Bricks Collection

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

Bricklayers 1827
A bricklayer standing on a rather precarious looking scaffold. His assistant mixes mortar behind him; his hod for carrying bricks etc is nearby

Illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- The building of Saltash Bridge. Date: 1935

Red English Post Box in a brick wall in Cambridge, England

London going out of town -- the expansion of London
London going out of town, or, The March of Bricks & Mortar -- Cruikshanks cartoon comment on the expansion of London

Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
View of a stylish circular bar which was built inside a martello tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Martello towers were small defensive forts

Stack of Bricks
An old man stacking bricks in an industrial brick yard. Date: early 1930s

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

The Cavern Wall of Fame in Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lullingstone Castle Gatehouse
The marvellous Tudor brick gatehouse of Lullingstone Castle, in Eynsford, Kent. Built by Sir John Peche (who became Sheriff of Kent in 1495)

Collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice, Italy
A photo-montage re-creation of the dramatic collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice, Italy on 14th July 1902 Date: 1902

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Women brickmakers in the Black Country
Women brickmakers at work in the Black Country -- south Staffordshire and north Worcestershire

Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable. 1938

Smooth Newt - male on old brick - UK
DOW-501 Smooth Newt - male on old brick UK Lissotriton vulgaris Steve Downer contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Anti-Catholic graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Anti-Catholic graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland -- No Pope Here. Date: 1969

Molly in the Garden by Mark Symons, a painter working in the realist style between the wars. Date: 1930

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Somerset
View of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Somerset, with a brick-built bridge. Date: 20th century

Model of the ATLAS particle detector C017 / 6987
Lego model of the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) particle detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory). ATLAS sits around the large hadron collider (LHC) particle accelerator

Barge and windmill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
A picturesque view of a sailing barge and Archers Windmill at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The Georgiana, a spritsail barge owned by Smeed Dean & Co of Kent

Reading War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
During the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital

Children Throw Bricks
The new housing is built, but theres no provision for the young : except a waste land strewn with bricks and stones for them to chuck at one another or at passers-by

derelict houses in Manchester UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Music cover, Puss! Puss! Puss! Comedy song waltz, words by Robert Hargreaves and Stanley J Damerell, music by Tolchard Evans. 1932

The Day After Christmas by Mark Symons
Cosy front room festooned with decorations and filled with Christmas toys. Date: 1931

Syria - Village Street near Aleppo Date: circa 1920s

Playing with Lego
A little blond girl and her Mother play with Lego building blocks, possibly building a train which is travelling under two little Lego bridges? Photograph by Heinz Zinram

BRICKS
Just a pile of bricks. Date: 1960s

A Clever Bricky
This bricklayer has come up with a nifty way to carry his bricks. Date: late 1960s

Kilns from the 18th C
Various views of a French kiln from the 18th century used to make bricks and tiles. Date: Circa 1760

Owen Jones Assyrian 13
Designs taken from enamelled bricks, ornaments from a kings clothing, bronze shields and vessels, and a battering ram, from Khorsabad and Nimroud

Northumberland, England; Hadrians Wall

Elephant looking through window on a cutout Christmas card
Elephant looking through a window on a cutout Christmas card (back). (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Domestic dog, Weimaraner, puppy in garden, France

The Ouse Valley Viaduct, Sussex, England

The old bell tower of Saint Augustine Parish Church, commonly known as Bantay Church, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines

Yemen, Hadhramaut, Shibam. The mud-built skyscrapers of Shibam, often referred to as the Manhattan of the Desert

Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion) and detached belltower in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines

Chemstrand - White Woollen dress - Model Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - White Woollen dress - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Staircases
Leon U

Windows on building
Tepsarit Lantharntong

The Cascais Door
Henrike Schenk

Untitled
Haruyo Sakamoto

Many bricks in the wall
Angéla Vicedomini

Cyclist
Shahabeddin Montazeri AFIAP

Bricks cart
Azim Khan Ronnie

525
Roxana Labagnara

House of Pattern
Steffen Ebert

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"Building Foundations: A Journey Through the World of Bricks" Churchill bricklaying: Unveiling the hidden talent of a legendary leader, as Winston Churchill showcases his bricklaying skills. Bricklayers 1827: Tracing back to the roots of craftsmanship, where skilled artisans laid each brick with precision and pride. Red English Post Box in a brick wall: An iconic symbol nestled within sturdy bricks, reminding us of timeless British heritage. Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: Exploring whimsical illustrations depicting imaginative uses in railway settings. London going out of town - the expansion of London: Witnessing the growth and transformation of London's skyline through its ever-expanding walls made up of countless bricks. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Discovering an unexpected gem within historical fortifications – a cozy bar blending seamlessly into solid brickwork. Stack of Bricks: The humble yet essential building blocks that form the backbone for architectural marvels around the world. House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR: Reflecting on how bricks became witnesses to intense battles during one of history's most brutal conflicts. Lullingstone Castle Gatehouse: Marveling at medieval architecture preserved through time; an enchanting gatehouse built with enduring bricks stands tall amidst lush surroundings. The Cavern Wall of Fame in Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England: Celebrating musical legends immortalized on this vibrant wall adorned with colorful bricks – paying homage to Liverpool's rich music culture Collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice Italy: A reminder that even seemingly invincible structures can crumble; contemplating lessons learned from fallen bricks shaping history itself. Damp-proofing in a house: Unveiling modern techniques protecting homes from moisture damage; a testament to the constant evolution of brickwork and construction practices.