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Repair Collection (#10)

"Repairing the Past: From Mechanical Diggers to Vintage Locomotives and Beyond" A mechanical digger tirelessly digs deep, showcasing the power in action

Background imageRepair Collection: Telephone Technician

Telephone Technician

Background imageRepair Collection: Bull Run. Orange and Alexandria R. R. near Union Mills, 1861-65

Bull Run. Orange and Alexandria R. R. near Union Mills, 1861-65
Bull Run. Orange and Alexandria R.R. near Union Mills, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRepair Collection: Bull Run. Bridge Near Union Mills, ca. 1862. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Bull Run. Bridge Near Union Mills, ca. 1862. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Bull Run. Bridge Near Union Mills, ca. 1862. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRepair Collection: Bull Run. Bridge near Union Mills (destroyed seven times), ca. 1862

Bull Run. Bridge near Union Mills (destroyed seven times), ca. 1862. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRepair Collection: Bull Run. Blackburns Ford, ca. 1862. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Bull Run. Blackburns Ford, ca. 1862. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Bull Run. Blackburns Ford, ca. 1862. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRepair Collection: Port Said, Egypt

Port Said, Egypt
Street scene in the Native Quarter of Port Said, Egypt with a double mule-pulled tram, a cyclist and group of schoolchildren. Date: circa 1930

Background imageRepair Collection: H M Dockyard, Bermuda - A Floating Dock

H M Dockyard, Bermuda - A Floating Dock
H M Dockyard, Hamilton Bermuda - A Floating Dock, containing the HMS Psyche. Date: circa 1908

Background imageRepair Collection: Shoemaker 1855

Shoemaker 1855
Old shoemaker sitting on a low stool making shoes. Date: 1855

Background imageRepair Collection: INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874

INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874
Inspired by their professor John Ruskin, Oxford students blister their hands making a road on a farm at Hinkney, thereby learning that work is a form of art. Or something. Date: 1874

Background imageRepair Collection: Paviors at work, England 1867

Paviors at work, England 1867
While his mate uses a small pick to fit the paving stones in place, this pavior rams them tight with a massive paving hammer. Date: 1867

Background imageRepair Collection: CHAIRS TO MEND SOHO

CHAIRS TO MEND SOHO
CHAIRS TO MEND A young lady offers to repair your furniture in Soho Square, London Date: circa 1800

Background imageRepair Collection: The Forge on Deck, Night of August 9th: Preparing the Iron Plating for Capstan, 1865-66

The Forge on Deck, Night of August 9th: Preparing the Iron Plating for Capstan, 1865-66

Background imageRepair Collection: Notre-Dame (facade), 1860s. Creator: Edouard Baldus

Notre-Dame (facade), 1860s. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Notre-Dame (facade), 1860s

Background imageRepair Collection: Transport, Road, Cars, resurfaced road with sign warning of reduced speed limit

Transport, Road, Cars, resurfaced road with sign warning of reduced speed limit and loose chippings

Background imageRepair Collection: 20083974

20083974
BULGARIA Melnik Community Centre. CenterTravel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Melnik Bulgaria Bulgarian Summer Bright Sunny Sun East Eastern

Background imageRepair Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter N94457

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter N94457 (msn 265), of the Marathon Oil Company, Findlay, OH, at Noumea-Magenta, en route to Canada after repair in Australia. Date: 1973

Background imageRepair Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter N4914

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter N4914 (msn 48) of Wien Air Alaska, at Fairbanks, Alaska, awaiting repair after a mishap

Background imageRepair Collection: Beagle A. 61 Terrier series 2 G-ASAK

Beagle A. 61 Terrier series 2 G-ASAK
Beagle A.61 Terrier series 2 (msn B.604) G-ASAK at Stapleford Tawney. Converted from Auster T.7 WE591, delivered on 19 March 1951 and written off 26 January 1960

Background imageRepair Collection: Harbor scene with the tide out, and beached boats, 1775-1827. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Harbor scene with the tide out, and beached boats, 1775-1827. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Harbor scene with the tide out, and beached boats, 1775-1827

Background imageRepair Collection: 1922 Bean with accident damage. Creator: Unknown

1922 Bean with accident damage. Creator: Unknown
1922 Bean with accident damage

Background imageRepair Collection: Road works in Costa Rica 2018. Creator: Unknown

Road works in Costa Rica 2018. Creator: Unknown
Road works in Costa Rica 2018

Background imageRepair Collection: Motorcycle repair shop, Uttarakhand, India. Creator: Unknown

Motorcycle repair shop, Uttarakhand, India. Creator: Unknown
Motorcycle repair shop, Uttarakhand, India

Background imageRepair Collection: Motorcycle repair shop, Uttarakhand, India 2017. Creator: Unknown

Motorcycle repair shop, Uttarakhand, India 2017. Creator: Unknown
Motorcycle repair shop, Uttarakhand, India 2017

Background imageRepair Collection: Road resurfacing in Hampshire, UK 2014. Creator: Unknown

Road resurfacing in Hampshire, UK 2014. Creator: Unknown
Road resurfacing in Hampshire, UK 2014

Background imageRepair Collection: Man squats on floor of his streetside workshop, Hong Kong

Man squats on floor of his streetside workshop, Hong Kong
A man squats on the floor of his streetside workshop in Kowloon, Hong Kong and sifts though a box of spare parts. His benches are full of old cooling fans and electrical goods awaiting repair

Background imageRepair Collection: Fisherman and boat, Dungeness, Kent - 2

Fisherman and boat, Dungeness, Kent - 2
A fisherman repairs his wooden boat on the beach at Dungeness, Kent, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Background imageRepair Collection: Fisherman and boat, Dungeness, Kent - 1

Fisherman and boat, Dungeness, Kent - 1
A fisherman repairs his wooden boat on the beach at Dungeness, Kent, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Background imageRepair Collection: Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Creator: Henry Woods

Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Creator: Henry Woods
Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Young man and woman sitting below a statue of Cupid, god of love, which is draped with fishing nets

Background imageRepair Collection: Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Creator: Unknown

Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Passenger ship of the Red Star Line undergoing regular hull cleaning or other repairs. Postcard

Background imageRepair Collection: The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). The Kensington Turnpike Trust was formed by Act of Parliament in 1725 to care for several important roads to the west of London

Background imageRepair Collection: What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank

What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) dressed as a carpenter and self-destructively sawing through The Crown sign

Background imageRepair Collection: WW2 - ith the W. A. A. F. - The Boot Repairer

WW2 - ith the W. A. A. F. - The Boot Repairer
WW2 - With the W.A.A.F. - The Boot Repairer. Date: circa 1941

Background imageRepair Collection: Marcilhac-sur-Cele - The Kings House - France

Marcilhac-sur-Cele - The Kings House - France
Marcilhac-sur-Cele - a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. It has many historic buildings, including the Maison de Roi (Kings House)

Background imageRepair Collection: Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves, c1942-1943, (1945)

Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves, c1942-1943, (1945)
Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves in the Mokattam hills, south of Cairo. The Pyramids, seen faintly in the distance across the Nile

Background imageRepair Collection: Dispersed in the back streets of Cairo is a whole little industry... c1942-1943, (1945)

Dispersed in the back streets of Cairo is a whole little industry... c1942-1943, (1945)
Dispersed in the back streets of Cairo is a whole little industry, the maintenance units which renew and reassemble the aircraft brought back from the desert

Background imageRepair Collection: The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport, 1935-36

The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport, 1935-36
The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport Board is carried out at their Acton Works, Middlesex, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageRepair Collection: Missing solar array on Skylab 2, 1973. Creator: NASA

Missing solar array on Skylab 2, 1973. Creator: NASA
Missing solar array on Skylab 2, 1973. In the first repair spacewalk, Commander Pete Conrad and medical officer Joseph Kerwin managed to restore functionality to a solar wing

Background imageRepair Collection: A sketch of the Mitsui shop in Suruga street in Edo, c. 1830 (woodblock print)

A sketch of the Mitsui shop in Suruga street in Edo, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428173 A sketch of the Mitsui shop in Suruga street in Edo, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepair Collection: Asakusa Honganji temple in the Eastern capital (Edo), c. 1830 (woodblock print)

Asakusa Honganji temple in the Eastern capital (Edo), c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428172 Asakusa Honganji temple in the Eastern capital (Edo), c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepair Collection: Advertising postcard - New Home Sewing Machine

Advertising postcard - New Home Sewing Machine
The worlds greatest sewing machine is the New Home made by Gonyea and Alba of Rutland, Vermont, enabling repairs to be carried out in situ...! Date: circa 1910

Background imageRepair Collection: St Pauls, 2010. Creator: Ethel Davies

St Pauls, 2010. Creator: Ethel Davies
St Pauls Cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the Christopher Wren-designed replacement of 1675, to the one that burned down in the Fire of 1666

Background imageRepair Collection: Repairing the Campanile, 1746-1756, (1925). Creator: Canaletto

Repairing the Campanile, 1746-1756, (1925). Creator: Canaletto
Repairing the Campanile, 1746-1756, (1925). Repairs to the Campanile of St Marks Cathedral in Venice, Italy, drawing in the British Museum, London

Background imageRepair Collection: Tank maintenance, c1914-c1918

Tank maintenance, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Background imageRepair Collection: Locomotives engine shed and garage in Hannover station, drawing from 1920s

Locomotives engine shed and garage in Hannover station, drawing from 1920s

Background imageRepair Collection: A&A Motor Spares, Brixton Hill, Lambeth, London, 1937

A&A Motor Spares, Brixton Hill, Lambeth, London, 1937
A&A Motor Spares, 175 Brixton Hill, Lambeth, London, 1937. Large house with cars parked in the front garden, and signs for car repair firm

Background imageRepair Collection: Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster with Big Ben, London, 1934

Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster with Big Ben, London, 1934. View from the terrace in front of the old County Hall across the Thames; the Palace of Westminster

Background imageRepair Collection: Southwark Bridge under repair, London, 1913

Southwark Bridge under repair, London, 1913. Repair work in progress on the arch nearest to the South Bank, Lambeth

Background imageRepair Collection: Men using a car lifting hoist at Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932

Men using a car lifting hoist at Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932. Men use the hoist to position trucks under tram car number 1584




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"Repairing the Past: From Mechanical Diggers to Vintage Locomotives and Beyond" A mechanical digger tirelessly digs deep, showcasing the power in action. In the trenches of WW1, an Australian soldier skillfully repairs his motorcycle and sidecar, symbolizing resilience amidst chaos. Steam locomotives find solace in a shop as skilled hands meticulously repair them, preserving history for future generations in 1957. The majestic HMS Implacable undergoes repairs in 1920, reminding us that even mighty vessels need tender care to conquer the seas once more. Whitehall witnesses road works bustling with activity in 1882 - a testament to repairing infrastructure for progress and connectivity. After an arduous 8, 000-mile rescue operation, RFA Sir Tristram enters River Tyne triumphantly; proof that they are restore hope even after immense challenges. Linden Gardens transforms into a magical wonderland as Christmas cards are repaired with love and creativity at Notting Hill Gate in London. United States Air Force's McDonnell F-4C-18-MC Phantom II stands tall after undergoing meticulous repairs - a true embodiment of precision engineering. An anterior view total shoulder joint repair showcases medical advancements restoring mobility and healing bodies with utmost care. Rows of old wrecked cars await their turn for parts and repairs at a junkyard near Alexandra Louisiana - where automotive restoration breathes new life into forgotten treasures. A Fountain Pen Repair Shop thrives in Indianapolis, Indiana - reviving cherished writing instruments one stroke at a time since time immemorial. The starting point of Morris Motors back in 1912 echoes through history till its peak moment captured by an unknown creator's lens during1933 – illustrating how humble beginnings can lead to remarkable journeys through continuous innovation and repair efforts.