Paver Collection

Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving the roof of the London Jewish Hospital in Stepney Green. 1938

Subsurfacing JLP01_08_062547
Stafford, Staffordshire. " A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers laying a concrete bound granular base course on Section B of

Subsurfacing JLP01_08_060686
Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers laying dry lean concrete to the north of the Section B office

Subsurfacing JLP01_08_060685
Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers laying dry lean concrete to the north of the Section B office

Surfacing the hard shoulder JLP01_01_172_095
M6 Motorway, M6, Swynnerton, Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers surfacing the hard shoulder at Hanchurch

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

The Street Pavers, 1914 (oil on canvas)
3492912 The Street Pavers, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); 100 x 100 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Temple Bar, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, Cobblestones

Shadows Of Pedestrians Cast On A Wall; Paris, France

Val de Travers Ltd who have worked on the London County Council Estate and the London Country Council Hughesfield Estate in Deptford, London. 1938

Digital illustration showing interlocking pavers

Paviours, 1823 (engraving)
XJF2906518 Paviours, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying a road with (wooden or granite?) blocks); English, out of copyright

Sign for a Paviour, c. 1725 (oil on panel)
XYC146365 Sign for a Paviour, c.1725 (oil on panel) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 56x56 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

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Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, are hard at work on various paving projects. With precision and expertise, they lay down the foundation for smooth and durable surfaces. The subsurfacing process is captured in images like JLP01_08_062547, JLP01_08_060686, and JLP01_08_060685, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail required for a flawless finish. As they move forward with their task, they focus on surfacing the hard shoulder in image JLP01_01_172_095. Each paver hammer strike brings them closer to completing another successful project. Even historical artworks like "Pavers Hammer" (chromolitho) and "The Street Pavers" (1914 oil on canvas) pay homage to these skilled workers who have shaped our urban landscapes throughout history. From cobblestone streets in Temple Bar, Dublin County Dublin, Ireland to the bustling city of Paris where shadows of pedestrians cast upon walls create an artistic ambiance; pavers leave their mark wherever they go. Val de Travers Ltd has made significant contributions by working on prestigious projects such as the London County Council Estate. In this digital age, interlocking pavers take center stage in modern designs as shown in a captivating illustration. These versatile materials not only enhance aesthetics but also provide practical solutions for driveways and walkways alike. Even though time passes and society evolves, some things remain constant - like the presence of brothels captured by Atget's lens around 1920s Versailles. Amidst it all stands a prostitute against a backdrop that showcases even these establishments relied on well-paved surroundings. Whether it's preserving history or creating new pathways towards progress, pavers play an essential role in shaping our world one surface at a time.