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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: Durbar Square at dawn with Garuda statue on column

Durbar Square at dawn with Garuda statue on column facing Krishna Mandir temple built in 1637 in Indian style, with twin roofed pagoda style Jagannarayan temple behind, Patan, Kathmandu Valley

Background imageBuilt Collection: Steamship Alabama

Steamship Alabama
British-built raiding vessel for the Confederate Navy during the war between the States

Background imageBuilt Collection: Jack in the Green 1872

Jack in the Green 1872
Jack-in-the-Green is performed outside Montagu House, Portman Square, London. The house was originally built in 1782 for Elizabeth Montagu, a noted social figure

Background imageBuilt Collection: Rooftop Golf

Rooftop Golf
Hotels in New York (Hotel Ogden in this photo) built golf courses, and even held tournaments, to keep the businessmans mind off the Depression

Background imageBuilt Collection: NIOBE WARSHIP

NIOBE WARSHIP
Battleship built in Britain for the Royal Canadian Navy

Background imageBuilt Collection: AIRCO DH-4

AIRCO DH-4
Designed by Geoffrey De Havilland, this two-seat biplane is Britains first purpose-built bomber

Background imageBuilt Collection: Mayhew / Wandsworth Prison

Mayhew / Wandsworth Prison
Built in 1851 and originally called the Surrey House of Correction. This picture shows the adult school in the chapel on the separate system

Background imageBuilt Collection: Steam Fire Engine

Steam Fire Engine
Canterburys steam fire- engine, built be Messrs Merryweather & sons, of Greenwich

Background imageBuilt Collection: British Industries Fair

British Industries Fair
A striking red and black poster for the British Industries Fair which was held in the Empire Hall, Olympia, which was built for this event & opened in 1929

Background imageBuilt Collection: Queenwood College

Queenwood College
Housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall (built 1841) between 1847-1896. Burnt down in 1903. Former maths master: John Tyndall

Background imageBuilt Collection: The Savoy Chapel

The Savoy Chapel, Savoy Hill, Strand, London. It stands on part of the site of the ancient Palace of Savoy and is part of the hospital built by Henry VII in 1505

Background imageBuilt Collection: Cowling Castle 1735

Cowling Castle 1735
South view of Cowling Castle, near Rochester, Kent, England. Built by Lord John Cobham in 1381

Background imageBuilt Collection: Royal Exchange (Original

Royal Exchange (Original
Inspired by the bourse at Antwerp, Thomas Gresham built the first Royal Exchange at Cornhill, City of London; it was destroyed in the Fire of London, 1666

Background imageBuilt Collection: Chartist Housing Estate

Chartist Housing Estate
The Chartist estate at Snigs End, Gloucestershire, one of several built by Feargus O Connor for workers. Sadly, the promised Paradise is a disastrous failure

Background imageBuilt Collection: NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban

NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban district in western Tyne and Wear, North East England

Background imageBuilt Collection: Yas Marina Hotel and Formula 1 race track, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Yas Marina Hotel and Formula 1 race track, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, UAE

The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812
3083163 The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Background imageBuilt Collection: The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

Background imageBuilt Collection: Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC

Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC. 19th century (lithograph)
536594 Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC. 19th century (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBuilt Collection: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883
538279 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883.; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

Background imageBuilt Collection: High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, built by Robert Stephenson between 1846 and 1849

High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, built by Robert Stephenson between 1846 and 1849
538629 High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, built by Robert Stephenson between 1846 and 1849; (add.info.: High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel

Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843
530614 Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843

Background imageBuilt Collection: Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750

Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750
527290 Holbein's Gate, Whitehall, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII it was demolished in 1750.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBuilt Collection: Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang

Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang
531830 Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang. Elevation showing block of 3 'houses' of 4 floors

Background imageBuilt Collection: North London Cemetery, Highgate, 1838 (engraving)

North London Cemetery, Highgate, 1838 (engraving)
536401 North London Cemetery, Highgate, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: North London Cemetery, Highgate. The Lebanon Catacombs)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of)
540994 Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of the use of aluminium); (add.info)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871 (engraving)
538438 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Palace of Wilanow, Poland, drawing by J. Arnout, engraving by Lalaisse, 1840

Palace of Wilanow, Poland, drawing by J. Arnout, engraving by Lalaisse, 1840
3600072 Palace of Wilanow, Poland, drawing by J. Arnout, engraving by Lalaisse, 1840; (add.info.: Poland. Palace of Wilanow. Located in Willanow district, Warsaw)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

Background imageBuilt Collection: North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue

North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue, built in the architectural style fashionable at
537303 North London Cemetery, Highgate, London, England. The Egyptian avenue, built in the architectural style fashionable at this time

Background imageBuilt Collection: Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800

Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800
536451 Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800; (add.info.: Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800. Fever (isolation) hospitals for highly infectious diseases built outside cities

Background imageBuilt Collection: Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England

Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England
530303 Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England. First iron bridge in world, built between 1776 and 1779

Background imageBuilt Collection: Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins

Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins
530251 Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins. Radiating principle: Treadmills for grinding corn and raising water worked by prisoners

Background imageBuilt Collection: Experiment', the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton

Experiment', the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton
527921 Experiment', the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington line in 1825. Passengers entered from the back

Background imageBuilt Collection: La Barriere Monceau, Paris, France in the 19th century

La Barriere Monceau, Paris, France in the 19th century
5614327 La Barriere Monceau, Paris, France in the 19th century; (add.info.: La Barriere Monceau, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Johan Barthold Jongkind)

Background imageBuilt Collection: The Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth', 1850

The Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth', 1850
3330883 The Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth' built by Alexander Duthie & Co. for the Aberdeen/Calcutta run)

Background imageBuilt Collection: The Gokstad Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold

The Gokstad Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway
3058505 The Gokstad Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imageBuilt Collection: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving)

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving)
535470 Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving)

Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving)
540036 Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving); (add.info.: Built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834) between 1796 and 1801

Background imageBuilt Collection: Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving)

Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving)
541245 Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Built by William Herschel (1738-1822) the German-born English astronomer

Background imageBuilt Collection: Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic
538304 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic. (London, 1871)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain

Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain
3697282 Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain; (add.info.: Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. Church of Saint Michael. Gothic style. Front and rose window)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE. Lang

Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE. Lang. Avenue of dwellings
531832 Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE. Lang. Avenue of dwellings. Each block was 3 'houses' of 4 floors

Background imageBuilt Collection: Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving)

Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving)
532286 Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving); (add.info.: This was the second Royal Exchange built after Gresham's original building was destroyed in the Fire of)

Background imageBuilt Collection: Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps

Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps
530635 Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps. Built by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1881, it was the home of the Gilbert and Sullivan operattas

Background imageBuilt Collection: Elizabeth I inaugurating the first Royal Exchange, London, 1571

Elizabeth I inaugurating the first Royal Exchange, London, 1571. The Exchange was built by Thomas Gresham (1519-1579)
527816 Elizabeth I inaugurating the first Royal Exchange, London, 1571. The Exchange was built by Thomas Gresham (1519-1579). 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBuilt Collection: Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842

Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842
527928 Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842. Note cast iron roof trusses

Background imageBuilt Collection: St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving)

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving)
535466 St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars)




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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.