Cranes Collection (#5)

A glimpse of the River Tyne from the decks of the RMS Olympic, which is rapidly being broken up at Messers Thomas W Ward Ltd in Jarrow. 23rd April 1936

Cranes in the Pool of London 1930s
Cranes in the Pool of London next to London Bridge 1930s

Annotated view of London docks in 1947
Annotated view of London docks during the 1947 strikes

Aylesbury Estate Walworth JLP01_08_081550
Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. A panoramic view from the north-west showing the Aylesbury Estate during construction

Thames Foundry, Dagenham Works JLP01_01_048_26
Ford Motor Company Works, Thames Foundry, Dagenham, Havering, Greater London. A view of the new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works

Port Cranes in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

Detail of the YPF Tower in Puerto Madero district, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Two Japanese red crested cranes dancing in the sunrise light, Tsurui crane center, hokkaido

Sandhill cranes arrive to roost in the shallows of the Platte River
Morning breaks with warm rays of sun over cool blue light of dawn as Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) fly in to sit in two inches of precious Ogallala water on the Platte River

Sandhill cranes arrive to roost in the shallows of the Platte River
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) fly in to roost in the shallows of the Platte River. Every year 400,000 to 600,000 sandhill cranes--80 percent of all the cranes on the planet--congregate along an

Want fight
Yuan Su

Mating Season
Michael Zheng

"Cranes at sunrise" series
Keren Or

The quarrel
Joan Zhang

Cranes at sundown
Taufik Ammouneh Martínez

Through the Morning Fog
John Fan

Qingsong Wang

Sandhill Crane in Motion
Hanping Xiao

Crane being used in construction of new railway bridge, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Crane being used in construction of new railway bridge, between c1900 and c1930

The Reinforcements for Canada: shipping horses on board the Calcutta at Woolwich by the... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Reinforcements for Canada: shipping horses on board the Calcutta at Woolwich by the hydraulic crane, 1862. Although there is now every reason to hope - if not, indeed

Wingspan
Leechee Z

Flirt or Quarrel
Mike He

Tetris
Dmitry Skvortsov

Industrial Disease
Andreas Agazzi

Discord
Kevin Wang

Miami city diver
Marcus Hennen

Crane Dance
ANNA AN

Mr. Crowned Crane A.K.A. Twinkle Toes
WildPhotoArt

Grus japonensis, two Japanese Red Crowned Cranes, one bending its neck backwards and the other flapping its wings
Animals, Birds, Gruiformes, Cranes, Gruidae, Japanese Crane, Grus japonensis, Aves, Backwards, Beaks, Bending, Crowned, Feathers, Flapping, Neck, Orders of Living Birds, Red, Tails, Talons, Wings

The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b / w photo)
6014783 The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colne Bridge rebuilding, Uxbridge 1936

Aerial view of Riverside Quay, Hull. 21st April 1958

Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company, 31st March 1995. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Views. Teesside Leisure Park. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral. The City Mill(flour) with its tall chimney can be seen in the foreground. 22nd March 1968

Docklands development, London, England. A mass of cranes and jibs during construction work on tower block offices in the old docks Date: 1989

Common / Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) flying from roost site at sunrise, silhouetted against dawn sky, autumn migration period, Rugen-Bock-Region, Mecklenberg-Vorpommern, Germany, October 2009

Common Crane (Grus grus) juvenile and two adult calling, displaying, in harvested corn fields in the Rugen-Bock-Region in autumn before they continue their annual journey to the south

The rebuilding of Waterloo Bridge, London, 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The rebuilding of Waterloo Bridge, London, 1934, (1935). London County Council demolished the old bridge which was damaged, and commissioned a new structure designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott

The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). In May 1922, the liner Mauretania set a new record of 5 days 8 hours 56 minutes for the crossing from New York to Southampton

Picture No. 12479835
Common Crane - adult crane in flight - Germany Date:

Fairey Firefly Being Loaded Onto Aircraft-Carrier Hms Glory (R62) at Iwakuni Docks, Southern Japan Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Faa During Korean War Date: 1951

Recently released young Common / Eurasian crane (Grus grus) landing within a fox-proof initial release enclosure, Somerset Levels, England, UK, September 2012

Common / Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) three 18 month juveniles, Bart, Christine and Gilbert, released by the Great Crane Project onto the Somerset Levels and Moors

Common / Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) taking flight for roasting site, at sunset, silhouetted. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

Common / Eurasian crane (Grus grus) flock in flight with snow topped Pyrenees mountains in the background, during southward migration period, Haute Pyrenees, Gascony, France. December 2009

Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) portrait, captive

Hay Barges on the Thames, 1905. Artist: Arthur Streeton
Hay Barges on the Thames, 1905. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

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"Cranes: Symbolizing Strength, Progress, and Industrial Heritage" From the Swan Hunter shipyard on the River Tyne in Northeast England to the snowy landscapes of Hokkaido, Japan, they have become an iconic sight around the world. These towering machines are not just a testament to human engineering but also carry profound symbolism. In Preston Docks, Lancashire and Wallsend-on-Tyne in Tyneside, cranes stand tall as silent witnesses to centuries of shipbuilding prowess. They have witnessed countless vessels take shape under their watchful eyes. The black-and-white photograph captures the Tyne Bridge mid-construction in 1928 – a historical moment frozen in time. Moving further north to Glasgow, Scotland in 1971 reveals another facet of crane usage – this time for shipbuilding purposes. As faces of Britain's industrial might during that era, these cranes played a vital role in shaping maritime history. Cranes extend beyond shipyards too; they oversee bustling piers like Battersea Power Station across the Thames where ships unload their precious cargo. RMS Queen Elizabeth from Cunard Lines once docked here – a majestic vessel embraced by these mechanical giants. Yet not all memories associated with they can joyful ones; during World War II's Blitz, fire engulfed Surrey Commercial Docks at Rotherhithe. Amidst chaos and destruction stood resilient cranes that would later witness post-war reconstruction efforts. Devonshire Dock at Barrow-in-Furness stands as another reminder of how these structures facilitate economic growth and trade even today. Nestled amidst Cumbria's picturesque landscape is evidence of ongoing progress fueled by hard work and determination. As day turns into night over any shipyard worldwide, there is something magical about witnessing sunset hues painting silhouettes against steel frames and machinery - an enchanting spectacle only enhanced by looming cranes reaching towards infinity. Cranes embody more than mere functionality.