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"Built to withstand the test of time, these iconic structures and moments showcase human ingenuity and craftsmanship throughout history

Background imageBuilt Collection: Southampton Bargate

Southampton Bargate
The Bargate, one of the medieval bars (gateways) of the city of Southampton, Hampshire, England. The central archway built c. 1180 - 1200, other two 1764 - 1774 Date: 12th & 18th century

Background imageBuilt Collection: Mancunian Way Flyover

Mancunian Way Flyover
The newly-built Manchunian Way flyover, Manchester, England, part of the M6 motorway network. Date: 1960s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Railway Tunnel House

Railway Tunnel House
A quirky house, built over a railway tunnel at Clayton, Sussex, England. Date: early 1930s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Olney Parish Church

Olney Parish Church, dedicated to St. Peter & St. Paul, Buckinghamshire, England. Most of the church was built in the 14th century in the Decorated Gothic style. Date: founded 11th century

Background imageBuilt Collection: North Elmham Church

North Elmham Church
St. Marys Church, North Elmham, Norfolk, England. Bishop Herbert de Losinga built the first 11th century church here; the present one is 13th century. Date: 13th century

Background imageBuilt Collection: MODERN OFFICE BLOCKS

MODERN OFFICE BLOCKS
Modern office blocks, built in the London Wall area of the City of London, after the World War Two Blitz. Date: 1960s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Walsingham Shrine

Walsingham Shrine
The Holy Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, at Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England. This building, built on the foundations of the original shrine, was opened in 1931. Date: founded 1061

Background imageBuilt Collection: Vasco di Gamas Fort

Vasco di Gamas Fort, built 1498. The lady dressed in a Leso is carrying a kerosene tin of water on her head. This is the regular method of water supply in Zanzibar. 1935

Background imageBuilt Collection: Wiesmann MF4 Coupe

Wiesmann MF4 Coupe

Background imageBuilt Collection: Rosamonde, the first plane manufactured in China

Rosamonde, the first plane manufactured in China

Background imageBuilt Collection: Pembroke Dock with royal yacht, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Pembroke Dock with royal yacht, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of Pembroke Dock with the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. This was the third royal yacht to bear this name -- it was built in Pembroke Dock and launched in 1899

Background imageBuilt Collection: Lake Bled with church, Slovenia

Lake Bled with church, Slovenia
View of Lake Bled with the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, near the town of Bled in north west Slovenia. Built in the 15th century, weddings are held regularly at the church

Background imageBuilt Collection: Sunny Day at Lords by Ernest Wallcousins

Sunny Day at Lords by Ernest Wallcousins
This image shows an enthusiastic crowd watching a cricket match. Painted in 1926 the grand stand can be seen in the distance, which had just been built

Background imageBuilt Collection: Bevis Marks Synagogue, London, 1889

Bevis Marks Synagogue, London, 1889
Engraving showing the interior of Bevis Marks Synagogue, London, c.1889. Bevis Marks was the first synagogue to be built, after the restoration, by Spanish and Portuguese Jews in Britain in 1701

Background imageBuilt Collection: The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth

The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth
Engraving showing the battle between HMS Shah and Amethyst and the Peruvian Ironclad turret ship Huascar on the 29th May 1877

Background imageBuilt Collection: S. S. Terra Nova, June 1910

S. S. Terra Nova, June 1910
Cut-away illustration of the Terra Nova, the ship that Captain Scott used in his second expedition to the Antarctic, 1910-1913

Background imageBuilt Collection: P&O Liner SS Delhi, 1911

P&O Liner SS Delhi, 1911
Photograph of the P&O liner SS Delhi at sea in 1911. Built in 1905 the Delhi was wrecked in a gale off Cape Spartel, Tangiers, in 1911

Background imageBuilt Collection: New Eastbourne Tram

New Eastbourne Tram
One of the beautiful new double-decker trams, built to a gauge of only 15 inches, which run from Eastbourne along the Crumbles, Sussex, England

Background imageBuilt Collection: SS Orsova, 1909

SS Orsova, 1909
Photograph of the Orient Steam Navigation Companys Australian Mail Liner SS Orsova at sea, 1909. Built in 1909 by John Brown and Co

Background imageBuilt Collection: Thaxted / Essex / Guildhall

Thaxted / Essex / Guildhall
Built over six hundred years ago, the Guildhall in Thaxted, Essex continues to represent the civic life of the town and is still in daily use

Background imageBuilt Collection: Tutbury Castle

Tutbury Castle
Queen Marys Tower, Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1569. Built by Henry de Ferrers (1070s), later owned by Wulfric Spot

Background imageBuilt Collection: Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation

Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
A Rover car fitted with a neatly made coal-gas installation. The gas bolster originated by Wood-Milne Ltd. was a recepticle built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre

Background imageBuilt Collection: Gibraltar Airport

Gibraltar Airport
A fine overview of the Gilbraltar airport and its built-up surroundings

Background imageBuilt Collection: Crystal Palace 1851

Crystal Palace 1851
The south transept, with a fountain in the foreground and showing how the exhibition was built around living trees

Background imageBuilt Collection: Buildings / Seven Wonders

Buildings / Seven Wonders
Built by the Greeks, almost entirely in marble, in Ephesus, now part of Turkey. Destroyed by Herostratus in 356 BC in an attempt to immortalise his name

Background imageBuilt Collection: Wandsworth Prison / Letter

Wandsworth Prison / Letter
Built in 1851 and originally called the Surrey House of Correction. The inmates writing letters

Background imageBuilt Collection: Wales / Portmeirion

Wales / Portmeirion
A girl stands by an iron gateway at PORTMEIRION, the village that Clough Williams- Ellis built between 1925 and 1975 on his own private penninsula in Snowdonia

Background imageBuilt Collection: Hampton Court Stair Case

Hampton Court Stair Case
The Grand or Kings Staircase in the portion of the palace designed by Wren and built in 1689. The classically inspired walls & ceilings were painted by Antonio Verrio

Background imageBuilt Collection: Hall Place, Bexley, Kent

Hall Place, Bexley, Kent, England, was built in the reign of Henry VIII for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Champneis

Background imageBuilt Collection: Marlow Church & Bridge

Marlow Church & Bridge
A delighful glimpse of All Saints Church, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England, seen through the suspension bridge (built 1829 - 1832) over the River Thames

Background imageBuilt Collection: Hatfield House

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, England, the celebrated Jacobean mansion built by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and the home of the Cecil family ever since

Background imageBuilt Collection: Icelandic Trawler

Icelandic Trawler
This British built Icelandic trawler at Grimsby docks, Lincolnshire, England, is being lifted up to examine the hull and for repainting

Background imageBuilt Collection: The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes

The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes
472240 The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique

Background imageBuilt Collection: Tennessee Air National Guard - Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker

Tennessee Air National Guard - Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker O-53-0315 (msn 17097) Built as a KC-97G-29-BO, then to KC-97G-145-BO and converted to KC-97L. Date: 1960s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Allchin Road Roller 1187

Allchin Road Roller 1187
Maker: Wm. Allchin Ltd. at the Globe Works, Northampton Type: Road Roller Number: 1187 Built: 1901 Registration: NH 3417 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 6 Date: 1970s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 20223, Supreme

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 20223, Supreme
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 20223 Built: 1934 Registration: EU 5313 Class: B6 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 10 Name: Supreme Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 3938 Built: 1922 Registration: XL 9086 Class: Scenic Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Quo Vadis Date

Background imageBuilt Collection: Sentinel Wagon Pendle Lady GT 2827

Sentinel Wagon Pendle Lady GT 2827
Sentinel DG6P Type Wagon, regn. GT 2827, number 8590, Pendle Lady. Built in 1931 by the Sentinel Waggon Works in Shrewsbury. Date: 1960s-1970s

Background imageBuilt Collection: Port Eynon, Glamorgan, Wales, a typical stone-built village in the Gower Penninsula

Port Eynon, Glamorgan, Wales, a typical stone-built village in the Gower Penninsula. Date: 1950s

Background imageBuilt Collection: THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES

THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES
The two Menai bridges - the suspension road bridge built by Telford, opened January 1826; and the tubular railway bridge by Stephenson and Fairbairn, opened 1850. Date: 1850

Background imageBuilt Collection: Chantry of Henry V

Chantry of Henry V
An elaborately carved chantry chapel in Westminster Abbey was built above between 1437 and 1450

Background imageBuilt Collection: Liverpool Cathedral under construction from St. James Mount

Liverpool Cathedral under construction from St. James Mount Date: circa 1908

Background imageBuilt Collection: Daniel Boones Cabin and the house in which he died

Daniel Boones Cabin and the house in which he died
The Original Cabin of Daniel Boone (1734-1820) - American pioneer at Femme Osage, Missouri and the house in which he died (built by his son Nathaniel) at St. Charles, Missouri. Date: 1906

Background imageBuilt Collection: Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire

Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire
Built in 1850 as a result of railway traffic, the Blisworth Hotel is seen here in 1906. While the station it served closed in 1960, the Hotel continues to thrive

Background imageBuilt Collection: Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan. The Womens Freedom toured the South of England in a purpose built caravan, beginning in May 1908

Background imageBuilt Collection: Milan Cathedral (Detail)

Milan Cathedral (Detail)
Part of Milan Cathdedral, Italy. Dating from the 1380s, it was built by many different architects and was completed in the 19th century. Date: 1930s

Background imageBuilt Collection: The final Vought F7U-3 to be built (139917)

The final Vought F7U-3 to be built (139917) is rolled out of the Vought plant in Dallas, Texas

Background imageBuilt Collection: The iron steam vessels Meteor and Prince of Wales

The iron steam vessels Meteor and Prince of Wales, built by Miller, Ravenhill & Co, leaving Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall. Coloured lithograph by R K Thomas after a drawing bys D Skillett




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"Built to withstand the test of time, these iconic structures and moments showcase human ingenuity and craftsmanship throughout history. From the heroic RMS Carpathia in 1903, rescuing survivors of the Titanic tragedy, to the elegant Runcorn-Widnes Bridge connecting communities with its architectural marvel. Captain Woolf Barnato's Bentley exudes luxury and precision, a testament to engineering excellence. The Bauhaus Building stands as a symbol of modernist design principles that revolutionized architecture. The Four Eddystone Lighthouses have guided countless sailors through treacherous waters, their sturdy construction enduring fierce storms. The Westfield SEI British car embodies British automotive heritage with its sleek lines and powerful performance on the road. Rugby at Murrayfield stadium in Scotland epitomizes strength and teamwork as players battle it out on hallowed grounds. Even amidst gales, Bishop Rock Lighthouse remains steadfastly guarding ships from perilous rocks—a true beacon of hope in turbulent times. HMS Duke of York firing a broadside during World War II showcases military might harnessed for defense purposes. Artistic mastery comes alive with Saint Fiacre in Field painting depicting nature's beauty nurtured by human hands. Whitley Bay Lighthouse stands tall against crashing waves, guiding seafarers home safely. Lastly, we can't forget about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon—an ancient wonder built to awe generations with lush greenery suspended high above ground level. " In each instance, these remarkable feats remind us that when determination meets skillful craftsmanship, incredible things are built that leave an indelible mark on our world.