Foundations Collection (page 5)

English Cathedrals - The Cloister- Gloucester - View along high vaulted corridor. Part of Box 144 Boswell.Collection Wardle records that in 1058 Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester at the time

The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus or Temple of Jupiter C
Roman Art. The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus or Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. It was located on the Capitoline Hill. Foundations. 6th century B.C. Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy

Maurice de Hirsch (1831 A?o??n? 1896). Was a German-Jewish philanthropist who set up charitable foundations to promote Jewish education and improve the lot of oppressed European Jewry

The Mole. Skin. Leon Cathedral. Spain
The Mole. Skin of a mole who, according to legend, destroyed the foundations of the cathedral during construction. Leon Cathedral Chapter. Castile and Leon. Spain

Prehistoric Art. Bronze Age. Stone foundation of an apsidal home. Late Helladic III (1400-1060 B.C.). Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins. Olympia. Greece
Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins, built in 430 BC to house the statue of Zeus. In the fifth century, Theodosius II turned the building into an early Christian church. Olympia. Greece

Aphaea Temple. Greece
Aphaea Temple. 6th - 5th centuries BC. Foundations. Island of Aegina. Saronic Islands. Greece

De Architectura by Vitruvius. Detail
Labourers working on the foundations of a building. De Architectura by Marcus Vitruvius (88-26 BC). Book IX, page 83 v. Venice. 1511

Roman art. Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Doric temple ruins dating from the sixth century BC, under the Samnite. Foundations and fragments of the pillar in the temple. Italy

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu dera, officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera - an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. Date: circa 1910s

Excavating Nonsuch 1959
Excavation work at Nonsuch Palace, Surrey. In 1959 no visible trace of the building existed. Excavations revealed foundations and many relics of Henry VIIIs fantastic palace. Date: 1959

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland, was built on wooden foundations and opened in 1885. Unfortunately modern traffic shook the building and had to be diverted. Date: 1930s

England / Leicester / Wall
The Jewry Wall and Roman Forum at Leicester, one of the finest monuments of Roman Britain, with St. Nicholas Church (also partly made from Roman materials) behind. Date: 1930s

Site around St. Pauls Cathedral being cleared
St. Pauls Cathedral, standing in a wilderness of bomb damage but with the area around being cleared ready for modern buildings. Picture shows foundations being laid for the Bank of England annexe

Housesteads, Pretorium Borcovicius, Northumberland
Archaeological remains of housesteads at Pretorium Borcovicius, Northumberland, a Roman camp. Date: circa 1920

The Channel Tunnel - hints to Aldermen, Heath Robinson
A well-known magnate of the Port of Dover laying the foundation stone of the tunnel in the Channel. An amusing scene envisaged by William Heath Robinson showing various dignitaries observing

Paris, France - Tour Eiffel, Foundations. Date: 1888

Paris, France - Tour Eiffel, laying the foundations. Date: circa 1889

Palace of the Caesars, Rome, Italy
Ruins of the Palace of the Caesars, Rome, Italy. Date: late 19th century

Damage to St Pauls Cathedral, London
The dangers which assail St Pauls Cathedral: vibration damage caused by nearby heavy traffic. Sectional view showing where the cracks in the building exist at the present time. Date: 1913

The Gentle Art of Excavating - A New Multi-Movement Drag Sho
A new multi-movement drag shovel excavating for the foundations of a new cinema. A typically convoluted digger, made from recycled bits of houses

Constructing the Assiut Barrage
Foundations and masonry in the process of construction during the building of the Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the original Aswan Dam

Assiut Barrage on the Nile
Constructing the Assiut of Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the Aswan Dam. The dam was built in order to divert the waters of the Nile into Egypts largest

Birthplace of the Buddha
Tibetan prayer flags decorate ancient Buddhist ruins at Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997

Birds eye view of New York City, New York, showing Battery Park on the right and Central Park on the left; also visible are the foundations for the Brooklyn Bridge, 1876, US, USA, America

The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh laying the foundation-stone of the new
XJF486369 The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh laying the foundation-stone of the new Eddystone lighthouse, illustration from The Illustrated London News, 1879 (engraving) by Overend

The Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of Blackfriars Bridge by the Lord Mayor
XJF396648 The Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of Blackfriars Bridge by the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London, engraved by Charles Grignion, 1760 (engraving) by Wale

Making Victoria Street, 1851 (w / c on paper)
XCF285157 Making Victoria Street, 1851 (w/c on paper) by Findley, J. (fl.c.1810); Private Collection; out of copyright

Building Site in Paris, quai de Passy, 1907 (oil on canvas)
XIR159288 Building Site in Paris, quai de Passy, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 100x81 cm; Musee Maximilien Luce, Mantes-la-Jolie, France; (add.info.: Construction a Paris)

Plate 100 from Jerusalem (Bentley Copy E), 1804-20 (etching with pen, w / c
XYC144693 Plate 100 from Jerusalem (Bentley Copy E), 1804-20 (etching with pen, w/c and gold on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 14.6x22 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

A new swimming pool under construction in Barnehurst, Kent. 1938

Work commences for the construction of the Dartford Tunnel. 1938

House foundation and seven moai in the Tahai Archaeological Zone on Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) (Rapa Nui), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

House foundation and sevem moai in the Tahai Archaeological Zone on Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) (Rapa Nui), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

Italy, Piedmont Region, Venaria Reale, gardens of Royal Palace with Dianes Temple ruins
Italy - Piedmont Region - Venaria Reale (Turin Province). The gardens of the Royal Palace (17th-18th century), UNESCO World Heritage List, 1997

Only known genuine illustration of interior of Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, London. Stage of second Globe built on foundations and in same style as first Globe immediately after fire of 1613

William Chambers (1800-1883), Scottish publisher and author. In the 1820s, with a small second-hand hand press, William and his older brother Robert laid the foundations of what

Thomas Graham (1805-1869) Scottish chemist who laid the foundations of physical chemistry. From James Sheridan Muspratt Chemistry (London, c1860). Engraving. British

British Construction Scene
Crookham, Hampshire, England: May 22, 1939. Construction beginning on the new camp to hold 5, 000 of Englands militia and conscripts

Birds Eye View Of New York City, New York, Showing Battery Park On The Right And Central Park On The Left; Also Visible Are The Foundations For The Brooklyn Bridge, 1876, Us, USA, America

Cable Railway Tunnel under River Near Van Buren Street, Chicago, United States of America, Usa, u
Cable Railway Tunnel under River Near Van Buren Street, Chicago, United States of America, Usa, U.s. America, 1890: Section Showing Foundations for Columns in Buildings

France, Paris, Laying foundations for one of columns of Eiffel Tower by Eugene Grasset, engraving, 1887
France, 19 th century. Paris, laying the foundations for one of the columns of the Eiffel Tower. Engraving by Eugene Grasset, 1887

Kintai Bridge, Japan, 1910s C016 / 8991
Kintai Bridge. Hand-coloured 20th-century photogravure of one of the arches of Kintai Bridge, which spans the Nishiki River at Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, southern Japan

SPAIN. Roses. Ruins of the ancient Roses, a Greek colony. Greek art

SWITZERLAND. Augst. Roman remains of Augusta

SPAIN. Roses. Ruins of the Greek Cologne of Roses.. Greek art

The Maiden Tower at Baku, Azerbaijan
The Maiden Tower (Kis-Kali) at Baku, Azerbaijan. Built by the 12th century architect Masud ibn Davud, who was probably the father of the architect of Mardakan Round Tower

Roman British Villa
The foundations of a Roman villa at Dorchester, Dorset, England. Date: 1950s photo

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"Unearthing the Past: Tracing Foundations Across Time and Cultures" The Winged Assyrian Bull stands tall, a testament to ancient foundations that shaped civilizations. Baku, Azerbaijan - Harbour and Maiden Tower reveal the enduring foundations of a city steeped in history (Picture No. 10741186). Menhir Section / Bossenno takes us back to prehistoric times, where monumental stones laid the groundwork for future societies. Aerial image of Old Sarum showcases the original site of Salisbury with castle ruins, reminding us of medieval foundations that still resonate today. Venice building foundations depicted in artwork C016 / 7703 reflect architectural marvels built upon centuries-old traditions. Walsingham Shrine holds sacred foundations as a place of pilgrimage for countless believers throughout history. Entente Cordiale celebrations symbolize diplomatic foundations between nations, fostering peace and cooperation across borders. Roman remains found in the City, London provide glimpses into an era when mighty empires left their mark on urban landscapes forever. Buddhas Archery Skill demonstrates spiritual foundations rooted in discipline and focus transcending time and culture alike. Blackpool Tower laying its foundation stone in 1891 marks a significant moment shaping this iconic British landmark's legacy. From ancient civilizations to modern wonders, these diverse examples highlight how foundational elements shape our world – physically, culturally, and spiritually – leaving lasting imprints for generations to come.