Levelling Collection

Ubiquitous bulldozer by G. H. Davis
The ubiquitous bulldozer: a mechanical tool of peace becomes an important weapon during the Second World War. Date: 1944

Heath Robinson Cartoon
Cartoon, All for Lawn. A few timely suggestions for levelling our lawns in preparation for the coming tennis season. Groundsman flattening grass

A pairing iron
5311962 A pairing iron; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pairing iron used for levelling ground. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Military Hospital at Hamble, near Southampton, 18 Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Military Hospital at Hamble, near Southampton, 1856. Ceremony at the Royal Victoria Hospital

Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi
Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936

Visit of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie to the levelling site of Chaillot Hill, 1867. Creator: Louis Moullin
Visit of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie to the levelling site of Chaillot Hill, 1867

Leveling the land for irrigation on the Bosque Farms project, New Mexico, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Leveling the land for irrigation on the Bosque Farms project. The tract of two thousand four hundred acres to be cultivated under irrigation. New Mexico

Swansea, South Wales, picture taken after the World War Two had ended. Picture shows how the city has started to rebuild itself after the bombings of 1941. The Swansea Three Nights Blitz

Levelling machine in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

The Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) and the Empress Eugenie (1829-1920
CHT163432 The Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) and the Empress Eugenie (1829-1920) visiting the Chaillot Hill while being levelled, 1867 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Moullin

Building of Avenue de l Opera, the building site of rue d Argenteuil
XIR202777 Building of Avenue de l Opera, the building site of rue d Argenteuil, near the rue Faubourg-Saint-Honore, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville

The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse (engraving)
1612720 The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse (engraving) by English School

Seaton Delaval Hall, 1817 (pen, ink, pencil & w / c on paper)
473954 Seaton Delaval Hall, 1817 (pen, ink, pencil & w/c on paper) by Dobson, John (1787-1865); 91.7x59.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British

Building of Avenue de l Opera, butte des Moulins, from rue Saint-Honore, Paris
XIR202776 Building of Avenue de l Opera, butte des Moulins, from rue Saint-Honore, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Lord Street, South Castle Street rebuild sites, with Paradise Street rebuild site in the background. Liverpool, Merseyside in September 1952. Picture shows The Victoria Monment in the foreground

Construction of the Ismailieh fresh water canal, train for levelling the margin, Egypt, February 1872, engraving from the time

Builders outside Moscow, Russia, c1890. Artist: Gillot
Builders outside Moscow, Russia, c1890. Illustration from Russie Costumes et Coutumes, (a work on Russian dress and customs), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

Distress in Lancashire: mill-hands work on Preston Moors
The distress in Lancashire: mill-hands at work on Preston Moors. Unemployed operatives levelling waste ground on the north side of the town, over seen by inspectors

Jewish colonies settlements Tel Aviv Levelling
Jewish colonies and settlements. Tel Aviv. Levelling the ground. 1920, Israel, Tel Aviv

Christmas card in the shape of a carpenters plane. Date: circa 1890s

French Railway Alphabet - N for Nivellement (levelling, surveying). 19th century

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The Distress at Coventry, Weavers Employed in Levelling Witley Common and Burning the Gorse, 1861

La Butte aux Moulins (oil on canvas)
XIR210331 La Butte aux Moulins (oil on canvas) by Buhot, Felix Hilaire (1847-98); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Building of Avenue de l Opera, building site of the mound of Moulins near passage Moliere
XIR164510 Building of Avenue de l Opera, building site of the mound of Moulins near passage Moliere, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) and the Empress Eugenie (1829-1920) visiting the Chaillot Hill
XIR163431 The Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) and the Empress Eugenie (1829-1920) visiting the Chaillot Hill, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Moullin, Louis (1817-76); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Damascus, Syria - Wheat Seller Date: circa 1910s

Packing Tea in India - Indian Tea Association. Date: circa 1910s

Laying a patio, levelling the sand to the tops of the battens with a length of wood, close-up

Laying a patio, using a spirit level and hammer to tap concrete edging level, close-up

Laying brick paving, tamping the bricks level using a piece of wood and the reverse end of a hammer, close-up

Surveying Instruments and Techniques. C017 / 3439
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various surveying instruments and techniques. Shown are proceedures for compass surveying, triangulation, and leveling

Levelling Mountains
Massive mobile drills mounted on caterpillar tracks will blast at rock to level inconvenient mountains

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"Levelling: From Heath Robinson Cartoons to Woollen Mills and Distress in Lancashire" In the world of levelling, various scenes unfold across different eras and locations. Starting with a whimsical touch, we find ourselves immersed in a Heath Robinson cartoon where fantastical contraptions bring order to chaos. Moving on, our journey takes us to a woollen mill in Bradford, witnessing the intricate workings of a levelling machine as it smooths out imperfections in fabric production. Transitioning from industry to social struggles, distress engulfs Lancashire as mill-hands labor tirelessly on Preston Moors. The plight of these workers serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those caught within the grip of economic hardship. Shifting gears once again, we are transported to Paris during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie. Amidst the construction frenzy along Avenue de l'Opera and Rue d'Argenteuil, levelling machines play their part in shaping an evolving cityscape. Butte des Moulins rises against Saint-Roch Street's backdrop—a testament to human ambition intertwined with architectural marvels. Venturing further into history's tapestry, Coventry emerges with its own tale of distress. Weavers unite on Witley Common, leveling its uneven terrain while burning gorse—an act that symbolizes both determination and desperation amidst challenging times. Seaton Delaval Hall beckons us next—a glimpse into 1817 through pen strokes and watercolors on paper. This grand estate stands as evidence that even centuries ago, meticulous attention was paid to achieving balance and precision in design. Our global exploration continues towards Egypt's Ismailieh fresh water canal construction site—where trains dedicated solely for leveling margins ensure efficient progress is made amid sandy landscapes. Finally arriving at Russia's doorstep outside Moscow circa 1890—an artist named Gillot captures builders hard at work using their expertise to level the ground.