Makers Collection

An elephant with holidaymakers at Butlins, Filey
A crowd of holidaymakers at Butlins holiday camp, Filey, pose with an obliging elephant. Date: c.1959

Riviera holiday makers on the piste
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters

Bermondsey Glue Factory
Glue makers field at Bermondsey

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

Rush hour at a London tube station, by A. W. Wilson
A busy London underground station contasting two platforms, one side has happy holiday makers and the other sober looking business men

Hikers by Signpost / 1935
Feminine rambling fashions of 3/4 length tweed or checked skirts worn with matching or contrasting jackets. Stockings or ankle socks are worn with various styles of shoe

Singer Factory / Postcard
Workers leaving the Singer factory, makers of the famous sewing machine

Stationery, Charles Ware & Sons, Sails, Tents and Blinds, High Street, Hull, Yorkshire. 1939

J.s Fry and Sons Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol 1884
Interior and exterior of British company owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and Sons, Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol. Date: 1884

Margate beach during heatwave
Thousands of holiday makers enjoy the pleasures of the beach at Margate during warm and sunny weather at the end of August, 1927

Budleigh Salterton, Devon
The seaside resort of Budleigh Salterton in Devon. Holiday makers paddle in the sea and recline in deck chairs

Advert / Mander Bros Inks
Mander Brothers Printing Ink Makers - an advertisement featuring Queen Victoria in the year of her Diamond Jubilee

Sandal Sellers 1930S
Twin sandal makers selling their wares in a bazaar

Advert, Ferguson & Co, Sailmakers, Greenock, Scotland
Advert for Ferguson & Co, Sailmakers for Ships, Steamers and Yachts, Roslin Street, Greenock, Scotland. 1905

Advert for R. Waygood & Co. lift makers 1898 Advert for R. Waygood & Co
Advertisement for R Waygood and Co. Lift Makers (by appointment to H M the Queen) specialising in Electric, hydraulic and Belt Driven lifts for all buildings. Date: 1898

Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch
A man guides a piece of wood through a large saw at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

17th century Rope Maker
Two cordwainers - rope makers - wind the twisted fibres. Date: 17th century

Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Scotland
Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Shop Signs / Umbrella
This umbrella sign advertises an umbrella makers in Reading, Berkshire

Smoke Makers / Punch / Poll
Smoke makers

Holidaymakers not having fun on the beach in the 1920s Date: 1920s

Chainmakers, Cradley heath, Birmingham, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Chainmakers, Cradley heath, Birmingham, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Chainmakers, Cradley heath, Birmingham, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Chainmakers, Cradley heath, Birmingham, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Chainmakers, Cradley heath, Birmingham, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Chainmakers workshops, Cradley heath, Birmingham, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Lincoln Bennet Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement promoting Lincoln Bennet, who held a stand at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, in Chicago. They were specialist makers in gentlemen's headwear

Advertising - Soap - John Knight's Family Health Soap
Advertising - Promotional postcard for John Knight's Family Health Soap - Be healthy and laugh and the World will laugh with you. Date: circa 1905

Makers marks on Roman pottery. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Advert, W & G Buszard, Wedding Cakes
Advert for W & G Buszard, Oxford Street, London, makers of Wedding Cakes. 1897

Art Metal factory, Jamestown, New York, USA
Aerial view of the Art Metal factory, Jamestown, New York, USA - The Worlds Largest Makers of Steel Office Equipment. Date: 1926

Advert, John Gray & Co Ltd, Marmalade and Jam, Glasgow
Advert for John Gray & Co Ltd, Marmalade and Jam makers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Gray & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland
Advert for James Gray & Son, Stove and Grate Makers, Kitchen Ranges, Electric Light Fittings, George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Mackay & Co, Sparkling Kola, Glasgow
Advert for John Mackay & Co, the original makers of Sparkling Kola (non-alcoholic), Vermont Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword, 1814 (c); blade is stamped with the makers name, I Gill; the original hatchet blade made this Pattern useless for thrusting

Backbarrow Swill Makers early 1900s

Swill makers, Backbarrow, lake District

Advert, Thurston & Co Ltd, Billiard Table Makers, London
Advert, Thurston & Co Ltd, Billiard Table Makers, Leicester Square, London Date: 1907

W & C Wynn, Heavy Steel Toy and Tool Makers, Birmingham
Advert, W & C Wynn, Heavy Steel Toy and Tool Makers, Suffolk Street, Birmingham Date: circa 1850

Glas Spiegelfabriek Vitraux. Mirror and Stained Glass Makers
Glas Spiegelfabriek Vitraux. Mirrors and Stained Glass Makers, Workers at R. Catinus & Cie, a Factory in Brussels manufacturing products from glass. Date: 1940-50

The Sign Shop, Pether's Sign Makers, London Date: 1903

Pether's Sign Makers, 58-60 Banner Street, London EC - entrance to premises Date: 1903

Inner Office and Shop, Pether's Sign Makers, London Date: 1903

Corner of the Stamping Room, Pether's Sign Makers, London
A corner of the Stamping Room, Pether's Sign Makers, London Date: 1903

White Allom and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for White Allom & Co, furnishers, decorators and furniture makers based in London

Barri Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Barri Maternity Gowns, London based dress makers. The image is showcasing a smart evening gown of fine black net, over pale pink satin and dull gold lace

Oetzmann Advertisement
An advertisement for Oetzmann & Co. Ltd, London based furniture makers

Lott's Bricks Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Lott's Bricks Ltd, makers of toy building bricks in Watford. The image shows a market hall building, which can be assembled. Date: circa 1918

QSS Lusitania - souvenir of launch, commemorative 18 carat gold handled scissors, with stainless steel blades, the crossover engraved with John Brown and Co

Rare Chernikeeff submerged radar log C662R4, maker's plate to the front no. 27806. 15 inches

The Scent Maker Fairies Date: 1930

Miniature Film Sets
Danish art director and costume designer Max Ree (1889-1953) works out possible camera angles with the help of miniature film sets

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Advert, The Royal Bar-Lock typewriter, Her Majesty's Typewriter Makers Date: 1900

L. Ponsford & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for L. Ponsford & Co, makers of printers blocks in half-tone and line, showing a girl, picking the pocket of a distracted man who is reading in a work building

Hunt & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Hunt & Co, makers of gentlemen's cravats, shirts, hats and hosiery. The image shows a man tweaking his bow tie to perfection at a dressing table mirror

Richard Hunt & Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Richard Hunt & Co, vice-regal shirt makers

Walker Benson Advertisement
A photograph from an advertisement for Walker Benson, makers of roof tiles in Merrylands, New South Wales. The photo shows one side of a roof, with interlocking pan tiles. Date: circa 1922

R. Collie & Co Advertisement
An advertisement for R. Collie & Co. PTD, LTD, makers of printing inks for all processes, boasting the the best quality of inks. Date: circa 1922

S. A. Parker Advertisement
An advertisement image for S. A. Parker, makers of frames and window decorations, which shows an example of a picture frame for sale at their stores. Date: circa 1922

Anthony Hordern and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for Sydney based department store retailer, Anthony Hordern and Sons, Limited

The Alexander Clark Company Advertisement
Advertisement for The Alexander Clark Company Ltd, Manufacturing goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers, cutlers and dressing bag makers. Image shows a wide variety of Gem rings for all occasions

Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon
Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), fashion designer and dressmaker to the royal family, with Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon (1875-1960) at Aix-les-Bains. Date: 1939

Advertisement for Dunlop Magna tyres. Colour illustration, with curtains unveiling Dunlop Magna tyre

Advert for Kayser Bondor, makers of hosiery and underwear. Date: 1954

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

An advert for Wolsey's range of women's wear. Date: 1943

Huntley and Palmers Biscuit Manufactory
Exterior in Huntley and Palmers biscuit manufactory in Reading, Berkshire. Date: 1882

Zoological Gardens, Riding Indian Elephants
One of the popular features of the zoo for men, women and children, riding on the Indian Elephants on a hot summers day. Date: 1901

Pears Soap Works 1882
Exterior of Pears Soap Works at at Lanadron, Isleworth. Date: 1882

Appointment of H. M. King George V
Appointment of H.M. King George V, biscuits and cakes manufacture by Huntley & Palmers, Reading England. Date: 1914

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, song, She ought to have a prize for that, music by Sidney Jones, words by Charles H Taylor. Simon Pentweazle (Mr J Robert Hale)

c. 1880s Italy - spaghetti makers
c.1880s Italy - spaghetti makers

Paper lantern makers at work, Japan, studio setting. Vintage 19th century photograph

Making straw mats, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: mat makers weaving straw mats, Japan on a loonm

The first ten engines constructed for the L&S Railway
Table listing the first ten engines constructed for the L&S Railway, 1832-1839

Art Metal Construction Company, Branch Offices
Art Metal Construction Company, Jamestown, New York, USA - Branch Offices in Albany, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Hartford

Title page, Art Metal Steel Office Equipment, Art Metal Construction Company, Jamestown, New York, USA - The Worlds Largest Makers of Steel Office Equipment. Date: 1926

Advert, James Smith & Sons, Baby Carriages
Advert, James Smith & Sons, the largest, best, and cheapest makers of Bassinette Baby Carriages, Mail Carts and Invalid Chairs in Bristol and the West of England. 1893

Hubert T Marsh on an Ace of Spades playing card
Hubert T Marsh, Master of The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards, on an Ace of Spades playing card. 1933

Girl Workers of London - The Match-Box Makers, Taking the Boxes Home. 1898

Valentine makers at work 1880
The process of making Valentines cards which were popularlised in the Victorian period, largely due to advances in industrial printing which made them affordable

Women jam makers at work, May 1918
Women working in the boiler room of a jam factory in England

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