Block Collection (#59)

Municipal dwellings, Whitechapel, East London
A block of municipal dwellings erected by London County Council near Leman Street in Whitechapel, in the East End of London

Man reading the rules of the board game Frogger
A man reading the rules of the board game Frogger, which was based on the popular arcade and video game of the same name and was brought out by Milton Bradley in 1981

Union Infirmary, Wigan, Lancashire
The Wigan Union infirmary, Upholland Road, Wigan - an unusual composite of two photographs. The infirmary, later known as Billinge Hospital

Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
The Union workhouse at Limerick, Ireland, was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. This 1847 view shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements

Irish 800-pauper workhouse, ground plan
Ground plan of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland

Irish 800-pauper workhouse, perspective view
Perspective view of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland

Castle Combe - Market Cross (covered)
The fourteenth century Market Cross, erected when the privilege to hold a weekly market in Castle Combe, Wiltshire. The covered cross is situated where the three principal streets converge

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Information Ministry Building. Photo (33/40) from a fold-out set

Street scene in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, showing a tram going past a shop building

Demolition of Adelphi Terrace
Two men at work on the demolition of Adelphi Terrace, London, an 18th century block of eleven houses four storeys high designed by Adam

Construction of Townshend Court
Scene outside the newly constructed Townshend Court, a new block of flats in St Johns Wood, London. A large arrow-shaped sign invites people in to see the Show Flat. Date: 1930s

Johannesburg - Modernist Architecture
Crossley Mansions, Johannesburg - built in the Modernist style for the Empire Exhibition of 1936

Native pre-marital rite - Jakarta (Indonesia)
A native girl of Jakarta (Indonesia) straddling a specially-designed wooden mounting block draped with a white cloth in order to catch the blood

Turkish Ox Cart - Gallipoli
Turkish ox-cart - Gallipoli. Note the three-block solid wheels, a technology dating back to the earliest wheels depicted in relief carvings from the ancient near Eastern/Mesopotamian civilisations

An advertisement for ICT
A wonderful advertising picture taken for International Computers and Tabulators, showing their office building and lines of light left by the passing traffic. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Carpenters saw a large log
A team of carpenters use a long two-person saw to split a large trunk log into planks. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Sawing a large plank
Two carpenters use a large upright saw to split a large wooden plank. A colleague is signalling a break with the arrival of a cup of tea, whilst two boys look on with keen interest

Administration Building, Horton War Hospital, Epsom
The administration block of the Horton War Hospital, Epsom, opened in 1899 as Horton Asylum - Londons seventh county asylum

Zonguldak, Turkey - Jetty Building
A crane boat lifts a large stone (or concrete block) to build a new jetty at Zonguldak (formerly Heraclea), a city and the capital of Zonguldak Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey

Izmir (Smyrna) - The Evolution of Transport
A superb postcard photograph showing a meeting of transport types from the very early (block wheels - dating to the earlist known wheeled transportation types)

Matrons Block, Poplar Union Schools, Essex
Matrons Block of the Poplar Schools, established in 1906 between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Nurses Home, Great Barr Park Colony, Staffordshire
The Hailey Nurses Home at the Great Barr Park Colony, Staffordshire. The colony, for what were then termed mental defectives

Fire in Winnipeg, Canada. The Bulman Block fire of October 11th 1904 destroyed the building backing onto the Duffin block (Birt Saddlery)

Nine Anchors
Six different kinds of anchor, a mooring block and a grapnel

The Zulu war. The military evacuation of Zululand, a block o
British troops, wagon and cattle stuck trying to get through the difficult terrain of Zululand to the coast at the conclusion of the Zulu war

On board a Passenger Liner leaving Britain, 1886
Engraving of passengers on the deck of a ship, entitled Departure of Colonial Visitors: The last Glimpse of Old England. On the left, the family of travellers

Sheep Block Road
Desperate French motorists in the early days of motoring come up against a flock of sheep on a country road : a passing train suggests its quicker by rail

Ice Cutting, Russia
Three Russian workers in tunics, boots and warm hats having cut a block of ice with a saw load it onto a rudimentary horse-drawn sleigh

Uprising in Naples - 1
Barricades block the streets of Naples as street fighting erupts

Fore Street, Hatfield Hertfordshire, in which James, 2nd Marquis of Salisbury, first experimented with wood block paving, a pioneer in this type of road surfacing

Queen Victorias saloon in the royal carriage
The saloon of Queen Victorias carriage on the London and North Western Railway. The carriage was designed at an estimated cost of 3000

Renault Motor Works 1932
A line of cylinder block moulds await being filled with molten metal

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Chinese Carpenter
A Chinese carpenter carrying a large block of wood on his back

Stonemason at Work
A Stonemason prepares a large block of stone whilst sheltering from the hot sun below a wicker shade

Ww1 Cartoon / U-Boat Block
Britannia high and dry - blockaded by the U-Boats

Happyfamilies / Miss Block
Miss Block the Barbers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mr Block
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mst Block
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mrs Block
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Aldgate Congestion
A " traffic block" in Aldgate High street, east London. Note the predominance of horse- drawn over motorised vehicles; Aldgate tube station and the Three Nuns Hotel on the left

Art Deco Flats
A modern, newly-built block of flats on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England

Apartment block housing in ilulissat on greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Snow at kirkstone slate quarry in the Lake district UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The A591 blocked by flood debris at Thirlmere in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A tower block off Euston road in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Office workers leaving the Swiss Re Tower at night in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Fijian men playing beach volleyball at sunset at the Walu Beach Resort on Malolo Island off Fiji
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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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.