Build Collection (#10)

Border settlers in Ohio. Settlers on the American frontier in the 19th century. After an 1876 work by Felix Darley

The building of Babel. According to the myth, following the Great Flood, humanity agree to build a tower tall enough to reach heaven, God

The Stagecoach. Children using a table and chairs to build an imaginary stagecoach, 19th century. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

Engraving depicting Solomons rebuilding of the Temple

Cedars Photographic party stops cold snowy lunch
Cedars. Photographic party stops for a cold snowy lunch. American youngsters build a snowman while waiting for lunch. 1946, Jordan, Amman

Carpenters. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript Chroniques De Jainaut

United Kingdom, England, The infamous Stonehenge structures

China, Main Banking District In Hong Kong At Dusk; Hong Kong

Turkey, Detail of ceiling of washing area outside Hagia Sofia; Istanbul

Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, El Castillo (also called the Pyramid of Kukulcan)

China, Bank Of China In Moonlight; Hong Kong

China, Top Of Airport Express And Mtr Corporate Building Viewed From Peak; Hong Kong

Girl Painting On Glass

Round Of Drinks At A Traditional Irish Pub, Ireland

Hook Head Lighthouse, Co Wexford, Ireland; Lighthouse On The Atlantic

River Liffey And Halfpenny, Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

City Hall And City Skyline, Belfast, Ireland

Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Head, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Maynooth Seminary, Co Kildare, Ireland

Beaver Swimming In Water With A Branch In Its Mouth In Early Spring In Elk Island National Park; Alberta, Canada

The Sunday Times
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Coupe (1 of 6 new build to 1963 spec) 2014 White & black

Wall mural of Frederick Douglass at Belfast
Belfast. Wall mural of Frederick Douglass - It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults. Date: 2011

Princess Elizabeth making a sandcastle at Craigweil House
" Our Little Princess" - Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) making a sandcastle at Craigweil House, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Date: circa 1929

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Building Riverside Fortifications - Chirchiq River. Date: circa 1908

Syria. Damascus. Nur al-Din Bimaristan. Old hospital. 12th ce
Syria. Damascus. Nur al-Din Bimaristan. Old hospital. Built 1153. Now Museum of Medicine and Science in th Arab World. Near East. Photo before Syrian civil war

Eskimos Build Igloo 2
Building an igloo, or snow- house, using blocks of ice. Suitable building materials are in plentiful supply. Date: 1881

Eskimos Build Igloo 1
Esquimaux building a snow- hut - Eskimos build an igloo - observed by Franklins Arctic expedition. Date: 1818-1819

No. 6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2 - Build 1868
No.6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2 - Build 1868, The Railway Station, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. Great Northern Railway. Date: 1900s

Boeing Stratocruiser N1024V Pan Am Singapore
Originally named Clipper America N1024V was refitted as a Super Stratocruiser and renamed Clipper Kathay and used on the Pacific routes

Paris, France - Building the Arc de Triomphe (de l Etoile). Date: 1830

Aswan Dam under construction
A photograph of the Aswan dam during its construction, particularly showing its extensive Sluices lined with Ashlar. Date: 1902

The Gentle Art of Excavating - a specially designed skimmer
The beginning of a garden suburb. Excavating a new road with a specially designed skimmer, a typically rickety contraption from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938

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Front Facade of Schloss Schonbrunn palace, Vienna, Wein, Austria

A diagram showing how to build a solar projector
A diagram showing how to build a projector that will allow safe viewing of the Sun

WW2 - Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps in France
WW2 - British Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps in France - shown here building railway sidings. Date: 1942

South America - Peru. Inca site of Tipon with terracing and irrigation system lies southeast of Cusco

Kemer Country houses in Gokturk, Kemerburgaz, aerial, Istanbul, Turkey

New NFS sub-fire station, Bushey District 34, WW2
With the longer lulls in enemy bombing following the Blitz on London, fire service personnel were put to more productive work in addition to their normal training and drills

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Border settlers in Ohio building a log cabin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Early settlers of North America clearing land for homes. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Beavers at work below Niagara Falls, early 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut from Molls New and Exact Map

Robinson Crusoe & Boat
Robinson Crusoe and Friday build the boat

Suez Canal Opened 1869
The procession of boats, one of which carries the French Emperor, passes El Guist, watched by thousands - many of whom are doubtless workers who helped build the Canal

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

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"Building: A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. From the ancient dry stone walls that have withstood the test of time, to the majestic Tyne Bridge rising above Newcastle-upon-Tyne's skyline, each structure tells a unique story. The United States Naval Construction Battalions, known as Seabees, exemplify strength and unity as they construct vital infrastructure. In Colorado's Crested Butte, historic buildings along Elk Avenue stand proudly against winter's icy grip at dawn. During World War II, the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps tirelessly erected Nissen Huts, providing shelter for those who fought bravely on the front lines. The ongoing construction of Tyne Bridge unveils a captivating tale of engineering marvels in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. "The House That Jack Built, " penned by G. Grenville Manton, reminds us that every building is an accumulation of dreams turned into reality. The Eddystone Lighthouse stands tall since 1698—a beacon guiding ships through treacherous waters. Box Tunnel in Wilts echoes with tales of progress and connectivity while Allington Castle near Maidstone exudes grandeur and history intertwined. Amidst Wicklow Mountains' serene beauty lies St. Kevin's ancient monastic ruins in Glendalough—whispering stories from centuries past. Buildings shape our world—they embody our aspirations and reflect our collective spirit to create something enduringly remarkable.