Builder Collection (#16)

He looks down on Parliament. A welder on a precarious perch high above the Albert Embankment. He is at work on the new W H Smith building which overlooks the Houses of Parliament and the Thames

The Prince of Wales pub in Mottingham, Bromley is being demolished. 1936

USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde NP. Anasazi Indians abandoned their villages, such as Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde N.P. Colorado, a World Heritage Site, about 1270AD

USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde NP. Visitors can get an overview of Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde NP in Colorado, a World Heritage Site, from the opposing rim

New home steel framing at construction site

Boat Builders House, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lunenburg Waterfront, Nova Scotia, Canada

The church spire in North Cray, Kent, being reshingled. 1938

Construction work being done on an old farm house in Scadbury, London. 1936

The Petts Wood cinema under construction in Kent. 1936

Restoration work at Eltham Palace, Greenwich. 1935

St Hildas Chapel, Lickfold - June 1948
Group of six volunteers repairing and rebuilding a wooden and asbestos building with corrugated iron roof. Building demolished in 1976. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

Picture No. 10983279
Dog - Labrador 7 week old puppy wearing a builders hard hat Date:

Picture No. 10983447
DOG - Labrador Puppy (7 weeks old) wearing a builders hard hat Digital Manipulation Date:

American (Canadian born) ship designer and builder. Daguerreotype, mid 19th century
DONALD McKAY (1810-1880). American (Canadian born) ship designer and builder. Daguerreotype, mid 19th century

(1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891
SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891

(1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat and promoter of the Suez and Panama Canals
FERDINAND de LESSEPS (1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat and promoter of the Suez and Panama Canals. Caricature drawing, c1880

Lines of the Square-Topsail Coasting Schooner, Marcia Tribou, built at Bucksport, Maine, in 1847 for the lumber trade
SCHOONER PLANS, 1847. Lines of the Square-Topsail Coasting Schooner, Marcia Tribou, built at Bucksport, Maine, in 1847 for the lumber trade

Titus Salt (1803-1876) British industrialist. Builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford. Discovered method of making alpaca. Tinted lithograph published London 1880

High level bridge over Tyne at Newcastle. Builder: Robert Stephenson 1803-1859. Bowstring Girder: North British Railway. First passenger train crossed on 15 August 1849

James Brindley (1716-1772) English civil engineer and canal builder. Brindley rests a hand on a theodolite and points to the aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester (Bridgewater)

Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) British-born South African prime minister, empire builder, financier and statesman. South African gold fields: Kimberley diamond mines

An Eminent Builder. Charles James Freake (1814-1884) notable London builder, developer and philanthropist. Developed most of Smiths Charity estate between 1845 and 1884

Men Looking At Blueprints
San Francisco, California: c. 1951. Three men gather over a set of blueprints for a building

Mr. James Hodges, the Builder of the Victoria Bridge over the St. Lawrence, 1860 Engraving

Teamwork, artwork F007 / 0282
Teamwork, artwork

Benefits of teamwork, artwork F007 / 0258
Benefits of teamwork, artwork

Construction mistakes, artwork F007 / 0256
Construction mistakes, artwork

Construction mistakes, artwork F007 / 0255
Construction mistakes, artwork

Tower of Babel, historical artwork C017 / 6905
Tower of Babel. 19th-century artwork of the construction of the Tower of Babel. As told in the Book of Genesis in the Judaeo-Christian bible

DuPont Highway construction, 1920s C018 / 0612
DuPont Highway construction. Workers on benches smoothing concrete on the Coleman du Pont Road in Delaware, USA. Also known as the DuPont Highway

Construction site C016 / 2320
Construction site. Construction workers on a building site

Construction site C016 / 2319
Construction site

CLEMENTI, Muzio (1752-1832). Italian composer, pianist and piano builder. Engraving

Mile End Scandal - Guardians in Court
In 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out

Mile End Scandal - Three Crowns Public House
In 1907, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out

Mile End Scandal - James Calcutts premises
In 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out. This is a view of his business premises

The Bricklayer
People You See: The Bricklayer. From Teddy Bear (2 May 1964)

Teamwork builds ships. American World War I United States Shipping Board poster
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. Teamwork builds ships. American World War I United States Shipping Board poster

Building a new NFS fire station, Rudolph Road, Bushey, 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

HENRY ECKFORD (1775-1832). Scottish shipbuilder. Line engraving, 1882

ROBERT L. STEVENS (1787-1856). American shipbuilder and inventor. Line engraving, 1878

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

GEORGE STEERS (1820-1856). American shipbuilder. Line engraving, 19th century

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, 1866. The new railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River, from Havre de Grace to Perryville, Maryland. Wood engraving, 1866

BUILDING THE ARGO. Argus (right) building the Argo, while Athena helps Tiphys erect the sail. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a Roman relief, c50 A.D

SCOTLAND: JEDBURGH ABBEY. View of the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, in the border region of southeastern Scotland. Wood engraving, c1875

MOUND BUILDERS: POTTERY. Pottery of the mound builders civilization

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"Builders: Masters of Innovation, Strength, and Legacy" Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains: Pioneering the Industrial Revolution. HMAS Melbourne (21): A testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Australian builders. Welsh women road builders, South Wales: Breaking barriers and shaping communities through their dedication. Building and masonry tools: The essential companions in every builder's journey towards creation. Che Guevara / Builder: Uniting ideals with construction for a better world. Queens College Cambridge rowing team: Building resilience, teamwork, and determination on the water. I K Brunel / Chain Cdv: Capturing the visionary mind behind iconic structures that stand tall today. The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes: Unraveling mysteries amidst architectural marvels. Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia: Navigating risks while building dreams against all odds. I K Brunel / Anon: Celebrating unsung heroes who contribute to our built environment silently but significantly. A Flood at Staines: Builders as saviors during times of crisis; rebuilding lives one brick at a time. CUBITT (1788-1855): Honoring Thomas Cubitt's legacy in shaping London's architectural landscape. In this captivating world where innovation meets strength and legacy intertwines with creativity – they are the unsung heroes who shape our cities' skylines while leaving an indelible mark on history itself. From Isambard Kingdom Brunel donning chains as he revolutionized transportation systems to Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne proudly sailing across oceans - these remarkable feats bear witness to their unwavering commitment. Welsh women road builders in South Wales defy stereotypes by breaking ground both literally and metaphorically - paving paths towards progress for future generations.