Block Collection (#54)

Fun on streets with the Funfair Orchester Polka Band at Archbishop Palace of tourist city of Prague in Czech Republic (MR)

Close up of beautiful waitress in costume of tourist city of Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic (MR)

Czech Republic Prague woman with local clothes traditional dress (MR)

Czech Republic Prague famous puppet sale close up in Old Town

Austria, Salzburg. Home to Mozart, Salzburg also features a colorful public market full of fresh goods

Central Business District reflected in False Creek, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Skyscrapers including Eureka Tower, and Historic Queens Bridge (1889) reflected in Yarra River

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Southbank and Yarra River

Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Central Business District and Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - aerial

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Kirribilli, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge - aerial

Egypt, Giza. Pyramids

Colonial blacksmiths forging muskets for the minutemen at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War
COLONIAL BLACKSMITH, 1776. Colonial blacksmiths forging muskets for the minutemen at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. Color engraving, 19th century

A colonial American blacksmith forges weapons at the outbreak of the Revoutionary War
COLONIAL BLACKSMITH, 18th C. A colonial American blacksmith forges weapons at the outbreak of the Revoutionary War. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Pat Jennings of Arsenal FC jumps above his own defense player (left) to block a goal by Bristol City, 22 October 1977

VINCE LOMBARDI (1913-1970). American football coach. As head coach of the Green Bay Packers, urging his players on as they practice on a blocking sled at the teams training camp in Green Bay

(1919-1998). American politician. Wallace (left, in suit) as governor of Alabama
GEORGE C. WALLACE (1919-1998). American politician. Wallace (left, in suit) as governor of Alabama, attempting to block integration at the University of Alabama by standing in the doorway while being

Drill Tower and Rear Block building, Lambeth HQ
Drill Tower and Rear Block building, London Fire Brigade Lambeth HQ

Completed Rear Block building, Lambeth HQ

Fire engines at scene of fire, Kensington, SW London

LCC-LFB fire in Kensington High Street, London W8
The aftermath of a roof and top floor fire in apartments at 1 Kensington High Street. A fire engine (pump) is set into a hydrant

CIVIL WAR: ANTIETAM, 1862. Blacksmiths shoeing horses at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac at Antietam, Maryland, in September 1862. Photograph by Alexander Gardner

CAVE ART: GOAT. Limestone block with an engraved goat or antelope, from Abri Cellier, Tursac, Dordogne, France, c30, 000 B.C

BLACKSMITH, c1820. Wood engraving from an American book for children, c1820

RUNAWAY WEDDING, c1800. One of several blacksmiths shops at Gretna Greene, a village in Scotland on the English border, famous for performing runaway weddings. Line engraving, c1800

BLOCK: SHIPBUILDING, 1614. Captain Adriaen Block and the shipwrecked crew of the Tyger building Onrust, the first decked vessel built in North America, near New York. Wood engraving, 19th century

CUTTING ICE, c1870. Hauling blocks of ice cut from an American lake for refrigeration. Wood engraving, American, c1870

CUTTING ICE, c1870. Hauling out ice blocks on a lake in America. Wood engraving, American, c1870

WOOD ENGRAVER, 1864. A Japanese wood engraver. Wood engraver, English, 1864

CUTTING ICE, c1870. Blocks of ice for refrigertion, cut on an American lake. Wood engraving, American, c1870

NEAGLE: BLACKSMITH, 1829. Pat Lyon at the Forge. Steel engraving, 1829, after the painting by John Neagle

BLACKSMITHs FORGE, 1859. The blacksmith and the nailer. Wood engraving, American, 1859

BLACKSMITH, 19th CENTURY. Steel engraving, 19th century

BLACKSMITHs FORGE, 1862. Wood engraving, American, 1862

GERMANY: BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, 19th century

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, 19th century

BLACKSMITH, 19th CENTURY. Oh, well I love my smithy when the birds in springtime sing. Wood engraving, American, 1878

JAPAN: WOOD ENGRAVER. Wood engraving, English, 1864

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. American line engraving, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

BLACKSMITH, c1865. A blacksmith at work: wood engraving, English, c1865

BLACKSMITH: WRIT, 1786. A Massachusetts blacksmith served with a writ of attachment for debt during Shays Rebellion in 1786. Engraving, 19th century

STREET RAILWAY, 1871. Congestion of street railway traffic in the Bowery between Spring and Chatham Streets, New York City

ICE HARVESTING, 1859. The icehouse, Nuns Island, Montreal. Storing ice harvested from the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Canada. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1859

BLACKSMITH, 1871. Basil the Blacksmith. American line engraving

COLONIAL BLACKSMITH, 18th C. A colonial American blacksmith: line engraving, late 18th century

COLONIAL BLACKSMITH. A colonial American blacksmith. Line engraving, late 18th century

GPO By Air Mail Poster

Attack of the Seminoles on the block house. Print shows an attack by the Seminole Indians possibly on a fort on the Withlacoochee River in December 1835. Date Charleston, S.C. : 1837

Oshkosh, Wis. From H. L. Cottrills Block /
Oshkosh, Wis. From H.L. Cottrills Block /. Bird s-eye view of Oshkosh, Wisconsin showing streets with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrian traffic. Date 185-

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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.