Repair Collection (page 28)

Close-up of fishermans hands, mending a net
A close-up of a fishermans toil-worn hands, as he sits mending a net

Car with broken wheel in the desert, Middle East
A car with a broken front wheel in the desert, somewhere in the Middle East. The driver, wearing a fez, stands alongside, not looking too pleased

Bootmakers Shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Bootmakers shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Post war reconstruction / W H Robinson
Restoring a shattered sign post. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

The Zeughaus (German Historical Museum), Berlin
The Zeughaus, Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany. Completed in 1730 in baroque style, it was originally used as an artillery arsenal

Car trouble / W H Robinson
The cause of all the trouble: The mouse in the Magneto. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1939

A new use for letterboxes 1941
Pillar box tops should serve more useful purpose than the mere protection of letters. Here, a useful cosmetic container enables every passing lady to touch up and repair her appearance

LMR Dual-Purpose Maintenance Depot
The Depot at Allerton on the outskirts of Liverpool, opened to serve the maintenance needs of the London Midland Railway (LMR) to maintain and service electric and diesel rolling stock

Shoemaker at Skikda, Algeria
Shoemaker at Skikda (formerly Philipeville), Algeria, North Africa

Rug Seller - Grand Bazaar, Constantinople
Rug shop in the Grand Bazaar, Constantinople, with the proprietor examining a rug

Metal sign advertising motor insurance
A metal sign, rusting in places, advertising the Empire motor insurance policy from Eagle Star and British Dominions, with instant repairs and free towing

Turning a Cam shaft
An engineer turns a cam shaft on a large piece of complex mechanical and elctronic machinery. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A technician works on a wiring system
An electrical technician works on a wiring system, possibly for an early computer or at an exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Amiens-Rouen Line 1917
Repair to the railway bridge over La Celle River at Pont de Metz (2 miles south west of Amiens) carried out by the 8th railway company of the royal engineers on the Amiens-Rouen Line in France

Petra repairs 1962, Jordan
Restorations in the desert: repair work among the monuments of Petra, Jordan. This picture shows the closing stages of repair to fallen column which is part of the facade of the Khazne(treasury)

Two thatchers at work
Two thatchers repair the thatch on the roofs of two traditional country cottages. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

MAB Mead Works, Carnwath Road, Fulham, London
Interior of the Metropolitan Asylum Boards Mead Works on Carnwath Road, Fulham, south west London, used for the building of ambulance bodies

Workshop - National Laboratory of Psychical Research
Undated photograph of workshop in the laboratory of the National Laboratory of Psychical Research where instruments were constructed and kept in repair. HPG/1/2/1 (iii)

Can you fix a puncture quickly? I ve 150000000 appointments
Illustration showing Father Christmas hurrying to a garage to get a speedy repair to his sleigh

Temporary Wooden Bridge at Blackfriars, London, 1864
Engraving showing a temporary wooden bridge over the River Thames at Blackfriars, London, 1864. This bridge was used during the rebuilding and repair of Old Blackfriars Bridge

Repairing Red Army Gun
Engineers of the Red Armys 24th Division repair a gun in a workshop installed on a train, enabling it to be moved to where it is needed

Repavement of the Strand
Illustration showing work in progress on the West side of Temple Bar. Workers are using heavy rammers to level the surface

Watt Studies Newcomen s
When James Watt was given Newcomens engine to repair, he quickly saw its inefficiencies and set out to provide remedies. The result, patented in 1769, revolutionised steam engines

A break in the railway at Pontoise; Franco-Prussian War, 187
Illustration showing a break in the railway at Pontoise, France, 1871. After a four month siege of Paris, peace was negotiated with Bismarck

Lace-Cleaning & Repair
A photograph showing a woman at work restoring and cleaning lace, a possible occupation a lady could do from home in the early 20th century

Dancing Roadmenders
A group of men, roadmenders, one of them playing a fiddle while the others dance and fool around in their lunch hour!

The Sphinx / Circa 1970
The Sphinx, believed to have been built by the Pharoah Chephren around 2650 BC. Extensive weathering has eroded the monument which is undergoing extensive repair

Shoe Maker & Repairer
The front window of H.J. Foremans shoe repair shop features replacement heels and polish

Building the M1 Motorway. Our photograph shows a section under construction at Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, England. The Southern stretch opened 2 November 1959

Ww1 / 1915 / Battered Navies
The British and French try to repair their battered navies

Ww1 Steam Roller
The French and English look on in despair as the Russian Steam-Roller runs out of steam and ceases to roll

Pneumatic Drill
A man with curly dark hair using a pneumatic drill to dig up an old pavement

Tractors to Tanks
Kirovsky Tractor Factory converted to tank production and repair

Housemaid sewing (Saturday)
Saturday: The housemaid does some sewing repairs

Facade of the Nidarosdomen Og Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Painting statue of the reclining Buddha, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay (Prome), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Old rotten felt on a leaking house roof
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Thatching a roof, Cebreiro, Way of St. James, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Fisherman making net, Antalya, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

B52 Wreckage, Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Fisherman repairing net, Essaouira harbour, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Men working in craft shop, Tripoli, Lebanon, Middle East

Man thatching house, gasshou zukuri thatched roof houses, Shirokawago, Ogimachi, Gifu prefecture, Honshu island, Japan, Asia

Repairing a canal, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Boatbuilder, Sunda Kelapa (Old Port), Jakarta (Djakarta), Java, Indonesia

Repairs at Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar in 1570 as his administrative capital, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Fishing village, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Fisherman repairing his nets, Mykonos, Cyclades Islands, Greece, Europe

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"Repairing the Past: From Mechanical Diggers to Vintage Locomotives and Beyond" A mechanical digger tirelessly digs deep, showcasing the power in action. In the trenches of WW1, an Australian soldier skillfully repairs his motorcycle and sidecar, symbolizing resilience amidst chaos. Steam locomotives find solace in a shop as skilled hands meticulously repair them, preserving history for future generations in 1957. The majestic HMS Implacable undergoes repairs in 1920, reminding us that even mighty vessels need tender care to conquer the seas once more. Whitehall witnesses road works bustling with activity in 1882 - a testament to repairing infrastructure for progress and connectivity. After an arduous 8, 000-mile rescue operation, RFA Sir Tristram enters River Tyne triumphantly; proof that they are restore hope even after immense challenges. Linden Gardens transforms into a magical wonderland as Christmas cards are repaired with love and creativity at Notting Hill Gate in London. United States Air Force's McDonnell F-4C-18-MC Phantom II stands tall after undergoing meticulous repairs - a true embodiment of precision engineering. An anterior view total shoulder joint repair showcases medical advancements restoring mobility and healing bodies with utmost care. Rows of old wrecked cars await their turn for parts and repairs at a junkyard near Alexandra Louisiana - where automotive restoration breathes new life into forgotten treasures. A Fountain Pen Repair Shop thrives in Indianapolis, Indiana - reviving cherished writing instruments one stroke at a time since time immemorial. The starting point of Morris Motors back in 1912 echoes through history till its peak moment captured by an unknown creator's lens during1933 – illustrating how humble beginnings can lead to remarkable journeys through continuous innovation and repair efforts.