Builders Collection (page 6)

Inauguration Of The Monument To Nicola Spedalieri, In Rome, Made At Night, In Secret, By The Police (colour litho)
2798727 Inauguration Of The Monument To Nicola Spedalieri, In Rome, Made At Night, In Secret, By The Police (colour litho) by Beltrame

Advert, J F Borthwick & Co, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for J F Borthwick & Co, Builders of Marine Launches and Motor Cars, with Liquid Fuel Engineering, Waterloo Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hurst, Nelson & Co Ltd, Motherwell, Scotland
Advert for Hurst, Nelson & Co Ltd, builders of Railway Train Carriages and Wagons, Motherwell, Scotland. 1905

The Paradise Candidates (Colour Litho)
2809148 The Paradise Candidates (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paradise Candidates)

Stationery, C & H Warren, Carriage Builders and Harness Makers, Coggeshall, Essex. 1908

A new Italian technical daring (colour litho)
2783651 A new Italian technical daring (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new Italian technical daring)

Ancient Greek stonemasons using measuring instruments (chromolitho)
2783019 Ancient Greek stonemasons using measuring instruments (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek stonemasons using measuring instruments)

Double Decker Bus by East Lancashire Coach Builders, Blackburn. 1950

East Hill Estate: construction of Peterhead House in progress, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812611 East Hill Estate: construction of Peterhead House in progress, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Fletchers Gas Cooking Ranges. 19th century

Fireplaces, Hearths, Grates and Kerbs. 19th century

Advert, J & F Allen, Coach Builders, London
Advertisement, J & F Allen, Coach Builders, Long Acre, London, established 1817 - drags, buggies, spider phaetons, landaus, broughams. 1883

Advert for Maythorn & Son, builders of carriages 1897
Selection of Maythorns horse-drawn carriages. 1897

Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, circa 1920s
Street scene showing Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, circa 1920s. Chas Clark and sons garage and coach builders can be seen on the corner Date: c. 1920s

The Apprentices Exhibition at the Peoples Palace (engraving)
1591605 The Apprentices Exhibition at the Peoples Palace (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apprentices Exhibition at the Peoples Palace)

St Joseph, patron saint of carpenters and roofers (chromolitho)
1094006 St Joseph, patron saint of carpenters and roofers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Joseph, patron saint of carpenters and roofers)

Bricks (chromolitho)
1094219 Bricks (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricks. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Construction of skyscraper, New York 1905
Cornice hands at work eighteen storeys from the street. Date: 1905

Boat Builders on the Tyne, 1820 (pencil & wash (brown) on paper)
1213591 Boat Builders on the Tyne, 1820 (pencil & wash (brown) on paper) by English School, (19th century); 44.9 x29.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Donald McKay, 1845-69 (b / w photo)
1147324 Donald McKay, 1845-69 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donald McKay (September 4, 1810 - September 20, 1880)

Life in Ancient Egypt. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996279 Life in Ancient Egypt. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Ancient Egypt)

A forty-seven-story hotel is about to be completed in New York (colour litho)
2778042 A forty-seven-story hotel is about to be completed in New York (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Basildon House (b / w photo)
3650487 Basildon House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basildon House)

Finsbury House (b / w photo)
3650486 Finsbury House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finsbury House)

The Offices of the "Morning Post"(b / w photo)
3650433 The Offices of the " Morning Post" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Town Hall, Lancaster (b / w photo)
3650510 New Town Hall, Lancaster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Town Hall, Lancaster)

New Admiralty Buildings (b / w photo)
3650493 New Admiralty Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Admiralty Buildings)

The Northern Assurance Companys Offices (b / w photo)
3650476 The Northern Assurance Companys Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northern Assurance Companys Offices)

Sir Henry Havelock, 1795-1857 (chromolitho)
3648842 Sir Henry Havelock, 1795-1857 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Havelock, 1795-1857)

General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885 (chromolitho)
3648838 General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885)

Sir Thomas Maitland, 1759-1824 (chromolitho)
3648837 Sir Thomas Maitland, 1759-1824 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Maitland, 1759-1824)

Sir James Clark Ross, 1800-1862 (chromolitho)
3648813 Sir James Clark Ross, 1800-1862 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Clark Ross, 1800-1862)

Duke of Wellington, 1769-1852 (chromolitho)
3648806 Duke of Wellington, 1769-1852 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington, 1769-1852)

Lord Hawke, 1705-1781 (chromolitho)
3648793 Lord Hawke, 1705-1781 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Hawke, 1705-1781)

Lord Nelson, 1758-1805 (chromolitho)
3648792 Lord Nelson, 1758-1805 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Nelson, 1758-1805)

Workers having a rest (chromolitho)
732800 Workers having a rest (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workers having a rest.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Matthews, builder, trade card (engraving)
731589 Matthews, builder, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthews, builder, trade card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Leonard Holt conversing with the Masons before the Portico of Saint Pauls (engraving)
725520 Leonard Holt conversing with the Masons before the Portico of Saint Pauls (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info)

Druidical Stone at Strather near Barvas, Isle of Lewis, from Volume IV of
STC240773 Druidical Stone at Strather near Barvas, Isle of Lewis, from Volume IV of A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825, published 1820 (aquatint) by Daniell

Emperor Ngai Ti (6-1 BC) (gouache on silk)
CHT265546 Emperor Ngai Ti (6-1 BC) (gouache on silk) by Chinese School (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

High Level Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52
IGM199570 High Level Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52) (hand-coloured litho) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) (after); Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Telford

Ms 327 (2) fol. 214v Stonemasons, from Traite d Arpentage
XIR203306 Ms 327 (2) fol.214v Stonemasons, from Traite d Arpentage by Arnaud de Villeneuve (vellum) by Boysset, Bertrand (1355-1415); Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras, France; French

Ms 782 The Construction of Troy, illustration from Le Roman de Troie
CHT220389 Ms 782 The Construction of Troy, illustration from Le Roman de Troie by Benoit de St. Marc (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Construction of the Kadugannawa Incline, Ceylon Government Railways, c. 1865 (b / w photo)
495508 Construction of the Kadugannawa Incline, Ceylon Government Railways, c.1865 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 622 fol. 9v Cadmus, founder of Thebes, from Des Hommes Illustres, c
XIR184739 Ms 622 fol.9v Cadmus, founder of Thebes, from Des Hommes Illustres, c.1460 (vellum) by Master of the Champion des Dames, (15th century); Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras

The Confusion of Tongues, engraved by C. Maurino, c. 1868 (engraving)
OTB182330 The Confusion of Tongues, engraved by C. Maurino, c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ms 21 f. 167v Construction of a Tower (vellum)
XIR173427 Ms 21 f.167v Construction of a Tower (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens, France; French, out of copyright

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Builders have been an integral part of history, shaping communities and leaving their mark on the world. From Welsh women road builders in South Wales to blacksmiths working outside their forge, these skilled individuals have played a crucial role in constructing our society. In 1911, they were hard at work constructing the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road in Truro, Cornwall. Their dedication and craftsmanship are evident in every brick laid and beam secured, showcasing their commitment to creating lasting structures. Equipped with building and masonry tools, these artisans transformed raw materials into architectural wonders. They meticulously crafted each detail, ensuring that every structure stood strong against the test of time. During war times, self-help became paramount. In Heath Robinson's book "Self-Help in War Time, " he depicted builders coming together to construct a bungalow from scratch. This symbolized resilience and resourcefulness amidst challenging circumstances. Even sports teams like the Queens College Cambridge rowing team displayed teamwork akin to that found among builders. Their synchronized efforts propelled them forward just as construction projects rely on collaboration for success. The widening of Swanley Bridge in Kent during 1938 showcased how builders adapted to meet growing infrastructure demands. With determination etched on their faces, they labored tirelessly to expand transportation routes for future generations. However, not all aspects of building are without risks. Dangerous scaffolding loomed over Kolkata's skyline in West Bengal, India - a reminder of the hazards faced by workers daily as they strive towards progress. Builders come from all walks of life; Miss Lucy Pocock defied stereotypes as a sculling champion who excelled both on land and water. Her achievements shattered gender norms while inspiring others within her profession. Advertisements such as Joseph Mastin and Son Builders' Cavendish Street Sheffield highlighted businesses dedicated to providing quality craftsmanship for clients seeking reliable construction services throughout history.