Block Collection (#11)

Means by which the large blocks of travertine and marble were lifted... 1756-57
Means by which the large blocks of travertine and marble were lifted during the construction of the large Tomb of Caecilia Metella, known today as Capo di Bove, 1756-57

Fragment of block for slicing of inlay... Ptolemaic Dynasty or Roman Period
Fragment of block for slicing of inlay. Rod and plate mosaic, Ptolemaic Dynasty or Roman Period, 305 BCE-14 CE

Calico Printing Block, c. 1941. Creator: George File
Calico Printing Block, c. 1941

Residential block elevation for 1 Birdcage Walk, HQ of The Institution of Mechanical
Basil Slade Drawings

Reginald Morphew, Architect (litho)
3652269 Reginald Morphew, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Morphew, Architect)

Diane (marble)
781491 Diane (marble) by Boucher, Alfred (1850-1934); height: 48.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

35, Harley Street, London, The Entrance, Elevation (b / w photo)
3650892 35, Harley Street, London, The Entrance, Elevation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 35, Harley Street, London, The Entrance, Elevation)

The Jasper Company (b / w photo)
3650449 The Jasper Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jasper Company)

Horace Gilbert ands Constanduros (litho)
3652315 Horace Gilbert ands Constanduros (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horace Gilbert ands Constanduros)

Prometheus Being Chained by Vulcan, 1623 (oil on canvas)
3709955 Prometheus Being Chained by Vulcan, 1623 (oil on canvas) by Baburen, Theodore van, called Dirk (1570/90-1623/4); 201x182 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Harley House, Regents Park, London (b / w photo)
3642632 Harley House, Regents Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harley House, Regents Park, London)

Block looking South from Seventieth Street (b / w photo)
5215427 Block looking South from Seventieth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block looking South from Seventieth Street)

Block looking South from Fifty-Fourth Street (b / w photo)
5215407 Block looking South from Fifty-Fourth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block looking South from Fifty-Fourth Street)

Wooden drill box, 1803 (wood & printed paper)
1778391 Wooden drill box, 1803 (wood & printed paper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Wooden block for practising cavalry drill)

The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms "Hero"and "Rodney"(engraving)
1041826 The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms " Hero" and " Rodney" (engraving) by Nash

The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving)
1045219 The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Harbour Works at Madras)

Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho)
1040706 Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of an Indian Tour)

The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)
969949 The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parts of a Bicycle)

"Pierre des Marmettes, "an erratic granite block or "foundling"at Monthey
967901 " Pierre des Marmettes, " an erratic granite block or " foundling" at Monthey, in the Lower Valais (engraving) by English School

The Military Evacuation of Zululand, a Block on the Road (engraving)
1099985 The Military Evacuation of Zululand, a Block on the Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Evacuation of Zululand)

Prize design for the new Government offices (engraving)
607494 Prize design for the new Government offices (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Imperial Institute: Her Majesty laying the foundation stone on 4 July 1887
607474 The Imperial Institute: Her Majesty laying the foundation stone on 4 July 1887, which was a huge block of granite from Cape Colony (engraving) by English School

Panorama of the Bay of Rio de Janeiro (hand-coloured litho)
781286 Panorama of the Bay of Rio de Janeiro (hand-coloured litho) by Debret, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Voyage pittoresque et historique au Bresil)

Harrods, Interesting from End to End (litho)
2811606 Harrods, Interesting from End to End (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrods, Interesting from End to End)

Sirdars Mansions, Bombay (b / w photo)
2810839 Sirdars Mansions, Bombay (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sirdars Mansions, Bombay)

The Glorification of Italian Value in France (Colour Litho)
2809004 The Glorification of Italian Value in France (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The glorification of Italian value in France)

New Dwellings for workmen in East London 1894
New brick-work blocks of housing to provide accommodation for working people of the East-End of London. Date: 1894

Woodcut: Three birds over waves
Friedrich Lissmann 1880 - 1915 Germany. Lissmann was a painter and woodblock artist, who after setting up a studio in Hamburg in 1906 became well known for his depictions of wildlife

The Singer Building, New York, USA - located on the north-west corner of Broadway and Liberty Street - 47 stories high Date: circa 1910s

Fifth Avenue Hotel, Manhattan, New York, c. 1890s
Vintage 19th century photograph: the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Manhattan, New York, c.1890s. The Fifth Avenue Hotel was a luxury hotel located at 200 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

Modern housing, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Modern housing in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with prams being pushed along the pavement. Date: circa 1930s

Boys outside block of Marylebone flats, NW London
Boys play outside a block of recently built Marylebone flats, NW London. Date: circa 1930s

Bankers Trust Building, New York City, USA Date: circa 1910s

A Grand Apartment Block on Hyde Park Gardens, London. Date: 1909

Nottingham General Hospital
A view of Nottingham General Hospital. The distinctive circular ward block of its Jubilee wing, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and Son, was opened in 1899. Date: circa 1911

Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel Date: 20th century

The Coronation Stone - Kingston upon Thames
circa 1910s

Operations against the Russian Squadron in the Pacific (engraving)
1608280 Operations against the Russian Squadron in the Pacific (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operations against the Russian Squadron in the Pacific)

Trades in Regency England: Spar ornaments, pottery ware and salt refiner. Alabaster stone ornaments made in the Peak District on a mantlepiece 52, shop window with pottery from Etruria

Drawers used for storing type blocks of different fonts (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294022 Drawers used for storing type blocks of different fonts (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonts include Cicero Antiqua)

Quarrying (engraving)
STC255662 Quarrying (engraving) by Rostagni, Francesco (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Astor Hotel, New York City (b / w photo)
NYH258342 The Astor Hotel, New York City (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Cartoon, A Block on the Line (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, A Block on the Line -- a satirical comment on a delay in the progress of electoral reform, with rival political parties offering to sort it out

Saddle quern with grinding stone, from a farm at Mingies Ditch, Oxfordshire
AMQ185032 Saddle quern with grinding stone, from a farm at Mingies Ditch, Oxfordshire, Iron Age (stone) by Iron Age; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Block on West End Avenue, North from Seventy-Fourth Street (b / w photo)
5215242 Block on West End Avenue, North from Seventy-Fourth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block on West End Avenue)

Flats, Lowndes Square, London (b / w photo)
6000921 Flats, Lowndes Square, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flats, Lowndes Square, London)

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"The Block: A Journey Through Time and Space" In the bustling city of London, amidst the towering skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, lies a hidden gem called St Leonards-on-Sea. This quaint coastal town in East Sussex boasts the magnificent Marine Court, a majestic block that stands proudly against the crashing waves. But they are not confined to residential buildings alone; they can be found in unexpected places. Take Morshead Mansions in Maida Vale, London for example. This architectural marvel showcases how they can transform into elegant homes. Blocks also have their place on sports fields. In 1974, English goalkeepers Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks showcased their skills as they leaped to block goals during a rigorous training session at Stoke City. Their agility and determination were unmatched. Not all blocks hold joyous memories though; some carry tales of mystery and intrigue. The North Wales Lunatic Asylum in Denbigh is one such place where haunting stories echo through its imposing walls. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Boston's Union Street, home to both The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign. These iconic landmarks serve as reminders that even simple signs can become cherished symbols within a community's collective memory. The USS Block Island (CVE-106) takes us back to wartime history when this aircraft carrier played an integral role during World War II. Its strength exemplifies how they can become powerful vessels of protection and defense. Blocks extend beyond physical structures too; they find their way into our hearts through moments of resilience and healing. Dorking General Hospital in Surrey stands tall as a beacon of hope for those seeking solace from illness or injury. Meanwhile, The Block/Felix on Bat captures the vibrant spirit of London with its artistic flair displayed across its colorful exterior walls—a testament to how creativity knows no bounds when it comes to expressing oneself through art forms like graffiti.