Laying Collection (page 12)

Pavers hammer (chromolitho)
977689 Pavers hammer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavers hammer. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Queen Victoria laying foundation stone, Royal Albert Hall
Queen Victoria laying the red Aberdeen granite foundation stone. Over 7, 000 people gathered under a huge temporary marquee, erected for the occasion, to see Date: 20th May 1867

Laying the Foundation Stone of the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition (engraving)
1055004 Laying the Foundation Stone of the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to the West of England (engraving)
1046251 The Visit of the Prince of Wales to the West of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Prince of Wales to the West of England)

Stag Hunting in Surrey (engraving)
1058308 Stag Hunting in Surrey (engraving) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stag Hunting in Surrey)

The Prince of Wales in India (engraving)
1059067 The Prince of Wales in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in India)

The Consecration of Canon Gore, the Laying on of Hands (litho)
1043594 The Consecration of Canon Gore, the Laying on of Hands (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Consecration of Canon Gore, the Laying on of Hands)

Laying the Corner-Stone of the Pedestal for M Bartholdis Statue of Liberty on Bedloes Island, New York (engraving)
1045647 Laying the Corner-Stone of the Pedestal for M Bartholdis Statue of Liberty on Bedloes Island, New York (engraving) by English School

The Prince of Wales at Oxford, His Royal Highness laying the Memorial Stone of the Indian Institute (engraving)
1044145 The Prince of Wales at Oxford, His Royal Highness laying the Memorial Stone of the Indian Institute (engraving) by English School

The New "Beaconsfield Buildings"near Kings Cross, erected by the Victoria Dwellings Association (engraving)
1058901 The New " Beaconsfield Buildings" near Kings Cross, erected by the Victoria Dwellings Association (engraving) by English School

The King of Italy laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Municipal Building at Cagliari (litho)
1051790 The King of Italy laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Municipal Building at Cagliari (litho) by Italian School

The late Emperor of lying in state in the Church of St Peter and St Paul (engraving)
728525 The late Emperor of lying in state in the Church of St Peter and St Paul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Submarine Electric Telegraph from England to Holland (engraving)
1601858 Submarine Electric Telegraph from England to Holland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarine Electric Telegraph from England to Holland)

Procession of the Queen of Spain to the Laying of the Foundation-Stone of the Hospital de la Princesa
1601603 Procession of the Queen of Spain to the Laying of the Foundation-Stone of the Hospital de la Princesa, at Madrid (engraving) by English School

New Barracks at Winchester (engraving)
1599009 New Barracks at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Barracks at Winchester)

Sir George Grey laying the Foundation-Stone of the Mechanics Institute at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1610282 Sir George Grey laying the Foundation-Stone of the Mechanics Institute at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School

The Victorian Government Railways, laying the First Stone of Jacksons Creek Viaduct (engraving)
1609917 The Victorian Government Railways, laying the First Stone of Jacksons Creek Viaduct (engraving) by English School

Ceremony of laying the Foundation-Stone of the New School-House at the Philanthropic Societys Farm
1608880 Ceremony of laying the Foundation-Stone of the New School-House at the Philanthropic Societys Farm, Red-Hill (engraving) by English School

Ceremony of laying the First Stone of the Asylum for Convalescent Workmen, at Vincennes (engraving)
1608217 Ceremony of laying the First Stone of the Asylum for Convalescent Workmen, at Vincennes (engraving) by English School

The Military Manoeuvres in Wilts and Dorset (b / w photo)
1606477 The Military Manoeuvres in Wilts and Dorset (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Manoeuvres in Wilts and Dorset)

The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Buildings of Glasgow University (engraving)
1611409 The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Buildings of Glasgow University (engraving) by Robinson

The Queen laying the First Stone of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, Kensington-Gore (engraving)
1611189 The Queen laying the First Stone of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, Kensington-Gore (engraving) by Robinson

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Bridge at Prague (engraving)
1610744 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Bridge at Prague (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Bridge at Prague)

The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth (engraving)
1624572 The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth)

The Duke of Atholl laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Corn Exchange at Leith (engraving)
2773180 The Duke of Atholl laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Corn Exchange at Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A German veteran of the Franco-Prussian War laying a wreath at the tomb of a French soldier killed in the conflict
2779635 A German veteran of the Franco-Prussian War laying a wreath at the tomb of a French soldier killed in the conflict (colour litho) by French School

Paper Stainer (engraving)
2801993 Paper Stainer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper Stainer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of New Harbour Works at Jersey (engraving)
1588899 Laying the Foundation-Stone of New Harbour Works at Jersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New St Thomass Hospital, on the Southern Thames Embankment (engraving)
1588770 The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the New St Thomass Hospital, on the Southern Thames Embankment (engraving) by Robinson

The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving)
2785426 The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese labourers working on a trestle bridge on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada
PNP246760 Chinese labourers working on a trestle bridge on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, 1867 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

A view of the portico of St Martins Church (engraving)
582996 A view of the portico of St Martins Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blackfriars Bridge. Invitation to ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving)
582757 Blackfriars Bridge. Invitation to ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackfriars Bridge)

Ceremony of laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange, London, on 17 January 1842 (engraving)
610582 Ceremony of laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange, London, on 17 January 1842 (engraving) by English School

The Earl of Bandon laying the Foundation-Stone of Bandon Mountain School, in Cork (engraving)
1098252 The Earl of Bandon laying the Foundation-Stone of Bandon Mountain School, in Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Borough of Liverpool, Birds Eye View, Design for laying out Sefton Park, by MM Edward Andre and Lewis Hornblower
2812371 Borough of Liverpool, Birds Eye View, Design for laying out Sefton Park, by MM Edward Andre and Lewis Hornblower (engraving) by English School

Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving)
2772865 Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince Consort laying the Foundation-Stone of the Royal Dramatic College at Maybury, on Saturday Last (engraving)
2772991 The Prince Consort laying the Foundation-Stone of the Royal Dramatic College at Maybury, on Saturday Last (engraving) by English School

Ceremony of laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange by Albert, Prince Consort, City of London
6029425 Ceremony of laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange by Albert, Prince Consort, City of London, 1842 (engraving) by Melville

Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to Hong-Kong (engraving)
1627191 Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to Hong-Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to Hong-Kong)

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark (engraving)
1614262 The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Brisbane Bridge, at Queensland, New South Wales (engraving)
1613395 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Brisbane Bridge, at Queensland, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the O Connell Monument in Sackville-Street, Dublin (engraving)
1613179 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the O Connell Monument in Sackville-Street, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh (engraving)
1613079 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College)

Royal Visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales laying the Corner-Stone of Truro Cathedral (engraving)
1614017 Royal Visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales laying the Corner-Stone of Truro Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Truro)

The Black Sea Fleet Operations (engraving)
1619089 The Black Sea Fleet Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Sea Fleet Operations)

Lord Berners laying the Foundation-Stone of the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1619924 Lord Berners laying the Foundation-Stone of the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince and Princess of Wales, their Good Works in London (engraving)
1622680 The Prince and Princess of Wales, their Good Works in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales)

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"Laying the Foundations: From Churchill Bricklaying to Sikh Troops Digging" In this captivating caption, we delve into various moments where the act takes center stage. We start with a historical reference to Churchill bricklaying, symbolizing the importance of building a strong foundation for success. Moving forward, we are transported back to the First Remembrance Day in 1919, where solemnity and reflection lay heavy on our hearts. Next, an athletic young man lies on a stone floor with a ball nearby - perhaps contemplating his next move or finding solace in stillness. Picture No. 10887817 captures this moment perfectly, freezing time and inviting us to ponder its significance. Shifting gears, we encounter GLC-LFB's emergency tender fleet at work - their expertise lying in saving lives during critical situations. The mention of Brunel's SS Great Eastern reminds us of the monumental achievements that lie within human capabilities when determination meets innovation. Our journey then takes an exotic turn as we find ourselves on Goanabo Beach in Cuba. Here, a 1950s American car rests against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea - showcasing how relaxation can be found even amidst vibrant surroundings. The caption also highlights Sikh troops diligently digging - emphasizing their commitment and dedication towards serving others and creating better tomorrows. Lastly, we encounter a heartwarming scene where man's best friend finds comfort while lying peacefully in a garden. A Goldendoodle named DOG embodies tranquility as it basks in nature's embrace. And just like that, from bricklaying to remembrance days; from athleticism to emergency response; from historic ships to idyllic beaches; from dedicated soldiers to loyal companions – "Laying" reveals itself as an intricate tapestry woven by diverse experiences that shape our world every day.