visitors watching the casting of a cylinder for a marine steam engine at Penn's marine Engine Factory at Greenwich, London, England. The firm became the major supplier to the Royal Navy as it made the transition from sail to steam power. Stock Photo

RM2PJWTB1–Drawn in 1865, visitors watching the casting of a cylinder for a marine steam engine at Penn's marine Engine Factory at Greenwich, London, England. The firm became the major supplier to the Royal Navy as it made the transition from sail to steam power.

Ex-Bryant and May factory (now luxury flats); Bow, East London, London, UK; lovely grounds and building; palm trees; gardens Stock Photo

RM2X9RWR3–Ex-Bryant and May factory (now luxury flats); Bow, East London, London, UK; lovely grounds and building; palm trees; gardens

A late 19th century view of Erecting shop at the London & North Western Railway works Crewe Works, a British railway engineering facility, built in 1840 by the Grand Junction Railway, in the town of Crewe, in Cheshire. Stock Photo

RM2FYW841–A late 19th century view of Erecting shop at the London & North Western Railway works Crewe Works, a British railway engineering facility, built in 1840 by the Grand Junction Railway, in the town of Crewe, in Cheshire.

RF2DCD96X–Fireworks Factory Explosion, 1858

The Candle Room of Price's Patent Candles in Battersea, London, England. William Wilson and Benjamin Lancaster who established the company purchased the patent for the separation of coconut fats for use in candle making, to produce a harder, pure white fat known as stearine. The company grew and by 1900 became the largest candle manufacturer in the world. Stock Photo

RM2KYMCPB–The Candle Room of Price's Patent Candles in Battersea, London, England. William Wilson and Benjamin Lancaster who established the company purchased the patent for the separation of coconut fats for use in candle making, to produce a harder, pure white fat known as stearine. The company grew and by 1900 became the largest candle manufacturer in the world.

J & J Clark's Anchor Thread Works, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Clarks were known for their sewing threads and mercerised cotton for more than a century. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTN7–J & J Clark's Anchor Thread Works, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Clarks were known for their sewing threads and mercerised cotton for more than a century. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving.

Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Turning a crank axle. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865. Stock Photo

RMT4FYM7–Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Turning a crank axle. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865.

RM2WXN33Y–Former Royal Small Arms Factory machine shop, now RSA Island Centre on the Enfield Island Village, London, England

Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced by Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, sheet: 11 7/16 x 8 1/8 in. (29 x 20.7 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5W3R–Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced by Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, sheet: 11 7/16 x 8 1/8 in. (29 x 20.7 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

RMBR6K4Y–An 8-day marine chronometer by the court chronometer maker Dent in London, circa 1875. Gilt brass case and gimbal, silver-plated dial with black marks. Maker's name with English and Russian crown, small second with factory number '31201' on the 6-o'clock, the 56 hour reserve indicator at the 12-o'clock position, gilt hands. Complete with key in a three-piece wooden case with carrying handles and maker's label with matching numbers. Not checked for function. historic, historical, 19th century, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-o,

RMRJNG9P–An engraving depicting the mixing drums of Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century

Manufacturing the transatlantic telegraph cable, c1865 (1866). Artist: Robert Dudley Stock Photo

RMDDRYFX–Manufacturing the transatlantic telegraph cable, c1865 (1866). Artist: Robert Dudley

LONDON Hale's Rocket Factory, at Rotherhithe 1853. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFH3EX09–LONDON Hale's Rocket Factory, at Rotherhithe 1853. Illustrated London News

MATCH FACTORY IN LONDON'S EAST END about 1880 Stock Photo

RMCPECAE–MATCH FACTORY IN LONDON'S EAST END about 1880

LONDON Factory explosion, Greenwich Marshes 1872. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFH3H8D1–LONDON Factory explosion, Greenwich Marshes 1872. Illustrated London News

Plans and elevations for a furnace, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1811. Stock Photo

RM2A82TE1–Plans and elevations for a furnace, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1811.

LONDON Penn's marine-engine factory, Greenwich 1865. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFH3HEX6–LONDON Penn's marine-engine factory, Greenwich 1865. Illustrated London News

Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory. Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755-1826 London). Dimensions: mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29 x 21 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPAPYN3–Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory. Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755-1826 London). Dimensions: mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29 x 21 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Casting Mortars at a London ironworks, from 'The Illustrated London News', 1855. Stock Photo

RMCWAYCY–Casting Mortars at a London ironworks, from 'The Illustrated London News', 1855.

Robert Owen (14 May 1771 – 17 November 1858), a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer, was one founder of utopian socialism and the cooperative movement. He is known for efforts to improve factory working conditions for his workers and promote experimental socialistic communities. In the early 1800s, he became wealthy as an investor and eventual manager of a large textile mill at New Lanark, Scotland. He had initially trained as a draper in Stamford, Lincolnshire, and worked in London before relocating aged 18 to Manchester and becoming a textile manufacturer. Stock Photo

RM2EPJXHN–Robert Owen (14 May 1771 – 17 November 1858), a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer, was one founder of utopian socialism and the cooperative movement. He is known for efforts to improve factory working conditions for his workers and promote experimental socialistic communities. In the early 1800s, he became wealthy as an investor and eventual manager of a large textile mill at New Lanark, Scotland. He had initially trained as a draper in Stamford, Lincolnshire, and worked in London before relocating aged 18 to Manchester and becoming a textile manufacturer.

Luxury flats (ex-Bryant and May Factory), site of the Match Girl Strike, Bow, East London, Tower Hamlets, London, UK Stock Photo

RM2X9RWPX–Luxury flats (ex-Bryant and May Factory), site of the Match Girl Strike, Bow, East London, Tower Hamlets, London, UK

Broadwood's piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, 1842. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CK56–Broadwood's piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, 1842. Artist: Unknown

Southbank House, 1876-8 probably by Robert Stark Wilkinson, former Royal Doulton pottery stoneware factory, Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London, England Stock Photo

RMCCA4MD–Southbank House, 1876-8 probably by Robert Stark Wilkinson, former Royal Doulton pottery stoneware factory, Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London, England

Workers in the Brown and Polson factory making corn flour, a type of flour milled from dried whole corn kernels. It's considered a whole grain flour because it contains the corn's hull, germ, and endosperm. The texture is fine and smooth, similar to whole wheat flour. Brown & Polson came about in 1840 in Paisley, Scotland, when the pair discovered how to make maize into an edible starch and produced Cornflour in 1854. Stock Photo

RM2KYMCPM–Workers in the Brown and Polson factory making corn flour, a type of flour milled from dried whole corn kernels. It's considered a whole grain flour because it contains the corn's hull, germ, and endosperm. The texture is fine and smooth, similar to whole wheat flour. Brown & Polson came about in 1840 in Paisley, Scotland, when the pair discovered how to make maize into an edible starch and produced Cornflour in 1854.

Saltaire, the model textile factory and town near Bradford, Yorkshire, founded in 1851 by the industrialist Titus Salt (1803-1876). Salt had government contracts to produce cloth for military uniforms. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTPC–Saltaire, the model textile factory and town near Bradford, Yorkshire, founded in 1851 by the industrialist Titus Salt (1803-1876). Salt had government contracts to produce cloth for military uniforms. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving.

Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. The large machine shop and turnery. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865. Stock Photo

RMT4T364–Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. The large machine shop and turnery. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865.

A mid-19th century view of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire, Wales from a painting by Edward Henry Wehnert (1813–1868), an English-born painter of landscape. The town founded in 1790 by Sir William Hamilton, who designed a grid pattern is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, an estuary forming a natural harbour and has been used as a port since the Middle Ages. It was originally intended to be a whaling centre, though by 1800 it was developing as a Royal Navy dockyard which it remained until the dockyard was transferred to Pembroke in 1814. Stock Photo

RM2KFHJH0–A mid-19th century view of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire, Wales from a painting by Edward Henry Wehnert (1813–1868), an English-born painter of landscape. The town founded in 1790 by Sir William Hamilton, who designed a grid pattern is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, an estuary forming a natural harbour and has been used as a port since the Middle Ages. It was originally intended to be a whaling centre, though by 1800 it was developing as a Royal Navy dockyard which it remained until the dockyard was transferred to Pembroke in 1814.

Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, mount: 8 1/4 x 11 7/16 in. (21 x 29 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5W3M–Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, mount: 8 1/4 x 11 7/16 in. (21 x 29 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

RMBR6K53–An 8-day marine chronometer by the court chronometer maker Dent in London, circa 1875. Gilt brass case and gimbal, silver-plated dial with black marks. Maker's name with English and Russian crown, small second with factory number '31201' on the 6-o'clock, the 56 hour reserve indicator at the 12-o'clock position, gilt hands. Complete with key in a three-piece wooden case with carrying handles and maker's label with matching numbers. Not checked for function. historic, historical, 19th century, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-o,

An engraving depicting the packing room at Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJNG9D–An engraving depicting the packing room at Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century

Sir James Phillips Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baronet (1804 – 1877) was a British politician and educationist. He gained knowledge of the conditions of the poor in the Lancashire factory districts, which led to his appointment in 1835 as Poor Law commissioner in Norfolk and Suffolk and later in the London districts. Stock Photo

RMGGH551–Sir James Phillips Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baronet (1804 – 1877) was a British politician and educationist. He gained knowledge of the conditions of the poor in the Lancashire factory districts, which led to his appointment in 1835 as Poor Law commissioner in Norfolk and Suffolk and later in the London districts.

The Great Steam Hammer, Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich London, antique engraving from 1876 Stock Photo

RMM6YMTN–The Great Steam Hammer, Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich London, antique engraving from 1876

VICTORIAN SWEATSHOP. Family making matchboxes in Bow, London, in 1871. Stock Photo

RMD57KE2–VICTORIAN SWEATSHOP. Family making matchboxes in Bow, London, in 1871.

Rolling armour plate for Royal Navy ships at the Atlas Steelworks in Sheffield, England, 1861. Formerly known as the Queen's Works, they were bought in 1856 by John Brown and renamed to form part of Firth-Brown industrial group, which pioneered the manufacture of cheap bulk steel in Britain, and manufactured steel rails and armour plate. Stock Photo

RM2KYMC67–Rolling armour plate for Royal Navy ships at the Atlas Steelworks in Sheffield, England, 1861. Formerly known as the Queen's Works, they were bought in 1856 by John Brown and renamed to form part of Firth-Brown industrial group, which pioneered the manufacture of cheap bulk steel in Britain, and manufactured steel rails and armour plate.

MATCH MAKING at the Bryant & May factory in Bow, East London, about 1880 Stock Photo

RMFDAKMJ–MATCH MAKING at the Bryant & May factory in Bow, East London, about 1880

The New British Navy First Class Protected Cruiser HMS Blenheim 1890 was a Blake-class first class protected cruiser that served in the Royal Navy from 1890 to 1926. She was built by Thames Ironworks & Shipbuilding Company at Leamouth, London. The ship was named after the Battle of Blenheim. from an article ' SHIPS OF THE NEW BRITISH NAVY ' by W. Laird Clotvcs from Factory and industrial management Magazine Volume 6 1894 Publisher New York [etc.] McGraw-Hill [etc.] Stock Photo

RF2JHKC2E–The New British Navy First Class Protected Cruiser HMS Blenheim 1890 was a Blake-class first class protected cruiser that served in the Royal Navy from 1890 to 1926. She was built by Thames Ironworks & Shipbuilding Company at Leamouth, London. The ship was named after the Battle of Blenheim. from an article ' SHIPS OF THE NEW BRITISH NAVY ' by W. Laird Clotvcs from Factory and industrial management Magazine Volume 6 1894 Publisher New York [etc.] McGraw-Hill [etc.]

RMPAR464–Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory. Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755-1826 London). Dimensions: mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/8 in. (29 x 20.7 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

MATCH GIRLS at the Bryant and May factory in Bow, London, in 1888 Stock Photo

RMC6NPTM–MATCH GIRLS at the Bryant and May factory in Bow, London, in 1888

This illustration depicts four scenes of industrial labor in London in 1888. Each scene represents a different trade, showing the workers in their daily routine. The image captures the cramped and often harsh conditions of the sweating system, a term used to describe the exploitative labor practices common in the late 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2XCA2N8–This illustration depicts four scenes of industrial labor in London in 1888. Each scene represents a different trade, showing the workers in their daily routine. The image captures the cramped and often harsh conditions of the sweating system, a term used to describe the exploitative labor practices common in the late 19th century.

A meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League in Drury Lane Theatre was a successful political movement in Great Britain aimed at the abolition of the unpopular Corn Laws, which protected landowners’ interests by levying taxes on imported wheat, thus raising the price of bread at a time when factory-owners were trying to cut wages.It was repealed in 1846. Stock Photo

RMGGH5B7–A meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League in Drury Lane Theatre was a successful political movement in Great Britain aimed at the abolition of the unpopular Corn Laws, which protected landowners’ interests by levying taxes on imported wheat, thus raising the price of bread at a time when factory-owners were trying to cut wages.It was repealed in 1846.

An old engraving of the Great Steam Hammer at the Woolwich Gun Factory, London, England, UK c. 1875. It is from a Victorian book of the 1890s on discoveries and inventions during the 1800s. The 35-ton hammer, built by Nasmyth and Co, was used to forge guns for the British Navy. A steam hammer, also called a drop hammer, is an industrial power hammer driven by steam that is used for tasks such as shaping forgings and driving piles. Stock Photo

RM2G71H13–An old engraving of the Great Steam Hammer at the Woolwich Gun Factory, London, England, UK c. 1875. It is from a Victorian book of the 1890s on discoveries and inventions during the 1800s. The 35-ton hammer, built by Nasmyth and Co, was used to forge guns for the British Navy. A steam hammer, also called a drop hammer, is an industrial power hammer driven by steam that is used for tasks such as shaping forgings and driving piles.

RMCCA4KR–Southbank House, 1876-8 probably by Robert Stark Wilkinson, former Royal Doulton pottery stoneware factory, Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London, England

Petition for the factories act 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDM7TD–Petition for the factories act 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Company's St Leonard's Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland. This shed contained nearly 1,000 Jacquard power looms for weaving linen damask. The belt and shaft drive transmitting power to the looms from a distant steam engine is clearly visible. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTMY–Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Company's St Leonard's Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland. This shed contained nearly 1,000 Jacquard power looms for weaving linen damask. The belt and shaft drive transmitting power to the looms from a distant steam engine is clearly visible. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving.

Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Turning a paddle shaft for a steam ship. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865. Stock Photo

RMT4FYMJ–Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Turning a paddle shaft for a steam ship. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865.

Female matchmakers, East-End, London 1871 Stock Photo

RMG39H2P–Female matchmakers, East-End, London 1871

RF2HW5W47–Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in. (29 x 21 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

A Pryse army model 1876,circa 1880,calibre .450,no.2407.Matching numbers.Octagonal barrel with nearly bright bore,length 5.5'.Double-sided drop-barrel locking.Smooth six-shot cylinder with imprint 'STEEL'.On the barrel rib marked 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND St LONDON',bottom left on frame labelled 'Pryse's Patent',beside it 'FIRST QUALITY'.Original factory nickel plating,partially slightly spotted.Flawless medium brown walnut grip panel with checkering.Lanyard loop broken.Very good overall condition.Erwerbsscheinpflichtig.historic,histori,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG7AY–A Pryse army model 1876,circa 1880,calibre .450,no.2407.Matching numbers.Octagonal barrel with nearly bright bore,length 5.5'.Double-sided drop-barrel locking.Smooth six-shot cylinder with imprint 'STEEL'.On the barrel rib marked 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND St LONDON',bottom left on frame labelled 'Pryse's Patent',beside it 'FIRST QUALITY'.Original factory nickel plating,partially slightly spotted.Flawless medium brown walnut grip panel with checkering.Lanyard loop broken.Very good overall condition.Erwerbsscheinpflichtig.historic,histori,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

An engraving depicting the biscuit cutting machine of Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJNG9N–An engraving depicting the biscuit cutting machine of Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century

Steam engine manufacture in a railway factory Stock Photo

RMDP947E–Steam engine manufacture in a railway factory

Aftermath of percussion-cap factory explosion in Graham Street Birmingham Victorian engraving from The Illustrated London News 5th July 1862 Stock Photo

RMCN51CA–Aftermath of percussion-cap factory explosion in Graham Street Birmingham Victorian engraving from The Illustrated London News 5th July 1862

Dartford, Messrs. Burroughs, Wellcome & Co.'s factory, Londo Stock Photo

RMER75HJ–Dartford, Messrs. Burroughs, Wellcome & Co.'s factory, Londo

'London going out of Town - or The March of Bricks and Mortar', 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank Stock Photo

RMW7CPMK–'London going out of Town - or The March of Bricks and Mortar', 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank

Enfield Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) London Borough of Enfield circa 1880 Stock Photo

RFDRFBH6–Enfield Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) London Borough of Enfield circa 1880

Gasworks on Regent's Canal, London, 1828. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CRM1–Gasworks on Regent's Canal, London, 1828. Artist: Unknown

RMPB21GD–Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory. Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755-1826 London). Dimensions: mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/8 in. (29 x 20.7 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk, London, 1870. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CK4Y–Case and fitting department, Chappell & Company's piano works, Belmont Street, Chalk, London, 1870. Artist: Unknown

Factory Shop 2, Horley, Surrey Stock Photo

RF2BRYMCC–Factory Shop 2, Horley, Surrey

tobacco factory workers in CARMEN at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2 05/04/2024 music: Georges Bizet libretto: Henri Meilhac & Ludovic Halevy dramaturg: Elisa Zaninotto conductor: Antonello Manacorda set design: Paulo Fantin costumes: Carla Teti lighting: Alessandro Carletti director: Damiano Michieletto Stock Photo

RM2WYW3DH–tobacco factory workers in CARMEN at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2 05/04/2024 music: Georges Bizet libretto: Henri Meilhac & Ludovic Halevy dramaturg: Elisa Zaninotto conductor: Antonello Manacorda set design: Paulo Fantin costumes: Carla Teti lighting: Alessandro Carletti director: Damiano Michieletto

Gasworks by the Regent's Canal, London, c1830.Artist: A McClatchie Stock Photo

RMW7DTMM–Gasworks by the Regent's Canal, London, c1830.Artist: A McClatchie

RMCCA4K4–Southbank House, 1876-8 probably by Robert Stark Wilkinson, former Royal Doulton pottery stoneware factory, Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London, England

Weaving at Spitalfields, London, 1747 (1894). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D8EW–Weaving at Spitalfields, London, 1747 (1894). Artist: Unknown

Isaac Holden & Sons' Alston wool combing works, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, c1880. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. I Stock Photo

RM2K2JTMJ–Isaac Holden & Sons' Alston wool combing works, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, c1880. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. I

Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Casting a great cylinder for a marine steam engine. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865. Stock Photo

RMT4FYN0–Penn's marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Casting a great cylinder for a marine steam engine. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865.

Steam engine or Whimsey for raising coal from the bottom of the pit. South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. From 'The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts' by Charles Tomlinson (London, 1866). Engraving. Mining. Stock Photo

RM2K2JWXD–Steam engine or Whimsey for raising coal from the bottom of the pit. South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. From 'The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts' by Charles Tomlinson (London, 1866). Engraving. Mining.

RF2HW5W4B–Art inspired by Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory, 19th century, Pen and black ink over graphite, mount: 11 7/16 x 8 1/8 in. (29 x 20.7 cm), After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England. Molten metal from the Converter, centre right, is being poured from the bottom of a ladle into moulds. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTMH–Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England. Molten metal from the Converter, centre right, is being poured from the bottom of a ladle into moulds. From 'Great Industries of Great Britain' (London, c1880). Engraving.

An engraving depicting biscuits going into the oven at Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJNG9C–An engraving depicting biscuits going into the oven at Peek, Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory, Southwark Park, London. Dated 19th century

RMBRFGDW–A Webley R.I.C. pattern revolver, nickel-plated, comes in a leather case, from circa 1870, cal..442, no. 5751. Bright bore, barrel length 4.5'. 6-shot. Dealer's address engraved on frame bridge 'P. Webley & Son / St. James's, London'. Logo on the left of frame, further down 'Webley's Patent'. Frame and cylinder with ornamental engraving. Weapon flawlessly and completely factory-nickeled. One-piece mammoth ivory grip panel. Lanyard loop. Top item in new condition, never used. Kept in accessory brown, worn leather casket, dimensions 27 x 19 x 8 cm, inlaid in dark,

An engraving depicting the coppersmith's shop, Messrs E. & W. Pontifex's Factory, Shoe Lane, London. This factory specialised in the production of vessels for sugar refineries, breweries and distilleries. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJGE7X–An engraving depicting the coppersmith's shop, Messrs E. & W. Pontifex's Factory, Shoe Lane, London. This factory specialised in the production of vessels for sugar refineries, breweries and distilleries. Dated 19th century

cigar factory workers in CARMEN by Bizet at The Royal Albert Hall, London 21/02/2002 conductor: Peter Robinson design: David Rogers director: David Freeman Stock Photo

RM2E4M79D–cigar factory workers in CARMEN by Bizet at The Royal Albert Hall, London 21/02/2002 conductor: Peter Robinson design: David Rogers director: David Freeman

Young female factory worker on her way to work, London, 1880 Stock Photo

RMHHG4C4–Young female factory worker on her way to work, London, 1880

Daniel Evans (Paul Verlaine) in TOTAL ECLIPSE by Christopher Hampton at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London SE1 28/03/2007 design: Paul Willis lighting: Hartley T A Kemp director: Paul Miller Stock Photo

RM2K1Y4BX–Daniel Evans (Paul Verlaine) in TOTAL ECLIPSE by Christopher Hampton at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London SE1 28/03/2007 design: Paul Willis lighting: Hartley T A Kemp director: Paul Miller

Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory; fainting from bad ventilation and undernourishment. Illustration by Edward Hughes; 1890 Stock Photo

RMHHG4B5–Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory; fainting from bad ventilation and undernourishment. Illustration by Edward Hughes; 1890

RMPB0RW1–Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory. Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755-1826 London). Dimensions: mount: 8 1/4 x 11 7/16 in. (21 x 29 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Rolling cigars in a London tobacco factory. The very high rate of duty on imported cigars meant that more and more were made in Britain. Wood engraving, London, 1841. Stock Photo

RME1GNFT–Rolling cigars in a London tobacco factory. The very high rate of duty on imported cigars meant that more and more were made in Britain. Wood engraving, London, 1841.

Factory Shop 1, Horley, Surrey Stock Photo

RF2BRYM7E–Factory Shop 1, Horley, Surrey

Engraving depicting the process of cutting piano keys: Broadwood's factory, Horseferry Road, London. Stock Photo

RM2CWBM1P–Engraving depicting the process of cutting piano keys: Broadwood's factory, Horseferry Road, London.

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