Scaffolding Collection (#6)

Lincoln Cathedral standing proud whilst being repaired, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral, engulfed in flames
The landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral, engulfed in flames, burns on April 15, 2019, in central Paris. - A huge fire swept through the roof of the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15

France-Fire-Notre Dame
Smoke billows as flames destroy the roof of the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 15, 2019. - A major fire broke out at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris

Drilling Work, River Fowey, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992
A train loaded with clay wagons on the Lostwithiel to Fowey branch line, as drilling work progresses to determine the strength of the river bed alongside Pill Walk. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Cricketer Ian Botham, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1992
Test cricketer Ian Botham arrived in Lostwithiel, having walked from Truro, as part of his South Coast Walk in aid of Leukaemia Research

The injured Mason, 1786-1787 (1939). Artist: Francisco Goya
The injured Mason, 1786-1787 (1939). Two workers carry another, who has been wounded in a work accident. The scaffolding in the background reveals the underlying subject as workersś safety

Rievaulx Abbey a62_01725
RIEVAULX ABBEY, RIEVAULX, RYEDALE, NORTH YORKSHIRE. The refectory at Rievaulx Abbey under restoration, with scaffolding erected around the site

Toddington Manor 33859_041
Toddington Manor encased in scaffolding and white plastic sheeting since 2006, Toddington, Gloucestershire, 2019

Rebuilding Lambeth OP35458
St Johns Church, Waterloo Road, Lambeth, Greater London. Exterior view from the north-west of St Johns Church, showing the building surrounded by scaffolding during rebuilding following bomb damage

Manchester Central Public Library BWS01_01_42
Central Public Library, St Peters Square, Manchester. Elevated view from the top of the Midland Hotel of the Central Public Library during construction

Manchester Central Public Library BWS01_01_40
Central Public Library, St Peters Square, Manchester. The upper dome ring being hoisted into position during the construction of the Central Public Library

Restoration JLP01_10_16340
PENRHYN CASTLE, LLANDYGAI, BANGOR, CAERNAVONSHIRE AND MEIRIONETHSHIRE, WALES. Laing stonemasons manoeuvring a stone block into place at Penrhyn Castle during renovation work

Night scene JLP01_08_064434
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A night-time view looking south-east across the Paternoster development, showing the site during construction with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Scaffolding JLP01_08_064381
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking up at a tower crane against a maze of scaffolding during the construction of the Paternoster development

Man at work JLP01_08_066041
MANCHESTER. Looking up at a worker ascending a concrete staircase during the construction of a multi-storey block of Sectra flats in Manchester

Future Home 2000 JLP01_09_810279
Future Home 2000, Coleshill Place, Bradwell Common, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. A view of progress at the Future Home 2000 construction site in Milton Keynes

Future Home 2000 JLP01_09_810278
Future Home 2000, Coleshill Place, Bradwell Common, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. A view of progress at the Future Home 2000 construction site in Milton Keynes

Walkway JLP01_10_36478
Epping Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Epping Forest, Essex. A man on scaffolding working beneath a glazed pitched roof during the construction of Epping Civic Offices

Crane operator JLP01_08_060070
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER. Bill Whelan, a Weitz G.60 tower crane driver

Borrowbeck Viaduct JLP01_08_081831
M6 Motorway, M6, Tebay, Eden, Cumbria. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge at Borrowbeck Viaduct

Stafford Bypass JLP01_01_172_069
M6 Motorway, M6, Acton Trussell and Bednall, South Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Stafford By-pass on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Stafford Bypass JLP01_01_172_068
M6 Motorway, M6, Acton Trussell and Bednall, South Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Stafford By-pass on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings DP235186
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Interior view of the kiln, reinforced by scaffolding during restoration

Allscott Sugar Beet Factory JLP01_08_060532
Allscott Sugar Beet Factory, Allscott, Wrockwardine, Telford and Wrekin. A floodlit view of a sugar silo under construction at Allscott Sugar Beet Factory

Scaffolding DP232580
Alexandra Palace, South Terrace, Alexandra Park, Haringey, Greater London. Exterior view of the former exhibition halls office and theatre, under scaffolding during renovation, from the north

A worker reaches for supplies while working atop the scaffolded dome of the U. S
A worker (L) reaches for supplies while working atop the scaffolded dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington December 4, 2014

A construction site is seen in Lisbon, Portugal June 22, 2018. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

A window washing scaffolding unit hangs precariously from a skyscraper at Columbus Circle in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, U.S. November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Big Bens clock face is seen after the hands were removed during maintenance and restoration work on the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, April 11, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Rohingya refugees climb on a bamboo scaffold as they drill a water well at the Mayner Ghona refugee camp near Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh December 13, 2017

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Cembalo Fortress

Fort Belvedere, Windsor
A view of Fort Belvedere in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. Workmen are constructing a sun bath house for the Prince of Wales and Wallis Simpson. Date: 1930s

Road to the Capitol building in Washington DC at dusk

a worker
HAN dong hee

Lines, Reds and a man
Hamid Mohammad Hossein Zadeh Hashemi

underground
Kobayashi Tetsurou

Coffee Break
Marcus Cederberg

Shwedagon Pagoda Southern entrance, Southern entrance
The Southern entrance to the Shwedagon Pagoda (Shwedagon Zedi Daw), Yangon, Myanmar. Date: circa 1930s

The Man of Taste, by William Hogarth Date: circa 1731

Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding, Paris
Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding - the embellishments of Paris - a comment on the urban renewal carried out by Baron Haussmann, appointed by Napoleon III. Date: circa 1860s

Concrete bridge across the Clyde in Glasgow. The bridges built here was the second concrete bridge in the world, and first in the UK. The first image showing the extensive amount of scaffolding

RMS Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank
The construction of RMS Queen Mary attracts sightseers to the River Clyde Date: 1930s

RMS Queen Mary towering over Clydebank
The bow of RMS Queen Mary towering over Clydebank Date: 1930s

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

Tower Bridge, Surrey Main Pier from the South Date: circa 1893

Tower Bridge, Southern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, October 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Northern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, November 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Accumulator House, view from south west
Tower Bridge, Accumulator House, view from the south west Date: circa 1892

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"Scaffolding: A Timeless Support System in the World of Construction and Art" Since its inception by bricklayers in 1827, it has played a crucial role in shaping iconic structures around the world. From Madison Square Garden to the Statue of Liberty, this temporary framework has witnessed history unfold. In c1883, as the Statue of Liberty took shape in Paris, scaffolding embraced Lady Liberty's grandeur during her construction. It stood tall alongside her, symbolizing progress and unity. Nottingham's Council House proudly displayed itself from South Parade with scaffolding as its trusted companion. The imposing structure showcased both architectural marvel and human ingenuity. Helena Ben-Zenou's masterpiece "The Imposition" captured Wollaton Hall's Prospect Room under scaffold in February 2006. This artwork immortalized how even art needs support to reach new heights. Across continents, dangerous yet necessary scaffolds dotted Kolkata's skyline in West Bengal, India. Amidst bustling streets and vibrant markets, these structures enabled growth while reminding us of our collective aspirations. Even London's most beloved landmarks experienced moments hidden beneath scaffoldings' embrace. Big Ben patiently awaited restoration while Tower Bridge relied on it for maintenance - testaments to their endurance over time. Las Arenas Transporter Bridge stood proud as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to meticulous preservation efforts aided by scaffolding. It safeguarded this engineering marvel for generations to come. Truro Cathedral basked in glory amidst Cornwall's landscape back in 1900 – its spires reaching towards heaven with help from sturdy scaffoldings that held dreams aloft. When tragedy struck London Hop Exchange after a fire outbreak, resilient scaffoldings emerged as symbols of hope amid devastation - promising rebirth and renewal for this historic landmark. Scaffolding stands not just as steel beams but also as silent witnesses to human achievements throughout history. As we gaze upon these towering structures wrapped within their supportive arms, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit that propels us forward.