Recreation of a Victorian factory. Steam engines, line shafting and belting taking power to tools, lathes, men hammering.

British Library reference: 1CD0126081 D2 BD33

Image reference: 'A Factory Interior', 1871 http://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/3643389

Victorian Factory

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