Construction Collection (page 8)

Navvies at Work
Navvies at work in a railway cutting

Construction of Tyne Bridge

Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954. Workers take a break whilst building a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos

William Low, surveyor and civil engineer. Low formed the Channel Tunnel Company and was the first to make realistic plans for the construction of a tunnel

Construction of the Panama Canal. Works in the estuary of the Rio Grande. Colored engraving, 1886

Overwater bungalows, Moorea, French Polynesia

Zermatt, Switzerland - Old Wooden Houses Date: circa 1920

The first Bristol Britannia G-ALBO under construction
The first Bristol Britannia, G-ALBO, under construction at Filton

Charlemagne visiting the construction works of
" Charlemagne visiting the construction works of Aix la Chapelle, in 796 BC. Illustration from " Grandes Chroniques de France", edition by Antoine V鲡 rd (15th century). ITALY

LONDON: RAILWAY, 1868. The newly completed Clerkenwell tunnel junction. Wood engraving, English, 1868

MAMMOTH PLOUGH, 1879. Large plough made by Deere & Co. Illinois, for the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad to be used with a construction train. Wood engraving, American, 1879

Views of the Festival of Britain construction
Four views of the Festival of Britain construction, dating from June 1950 to March 1951, with an aerial view below, showing Londons South Bank in October 1950, looking north across the River Thames

Excavator building sea defences, Dunoon, Firth of Clyde, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, august

Mir space station cosmonauts, 1987
Mir space station cosmonauts. Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Aleksandr Laveykin assembling an electrical power pack on the Mir space station, in 1987

Brick factory. External view of a brick factory, showing completed bricks being stacked for delivery. Photographed at the Lemax brickworks at Taganrog, Russia

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

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

United Arts Volunteer Rifles, 1916
United Arts Volunteer Rifles constructing defences at Woldingham during World War I in 1916

Construction of the Lions, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867
Engraving showing the construction of the lion statues at the base of Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867. In the background, one of the lions is kept under wraps

Propellor of R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934
Photograph of one of the propellors of R.M.S. Queen Mary, then nearing completion in the John Brown Shipyard, Clydebank. The ship was christened and launched by Queen Mary on 26 September 1934

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

Building a wooden Rollercoaster - Ramsgate Seafront
Huge scaffolding erected for the construction of a wooden rollercoaster on the seafront - part of the Merrie England funfair at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Inverness Castle, Inverness, 1961
Inverness, Inverness and Bona, INVERNESS-SHIRE, SCOTLAND facing North West. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive. - 18/05/1961

Cranes on a construction site in London, UK
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Spiders web / Cobweb in sunlight
ME-1363 Spiders web / Cobweb in sunlight Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Construction of the Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower), set to be the worlds tallest building and the centerpiece of the Gulf regions most prestigious urban development called Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Construction, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Earth moving machinery used for widening Route 13 along Hardangerfjord in Hordaland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Primitive chain gang and scaffold near Bharatpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Lincoln Inauguration
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States at Washington, in front of the partly completed Capitol building

Great Eastern Building
The stern view of the Great Eastern under construction at Millwall, on the Thames

Concrete Transporter
A builder climbing into a ready-mix concrete transporter lorry

Finnish Canal
A steamboat negotiates a series of locks on the Saima Canal, near Palli. The figures give some idea of the size of the construction

Railway Navigator
Affectionately satirical view of a navigator, or navvy

Bagshot Park, Surrey, Intended Residence of HRH the Duke of Connaught, KG (engraving)
2774139 Bagshot Park, Surrey, Intended Residence of HRH the Duke of Connaught, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagshot Park, Surrey)

Kingston Bridge Glasgow under construction July 1969 Gap in span over River Clyde X marks site of Daily Reocrd building being built Anderston Quay

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

Facade of building covered in Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels for sustainable power generation, Paris, Ile-de-France, France

"Superhod"Max Quarterman who claims that his giant hod helps him to carry
" Superhod" Max Quarterman who claims that his giant hod helps him to carry more plasters then anyone else in his trade has had to put in a bit of over time to buy himself a Rolls Royce

Modern architecture, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Modern architecture, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Modern architecture, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Modern architecture, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Modern architecture, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Modern architecture, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Obaida, Tokyo, Japan

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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.