Scaffolding Collection (#9)

King Charles II overseeing the rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral after the Great Fire of London, 1666 (litho)
6015032 King Charles II overseeing the rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral after the Great Fire of London, 1666 (litho) by Hardy

Workers cleaning a clock (litho)
6014405 Workers cleaning a clock (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workers cleaning a clock)

The British Workman: Bricklayer (colour litho)
6000847 The British Workman: Bricklayer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer. One of a set of postcards on the subject of The British Workman)

Assemblage of the Statue of Liberty, Paris, 1883 (b / w photo)
5854627 Assemblage of the Statue of Liberty, Paris, 1883 (b/w photo) by Fernique, Albert (d.1898); New York Public Library, USA; French, out of copyright

Tynemouth Priory and Lighthouse from the Collingwood Memorial
1214225 Tynemouth Priory and Lighthouse from the Collingwood Memorial, 1845 (pencil & w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 34.1 x24.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Boatyard, c. 1875 (oil on fabric)
499899 The Boatyard, c.1875 (oil on fabric) by Cazin, Jean-Charles (1841-1901); 105.41x149.86 (framed) :77.6x122.7 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Scaffolding in Westminster Hall (engraving)
610968 Scaffolding in Westminster Hall (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaffolding in Westminster Hall)

View of the International Exhibition Building from the Horticultural Gardens (engraving)
609289 View of the International Exhibition Building from the Horticultural Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Progress on the International Exhibition Building; Night effect of the western dome (engraving)
609275 Progress on the International Exhibition Building; Night effect of the western dome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thatched dwellings, partly in ruins, on a mountainside (pen & ink with chalk on paper)
449346 Thatched dwellings, partly in ruins, on a mountainside (pen & ink with chalk on paper) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz

Laying the foundation stone of the Peoples Palace for East London by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
584157 Laying the foundation stone of the Peoples Palace for East London by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

The Great Eastern (photo)
603058 The Great Eastern (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern; photograph); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

St Dunstan-in-the-East, London (w / c on paper)
602488 St Dunstan-in-the-East, London (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dunstan-in-the-East)

Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure)
STC398845 Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65)

Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome
810340 Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) by Fontana

Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443 (colour litho)
725439 Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clovis Chooses Paris As His Capital in 508 AD (chromolitho)
735626 Clovis Chooses Paris As His Capital in 508 AD (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis Chooses Paris As His Capital in 508 AD)

Major Construction by River Kunigos (colour woodblock print)
STC437632 Major Construction by River Kunigos (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction of the South Wing, Department of the Treasury, Washington, D. C
STC412026 Construction of the South Wing, Department of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. 1861 (b/w photo) by Walker, Lewis Emory (1822-1880); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

No. 35 Yoshida: The Toyokawa River Bridge From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut)
2562105 No. 35 Yoshida: The Toyokawa River Bridge From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858)

South Abutments and Piers of Victoria Bridge, showing the Scaffolding employed for Erecting the Tubes (engraving)
2771832 South Abutments and Piers of Victoria Bridge, showing the Scaffolding employed for Erecting the Tubes (engraving) by English School

Restoration of the Sphinx, Egypt, aerial view Date: circa 1926

Vintage 19th century photograph: ship at iron wharf, scaffolding, Rangoon, Burma, Yangon, Myanmar

c. 1880s - France Paris Catherdral of Notre Dame, scaffolding up the side
c.1880s - France Paris Catherdral of Notre Dame, scaffolding up the side

Ruined brick tower India with bamboo scaffolding
Vintage 19th century photograph: ruined brick tower India with bamboo scaffolding

Cologne Cathedral, South Transept, 1854 (albumen print)
2971288 Cologne Cathedral, South Transept, 1854 (albumen print) by Bisson Freres Studio, (fl.1841-64); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Tours Cathedral, France, undergoing extensive renovations. Date: circa 1930s

St Pauls Cathedral undergoing renovation, London
St Pauls Cathedral, London, undergoing renovation. Date: circa 1966

Photographer and model
Photographer shooting model with building under construction, London. Date: circa 1950s

Building progress inspection, Paris
City officials inspect the progress of a building under construction, Paris. Date: circa 1930s

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2639451 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from
REV287773 Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from Le Petit Journal Supplement illustre, 23rd October 1898, engraved by Henri Meyer (1844-91) (colour litho) by Michel

Construction of the Temple of Jerusalem, illustration from L
REV326542 Construction of the Temple of Jerusalem, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament
REV326535 The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

The Garabit Viaduct (b / w photo)
CHT326520 The Garabit Viaduct (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923)

Famous London Buildings Damaged in Recent Raids
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on famous buildings damaged by air raids including St. Mary-le-Bow, St. Bride Street, Westminster Abbey and the Great Hall

The Construction of the Wooden Horse of Troy (fresco)
AII78740 The Construction of the Wooden Horse of Troy (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Extension of the Hospital, c. 1442-43 (fresco)
ALI214272 The Extension of the Hospital, c.1442-43 (fresco) by Domenico di Bartolo, (c.1400-47); Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala, Siena

Demolition of the Grain Market, Paris, late 19th century (b / w photo)
CHT200405 Demolition of the Grain Market, Paris, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Building a glasshouse, 1890 (oil on canvas)
PCT164318 Building a glasshouse, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Miseries of London: "Breast against breast with ruinous assault and deadly shock they come", pub
GHL42958 Miseries of London: " Breast against breast with ruinous assault and deadly shock they come", pub. by Ackermann, 1807 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Robert of Anjou constructing the Church of Santa Chiara, Naples (oil on canvas)
CH402120 Robert of Anjou constructing the Church of Santa Chiara, Naples (oil on canvas) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Private Collection; (add.info)

Empire State Building, New York City, c. 1930 (gelatin silver print)
621927 Empire State Building, New York City, c.1930 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Raising the Mast, The Empire State Building, 1939 (gelatin silver print)
621924 Raising the Mast, The Empire State Building, 1939 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Group of men posing beside a bridge under construction or repair, 19th Century (b / w photo)
6032007 Group of men posing beside a bridge under construction or repair, 19th Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Building Victoria station
Building the new Victoria station - the view from Buckingham Palace Road. Extending Victoria station in 1905, and increasing the size from five to thirteen

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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.