Planks Collection (#5)

Carrick-A-Rede, County Antrim, Ireland; Close-Up Of A National Trust Rope Bridge

Old Wood On A Barn; Iron Hill, Quebec, Canada

Horseshoe Hanging On A Wooden Wall; Iron Hill, Quebec, Canada

Mushrooms with grower
Mushrooms growing in a shed with the grower. July 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18372A

Soldiers in trench with fixed bayonets
A group of soldiers in a trench with fixed bayonets, during the First World War

Wooden barn at Selscombe Farm, Fox Hill near Petworth, West Sussex
David Johnston Collection 1985-2000 West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Slides-10114-2248

Wooden and flint barn at Watergate House Farm, West Marden, West Sussex
David Johnston Collection 1985-2000 West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Slides-10114-2236

Father Christmas with tree and presents, in a street at night, with people gathered round him. Date: circa 1970s

Boys on the beach at Salcombe, Devon
Four boys on the beach at Salcombe, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Trying to drive a car off St Ives beach
People trying to drive a car off St Ives beach. circa 1950

Mexico - Seller of Wooden boards (which he is carrying on his back). He certainly looks a little bored, his face set with a plank expression... !! Date: circa 1910s

Hanoi, Tonkin, French Indochina (Vietnam)
Chinese boats at Hanoi, Tonkin, French Indochina (now Vietnam). Date: circa 1908

SAWYER 1827
A sawyer using a huge saw to cut through planks of wood. Date: 1827

Scene in a timber yard, Devon
Scene in a timber yard in Devon, with a man standing on a pile of tree trunks, and another tree trunk being lifted above him. In the foreground are piles of cut planks. Date: circa 1960s

Two boys with boats on a pebbly beach, Devon
Two boys with boats on a pebbly beach in Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Two girls playing on planks, Balham, SW London
Two girls playing on planks of wood, with a washing line and a bicycle behind them, on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Chldren on a wall, with washing, Balham, SW London
Two girls sitting on a brick wall with a washing line behind them, on a Balham street, SW London. Two boys stand on the pavement, looking up at them. Date: circa 1961

Rough-scaled Brown Skink basking on planks of a wooden platform at Sukau Rainforest Lodge (Mabuya rudis). in lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

French scouts carrying planks of wood in a mountainous area

The defences of the village of Caestre
Scale 1/2500 of the defences of the village of Caestre - April 1918, showing 11 machine gun positions, trenches and barbed wire produced by 286681, E. North, 90th Field Coy, Royal Engineers

Saw Mills, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the saw mills at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, with tree trunks about to be cut into planks. Date: circa 1905

Planks of wood being lifted during transport. Date: 20th century

British soldiers near Peronne, Somme, WW1
British officers and men, the first to cross the Somme near Peronne on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Soldiers constructing Bailey Bridge across river
Soldiers constructing a Bailey Bridge across a river

Three men taking a break from their work in a back garden. They are sitting on planks of wood

Two men sawing wood in a workshop

Dutch East Indiaman 1647 Etching first state
Artokoloro

Casks Planks Back River Engraving third state
Artokoloro

Casks Planks Back River Engraving second state
Artokoloro

Boardwalk along Wades Creek, near St. Augustine, Florida, United States of America, North America

Boardwalk over the swamp, Canaveral National Seashore, near Titusville, Florida, United States of America, North America

Whitby Pier at sunrise, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Woodworking, c. 1960 (b / w photo)
XJF476218 Woodworking, c.1960 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Construction of the new Orleans station, Quai d Orsay, 1899 (oil on canvas)
XIR417055 Construction of the new Orleans station, Quai d Orsay, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Marec, Victor (1862-1920); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Timber Yard, Finsbury, 1825 (w / c on paper)
XJF354274 Timber Yard, Finsbury, 1825 (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Attack on Fredericksburg, Virginia, from National History of the War for the Union
KW315680 The Attack on Fredericksburg, Virginia, from National History of the War for the Union, 1860s (litho) by Chappel

Landing Stage with Boats, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR30712 Landing Stage with Boats, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 55.1x66.2 cm; Museum Folkwang, Essen

Wood Structure (oil on canvas)
XIR154620 Wood Structure (oil on canvas) by Didier, Jules (1831-92); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Classical Construction Scene (oil on panel)
BAL226654 Classical Construction Scene (oil on panel) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Italian, out of copyright

Building Site at Wesslingersee, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XKH150953 Building Site at Wesslingersee, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Truebner, Heinrich Wilhelm (1851-1917); 45x69 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Carpenter (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF147923 The Carpenter (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Anuradhapura Town, Sri Lanka, Asia

Castlepoint Lighthouse, Castlepoint, Wellington Region, North Island, New Zeland, Pacific

Boardwalk leading towards the horizon and Infinity Beach on Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Oceanana Fishing Pier, Atlantic Beach, Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

A Walter Lane Bedford lorry loads up with planks of wood at their sawmill in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

A lorry tips backwards, spilling its load in Sevenoaks, Kent. 1935

Rubbish, flotsom and debris on the shoreline at Gravesend Reach. 1938

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During the Blitz in London, specifically on Balham High Road, planks played a crucial role in rebuilding the city after devastating bombings during World War II. These humble wooden boards became symbols of resilience and determination as they were used to reconstruct homes and businesses along the Grand Surrey Canal. Amidst the destruction caused by relentless bombings, an extraordinary scene unfolded - someone playing a piano on top of scattered planks amidst the rubble. This poignant image captured both the indomitable spirit of Londoners and their desire to find solace even in times of chaos. Meanwhile, far away from war-torn England, people found tranquility on the beaches at Salcombe, Devon. Wooden planks formed pathways leading visitors towards sandy shores where they could relax and enjoy moments of respite from daily worries. In picturesque Meiringen, Berne, Switzerland, a breathtaking view awaited those who ventured across wooden planks suspended over glistening waters. The path offered not only physical passage but also metaphorical choices - choose your PATH wisely for it may lead you to unexpected destinations. Wood planks served multiple purposes beyond just construction; they also acted as fences casting intriguing shadows that danced with sunlight. Whether enclosing gardens or delineating boundaries between properties, these sturdy barriers added charm and character to any landscape. Underneath warm rays of sunshine, wooden walkways beckoned pedestrians to explore scenic routes bathed in golden light. These inviting paths provided safe passage through parks or nature reserves while offering glimpses into hidden corners waiting to be discovered. Workmen diligently carried timber planks through bustling streets in Japan - Timber Dealers ensuring that this versatile material continued its legacy as an essential building block for structures old and new alike. They have always been more than mere pieces of wood; they embody stories etched within their grainy textures. From wartime reconstruction efforts to coastal escapes and tranquil Swiss vistas – these unassuming objects silently bear witness to our collective history while shaping our present and future.