Block Collection (#57)

Canada / Calgary 1985
Calgary: a block of flats with what appear to be sculptures by Giacometti in the foreground Date: 1985

Ice Facial Massage
This glamorous platinum blonde model demonstrates how to do a facial massage with a block of ice wrapped in a flannel. Date: early 1930s

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with recently cut blocks, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

View of small garden and tennis court amongst skyscraper apartment blocks in densely populated area of city, Hong Kong, China

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with cotton-grass, Eshaness, Mainland, Shetland, Scotland

Mature tree fallen across road during storm being moved by farmer with loader, England, september

Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) adult, chewing on salt lick, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tractor with snow blower, blowing snow from blocked rural road, North Dakota, U. S. A. february
Tractor with snow blower, blowing snow from blocked rural road, North Dakota, U.S.A. february

View of World War Two concrete tank traps on coastal dunes, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, november

Domestic Cattle, Limousin cow, close-up of head, licking Cattle Booster supplement feed block in pasture, England, august

PARIS STUDENT REVOLT, 1968. A barricade of burning cars put up by students in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France, 11 May 1968

Domestic Sheep, Texel, two adults, feeding from organic feed block, in snow covered pasture, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes, flock walking on snow covered pasture, with forestry plantation blocks on hillside, Fair Oak Fell, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, december

Printing press, 16th century
Printing press. Historical artwork of men working in a 16th century printing press. The printers are in the foreground whilst, behind them

Blackhead, SEM
Black head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs emerging from a blockage in the skin. The material which caused the obstruction

Technology education, conceptual image. Computer artwork of three-dimensional circuit board shapes and a block with corresponding holes

Block of flats, thermogram
Block of flats. Thermogram of a block of flats in the evening. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Action of a beta blocker drug, artwork
Action of a beta blocker drug on nerve synapses, artwork. Beta blockers are used to treat cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeats) and hypertension (high blood pressure)

Action of serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a chemical synapse, computer artwork. Chemical synapses are the junctions between any two nerves (at right, blue) of the nervous system

Autism spelled out using alphabet blocks. Autism is a condition in which a child does not display the normal responses to words, faces and toys

Embolism. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blockage, or embolism, in a blood vessel. Embolisms, particularly when they occur in vital organs such as the lungs (pulmonary embolism)

Number blocks. Toy blocks depicting the numbers 1, 2 and 3. These blocks are used to teach young children and people with dyslexia how to solve mathematical problems

Brie cheese

Camembert cheese with a slice cut out of it. Camambert is a French cheese

Alphabet blocks. Toy blocks depicting the first three letter of the Roman alphabet

Tofu. Sliced blocks of tofu on a dish. Tofu is a curd made from soya beans (Glycine max). Soya is high in protein and a good source of B vitamins

Ice age, conceptual artwork
Ice age, conceptual computer artwork

Melting ice
Ice melting on a rock beside a lake. Photographed at Lake Vattern, Narke, Sweden

Internet censorship, conceptual artwork

Tilted mountain. Mass of rock that has tilted up out of the surrounding rock and formed a mountain. This was caused by the seismic forces associated with the tectonic plates that make up the Earths

Defences to prevent sand movement
Preservation of sea shore geology. View across a strip of plants and fences strung together to stabilise sand dunes. These dunes are on the Curonian Spit

Satellite launch preparations. A DM-3 satellite carrier carrying three GLONASS-M satellites being prepared at the Baikonur Space Centre, The DM-3 will be mated to the Proton booster for launch

Blocks of TNT explosive
Blocks of TNT (trinitrotoluene) explosive. These blocks of TNT are outdated and are due to be disposed of by detonation, a process called utilization. TNT is a powerful explosive

Interferon antagonism by viral protein
Interferon (IFN) antagonism by viral protein. Molecular model showing two views of an orthopoxvirus IFN-gamma-binding protein bound to an IFN-gamma molecule

Simulating radioactive decay. Small cubes used to simulate the random action of radioactive decay. Each block represents a nucleus of a radioactive material. Each has one black side

Computer virus, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing a computer virus spreading across the internet

Internet technology, abstract image
Internet technology. Abstract image of cubes in front of a circuit board, representing computing and internet technology

Paneer. Block of the South Asian cheese paneer

Tofu. Tofu is a curd made from soya beans (Glycine max)

Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain. This Roman aqueduct is 2000 years old, built around the 1st or 2nd centuries AD to supply water over a distance of around 30 kilometres to the town of Segovia

Kinase molecule, secondary structure
Kinase molecule, computer model. Kinases are enzymes that catalyse the transfer of phosphate groups from a high-energy phosphate-containing molecule (such as ATP or ADP)

Volcanic blocks, Cerberus Palus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of disrupted terrain in Cerberus Palus, near the equator of Mars. This region is covered with ancient lava

VELASQUEZ: VULCAN. Forge of Vulcan by Diego Velasquez. Oil on canvas, 1630
VELASQUEZ: VULCAN. " Forge of Vulcan" by Diego Velasquez. Oil on canvas, 1630

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives

TROTTING CRACKS. Trotting Cracks at the Forge. Lithograph, 1869, by Currier & Ives

AUCTION BLOCK, 1917. Starring Rubye De Remer

SILENT FILM STILL: ICEMAN. George Beban in a scene from His Sweetheart, 1917

FOOTBALL GAME, 1925. Phil White of the New York Giants attempting to gain yards in a game against the Chicago Bears, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 6 December 1925

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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.