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Viper seller and stocking maker, Qing DynastyViper seller and stocking maker sewing cloth stockings, Qing Dynasty. The viper seller carries a bucket of live vipers and a basket with a jar of medicinal snake broth
Soapmaker cutting hardened soap with a copperSoap boiler making soap in a factory. A man stirs a vat of boiling fat and ley, while another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire in wooden frames
Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background, an apprentice works the felt in a battery (hot-water kettle)
Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
Advert, T C Barlow, Flag & Banner Maker, GlasgowAdvert for T C Barlow, Flag & Banner Maker, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905
Adverts, M C Thomson & Co, Liquid Fuel Engineering CoAdverts for M C Thomson & Co Ltd, Sailcloth Manufacturers, and The Liquid Fuel Engineering Co, J F Borthwick & Co, Scotland. 1905
Advert, James Mellis & Co, Prestonpans, ScotlandAdvert for James Mellis & Co, Soap Manufacturers, Prestonpans, Scotland. 1905
Stationery, H Kelsey, Cobbler, Fashionable Boot & Shoe MakerStationery, H Kelsey, Cobbler, Fashionable Boot and Shoe Maker, Oxford Street, London. 1906
Calendar, C Jacob, Saddler, HuntingdonCalendar, C Jacob, Saddler, Collar and Harness Maker, Huntingdon. 1885
Basket weaver at work. circa 1800
Hat makers at work. circa 1800
Curious carvings by James Henry Pullen at Earlswood Asylum. Pullen was a 70 year old with a genius for model-making and was patronised by King Edward VII who from time to time sent him tusks of ivory
Advert, W Shingleton, Tailor & Habit MakerAdvert, W Shingleton, New Bond Street, London, Tailor & Habit Maker - showing a woman riding sidesaddle on a horse. 1880
House of Stradivarius, Piazza Roma, Cremona, ItalyThe House of Stradivarius, violin maker, West Side, Piazza Roma, Cremona, Italy
Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, maker of Guinness Brewery
Advert for Champion & Wilson, saddlers & harness makers 1927Appointment to His Majesty the King, patent straight seat and side saddles, available in Oxford Street. Date: 1927
Algerian Basket Weavers Date: circa 1909
Duke of York, The Netley Belle, Duke of Norfolk enginesA line-up of traction engines at The 1958 Worcester rally: Duke of York - Fowler. 10 Nhp Compound, Crane Engine, KD 2826, (number 17106), built in 1928
Garrett Showmans Road Locomotive 33353, The Chough, at Redruth steam rally (later converted to Tractor). Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston
Fowler Road Roller 18075, Britannia at Redruth steam rally. Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Road Roller Number: 18075 Built: 1930 Registration: CV 1662 Class: DNB Cylinders: Single Nhp
Marshall General Purpose Engine 38024, Cressing Temple at Redruth steam rally. Maker: Marshall, Sons & Co. Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 38024 Built: 1902 Registration: TA 629 Cylinders
Garrett Tractor 34789, Queenie - later Cornish StarGarrett Tractor 34789, Queenie (later Cornish Star), at Redruth steam rally. :- Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston
Foden Tractor 13454, Samantha at Redruth steam rally. Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13454 Built: 1929 Registration: KX 3340 Class: C Cylinders
Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 15657, The Iron Maiden at Redruth steam rally. Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 15657 Built: 1920 Registration: FX 6661 Class
Garrett Showmans Tractor 33419, Challenge at Bristol steam rally. Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston, Suffolk Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 33419 Built: 1919 Registration: BJ 4201 Cylinders
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3887, The Prince of Wales at Beaulieu Steam Happening Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford
Fowler Road Locomotive 12255, Princess at the 1969 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Road Locomotive Number: 12255 Built: 1910 Registration: FX 7170 Class: D2 Cylinders
Aveling and Porter Convertible General Purpose Engine, 5800Aveling & Porter Convertible General Purpose Engine, 5800at the 1969 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: Aveling & Porter Type: Convertible General Purpose Engine Number: 5800 Built: 1905 Registration
Sentinel Wagon 8109, Deborah at the 1978 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd Type: Wagon Number: 8109 Built: 1929 Registration: YC 7914 Class: SUP Name: Deborah Date: 1978
Burrell Road Locomotive 3824, Lord Fisher of Lambeth at the 1969 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford
Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie at the 1973 Clapham Common rally:- Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13266 Built: 1928 Registration: VJ 1476 Cylinders
Garrett General Purpose Engine 33305, The Mighty Atom at the 1969 Stourpaine rally, later converted to Showmans Tractor:- Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston
Foden Wagon 6350At the 1965 Brighton Steam Rally, on the promenade. Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Wagon Number: 6350 Built: 1916 Registration: M 8681 Cylinders: Compound Nhp
Fowler Road Locomotive 14754, EndeavourAt the 1965 Brighton Steam Rally, on the promenade. Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Road Locomotive Number: 14754 Built: 1920 Registration: NO 459 Class: A9 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 7 Name
Burrell General Purpose Engine, 3121 KeelingMaker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type:General Purpose Engine Number:3121 Built:1909 Registration:NO 1310 Cylinders:Single Nhp:8 Name:Keeling Date: 1970s-1980s
Aveling and Porter Road Roller 14089, JosephineMaker: Aveling & Porter Type:Road Roller Number:14089 Built:1930 Registration:YD 973 Class:AC Cylinders:Single Nhp:4 Name:Josephine Date: 1970s-1980s
Burrell Ploughing EngineMaker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Ploughing Engine Registration: the Registration was also used for a McLaren General Purpose and is not recognised as this Burrell
Ruston Proctor General Purpose Engine 35501, The MuddlerMaker: Ruston Proctor Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 35501 Built: 1908 Registration: BE 7438 Class: SHS Cylinders: Single Nhp: 8 Name: The Muddler Date: 1970s-1980s
1886 Savage Steam Powered Fun Fair Carousel. A 38ft hree abreast 12 section steam gallopers powered by Savage No. 664 Lady Golightly steam Engine
Wallis and Steevens Road Roller 7832Maker: Wallis & Steevens of Basingstoke Type: Road Roller Number: 7832 Built: 1926 Registration: HO 6472 Class: SY Cylinders: Single Nhp: 1 Date: 1970s-1980s
Allchin General Purpose Engine 1458, JaneMaker: Wm. Allchin Ltd. of the Globe Works, Northampton. Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 1458 Built: 1909 Registration: DD 2006 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 6 Name: Jane Date: 1970s-1980s
Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 15652, RepulseMaker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 15652 Built: 1920 Registration: CU 977 Class: R3 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Repulse Date: 1970s-1980s
Clayton and Shuttleworth General Purpose Engine 48759Maker: Clayton & Shuttleworth of Lincoln Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 48759 Built: 1926 Registration: CT 8263 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 7 Date: 1970s-1980s
Fowler Road Roller 18882, No. 1Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Road Roller Number: 18882 Built: 1931 Registration: GS 2538 Class: DNA Cylinders: Compound Name: No.1 Date: 1970s-1980s
Aveling and Porter Road Roller 8752Maker: Aveling & Porter Type: Road Roller Number: 8752 Built: 1916 Registration: TA 2662 Class: BT Cylinders: Single Nhp: 4 Date: 1970s-1980s
Foster General Purpose Engine 14422 with threshing machineMaker: William Foster & Co. of Lincoln Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 14422 Built: 1924 Registration: CT 6708 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 7 Providing power for a threshing machine. Date: 1970s-1980s
Marshall General Purpose Engine 76751Maker: Marshall Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 76751 Built: 1923 Registration: BT 6447 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 7 Date: 1970s-1980s