Building a dhow in Oman

Industry

19 Apr 2009

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Building a dhow in Oman

Building dhows by hand using traditional methods still takes place in Oman. In this boatyard they were repairing old dhows as well as building new ones.

16 Oct 2010

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Processing tin ore in Cornwall.

This machinery is still working and used to demonstrate the process to visitors.

15 Sep 2012

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Weaving cotton in Masson Mill

The old machinery in Sir Richard Arkwright's cotton mill which is still in full working order.

15 Sep 2012

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Weaving cotton in Masson Mill

The old machinery in Sir Richard Arkwright's cotton mill which is still in full working order. I have some video of the machines working. They make quite a racket.

15 Sep 2012

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Warning notice on the carding machine.

The old machinery in Sir Richard Arkwright's cotton mill which is still in full working order. Only old men are allowed to get their hands trapped in this machine !

15 Sep 2012

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Original machinery at work

The old machinery in Sir Richard Arkwright's cotton mill which is still in full working order. This machine prepares the cotton bobbins.