Builders Collection (#11)

Joes Quiet Day Joe Gormley National Union of Mineworkers. March 1974 S74-1491

Patients having complained that their recovery was impeded by lack of light, due to the blast walls at Ham Green Hospital, Bristol, the Royal Navy from barracks at Crosham, Wilts

Photographer Heanly Harry Hussey, stonemason, repairing step at Christchurch, Cosway St, Marylebone with mate Wally Keen

1951 South Bank Exhibition Site. Preparing roof of trhe Dome of Discovery. DM 6/9/1950 Greenwell 5/9/1950 025760/7

Festival of Britain Site 1950 Working by night on site of 1951 Festival of Britain. 022674/1

Cadmus Founding Thebes, ca. 1543-44. Creator: Master of the Story of Cadmus
Cadmus Founding Thebes, ca. 1543-44

Plate 24: The Israelites Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem, from The Battles... ca
Plate 24: The Israelites Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Preparations for the New Year, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jo, vol. 1), 1817

[Construction Site], 1880s. Creator: Louis Lafon
[Construction Site], 1880s

A. S. Howard Building Under Construction, 1885. Creator: Unknown
A.S. Howard Building Under Construction, 1885

THE GLAZING WAGON 1851
Paxton had to be not only architect but engineer : this glazing wagon enabled the builders to position the glass panels of the roof in an assembly-line process. Date: 1851

Cartoon, Mr Briggss Pleasures of Housekeeping -- Irish labourers employed to build a house. Date: circa 1850

BUILDING TOWER OF BABEL
Builders at work on Tower of Babel

Burrell Steam Tractor VLD346 Furious, (msn 3191), built in 1907, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Prince of Wales HR6658 (msn 3887), at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam Rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Burrell General purpose Tarction engine TA369 Red Gauntlet
Burrell General purpose Traction engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3998), at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Burrell Road Tractor CYB558 at Walford Cross, near Taunton, with the 1926 Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller - Toby. Works No. 95/4009 - Reg. No. YB 7976

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive HO5993 May Queen (msn 3447), built 1913, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines)

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive PB9624 King George VI (msn 3489), built 1913, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines)

House Raising, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
House Raising, 1870s

Frederick William I builds Berlin, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick William I builds Berlin, (1936). Friedrich Wilhelm I Baut Berlin. Frederick William I of Prussia had many famous buildings constructed in Berlin, most of which still exist

Huaca Pucllana Miraflores, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Ancient people of Huaca Pucllana or Huaca Juliana. Recreation of builders and contruction workers, it is a great adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, Peru

Sign for the Marangoni Family of shipbuilders, Venetian, 1517 (oil on panel)
ALG314685 Sign for the Marangoni Family of shipbuilders, Venetian, 1517 (oil on panel) by Italian School; Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: enseigne de l art des Marangoni)

House under construction, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
House under construction, c1935

Paris, France - Notre Dame Cathedral. Date: circa 1890s

Housebuilders in Uganda, Africa. Date: circa 1907

The Builder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Riviera Centre, Torquay under construction 1984 to 1986 Leisure centre

Roberts boat building yard, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 5th June 1909
Twelve men building boats in Roberts boat building yard. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Masonry Tools 18th C
Various tools used by builders in the 18th century : trowels, spades, saws, baskets, spades, wheelbarrows, hammers, etc. Date: Circa 1760

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

Steam engines 68005 and 47493. 68005 is not an ex-BR engine, rather a standard Austerity, built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn (7169) in 1945

The building of the new castle on the Tyne, 1080. In 1080 William I sent his eldest son, Robert Curthose, north to defend the kingdom against the Scots

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Builders have been an integral part of history, shaping communities and leaving their mark on the world. From Welsh women road builders in South Wales to blacksmiths working outside their forge, these skilled individuals have played a crucial role in constructing our society. In 1911, they were hard at work constructing the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road in Truro, Cornwall. Their dedication and craftsmanship are evident in every brick laid and beam secured, showcasing their commitment to creating lasting structures. Equipped with building and masonry tools, these artisans transformed raw materials into architectural wonders. They meticulously crafted each detail, ensuring that every structure stood strong against the test of time. During war times, self-help became paramount. In Heath Robinson's book "Self-Help in War Time, " he depicted builders coming together to construct a bungalow from scratch. This symbolized resilience and resourcefulness amidst challenging circumstances. Even sports teams like the Queens College Cambridge rowing team displayed teamwork akin to that found among builders. Their synchronized efforts propelled them forward just as construction projects rely on collaboration for success. The widening of Swanley Bridge in Kent during 1938 showcased how builders adapted to meet growing infrastructure demands. With determination etched on their faces, they labored tirelessly to expand transportation routes for future generations. However, not all aspects of building are without risks. Dangerous scaffolding loomed over Kolkata's skyline in West Bengal, India - a reminder of the hazards faced by workers daily as they strive towards progress. Builders come from all walks of life; Miss Lucy Pocock defied stereotypes as a sculling champion who excelled both on land and water. Her achievements shattered gender norms while inspiring others within her profession. Advertisements such as Joseph Mastin and Son Builders' Cavendish Street Sheffield highlighted businesses dedicated to providing quality craftsmanship for clients seeking reliable construction services throughout history.