Builders Collection (page 4)

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)

Construction of a Tunnel on the Colombo-Kandy Railway, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495509 Construction of a Tunnel on the Colombo-Kandy Railway, c.1860s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Excavations at the building site for the Aeolian Company building at 5th Avenue
MNY381240 Excavations at the building site for the Aeolian Company building at 5th Avenue and 54th Street, New York, 1925 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Tableau, representing further improvements to Mr. Briggs
781114 Tableau, representing further improvements to Mr. Briggss house - destruction of the wall which separates the parlour from the passage, illustration from Punch (litho) by English School

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)

Trade card, Edward J Bossward (engraving)
732131 Trade card, Edward J Bossward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Edward J Bossward, organ builders and tuner, 229 Lady Wood Road)

Trade card, Thomas Taylor (engraving)
732128 Trade card, Thomas Taylor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Thomas Taylor, timber merchant, builder)

Builders at Work (engraving)
663422 Builders at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Builders at Work. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history of England)

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)

Marsh Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831976 Marsh Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of William Jerdone Braikenridge

The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division
2798434 The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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

"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

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

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

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

Boat builders in a shipyard, Hong Kong, c. 1900
Boat builders in a shipyard, Hong Kong, c.1900

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

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

The Three Little Pigs (colour litho)
3092866 The Three Little Pigs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Little Pigs. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Photograph of Builders Arms, Lambeth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1959

Photograph of Builders Arms, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Builders Arms, Battersea, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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

Young English gentleman riding with hounds in a stag hunt. A woman rider thrown from a horse. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The

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

Saka. The burial mound builders - Building of tumulus (kurgan) by scyth

The building of the Paris Opera (b / w photo)
STC251074 The building of the Paris Opera (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

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

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186437 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

The Stonemasons, illustration from a childrens book, c. 1890 (colour litho)
CHT173518 The Stonemasons, illustration from a childrens book, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Masons constructing a palace (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223753 Masons constructing a palace (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Ms 23 C 124 fol. 3 The Construction of the Tower of Babel, from the Velislav Bible, c
XIR216424 Ms 23 C 124 fol.3 The Construction of the Tower of Babel, from the Velislav Bible, c.1340 (vellum) by Czech School, (14th century); 24.5x30.7 cm; National University Library, Prague

Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 8th Century (engraving)
5208033 Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland)

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)

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

Building of the English galleon Ark Royal, the flagship in the fight against the Spanish Armada in 1588 (litho)
6015024 Building of the English galleon Ark Royal, the flagship in the fight against the Spanish Armada in 1588 (litho) by Hardy

Les Clunisiens (engraving)
6020819 Les Clunisiens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Clunisiens. Illustration for L Art National by Henri du Cleuziou (Abel Pilon)

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

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

The Tower of Babel (oil on copper)
LST398589 The Tower of Babel (oil on copper) by Cleve, Hendrick van (c.1525-89) (follower of); 33.7x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Exterior of the Parthenon at Athens in the Time of its Builders (engraving)
671281 Exterior of the Parthenon at Athens in the Time of its Builders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of Foremen, 1862 (photo)
STC153085 Group of Foremen, 1862 (photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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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.