This is the iconic photograph taken in Victorian times of Engineers in
discussion against a backdrop of three lancashire boilers during
their erection for the International Exhibition London of 1862
Note the Victorian hard hats and high-viz jackets




An erection gang posing for a photograph in 1889 in front of the
two G N Haden & Sons Lancashire steam boilers recently erected.
I believe it looks like asbestos insulation. The project site is unknown.
Note: the Victorian hard hats, protective footware,
protective eyeware, face masks and high-viz jackets. 




All the following photos provided by Paul Yunnie unless otherwise acknowledged



Right hand steam boiler - at Coldharbour Mill Devon during  its erection
Photo by F J Ferris







  Left hand steam boiler - at Coldharbour Mill Devon during  its erection
Photo by F J Ferris







Boiler at Crofton Pumping station - Kennet & Avon Canal during its erection