Temporary Collection (page 11)

Orchard Convalescent Hospital, Dartford, Kent
The Orchard Convalescent Hospital at Long Reach, near Dartford, Kent, during its First World War deployment as a military hospital for overseas troops, mainly Australians

Committee Rooms
Temporary Committee Rooms used during the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament

Budapest - Hungary - Millenial Exhibition
A Pavilion at the Millennial Exhibition in Budapest, 1896

Temporary War Buildings in London. Washington Inn. American YMCA Officers Club, St. James Square

Nomads making rugs in the desert, Tunisia
Nomads making rugs in the desert in front of their low tents, Tunisia

Temporary station at Dover: the steamers prepare to start
The first submarine electric telegraphic despatch from Dover to Cape Grinez, near Calais. After arriving in France however

A casual worker shovelling stones from his cell
This intriguing image entitled, The sieve in the wall: in the casual ward, shows a casual, or a man who receives temporary relief in a workhouse that is not his own parish shovelling stones he has

The Duke of Edinburgh opening the Seamens Orphanage in Live
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, opening the Seamens Orphanage, Liverpool in 1870. The Liverpool Seamens Orphan Institution was established in order to provide care

Westminster Abbey, before the Coronation, 1902
Illustration showing the exterior of Westminster Abbey, London, with the temporary Annex at the Great West Door, 1902. The annex was built to contain reception and retiring rooms for the King

London Bridge Fire
Fire breaks out on the temporary bridge during the rebuilding of London Bridge

German machine guns on temporary mountains for use against war planes

Construction of the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, 1849
Engraving showing the basket ferry and temporary towers built prior to the construction of a Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, USA, 1849

Railway Works at Blackfriars, London, 1864
Engraving showing the temporary bridge built over the River Thames at Blackfriars, during the construction of the railway line north through Blackfriars and Ludgate Hill, 1864. St

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

Hannan gold field Western Australia
A lock-up at Hannan gold field in West Australia, a temporary measure for locking up criminals pending their trial. The nearest prison to Hannan gold field was Fremantle on the coast near Perth

van Riebeek Landing at the Cape of Good Hope, 1652
Illustration of Johann van Riebeek landing at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652, from the Illustrated London News, 8th October 1927

Arab Encampment
An encampment of the Jellaheen Arabs

Bedouin Tent
Tent of Bedouin Arabs

Brazenose Gateway
The ancient gateway of Brazenose College at Stamford, Lincs. Built in the 14th Century after a temporary migration from Oxford

An ambulance bringing in patients from Cape Town
Sketches from a temporary hospital at Renzskies Farm, caring for patients of the small pox epidemic

The Skerryvore Lighthouse, off Argyllshire, 1844
Engraving of the Skerryvore lighthouse, 1844. Built between 1836 and 1843, with 6000 tons of granite, the lighthouse entered service on 1st February 1844

Anne and Mazarin
During a (temporary) lull in fighting between the royalist forces and the Frondeurs, the regent, Anne d Autriche, and her unpopulaar minister Mazarin return to Paris

Banquet in a Marquee
Banquet in a marquee

Cholera Victim 1832
A cholera victim at the temporary hospital de la reserve Grenier a l Abondance, Paris, is cheered if not cured by a visit by la comtesse de L.... M

Russian Rail on Ice
Temporary railway constructed over the frozen Neva at Saint Petersburg

Garibaldi at Caprera 3
Garibaldi and his dog while in temporary retirement in Caprera

Garibaldi at Caprera 1
Garibaldi in temporary retirement in Caprera

Garibaldi at Caprera 4
Garibaldi in temporary retirement in Caprera goes fish-spearing at night

Garibaldi at Caprera 5
Garibaldi in temporary retirement in Caprera - the view from his home

Garibaldi at Caprera - 2
Garibaldi receives visitors while in temporary retirement in Caprera

Building a Bridge
French engineers construct a temporary bridge to enable troops to advance across a river

Temporary Pile Bridge
A temporary bridge is built by French engineers, utilising planks laid on piles embedded in the river bed, a more solid and reliable method than laying them on boats

Pontoon Bridge
A temporary bridge is built by French engineers, utilising planks laid on boats, enabling troops to cross without getting their feet wet

French En Bivouac
French infantry on the march set up temporary encampments, or bivouacs

St Pancras Station Construction
Midland Railway works at Saint Pancras temporary bridge over the Old St Pancras road

Wwi / Planes / Aerial View
A British aerodrome in France seen from 3000m above, with 12 temporary hangars, and 20 aircraft ready to take off

British on Beach
British troops of the 13th/18th Hussars suffer a temporary hold-up on the beaches of Normandy, France

Evacuees and Matron
Young children carrying their own suitcases and belongings down steps. They are leaving the kindly matron who has been their temporary carer, for evacuation to the countryside

Matron & Evacuees
Young children carrying their own suitcases and belongings down steps. They are leaving the kindly matron who has been their temporary carer, for evacuation to the countryside

Prefabricated Housing
Rows of prefab houses in Clapham, south west London, part of Britains post-war building boom

New York / Central Park
New York: temporary army barracks being erected in Central Park at the start of the Civil War

Railways in Brazil
A temporary rail bridge and the Station of Rodeio on the Railway of Pedro II in Brazil

Tent of Nomadic Arabs
A temporary building: nomadic Arabs in North Africa shelter inside the tent they have erected

Belgian Shrine - 3
A Chapelle de mai hangs on a tree in the Belgian countryside near Campine, a temporary shrine to celebrate Marys month - May

Culebra Cut
At work on the Culebra Cut : half hidden is one of the steam shovels digging out the bottom of the canal : the bridge is a temporary erection during construction

Shelter for Jews
London : temporary shelter for poor Jews

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"From Prefabs to Palaces: A Glimpse into Temporary Moments in History" Building of a prefabricated houses in 3 hours, 1945: Witness the marvel of efficiency as homes rise from the ground within hours, offering hope and shelter amidst post-war chaos. WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London: Amidst destruction, resilience prevails as a chef fearlessly prepares meals amidst the rubble, reminding us that life goes on even during wartime. Chaffinch (Morris): Delight in nature's temporary visitors as a vibrant chaffinch graces our surroundings with its fleeting presence, bringing joy and color to our lives. Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange: The charred remnants bear witness to the destructive power of flames but also serve as a reminder of human determination to rebuild and restore what was lost. Sheep Hatch Camp Schools - 5 October 1945: Education becomes an oasis for young minds seeking solace after World War II; witness their resilience and thirst for knowledge despite the tumultuous times. Selection of diamond crystals: Marvel at these sparkling gems formed over millions of years; they remind us that beauty can emerge from pressure and adversity if we allow ourselves to shine through it all. The Temporary Courthouse at Morant Bay: Step into history where justice prevailed even under challenging circumstances; this courthouse stands tall as a testament to fairness amid uncertainty. Athelney in Somerset, the most flooded village in England: Explore how residents adapt and persevere against relentless floods; their indomitable spirit shines through every wave that threatens their home. Insane Soldiers Asylum, Chatham, Kent, 1857: Uncover forgotten stories within these walls where compassion met mental health struggles head-on; let us remember those who fought battles both seen and unseen. Russian Jews in England.