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Construction site C016 / 2320
Construction site. Construction workers on a building site

Construction site C016 / 2319
Construction site

Laying Transcontinental Railroad, 1860s C013 / 9004
Laying Transcontinental Railroad. Workers in around 1868, in Nevada, USA, constructing part of the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) section of the Transcontinental Railroad

Peral submarine, 1889
Peral submarine. 19th-century artwork of the Spanish Peral electric submarine on the surface at docks before submergence. This was the worlds first submarine to be powered by electric batteries

Flint knife, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Flint carving, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Prehistoric settlement reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Watt and his steam engine, 1760s
Watt and his steam engine (right). Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819) made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Nicholas Kratzer, German astronomer
Nicholas Kratzer (c.1487-1550), German astronomer, mathematician and horologist, surrounded by scientific instruments. Kratzer arrived in England in 1516

Jesse Ramsden, English instrument maker
Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800), English instrument maker. Ramsden, who began working for a mathematical instrument maker in London in 1758, became renowned as the best instrument maker of his time

Constructing new breakwater outside harbour Puerto de Vega Costa Verde Northern Spain
MAB-260 Constructing new breakwater outside harbour Puerto de Vega Costa Verde, Northern Spain Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Kemer Country houses in Gokturk, Kemerburgaz, aerial, Istanbul, Turkey

The Bosphorus Bridge, aerial, Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture - Turkey

NFS (London Region) constructing a water dam, WW2
London firefighters constructing a self-assembly emergency dam. These dams were carried on special water units that also towed a trailer pump and could provided a static water supply close to fires

Belvedere energy-from-waste incinerator under construction, Erith Marshes, Bexley, Kent, England, may 2010

Construction of the Statue of Liberty: Re-constructing the statue on Bedloes Island. Date 1886

Sea Scouts constructing models
Three Sea Scouts constructing models. circa 1930

The Childrens Home and Orphanage, Lancashire Branch, Edgewo
Boys constructing a reservoir at the Childrens Home on the Moor at Edgworth near Bolton. Founded in 1872 by Methodist minister Thomas Bowman Stephenson

Serbian troops constructing defences, WW1
Serbian troops constructing defences at Prisreud during the First World War. Date: 1914

Framing and plating the hull of a ship, WW1
Framing and plating the middle portion of a ships hull during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Training in an American army camp, France, WW1
A training exercise in an American army camp in France during the First World War. Date: early 1918

Brtish troops constructing canal wharf, WW1
British troops constructing a new wharf on a canal on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Brtish troops constructing a railway track, WW1
British troops constructing a railway track across a swamp on the Western Front in France during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Erecting the double bottom of a ship, WW1
Erecting the double bottom of a ship during the First World War. Date: 1917

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London 1940s
Two men operate a machine at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Selecting timber at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
A man selects a piece of wood at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Lord Kitchener watching Royal Engineer Cadets
Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) (far right) watching Royal Engineer Cadets constructing a wooden bridge on a training course during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1916

Cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London 1940s
A man screws doors to a cabinet or cupboard at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

The Construction of the Quay, Chios Town, Chios, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Drystone wall under construction, men using Cotswold stone, Gloucestershire, England

Excavator on beach, repairing sea defences with boulders, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, august

Cornish Hedge, construction of earth bank faced with stones, Cornwall, England

Compressed air tunnel component. Technician turning the vanes for the compressed air tunnel. The hinged section (upper centre) is linked to adjacent fixed sections on the wooden jig (lower centre)

Sea sticklebacks (Spinachia spinachia) building a nest, coloured historical artwork. Sea sticklebacks, otherwise known as 15-spined sticklebacks, can be found in weedy

Space construction technique. Artwork of the tailored force fields space construction concept developed for the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts by researchers at the Georgia Institute of

Soviet Almaz space station construction. This is the third-generation Almaz 1v automated space station. The Almaz program was a series of military satellites that were launched as " Salyut"

Carbon nanotube space elevator. Conceptual computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene (carbon nanotube) rising from the ground to Earth orbit as a precursor to a space elevator

North European gas pipeline construction. Also known as Nord Stream, this is a natural gas pipeline being built from Russia to Germany, passing under the Baltic Sea

Bureya hydroelectric power station, which began operation in 1994 with a capacity of 1700 mega watts (MW). When the Bureya dam (still under construction as of 2008) is fully completed

Constructing a gas pipeline, Russia
Construction of a gas pipeline, Russia, 1982. This pipeline is now completed and it carries gas from the Urengoy fields in Siberia

Crowd, India

Rocket production. Historical photograph of the warehouse in which the rocket Jupiter C was constructed. This was part of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) in Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville

Astronaut Fuglesang performing spacewalk. Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang participating in the second extravehicular activity (EVA)

Astronaut performing a spacewalk
Astronaut performing a space walk. Composite image of an astronaut performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during the STS-115 mission. The Earth is seen in the background

Sukhoi Superjet 100 assembly. Engineers working on assembling the Sukhoi Superjet 100, previously known as the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ). This aeroplane can seat 60-95 people

Molecular design. Computer artwork of plans for a molecular model of the nucleotide adenine with the finished model. The atoms are shown as spheres and are colour coded: carbon (yellow)

Shipyard construction work. Construction workers below and around one of the propellers of an icebreaker ship being constructed in a shipyard

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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: A Glimpse into the Art of Constructing" Witness the marvel that is Sydney Harbour Bridge, as G. H. Davis meticulously brings this architectural gem to life. Amidst the chaos of war, The Battle of the Roer Triangle stands as a testament to human resilience and determination in constructing a path towards victory during World War II. Discover Dubai's Palm Islands construction, where innovation meets ambition, creating an oasis like no other on Earth. Behold Ballydehob Viaduct in Co Cork, Ireland; its 12 arches stand tall, showcasing both engineering prowess and artistic beauty. The Skye crofters Land League Agitation captures a momentous struggle for land rights and fair treatment amidst Scotland's stunning landscapes. Raise your glass to Manns brown ale. This advertisement celebrates craftsmanship and tradition in brewing - a true work of art. Stormont in Belfast serves as a symbol of unity and progress as Northern Ireland Assembly constructs bridges across divides. Step back in time at British Museum's exterior - reading room 1855; witness history being constructed through knowledge and exploration. Join Glasgow's journey as Bells Bridge spans River Clyde, connecting communities with steel beams woven together by ingenuity and skill. Travel back to 1774 when roads were forged from dreams; experience the Construction of a Road painting that encapsulates man's desire for connectivity throughout history. Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch showcase their expertise through intricate woodwork - crafting pieces that transform houses into homes with love and dedication. Witness nature’s relentless force tamed by human hands on Happisburgh beach as excavators repair sea defenses with boulders – an awe-inspiring display of resilience against Mother Nature’s fury. In each masterpiece lies not just bricks or steel but the spirit of human ambition, perseverance, and creativity.