Laying Collection

Churchill bricklaying
Winston Churchill bricklaying, building a wall at Chartwell in the 1930s Date: 1930s

First Remembrance Day 1919
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in reponse to an invitation by King George V

Brunels SS Great Eastern, Milford Haven, South Wales
Brunels iron sailing steamship, the SS Great Eastern, berthed at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, during the 1870s. The ship is so large that it runs the length of Hamilton Terrace

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

Picture No. 10887817
British Shorthair Silver Tabby Cat Date:

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Lioness with two cubs (Panthera leo), Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Laying new natural gas pipeline - Wormington to Sapperton pipeline project - near Winchcombe - Cotswolds - UK
MAB-1442 Laying new natural gas pipeline Wormington to Sapperton pipeline project - near Winchcombe - Cotswolds - UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

1950s American car on the beach, Goanabo, Cuba, Caribbean Sea, Central America

Polar Bear with cubs, (Ursus maritimus), Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Sikh Troops Digging
Sikh infantry in the British army digging communication trenches and laying cables to connect up advanced positions

Great Eastern
Laying the Atlantic Cable

DOG - Goldendoodle laying in garden
JD-23459 DOG - Goldendoodle laying in garden John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Turtle, (Chelonia mydas) nesting female on beach, Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean

champagne bottles in Storrs Hall Hotel wine cellar in Windermere UK
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Barbary lion in the New York Zoological Park
Postcard showing " Sultan" the barbary lion in the New York Zoological Park. Date: circa 1920

Woman in hammock, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Laying the foundation stone of the projected new structure to replace Waterloo Bridge (litho)
1090673 Laying the foundation stone of the projected new structure to replace Waterloo Bridge (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio
The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet. The fanciful, romantic tale of the cloak

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Picture No. 10887802
British Shorthair Silver Tabby Cat Date:

Good Egg by William Heath Robinson
Straight from the Hen! The Fresh-Egger, a handsome apparatus for ensuring the new-laidness of eggs for the breakfast-table. A typically convoluted invention from the mind of William Heath Robinson

Prince of Wales laying Truro Cathedral foundation stone
During the Royal visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), lays the corner-stone of Truro Cathedral in a ceremony

HMS Monarch, British cable ship
The HMS Monarch, a British cable-laying ship. There were three cable ships of this name -- this is probably the third one, built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson in 1916. Date: 20th century

Picture No. 10887995
Dog - Whippets Date:

DOG & RABBIT - West Highland White Terrier - laying next to Lionhead Rabbit
JD-23579 DOG & RABBIT - West Highland White Terrier - laying next to Lionhead Rabbit ALSO KNOWN AS WESTIE OR WESTIES John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blowfly laying eggs, SEM
Blowfly laying eggs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a female Lucilia sp. blowfly laying her eggs (lower left). A blowfly lays its eggs on dead bodies

Entente Cordiale celebrations
The Entente Cordiale between Britain and France aimed to resolve colonial disputes over territories such as Egypt and Morocco

Woman relaxing in a hammock, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Adult female mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) with infant riding on her back, Amahoro A group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Ayia Napa beach, Cyprus, Europe

Valentia, Cable Terminal
Valentia, western Ireland, at the time of the laying of the first cable

The New East Front of Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1594530 The New East Front of Buckingham Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New East Front of Buckingham Palace)

Cable laying, Houses of Parliament, London
Laying cables in the street outside the Houses of Parliament, Central London

In No Mans Land
" In No Mans Land: The Dread Territory Which Belongs to Neither German nor Briton" Royal engineers, working in the dark of No Mans Land to construct barbed wire barriers in front of British

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

Engineers laying a new electric cable at Croydon Airport in March 1935. Among the aircraft in the background are Boulton & Paul P71A, G-ACOX, Boadicea, of Imperial Airways; Short L17, G-ACJJ

DOG - Goldendoodle standing at the edge of a pond
JD-23451 DOG - Goldendoodle standing at the edge of a pond John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Swiss White Shepherd Dog - sleeping
LA-9736 Dog - Swiss White Shepherd Dog - sleeping Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Restoring damaged Cotswold stone wall - near Winchcombe - Gloucestershire - UK
MAB-1447 Restoring damaged Cotswold stone wall near Winchcombe - Gloucestershire - UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Portrait of Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) in Winter, Germany

Royal Navy Seamen practice mine laying using weighted barrels. Date: circa 1907

DOG - Black labrador sitting in straw
JD-22993 DOG - Black labrador lying in straw John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Woman in swimming pool

Young male lion (Panthera leo) resting among yellow wildflowers, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompasing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Buddhas Archery Skill
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He shows that he is a whizz with bow and arrow, thus laying the foundations of Zen in the Art of Archery

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"Laying the Foundations: From Churchill Bricklaying to Sikh Troops Digging" In this captivating caption, we delve into various moments where the act takes center stage. We start with a historical reference to Churchill bricklaying, symbolizing the importance of building a strong foundation for success. Moving forward, we are transported back to the First Remembrance Day in 1919, where solemnity and reflection lay heavy on our hearts. Next, an athletic young man lies on a stone floor with a ball nearby - perhaps contemplating his next move or finding solace in stillness. Picture No. 10887817 captures this moment perfectly, freezing time and inviting us to ponder its significance. Shifting gears, we encounter GLC-LFB's emergency tender fleet at work - their expertise lying in saving lives during critical situations. The mention of Brunel's SS Great Eastern reminds us of the monumental achievements that lie within human capabilities when determination meets innovation. Our journey then takes an exotic turn as we find ourselves on Goanabo Beach in Cuba. Here, a 1950s American car rests against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea - showcasing how relaxation can be found even amidst vibrant surroundings. The caption also highlights Sikh troops diligently digging - emphasizing their commitment and dedication towards serving others and creating better tomorrows. Lastly, we encounter a heartwarming scene where man's best friend finds comfort while lying peacefully in a garden. A Goldendoodle named DOG embodies tranquility as it basks in nature's embrace. And just like that, from bricklaying to remembrance days; from athleticism to emergency response; from historic ships to idyllic beaches; from dedicated soldiers to loyal companions – "Laying" reveals itself as an intricate tapestry woven by diverse experiences that shape our world every day.