Builders Collection (page 7)

Haggai (chromolitho)
2815853 Haggai (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haggai. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Storm damage in Bobigny, Paris (litho)
2819027 Storm damage in Bobigny, Paris (litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm damage in Bobigny, Paris)

The Building Of The Ark (colour litho)
3648386 The Building Of The Ark (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Building Of The Ark)

Ms 149 t. 1 fol. 16 An Agreement and the Building of a Castle
XIR214286 Ms 149 t.1 fol.16 An Agreement and the Building of a Castle, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum) by French School

Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique
CHT207713 Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique Saint-Denis (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Laying foundations, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving)
STC205053 Laying foundations, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) by Rusconi, Giovanni Antonio (c.1520-87); Private Collection; (add.info)

Building the City and the Tower of Babel, from a bible printed by Edward Gover
STC87910 Building the City and the Tower of Babel, from a bible printed by Edward Gover, 1870s (litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

The Art of Building, hexagonal decorative relief tile from a series depicting
XIR103672 The Art of Building, hexagonal decorative relief tile from a series depicting the practitioners of the Arts and Sciences

Bricklayers at a Building Site, 1875 (w / c, bodycolour & gum arabic on paper)
621808 Bricklayers at a Building Site, 1875 (w/c, bodycolour & gum arabic on paper) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 40x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The city rises, 1910 (oil on canvas)
61323 The city rises, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); 199x301 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Building the Retaining Wall near Park Street, Camden Town, September 17th 1836
STC110560 Building the Retaining Wall near Park Street, Camden Town, September 17th 1836, engraved by the artist, 1838 (colour litho) by Bourne

Building the Empire State Building, c. 1931 (gelatin silver print)
492494 Building the Empire State Building, c.1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Macons au quinzieme siecle (engraving)
3646106 Macons au quinzieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macons au quinzieme siecle. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Trade card, Edward Inston (engraving)
732106 Trade card, Edward Inston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Edward Inston, builder &c, Carver Street)

The Tower of Babel, 1468-84 (detail) (fresco) (see also 736756) (b / w photo)
736755 The Tower of Babel, 1468-84 (detail) (fresco) (see also 736756) (b/w photo) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Camposanto, Pisa, Italy; (add.info.: Tour de Babel; ); Alinari

The Remaking of Belgium, c. 1918 (colour litho)
747116 The Remaking of Belgium, c.1918 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; English, out of copyright

The Works Of The Year XI (colour litho)
2778197 The Works Of The Year XI (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works Of The Year XI)

Ardiments of modern technology (colour litho)
2783587 Ardiments of modern technology (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ardiments of modern technology)

Muscle, spades and picks (colour litho)
2794173 Muscle, spades and picks (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muscle, spades and picks)

Groupe De Macons Aux Environs De Moscou (colour photo)
2817444 Groupe De Macons Aux Environs De Moscou (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groupe De Macons Aux Environs De Moscou)

Provision, wealth (chromolitho)
2815929 Provision, wealth (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Provision, wealth)

A Home on the Road (Colour Litho)
2808968 A Home on the Road (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A home on the go)

While the signs of war are erased (colour litho)
2808771 While the signs of war are erased (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: While the signs of war are erased)

Workers injured by a collapsed wall (colour litho)
2807731 Workers injured by a collapsed wall (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workers injured by a collapsed wall. Un mur quis ecroule)

The Construction of the Tower of Babel, 1166 (mosaic)
704255 The Construction of the Tower of Babel, 1166 (mosaic) by Italian School, (12th century); Otranto Cathedral, Italy; (add.info.: On the floor of the nave of Otranto Cathedral, Italy)

The legend of Hiram (engraving)
3100730 The legend of Hiram (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The legend of Hiram)

Scene in Bombay, from Volume I of Scenery, Costumes and Architecture of India
STC86072 Scene in Bombay, from Volume I of Scenery, Costumes and Architecture of India, engraved by R.G. Reeve (fl.1811-37) pub

The Founding of Constantinople, from The History of Emperor Constantine series
BOO74332 The Founding of Constantinople, from The History of Emperor Constantine series, Raphael de la Planche Factory, Paris, 1633-68 (tapestry) by French School

The building of Babel (litho)
STC416086 The building of Babel (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: According to the Book of Genesis)

Sailor, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439658 Sailor, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

The walls of towns among the Gauls are built of alternative courses of Stones and Beams
XJF468523 The walls of towns among the Gauls are built of alternative courses of Stones and Beams, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts

Building the Bow and Victoria Park sewer, illustration from The King
KAT324416 Building the Bow and Victoria Park sewer, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A cabinet makers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243964 A cabinet makers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

A Street in the Fifteenth century showing the construction of a Tower, (colour litho)
CHT274915 A Street in the Fifteenth century showing the construction of a Tower, (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Building the convent at Syon, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns
DON269978 Building the convent at Syon, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns, compiled in Lisbon in the early 17th century (vellum) by Portuguese School

Construction of the Puente de los Franceses in Madrid, 1859 (b / w photo)
CHT253287 Construction of the Puente de los Franceses in Madrid, 1859 (b/w photo) by Clifford, Charles (1800-63); Archives de l Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees

The Construction of the Pyramids (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT214725 The Construction of the Pyramids (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

National Bank of Scotland (b / w photo)
3650509 National Bank of Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Bank of Scotland)

Finsbury Pavement House (b / w photo)
3650463 Finsbury Pavement House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finsbury Pavement House)

A street in Paris, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
976117 A street in Paris, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A street in Paris, 15th Century)

The vegetables of Egypt (chromolitho)
1094369 The vegetables of Egypt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vegetables of Egypt)

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (b / w photo)
1064597 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

Exposition Universelle 1900 (colour litho)
3098941 Exposition Universelle 1900 (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exposition Universelle 1900)

On the Hoist, The Empire State Building, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
621925 On the Hoist, The Empire State Building, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Ms 1015 fol. 1 Construction of a Castle, from Gouvernement des Rois et des Princes
XIR187098 Ms 1015 fol.1 Construction of a Castle, from Gouvernement des Rois et des Princes (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; French

Effects of Good Government in the City, detail of workers building a house, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI177901 Effects of Good Government in the City, detail of workers building a house, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

Sir Christopher Wren displaying notices on the site of St Pauls Cathedral forbidding his workers from swearing
5197913 Sir Christopher Wren displaying notices on the site of St Pauls Cathedral forbidding his workers from swearing (engraving) by English School

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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.