Contractor Collection (page 2)

Contractors hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - Contractors hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

Portrait of a U. S. Contractor on a police mission in Afghanistan
Portrait of a U.S. Contractor on a police mission in Afghanistan

A German soldier sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle on a range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A U. S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle

A U. S. police officer contractor in Afghanistan
A U.S. police officer contractor in Afghanistan

A U. S. police officer contractor leans against his bunker in Afghanistan
A U.S. police officer contractor leans against his bunker in Afghanistan

Private Security Contractorr on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq
Private Security Contractor on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq

The Opening of Forth Bridge by the Prince of Wales, Mr. William Arrol the Contractor
THE OPENING OF FORTH BRIDGE BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, MR. WILLIAM ARROL The Contractor, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Building of Avenue de l Opera, Butte des Moulins, 15th October 1876 (engraving)
XIR280134 Building of Avenue de l Opera, Butte des Moulins, 15th October 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lix, Frederic (1830-97); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Contractor with McCormick MC120 tractor and ERTH Agriseeder precision slot seeder, drilling clover seed into field on organic farm, Powys, Wales, June

Forth Railway Bridge from the South-East, c1890, Scotland. Completing the first bay. This bridge, built for the North British Railway Company, was begun in 1882 and opened on 4 March 1890

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour for tasks such as sowing and hoeing

Thomas Brassey, lst Earl Brassey (1836-1918) English Liberal politician and eldest son of Thomas Brassey the eminent railway contractor. Created Earl Brassey in 1911

Contractor with New Holland T7040 tractor and New Holland big-square baler, baling hay on organic farm, Powys, Wales, July

Contractor with New Holland T7030 tractor and SIP hay rake, raking hay for baling on organic farm, Powys, Wales, July

Contractor with 360degree excavator, digging wildlife pond on farm, Powys, Wales, April

Mr Mohamed Othman Shabel, building contractor for the South Arabian Boy Scout Headquarters, proudly displays his Thanks Badge in Aden, Yemen. circa 1966

Field drainage, automatic level and excavator in arable field, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Field drainage, pipe and continuous pipe laying machine working in arable field, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Contractor with New Holland T6080 tractor with front and rear mounted Cls mowers, cutting grass for silage on organic farm, Powys, Wales, june

Contractor with John Deere tractor and Cls mower, cutting grass for silage on organic farm, Powys, Wales, june

Contractor with John Deere 6520 tractor and K-two Duo muckspeader spreading farmyard manure, in frost covered pasture on organic farm, Powys, Wales, march

Contractor with Fendt 714 tractor and Kverneland five-furrow plough, ploughing dry soil, Cotes d Armor, Brittany, France, may

Contractor with Kverneland five-furrow plough, ploughing dry soil, Cotes d Armor, Brittany, France, may

Field drainage, continuous pipe laying machine working in arable field, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

The Nag Hammadi Barrage (Dam) - Egypt
Outlets of the Flushing Culverts in the dock - 22nd July 1928. Photograph from an album commemorating the opening of the Nag Hammadi Barrage (dam) in 1930

A jack up barge working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A contract worker at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Wedding Cake / 1885
A fine wedding cake which can be supplied on shortest notice by A Dressler, a refreshment contractor on Clapham Road, London

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Thomas Brassey was a renowned contractor who left an indelible mark on the construction industry. From his involvement in installing power cables for the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm to his work on the Queensway Mersey Tunnel, Brassey's expertise and dedication were evident. One of his notable projects was working alongside construction workers on the Solway Firth near Workington. They tirelessly installed the power cable that would carry electricity from the new Robin Rigg offshore wind farm, one of the largest in existence. This endeavor showcased Brassey's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. In addition to his contributions as a contractor, Thomas Brassey also had connections with John More & Sons, Quarry Masters in Airdrie. Their advert highlighted their partnership and emphasized their shared values of quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Brassey's legacy extended beyond just being a contractor; he was also recognized for his architectural prowess. An advertisement from Halifax showcased a house at Stansted, Essex, which exemplified his talent for creating stunning residential spaces. Sadly, Thomas Earl Brassey passed away on April 20th, 1872. His obituary served as a testament to his influential career and celebrated him as an innovator in construction methods and project management. From architectural drawings of residential flats to images capturing Shire Horses pulling Cartage Contractors Wagons, every aspect of Brassey's work reflected precision and attention to detail. Even bulldozers equipped with graders played a role under his supervision during projects like Nieman Farm near Vader in Lewis County, Western Washington back in 1939 – captured by Dorothea Lange. Thomas Brassey will always be remembered as more than just a contractor; he was an integral figure who shaped our built environment through ingenuity and determination.