Scaffolding Collection

Bricklayers 1827
A bricklayer standing on a rather precarious looking scaffold. His assistant mixes mortar behind him; his hod for carrying bricks etc is nearby

Madison Square Garden
29th November 1966: Construction work in progress on the new Madison Square Garden arena at New York City. It will be used for sports, concerts, entertainment and other indoor events

Construction of the Statue of Liberty, Paris
Construction of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, before shipping to New York. 1885

The Imposition (Prospect Room, Wollaton Hall, February 2006) by Helena Ben-Zenou
A large dynamic painting, inspired by renovation work in the Prospect Room, Wollaton Hall, February 2006, initially appearing to be an abstract arrangement of angular lines in black

Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade
Artist - Title: View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 76 x 63.5

Big Ben under Scaffold
Big Ben covered with scaffolding as the masonry is repaired and cleaned

Tower Bridge / Scaffolding
Dismantling the scaffolding on the eve of completion

STATUE OF LIBERTY, c1883. The Statue of Liberty under construction in Paris, c1883

Las Arenas Transporter bridge (Vizcaya Bridge), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain, Europe

Scaffolding - Liviesmore Castle, Printed 1862 circa. Creator: F. C. Currey
Scaffolding-Liviesmore Castle, Printed 1862 circa

Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange
Aftermath of a fire at the London Hop Exchange in Southwark Street on 20 October 1920. A board leaning up on the right lists the temporary addresses of the tenants

Cornish tin mining, 19th century
Cornish tin mining, 19th-century artwork. Miners working in a shaft in a tin mine in Cornwall, UK. Many such excavations were near the coast and extended out under the sea for nearly a kilometre

A striking bow view of the giant Cunard liner, Queen Mary, at Clydebank, Glasgow, 1934
A striking bow view of the giant Cunard liner, Queen Mary, under construction at Clydebank, Glasgow, 1934. Queen Mary was the flagship of the Cunard Line from May 1936 until October 1946 when she was

Belgian Navy. The stern view of the new giant ship, Belgenland, before her launch. She originally served as a freighter and World War I troopship for the White Star Line

Clifton Suspension Brg
The Bridge under construction. Part of the bridge was moved from the old Hungerford Bridge over the Thames

A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry, overlooking new flats being built in Hillfields. 12th January 1966

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 1900
Building the west front of the cathedral during the summer of 1900. The front is complete to just below the Rose window. There are horse buses ranged outside the west front entrance

Dounreay
The bottom half of the worlds first electricity-producing fast breeder reactor at Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment in Scotland, 14th July 1956

London taxis around Picadilly Circus at night. February 1987

Painting Stage Sets
Painting stage sets on old wooden scaffolding at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s

Big Ben with scaffolding, Palace of Westminster, London, and the musical notes of the chimes given below (in E Major). The scaffolding was erected in 1933 to enable renovation work to the clock

PARIS: PANTHEON, 1835. The Pantheon in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France, completed in 1789. Painting by François Villeret, 1835

Francois Rude Working on the Arc de Triomphe, 1893 (oil on canvas)
CH440528 Francois Rude Working on the Arc de Triomphe, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); 168.5x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction of Blackfriars bridge, London
Builders involved in various tasks atop two huge arches under construction. One of the arches clearly shows the scaffolding required to form such a huge structure. Date: August 1764

Liverpool Cathedral under construction from St. James Mount Date: circa 1908

Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, London, 1908
Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, 102-116 Arlington Road, London, 1908. Site of an electricity sub-station with workmen and scaffolding

Construction of the Needle Eye Bridge over the M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. During the construction of the M1 in the early 1960s a great number of bridge structures needed to be created

Robinsons Store
July 1923: Peter Robinsons department store in Oxford Circus, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

No Lions
circa 1843: Trafalgar Square, the base of Nelsons column surrounded with scaffolding and without the lions. The church of St Martin-in-the-Fields is in the background

Prefabricated Council Flats
11th November 1959: Tennants live in prefabricated flats built for temporary accomodation during the war, until construction work on the Brandon Estate, Southwark, is finished

Empire State Building
Construction workers celebrate the completion of the iron work on the Empire State Building, Manhattan, circa 1930. The building was constructed between 1930 and 1931

Spine with workers, spine repair F007 / 9907
Conceptual computer artwork depicting a spine being repaired

Bulgaria - Schipka
A Russian church built at Schipka, Bulgaria between 1877-1902 with twelve bells

Scaffolding in Central Hall, 1925
This photograph, taken in February 1925, marked the cleaning and redecoration of the North and Central Halls by the Office of Works

View of the Harbour - Amalfi, Italy

Building a wooden Rollercoaster - Ramsgate Seafront
Huge scaffolding erected for the construction of a wooden rollercoaster on the seafront - part of the Merrie England funfair at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Primitive chain gang and scaffold near Bharatpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Spitalfields Market / 1841
Spitalfields Market

The Sorbonne under construction, Paris, c.1890 (b/w photo)
8698818 The Sorbonne under construction, Paris, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Blancard, Hippolyte (1843-1924); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France.

Construction of a temple on the Aventine Hill, Rome (engraving)
8635803 Construction of a temple on the Aventine Hill, Rome (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of a temple on the Aventine Hill, Rome)

How films are made: Making Snow (colour litho)
8660302 How films are made: Making Snow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Snow)

1974 Austrian Grand Prix Osterreichring, Austria. 16-18th August 1974. Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford, retired. Ref: 74AUT01. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Eyes that stare through time unblinking (b/w photo)
8676261 Eyes that stare through time unblinking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eyes that stare through time unblinking)

Vienna: workers and building contractors on a scaffolding during the works for a building
3570607 Vienna: workers and building contractors on a scaffolding during the works for a building; (add.info.: Vienna, Austria 1910 ca. Photographer: Schaschek); Alinari Archives, Florence.

How a house is built (litho)
8675783 How a house is built (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a house is built)

The Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving)
8631358 The Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea, London. Illustration from Black and White)

The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens
3575918 The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 421 - 406 a.C)

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"Scaffolding: A Timeless Support System in the World of Construction and Art" Since its inception by bricklayers in 1827, it has played a crucial role in shaping iconic structures around the world. From Madison Square Garden to the Statue of Liberty, this temporary framework has witnessed history unfold. In c1883, as the Statue of Liberty took shape in Paris, scaffolding embraced Lady Liberty's grandeur during her construction. It stood tall alongside her, symbolizing progress and unity. Nottingham's Council House proudly displayed itself from South Parade with scaffolding as its trusted companion. The imposing structure showcased both architectural marvel and human ingenuity. Helena Ben-Zenou's masterpiece "The Imposition" captured Wollaton Hall's Prospect Room under scaffold in February 2006. This artwork immortalized how even art needs support to reach new heights. Across continents, dangerous yet necessary scaffolds dotted Kolkata's skyline in West Bengal, India. Amidst bustling streets and vibrant markets, these structures enabled growth while reminding us of our collective aspirations. Even London's most beloved landmarks experienced moments hidden beneath scaffoldings' embrace. Big Ben patiently awaited restoration while Tower Bridge relied on it for maintenance - testaments to their endurance over time. Las Arenas Transporter Bridge stood proud as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to meticulous preservation efforts aided by scaffolding. It safeguarded this engineering marvel for generations to come. Truro Cathedral basked in glory amidst Cornwall's landscape back in 1900 – its spires reaching towards heaven with help from sturdy scaffoldings that held dreams aloft. When tragedy struck London Hop Exchange after a fire outbreak, resilient scaffoldings emerged as symbols of hope amid devastation - promising rebirth and renewal for this historic landmark. Scaffolding stands not just as steel beams but also as silent witnesses to human achievements throughout history. As we gaze upon these towering structures wrapped within their supportive arms, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit that propels us forward.