Building Site Collection

Building work on the widening of the Swanley Bridge in Kent. 1938

The Burj Dubai the worlds tallest building in Dubai
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Construction of St Pancras Station, London, c 1867
Travelling Gantry and First Girder of Midland Station St Pancras. This station was completed in 1868, as the London terminus for the Midland Railway. The station was designed by William Barlow

Engraving glass JLP01_08_061032a
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. John Hutton engraving a panel of glass on the West Screen at Coventry Cathedral

A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry, overlooking new flats being built in Hillfields. 12th January 1966

A hobby, c1930, (1945). Winston Churchill building a wall at his home, Chartwell. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent. 1938

Making the Shoreham Railroad, c. 1840 (w/c on paper)
7389747 Making the Shoreham Railroad, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_001
Millbank Estate, Ruskin House, Herrick Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view of Ruskin House on the Millbank Estate

Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving the roof of the London Jewish Hospital in Stepney Green. 1938

Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Albumen print, plate 53 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, London, 1908
Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, 102-116 Arlington Road, London, 1908. Site of an electricity sub-station with workmen and scaffolding

Construction of the Needle Eye Bridge over the M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. During the construction of the M1 in the early 1960s a great number of bridge structures needed to be created

Cranes on a construction site in London, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sagrada Familia, Gaudis cathedral, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Construction, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

China, Hong Kong, Bamboo Scaffolding

Crane being used in construction of new railway bridge, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Crane being used in construction of new railway bridge, between c1900 and c1930

Construction of the Krasnoyarsk Women's Gymnasium, 1883. Creator: AK Keppel
Construction of the Krasnoyarsk Women's Gymnasium, 1883. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Construction of a Bridge 18 Sazhens Long Across the Khilok River on the Povarenskaia Road, 1909. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by

Demolition of Hungerford Market to make room for the Charing-Cross Railway Station, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Demolition of Hungerford Market to make room for the Charing-Cross Railway Station, [London], 1862. Our View is taken from the lower end of Villiers-street

Dock in course of construction at Boulogne, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dock in course of construction at Boulogne, [France], 1862. The entire dock, including the sluice-entrance, will cover nearly seventy English acres...the total cost...is estimated at something like

Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: finial of the Eastern Dome, [South Kensington, London], 1862. A ceremony something in the nature of a coronation has taken place...by the erection

Fall of three houses in Amherst-road, Hackney, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Fall of three houses in Amherst-road, Hackney, [London], 1862. On the morning of Wednesday week, between the hours of ten and eleven o'clock

Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens of Burlington House, Piccadilly, clearing the ground for a drill-shed, 1862

Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome... 1862. Creator: M Jackson
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome, seen from the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens, [Kensington, London], 1862

Formula One World Championship
F1 personnel at the new Istanbul Formula One circuit (L to R): Tolga Er - Control Engineer, Okan Kok - Motor Sport Organisation Ltd Manager

Formula One World Championship
Current progress of construction of the Istanbul Formula One track. Istanbul Prepares for Formula One, Istanbul, Turkey, 20 June 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Evelyns School under construction, Yiewsley 1935

Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), ca. 1835

Guedelon Castle, medieval-site. Construction of a castle, using the techniques and materials used in the Middle Ages. Treigny. France

Belvedere helicopter JLP01_08_062441c
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. RAF Belvedere helicopter hovering above tarmac just to the north of Coventry Cathedral

Operation Rich Man JLP01_08_062435
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. A RAF officer, surrounded by communications equipment, standing on the roof of Coventry Cathedral during the lowering of the 80ft bronze spire

Buildings and construction cranes are seen through a heat haze in London, Britain, May 6, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

A worker walks on a steel girder at a building under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province May 5, 2011. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC)

Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886549 Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli

Lambeth, 1816-1821 (watercolour on paper)
7528520 Lambeth, 1816-1821 (watercolour on paper) by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821); 37x26.5 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: This scene shows the river Thames looking towards Vauxhall)

Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour)
2006432 Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of the Louvre, Paris)

Demolition of the church Saint-Jean-en-Greve, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
905245 Demolition of the church Saint-Jean-en-Greve, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Demachy, Pierre-Antoine (1723-1807); 52.5x63 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Construction of the Hotel de Salm in 1786 (oil on canvas)
905421 The Construction of the Hotel de Salm in 1786 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 56.5x101 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Demolition of the Old Church of St. Genevieve, Paris, 1807 (w/c on paper)
XIR234441 Demolition of the Old Church of St. Genevieve, Paris, 1807 (w/c on paper) by Duchateau, Denise (nee Destours) (fl.1779-97); 41.2x28.2 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas)
901788 Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 118x135 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Demolition of the church of the Feuillants in the Rue Saint Honore, c.1804 (oil on canvas)
903837 Demolition of the church of the Feuillants in the Rue Saint Honore, c.1804 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 160 x 128 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Newport Centre, a £7m sports and entertainment complex nears completion
The Newport Centre, a £ 7m sports and entertainment complex nears completion, Newport, Wales. 25th April 1985

Progress at Redcar steel site, Teesside. 1974

Construction of Parkway, Teesside. 1973

Manchester United players at the building site of their new hotel. (Picture) Paul Scholes (left) and Ryan Giggs at building site. 17th July 1998

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob Tenton going over the plans for Denesfield Court. A development of 16 sheltered living flats. Circa July 1981

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"Unveiling the Past: A Glimpse into Iconic Building Sites Throughout History" Witness the transformation of Swanley Bridge in Kent as it undergoes widening construction in 1938, paving the way for enhanced connectivity and smoother journeys. Delve into history with a watercolor depiction of the Shoreham Railroad being meticulously crafted around 1840, showcasing the dedication and craftsmanship of early railway pioneers. Behold the awe-inspiring Burj Dubai, standing tall as the world's tallest building in Dubai; a testament to human ingenuity and architectural marvels. Step back in time to witness London's St Pancras Station taking shape in 1867, an iconic landmark that continues to serve as a gateway to adventure and exploration. Marvel at skilled workers repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_001, breathing new life into this historic residential complex while preserving its timeless charm. Discover artistry beyond canvas through an enchanting engraving glass piece JLP01_08_061032a, capturing intricate details of bygone eras forever etched within glass panels. Journey through time with George N. Barnard's lens capturing Columbia from the Capitol in 1866, immortalizing an era defined by progress and resilience against adversity. Relive engineering triumphs as Needle Eye Bridge emerges over M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire in 1963; a symbol of innovation bridging communities together seamlessly. Uncover forgotten hobbies from yesteryears with glimpses into a c1930 (1945) project where passion meets craftsmanship - creating lasting legacies one stroke at a time. Witness cranes dominating Dartford's skyline during construction of a new coal electric power station near Kent – harnessing energy for generations yet to come. Experience Coventry living through residents' eyes on Queens Street balcony.