Construction Collection (page 4)

Arrol Gantry, Belfast BL20480
The Arrol Gantry and crane at Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries shipyard on Queens Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland. This enormous gantry, measuring 840 feet long and over 200 feet high

Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon, 15th century. Solomon directs proceedings from a balcony. From Les antiquities Judaiques (Antiquities of the Jews)

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Troumasse River Bridge, Micoud, St Lucia, West Indies. Date: circa 1900s

Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis
The Bailey Bridge: the British weapon which hurdled Allied armies across the Rhine barrier during the Second World War. Some constructional details of a great engineering invention

Corner of a brick wall built in Flemish bond bricklaying pattern

In the oasis of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

Shipyard at Birkenhead EAW030649
The Cammell Laird Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Birkenhead. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1950

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, 1931. Steelworkers on girders of the Empire State Building, New York City. Photographed by Lewis Hine, 1931

Festival site EAW035153
Festival of Britain, London 1951. The South Bank site under construction with workers on the roof of the Discovery Dome, Lambeth. Photographed on 3 April 1951

Overwater bungalows, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. 20th June 1932
View of the Carnon Viaduct showing the original Brunel timber fan structure viaduct being replaced by a new stone structure directly behind the original. The new viaduct opened on 13th August 1933

Coventry Cathedral EAW074516
Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire. The new Cathedral begins to take shape next to the shell of the old Cathedral. Photographed in March 1959, Aerofilms Collection

St Giles Cripplegate FF003274
The Church of St Giles and the Barbican Estate, City of London, 1962-'4. John Gay (1909-'99), cellulose acetate negative

Baker Beach In SF
San Francisco, California: c.1936. Fishermen on Baker Beach enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge under construction

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

Salvago Greek College, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt
Salvago Greek College/School in Shatby/Chatby Alexandria, Egypt - photograph taken (very) shortly after the conclusion of construction

HMS Courageous, British battlecruiser, WW1
HMS Courageous, British battlecruiser, launched 1916, served during the latter part of the First World War, converted to use as an aircraft carrier during the late 1920s

Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s
Laying railroad track in winter across the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, 1879. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sculpture of Joan Miro in La Defense, the main business district in Paris, France

Formula One World Championship: Lee Howkins Silverstone Circuits and Richard Phillips Silverstone Managing Director
(L to R): Lee Howkins (GBR) Silverstone Circuits and Richard Phillips (GBR) Silverstone Managing Director. Silverstone Track Development Works, Silverstone, England, 26 January 2010

Boatyard, Norfolk BB99_01083
F B Wilds Boatyard, Horning, Norfolk. Interior view. Two boats at different stages of construction, and a parked moped. Photographed by Hallam Ashley 1963

Stonehenge sarsen circle joints J050103
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing joints on the outer sarsen circle

Extending Liverpool Street Station BL12561_B
GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY STATION EXTENSION, Liverpool Street, London. Interior showing the completed roof structure with two figures in shot

Sizewell A and foundations of Sizewell B JLP01_11_35184_02
SIZEWELL B POWER STATION, LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL. A view of the reactor building under construction at Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station, with Sizewell A visible in the background

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

Aerial view over the Avon Gorge, Clifton, Hotwells and city centre, Bristol, England

New houses, St Georges Hill, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1930s
Originally incorrectly listed in museum records as 450 pound houses in St Georges Road, Truro, the houses have been identified as No. 4 and No. 5 St Georges Hill, Perranporth

Stunt woman rides through flames on motorbike
Sue, 23, one of a team of stunt women, rides her motorbike through a twenty-foot long tunnel of burning hay bales. Wearing only a T-shirt and hot pants she entered the tunnel at 60 mph

Glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) roof valley, close-up

Illustration of a bible scene, 2 Kings 12, Temple of Solomon is repaired by King Josiahs men

Holiday resort with overwater bungalows, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Portishead B Power Station JLP01_10_05338
Portishead B Power Station, North Somerset. Although this photograph was created in around 1978 for John Laing, it is possibly a copy of an earlier colour image

Building In Sydney
circa 1930: Sydney harbour bridge under construction. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

View of Mexico City, by Juan O Gorman, painting
Juan O Gorman (1905-1982). View of Mexico City. Detail

Earthquake damage in Armenia 1989
Earthquake damage. A group of US politicians visiting a damaged bread-baking factory in Armenia after the 1988 Spitak earthquake

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

Common mud-dauber wasp - female closing a cell in which she has laid one or more eggs and a paralysed spider as food
AUS-423 Common mud-dauber wasp - female closing a cell in which she has laid one or more eggs and a paralysed spider as food

Clifton Suspension Brg
The Bridge under construction. Part of the bridge was moved from the old Hungerford Bridge over the Thames

Rebuilding work at Paddington Station, 1916
Work began in 1913 to construct a new roof span for the Station. This image was taken in 1916 when the work was quite far progressed

The towers of the Red Sands Fort –part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts
The towers of the Red Sands Fort - part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts, the armed towers built in the Thames estuary to protect the Kent coast during the Second World War, near Whitstable

The towers of the Red Sands Fort - part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts, the armed towers built in the Thames estuary to protect the Kent coast during the Second World War, near Whitstable

Reactor building JLP01_11_53921_06
SIZEWELL B POWER STATION, LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL. Laing workers concreting the top of the reactor dome during the construction of Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station

Barbican construction - Phase V JLP01_09_772066
BARBICAN, CITY OF LONDON. the Barbican development from a London Wall office block to the south-east of the site, showing the sites three tower blocks and their surroundings

New York skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, USA, c. 1890 s
New York skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, USA, c.1890 s

The Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fance, c. 1890 s
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fance, c.1890 s

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The superstructure of the new Tyne Bridge was given a further push, and Church Street, Gateshead, was completely bridged

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Gateshead erection masts, from which the half arch is suspended. Steady progress is being made with the new Tyne Bridge

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"From Land to Sea: Captivating Construction Marvels Across the Globe" HMAS Melbourne head-on: Witness the sheer power and precision of naval construction as HMAS Melbourne takes center stage. Kiss of the Oceans - Atlantic meets Pacific - Panama Canal: Discover how human ingenuity conquered nature's boundaries, connecting two vast oceans through an awe-inspiring engineering feat. Site of Wimbledon tennis 24441_006: Beyond its sporting glory, delve into the intricate construction behind this iconic venue that has hosted countless historic moments in tennis history. Spain, Barcelona. Sagrada Familia Cathedral, designed by Antoni Gaudi: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and architectural brilliance as you explore Gaudi's masterpiece under construction. Barrow-in-Furness shipyard 1920 EPW004064: Step back in time and witness a bustling shipyard where dreams took shape on a grand scale during the early 20th century. The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (4/4): Uncover the story behind one of England's most recognizable landmarks, showcasing remarkable teamwork and engineering prowess. Building Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H Davis: Marvel at this iconic Australian landmark that stands tall as a testament to human determination and skill amidst challenging conditions. The crew of HMAS Melbourne line up on the flight deck: Behind every mighty vessel lies an incredible team effort; join these brave sailors as they showcase their unity during construction. Wellington Inn on stilts OP05766: Explore architectural innovation at its finest with this unique stilted inn, defying gravity while offering stunning views from above ground level. North Shields Docks EAW005502 : Dive into maritime history at North Shields Docks – once a thriving hub for trade and industry – now preserved as a reminder of our industrial heritage. United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees.