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"Builders: Masters of Innovation, Strength, and Legacy" Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains: Pioneering the Industrial Revolution

Background imageBuilder Collection: Lord Howe, 1725-1799 (chromolitho)

Lord Howe, 1725-1799 (chromolitho)
3648803 Lord Howe, 1725-1799 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Howe, 1725-1799)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Lord Rodney, 1718-1792 (chromolitho)

Lord Rodney, 1718-1792 (chromolitho)
3648802 Lord Rodney, 1718-1792 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Rodney, 1718-1792)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Verandah Cottages, Highgate (engraving)

Verandah Cottages, Highgate (engraving)
6008160 Verandah Cottages, Highgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verandah Cottages, Highgate. Designed and erected by Mr C Wood, Builder, Highgate)

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Great Timur, or Tamerlane (litho)

The Great Timur, or Tamerlane (litho)
6004948 The Great Timur, or Tamerlane (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Timur, or Tamerlane)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Building the cradle of liberty, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)

Building the cradle of liberty, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)
5854061 Building the cradle of liberty, c.1930 (photomechanical print) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho)

Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho)
5210951 Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho) by Fitchew, E.H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sticklebacks and Their Nests)

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Black Gate and St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle (bodycolour & w / c on paper)

The Black Gate and St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle (bodycolour & w / c on paper)
1213555 The Black Gate and St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle (bodycolour & w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 22.1x17.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageBuilder Collection: Notes at the Social Science Congress at Brighton (engraving)

Notes at the Social Science Congress at Brighton (engraving)
1049351 Notes at the Social Science Congress at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Social Science Congress at Brighton)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Reconstruction of the Halle au Ble, Paris (b / w photo)

Reconstruction of the Halle au Ble, Paris (b / w photo)
939883 Reconstruction of the Halle au BlA©, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card (engraving)

Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card (engraving)
983956 Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageBuilder Collection: Automated electric building site in the year 2000 (chromolitho)

Automated electric building site in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974652 Automated electric building site in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automated electric building site in the year 2000)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Factory interior, St Petersburg, c. 1914 (b / w photo)

Factory interior, St Petersburg, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
833399 Factory interior, St Petersburg, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: An Armenian Architect, plate 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

An Armenian Architect, plate 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409038 An Armenian Architect, plate 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by J

Background imageBuilder Collection: Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443

Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443 (colour litho)
725439 Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuilder Collection: No. 35 Yoshida: The Toyokawa River Bridge From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut)

No. 35 Yoshida: The Toyokawa River Bridge From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut)
2562105 No. 35 Yoshida: The Toyokawa River Bridge From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Continuers of the work of civilization of ancient Rome, thousands of Italian workers

Continuers of the work of civilization of ancient Rome, thousands of Italian workers... (colour litho)
2778368 Continuers of the work of civilization of ancient Rome, thousands of Italian workers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBuilder Collection: 'I give the floor to the pickaxe, 'said the Duce, personally starting the great work

"I give the floor to the pickaxe, "said the Duce, personally starting the great work... (colour litho)
2778302 " I give the floor to the pickaxe, " said the Duce, personally starting the great work.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBuilder Collection: Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places

Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places... (colour litho)
2783732 Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBuilder Collection: The latest works on one of the most significant works that will be inaugurated in Rome during

The latest works on one of the most significant works that will be inaugurated in Rome during the Decennial of
2783633 The latest works on one of the most significant works that will be inaugurated in Rome during the Decennial of the Revolution (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Disappearing Station (Colour Litho)

The Disappearing Station (Colour Litho)
2783563 The Disappearing Station (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disappearing station)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Peter Cooper, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine

Peter Cooper, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine
2619179 Peter Cooper, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, published 1884 (wood engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Cooper, 1791 A- 1883)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving)

Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving)
2975626 Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: Building workers laying concrete, City of London

Building workers laying concrete, City of London
Building workers laying concrete on a building site in the City of London. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageBuilder Collection: Couple Reviewing Plans for Their New Home, 1930 (screen print)

Couple Reviewing Plans for Their New Home, 1930 (screen print)
3035758 Couple Reviewing Plans for Their New Home, 1930 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage advertisement with a 1930s couple reviewing plans for their new home)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel

Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel Date: 20th century

Background imageBuilder Collection: Mr Scott Russell, Builder of the 'Leviathan'(engraving)

Mr Scott Russell, Builder of the "Leviathan"(engraving)
1609458 Mr Scott Russell, Builder of the " Leviathan" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Scott Russell, Builder of the " Leviathan")

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Building Squad of the N. F. S

The Building Squad of the N. F. S
The Building Squad of the N.F.S. (National Fire Service) - building a control room for the Fire Station. Many members of the N.F.S

Background imageBuilder Collection: Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho)

Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478542 Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: KollattoukkAren ou MaAzon, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Making the tunnel at Place de Roubaix for the Metro Station at the Gare du Nord, Ligne 5

Making the tunnel at Place de Roubaix for the Metro Station at the Gare du Nord, Ligne 5
CHT274986 Making the tunnel at Place de Roubaix for the Metro Station at the Gare du Nord, Ligne 5, 7th May 1906 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageBuilder Collection: The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament

The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament
REV326535 The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Extension of the Hospital, c. 1442-43 (fresco)

The Extension of the Hospital, c. 1442-43 (fresco)
ALI214272 The Extension of the Hospital, c.1442-43 (fresco) by Domenico di Bartolo, (c.1400-47); Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala, Siena

Background imageBuilder Collection: Building a glasshouse, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Building a glasshouse, 1890 (oil on canvas)
PCT164318 Building a glasshouse, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: South Gate House of the New Reservoir, Central Park, during construction (albumen print)

South Gate House of the New Reservoir, Central Park, during construction (albumen print)
NYH185412 South Gate House of the New Reservoir, Central Park, during construction (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Stonemason, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)

The Stonemason, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT173517 The Stonemason, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: Pitcher depicting the construction of a building, Sinceny, c. 1740-50 (faience)

Pitcher depicting the construction of a building, Sinceny, c. 1740-50 (faience)
XIR71770 Pitcher depicting the construction of a building, Sinceny, c.1740-50 (faience) by French School, (18th century); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: Miseries of London: 'Breast against breast with ruinous assault and deadly shock they come', pub

Miseries of London: "Breast against breast with ruinous assault and deadly shock they come", pub
GHL42958 Miseries of London: " Breast against breast with ruinous assault and deadly shock they come", pub. by Ackermann, 1807 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Background imageBuilder Collection: Robert of Anjou constructing the Church of Santa Chiara, Naples (oil on canvas)

Robert of Anjou constructing the Church of Santa Chiara, Naples (oil on canvas)
CH402120 Robert of Anjou constructing the Church of Santa Chiara, Naples (oil on canvas) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Empire State Building, New York City, c. 1930 (gelatin silver print)

Empire State Building, New York City, c. 1930 (gelatin silver print)
621927 Empire State Building, New York City, c.1930 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: Raising the Mast, The Empire State Building, 1939 (gelatin silver print)

Raising the Mast, The Empire State Building, 1939 (gelatin silver print)
621924 Raising the Mast, The Empire State Building, 1939 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageBuilder Collection: Women building the elevated railway in Tokyo, October 1904

Women building the elevated railway in Tokyo, October 1904
Female labourors as they carry bricks for use in the construction of the elevated railway, Tokyo. The caption describes how women working in manual labour was not uncommon in Japan. Date: 1904

Background imageBuilder Collection: Construction of casualty clearing station, September 1939

Construction of casualty clearing station, September 1939
Construction of a casualty clearing station in the foundations of a new block of buildings at a London hospital, shortly after the outbreak of the war. 1939

Background imageBuilder Collection: Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950352 Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.6x26.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageBuilder Collection: Roman soldiers building a fort, plate 21 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne

Roman soldiers building a fort, plate 21 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC205025 Roman soldiers building a fort, plate 21 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Raineri

Background imageBuilder Collection: A view of London in the time of King Henry VIII (engraving)

A view of London in the time of King Henry VIII (engraving)
602579 A view of London in the time of King Henry VIII (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Scott Russell, builder of the Leviathan steam ship (engraving)

Scott Russell, builder of the Leviathan steam ship (engraving)
608990 Scott Russell, builder of the Leviathan steam ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scott Russell)

Background imageBuilder Collection: Sir Charles James Freake (colour litho)

Sir Charles James Freake (colour litho)
612558 Sir Charles James Freake (colour litho) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles James Freake, An eminent builder, 31 March 1883, Vanity Fair)




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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.