Timber Collection (#10)

Isaac Newton's (1642-1727) house on corner of Orange and St Martin's Streets, London, as it appeared c1880
535363 Isaac Newton's (1642-1727) house on corner of Orange and St Martin's Streets, London, as it appeared c1880

Occupants of the space capsule experiencing zero gravity conditions. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865
539704 Occupants of the space capsule experiencing zero gravity conditions. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865

Mixing and grinding ingredients for production of pottery in the mill room of a Staffordshire factory
538632 Mixing and grinding ingredients for production of pottery in the mill room of a Staffordshire factory. Wood engraving c1851; (add.info)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French prisonser of war camp at Wahn, near Cologne, 1870 (engraving)
538450 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French prisonser of war camp at Wahn, near Cologne, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: The correspondent remarks on the improvement of conditions for prisoners since)

Exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange. Wood engraving 1885
536651 Exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange. Wood engraving 1885; (add.info.: Exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange. Wood engraving 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

Reflecting telescope on top of the Rocky Mountains which the Director of the Cambridge Observatory, Massachusett
538393 Reflecting telescope on top of the Rocky Mountains which the Director of the Cambridge Observatory, Massachusett, 1865 (engraving); (add.info)

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886
536481 A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886; (add.info.: A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields. Wood engraving 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG

Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving)
538149 Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Rumford's fireplace
536208 Rumford's fireplace.; (add.info.: Rumford's fireplace. Improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace and putting polished plates to reflect heat into room)

Israelites in the wilderness collecting the manna that fell from heaven. Bible: Nehemiah 9.15. Wood engraving 1869
535931 Israelites in the wilderness collecting the manna that fell from heaven. Bible: Nehemiah 9.15. Wood engraving 1869.; (add.info)

The Wedding at Canaan, 1870 (engraving)
535928 The Wedding at Canaan, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: The Wedding at Canaan. Jesus turning water into wine. Illustration by Frederick, Lord Leighton)

King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba, 1865 (engraving)
532929 King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba. I Kings10:2. From Gustave Dore's illustrated Bible 1865-66)

Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton. Wood engraving 1865
531567 Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton. Wood engraving 1865; (add.info.: Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton

Torsten Nordenfeldt's steam-powered submarine being demonstrated to the Prince of Wales
530632 Torsten Nordenfeldt's steam-powered submarine being demonstrated to the Prince of Wales and the Danish royal family. 3. Nordenfeldt: 4. Captain Garret: 5

Sewing machine by Isaac Merritt Singer, 1880 (engraving)
530589 Sewing machine by Isaac Merritt Singer, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sewing machine by Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875): Treadle version

Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880
530568 Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War
530519 Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530461 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG

Central Pacific Railraod in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Train cheered by railroad workers
530390 Central Pacific Railraod in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Train cheered by railroad workers, including Chinese labourers. Wood engraving c1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Romans invading Britain: Standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore
534081 Romans invading Britain: Standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore. Colour printed wood engraving 1864; (add.info.: Romans invading Britain)

Miners in the Californian gold fields inspecting the result of their digging by the light of the camp fire
533992 Miners in the Californian gold fields inspecting the result of their digging by the light of the camp fire. Wood engraving London c1880.; (add.info)

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour
533889 Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia

Hipparchos (c146-c127) Ancient Greek astronomer. Artist's reconstruction of Hipparchos at work
533594 Hipparchos (c146-c127) Ancient Greek astronomer. Artist's reconstruction of Hipparchos at work. Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: Hipparchos (c146-c127) Ancient Greek astronomer

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers
531910 Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers placing charges to blow up wrecks

The Ill Wind (colour litho)
8673855 The Ill Wind (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ill Wind. Illustration for A.L.O.E.'s Picture Story Book (T Nelson)

The English Girl and her Ayah (colour litho)
8673810 The English Girl and her Ayah (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Girl and her Ayah)

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673180 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)

Cuillere (wood)
8678396 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

The highest post of training (engraving)
8672772 The highest post of training (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The highest post of Training. The Saw-fish as a sawing machine)

Plan of Ephesus (engraving)
8663122 Plan of Ephesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Ephesus. Illustration for The Life and Work of St Paul by F W Farrar (Cassell)

Lumberjacks, Sweden (colour litho)
8663568 Lumberjacks, Sweden (colour litho) by Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumberjacks floating logs down a stream, Sweden)

Woodman, spare that tree! (litho)
8655911 Woodman, spare that tree! (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodman, spare that tree! Lovers mourning their special tree as it is felled by a woodman)

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8644838 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Marine Encyclopedia: Hatchway etc of a Wooden Vessel (litho)
8652594 Marine Encyclopedia: Hatchway etc of a Wooden Vessel (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hatchway etc of a Wooden Vessel)

Marine Encyclopedia: Fore-end of a Wooden Vessel, planked (litho)
8652590 Marine Encyclopedia: Fore-end of a Wooden Vessel, planked (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fore-end of a Wooden Vessel, planked)

Marine Encyclopedia: Front view of a Wooden Vessel in Frame (litho)
8652587 Marine Encyclopedia: Front view of a Wooden Vessel in Frame (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front view of a Wooden Vessel in Frame)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period in Italy (engraving)
8650803 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period in Italy (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The gun tampions of HMS "Queen Elizabeth" (colour photo)
8668591 The gun tampions of HMS "Queen Elizabeth" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chippendale Bust Stands, Middle 18th Century (litho)
8622057 Chippendale Bust Stands, Middle 18th Century (litho) by Strange, Thomas Arthur (1857-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippendale Bust Stands, Middle 18th Century)

Heppelwhite Bookcases, Bookcase Cabinets and Cabinet Bureau (litho)
8622032 Heppelwhite Bookcases, Bookcase Cabinets and Cabinet Bureau (litho) by Strange, Thomas Arthur (1857-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heppelwhite Bookcases)

Fireboard, c.1820 (oil on pine panel)
5862171 Fireboard, c.1820 (oil on pine panel) by American School, (19th century); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Possibly "Stimp" (active c)

Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster
7242243 Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Escanaffles, eglise Saint-Martin)

Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)
MMM5474421 Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and lunar in diptych, open)

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century
MMM5474050 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood)
MMM5474000 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon peruiferum
5855089 Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon peruiferum; (add.info.: Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon peruiferum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans
5855047 Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans; (add.info.: Leaves and branches of Tacamahaca or Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera)

Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis
5855039 Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis)

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"Timber: A Timeless Resource and Symbol of Strength" From the majestic Oak Tree, scientifically known as Quercus, to the intricate Victorian Botanical Illustrations capturing its beauty, it has played a significant role in England's history. In Chesterfield, ancient forests provided the raw materials for construction and shipbuilding, including the legendary Sutton Hoo ship burial. Traveling southwest to Cornwall's Levant Mine on July 11th, 1894, timber supported miners' endeavors deep underground. Meanwhile, rowing boats gracefully glided across Ambleside's waters (N060978), their wooden frames echoing centuries-old craftsmanship. Dungeness Beach witnessed fishing boats made from sturdy timber (J070051) braving treacherous waves in pursuit of abundant catches. In Lambeth's Timber Yard of 1916 (BL23561_029), workers skillfully handled logs amidst wartime challenges during World War II's Blitz. Londoners sought solace amid chaos on Balham High Road during WWII; yet even then, advertisements showcased Libertys' new shops - a testament to London's resilience and enduring love for quality timber products. Across borders in Swansea, South Wales stood Landore Viaduct under construction - an engineering marvel relying heavily on robust timbers. Meanwhile, a house carpenter meticulously planed a board on his bench – showcasing timeless woodworking skills passed down through generations. Finally crossing continents to Nevada's Cal-Neva Lodge entrance in the USA revealed grandeur crafted from fine timber - symbolizing elegance and warmth that transcends geographical boundaries. Throughout history and across cultures, timber remains an invaluable resource embodying strength and versatility. From supporting structures like ships and mines to providing livelihoods for craftsmen worldwide – this caption celebrates the enduring legacy as both practical necessity and artistic inspiration.