Metallurgy in Spandau


In the Middle Ages, Spandau was a center of industry and advancement. New techniques for metallurgy were developed here at a large mill. Power from the mill was used to melt ore and cast it into cannons and other weapons. You can see how it worked in this mural, tomorrow I'll show you some of the output. It's Monday again and you'll find more murals at Monday Mural.

17 comments:

  1. We must not get the wrong idea at german metallurgy but arms were taking a great place in that.

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  2. Turn Guns into Plowshares ...

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  3. This certainly does evoke that period of time.

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  4. Fine looking mural celebrating the birth of the industrial revolution.

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  5. An interesting and historical mural.

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  6. It is interesting to see how the industry has evolved.

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  7. I cannot help but wonder what benefit would have accrued to the world from this industry if it had concentrated on civilian pursuits rather than war-making...

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  8. It is a fine mural. It is hard to find foundries where such hands-on work is done.

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  9. i love these historical murals!

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  10. That's a bell, right? This must have been fascinating.

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  11. I like a nice historical mural like this one!

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  12. Too bad it couldn't have been turned to more peaceful pursuits.

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  13. Love the use of old woodcuts and etchings to illustrate the presentation. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  14. It says something about mankind that the earliest metallurgy was found in weapons.

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  15. Looove it Hal! I'm so fascinated by times gone by and black and white images always add so much atmosphere!

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  16. Looove it Hal! I'm so fascinated by times gone by and black and white images always add so much atmosphere!

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