Iron Collection (#5)

Camels and Iron Horse
NORTH AFRICA : flesh-and-blood camels are alarmed by the iron horse

Duke Wellington, Bauzit
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman, known as the Iron Duke

Prussian Iron Cross
Two examples of the Prussian decoration of the Iron Cross. One from 1813 and on from 1870

Birmingham Ironworks
Ironworks at Birmingham - tapping a furnace and running the molten metal into pigs

Duke of Wellington / 1808
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke

Interior, Birmingham Railway Station
Passengers await their train beneath Birmingham Stations soaring canopy, upheld by a lattice of girders providing a wide span over the tracks

Victorian cast iron lighthouse on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

An old crofters house at Rubha Coigach in Assynt North West Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Source Size = 3772 x 3343
VIEWS IN THE VALE OF RANNOCH, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND: 1. The Peak of Schiehallion, seen from the Bifurcation of the Tummel River. 2

Iron mortar bomb, french manufacturing, 17th century
LRI4703647 Iron mortar bomb, french manufacturing, 17th century by French School, (17th century); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: French iron mortar shell)

Japanese kinfe store, Tokyo, Japan

Vizcaya Bridge or Puente Colgante, Portugalete, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

Cotton manufacture: mule spinning. Engraving c1830
533518 Cotton manufacture: mule spinning. Engraving c1830.; (add.info.: Note boy on right employed to crawl under threads & sweep up. Self-acting mule of type devised by Richard Roberts 1825)

colorful chairs in the garden after the rain
engin akyurt

colorful chairs in the garden after the rain
engin akyurt

colorful chairs in the garden after the rain
engin akyurt

colorful chairs in the garden after the rain
engin akyurt

Lattice-girder bridge over the River Wye, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Lattice-girder bridge over the River Wye, 1865. A bridge built...to replace the old bridge connected with the high road, near the Welsh border town of Hay

The Nottingham and Midland Counties Industrial Exhibition, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Nottingham and Midland Counties Industrial Exhibition, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. John Burton and Sons

Opening of the North-East London Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures at the Agricultural Hall, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the North-East London Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures at the Agricultural Hall, 1865. The Hundredth Psalm was most effectively sung by the choir...The chairman of the committee, Mr

The Mackay Gun, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Mackay Gun, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. J. Wilson...of the experiments which have lately been practised on Crosby Sands, near Liverpool, with the gun invented by Mr

The iron gun-boat Rangariri, built at Sydney for the New Zealand government, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The iron gun-boat Rangariri, built at Sydney for the New Zealand government, 1864. River-boat...built by Messrs. P. N. Russell and Co

Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Ship built by Messrs J. and G. Thomson. Her length is 280 ft

Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. View of...the first large iron vessel ever built in the port of Dublin as she glided off her cradle into the high-tide

La Tour Eiffel
Clemens Geiger

Double Shade
Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp

Slice Eiffel Tower Paris
Al Barizi

I Love Paris
Martina

France
Martina

Eiffel Tower
Martina

Good Morning Eiffel
Kenneth Zeng

Eiffel tower iced gingerbread cookie
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758988 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter
5310266 Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter. Particles of ore are placed in hopper at the top)

The ironworks at Coalbrookdale
5311740 The ironworks at Coalbrookdale; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ironworks at Coalbrookdale. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759051 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681136 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Iron ore deposit in Dannemora (Sweden) - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite
FLO4727529 Iron ore deposit in Dannemora (Sweden) - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

State sword and sheath
3739740 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

State sword and sheath
3739739 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

Group of young austrian seamstresses
3569017 Group of young austrian seamstresses; (add.info.: Austria 1900 ca. Photographer: Piekarowitz); Alinari Archives, Florence

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681170 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681161 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C
FLO4644200 Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305
FLO4702909 Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

The White Star Line Iron Clipper Tayleur, 1850
3330908 The White Star Line Iron Clipper Tayleur, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the White Star Line Iron Clipper Tayleur, being launched from the Bank Quay Foundry Co.'s Yard, Mersey)

Iron knife with a bronze handle
3330426 Iron knife with a bronze handle; (add.info.: Iron knife with a bronze handle from the 1st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Iron: A Symbol of Strength, Power, and Resilience" Iron has long been a symbol of strength and power throughout history. From the cover of the first issue of Ms. Magazine in 1972 to Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's painting "The Thief, " iron has made its mark on art and culture. In Oxfordshire, UK, the Uffington White Horse stands tall as an ancient figure carved into the hillside, showcasing the enduring nature of iron. Margaret Thatcher, known as the Iron Lady for her strong leadership style, exemplified this quality during her time as Prime Minister. The Duke Wellington/Paul Pry statue reminds us of another aspect - its versatility. Whether used in weaponry or everyday objects like walking stick stands or irons on ironing boards with adorable Shar Pei puppies nearby, it serves various purposes. Industrial sites such as Scunthorpe Iron Works and Gelli coalmine in Rhondda demonstrate how iron played a crucial role in shaping economies and communities. The Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade reminds us that even in times of war (like World War One), iron was utilized for destructive purposes. HMS Iron Duke's involvement in the Great Fire of Smyrna highlights both tragedy and resilience. Just like they are withstand intense heat without losing its form, humanity too can rise from ashes stronger than ever before. Stepping back further into history takes us inside the Great Exhibition of 1851 where cast-iron structures showcased innovation and progress. This event marked a turning point when society recognized not only the functional but also aesthetic value that could be derived from this metal. Whether through artistry or industry, symbolism or functionality, one thing remains clear: Iron is more than just a material; it represents endurance against adversity – an unyielding force that shapes our world.