Builders Collection (page 3)

The making of the Panama Canal (colour litho)
3096846 The making of the Panama Canal (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The making of the Panama Canal)

Dyaks Building a House; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. Creator: A. M. Cameron
Dyaks Building a House; A Visit to Borneo, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

New Caledonians constructing a house; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
New Caledonians constructing a house; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

U. S. Treasury before completion. Washington, D. C. ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Treasury before completion. Washington, D.C. ca. 1860

The Construction of a Temple in the Presence of St. Augustine, from the the Choir of the St
IND47251 The Construction of a Temple in the Presence of St. Augustine, from the the Choir of the St. Mary of Lluca Church (fresco) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bishopric of Vic, Osona

Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel)
IND388210 Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Avila Cathedral, Castilla y Leon, Spain; Index Fototeca

View of the East River, New York c. 1750 with a ship-building centre (litho)
PNP377486 View of the East River, New York c.1750 with a ship-building centre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

The solution to a problem (colour litho)
2808810 The solution to a problem (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The solution to a problem)

Construction of Murbach Abbey, near Guebwiller, Alsace (colour litho)
5208361 Construction of Murbach Abbey, near Guebwiller, Alsace (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of Murbach Abbey)

Building The Tower Of Babel (colour litho)
5227903 Building The Tower Of Babel (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building The Tower Of Babel)

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (litho)
1064594 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

The Builders, 1904. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
The Builders, 1904

Ship Builders Auger, 1938. Creator: Erwin Stenzel
Ship Builders Auger, 1938

History of Kamakura: Building Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, late 18th-early 19th century

East Hill Estate: construction work in progress, view of workers in a field with
1812599 East Hill Estate: construction work in progress, view of workers in a field with machinery, London, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Preparation for War to defend Commerce, 1800 (engraving)
AQS256826 Preparation for War to defend Commerce, 1800 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Derrick man, Empire State Building, 1930-31 (gelatin silver print)
492495 Derrick man, Empire State Building, 1930-31 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Shipwrights taking a Rest, 1846 (w / c on paper)
474394 Shipwrights taking a Rest, 1846 (w/c on paper) by Madou, Jean-Baptiste (1796-1877); 29.8x42.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Solomon overseeing the building of the Temple of Jerusalem (colour litho)
5226860 Solomon overseeing the building of the Temple of Jerusalem (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Dampier, 1652-1715 (chromolitho)
3648862 William Dampier, 1652-1715 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dampier, 1652-1715)

William Pitt, 1708-1778 (chromolitho)
3648836 William Pitt, 1708-1778 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt, 1708-1778)

Sir Stamford Raffles, 1781-1826 (chromolitho)
3648835 Sir Stamford Raffles, 1781-1826 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Stamford Raffles, 1781-1826)

Sir James Outram, 1803-1863 (chromolitho)
3648831 Sir James Outram, 1803-1863 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Outram, 1803-1863)

Lord Anson, 1697-1762 (chromolitho)
3648826 Lord Anson, 1697-1762 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Anson, 1697-1762)

Sebastian Cabot, 1477-1557 (chromolitho)
3648823 Sebastian Cabot, 1477-1557 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian Cabot, 1477-1557)

Sir John Hawkins, 1521-1595 (chromolitho)
3648821 Sir John Hawkins, 1521-1595 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Hawkins, 1521-1595)

David Livingstone, 1813-1873 (chromolitho)
3648815 David Livingstone, 1813-1873 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstone, 1813-1873)

Lord Heathfield, 1718-1790 (chromolitho)
3648807 Lord Heathfield, 1718-1790 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Heathfield, 1718-1790)

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

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

Scottish Provident Association Building (b / w photo)
3650488 Scottish Provident Association Building (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Provident Association Building)

Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank (b / w photo)
3650481 Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank)

New Public Offices, Westminster (b / w photo)
3650442 New Public Offices, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Offices, Westminster)

Bank Buildings, Princes Street (b / w photo)
3650440 Bank Buildings, Princes Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank Buildings, Princes Street)

A Roman General directing the building of a governors house by the Darent, where the foundations still survive (litho)
5198236 A Roman General directing the building of a governors house by the Darent, where the foundations still survive (litho) by Forestier

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders (chromolitho)
6001772 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

King Charles II overseeing the rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral after the Great Fire of London, 1666 (litho)
6015032 King Charles II overseeing the rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral after the Great Fire of London, 1666 (litho) by Hardy

King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho)
6015020 King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Building a house on the Ile de la Reunion, c. 1810-15 (w / c on paper)
CHT386047 Building a house on the Ile de la Reunion, c.1810-15 (w/c on paper) by Patu de Rosemont, Jean-Joseph (1766-1818); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Organ builders, trade card. (engraving)
983964 Organ builders, trade card. (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organ builders, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (engraving)
1064596 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (litho)
1064595 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

Building stone (chromolitho)
1094515 Building stone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building stone. French educational card)

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

German Costume 1300-1350
LLM455369 German Costume 1300-1350 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Costume 1300-1350)

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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.