Timber Collection (page 100)

Old-house Borer (Hylotrupes bajulus) adult, resting on wood in old house, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve sell excess wood from their timber yard for fire wood

USA, California, stacked redwood lumber being moved onto conveyor belt in outdoor area of wood processing plant

Timber climbing tower and slide set into a floor of bark chips, garden fence behind

Laying timber decking at side of a pond, screwing on a timber fascia board to hide the liner and rough wood of the bearers

Man hammering nail to join pieces of timber (constructing a garden path), close-up

Person painting arbour in garden, close-up

Three white Geese (Anatidae) wandering in front of tractor and trolly stacked with logs, side view

Painted beechwood toy duck with wheels, side view

Bulldozer clearing road in jungle C018 / 1067
A bulldozer clearing a road for the trucks through the forest near Kota Marudu, Sabah in Borneo. Much of the original forest is being lost as oil palm is planted

Multicoloured planks F006 / 7131
Multicoloured planks

Wooden planks F008 / 2021
Wooden planks

Planks of wood F008 / 2159
Planks of wood

Measuring Instruments and Techniques. C017 / 3475
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various measuring instruments and techniques. Dendrometry is the branch of botany that is concerned with the measurement of the various

Timber saw, artwork
Timber saw. Computer artwork of a timber saw that is powered by a watermill (not seen). The watermill drives the wheel at top, which moves the saw in the horizontal plane

Gateway in winter C016 / 7389
Wooden gateway overlooking fields covered in snow

Garden bench in snow C016 / 7402
Garden bench laden with snow

Dry dock, New York, 19th century C015 / 6081
Dry dock, New York. 19th-century artwork of the dry dock at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, New York, USA. This is a Simpson dry dock, a type of dry dock patented in 1854 by US engineer James E

Growth Rings of Larch Tree (SEM)
Larch wood growth rings. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-section through larch tree wood (Larix decidua) showing the annual growth rings

Ancient coppice woodland, Wayland Wood UK C016 / 5294
A view of coppice-with-standards woodland, Wayland Wood, Norfolk UK. Coppice woodland is an ancient method of tree management

Ruined shacks, USA C016 / 3576
Ruined shacks with Aspens (Populus sp.) on Sunshine Mountain, San Juan mountains, Colorado, USA

Hammerbeam roof C013 / 6186
Hammerbeam roof. Close-up of supports in a hammerbeam roof. The hammerbeams are the lower beams that are supported by curved braces

Blitz in London -- Howards Timber Yard, Poplar, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work on timber stacks, Howards Timber Yard, Poplar, 21 September 1940

Fire at Langley Court, London WC2, 2 February 1956. Showing an elderly man occupying a derelict room on the top floor, with timber planks used in an open fireplace for heating

Blitz in London -- Union Road, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a large unexploded parachute bomb lying on a pile of timber at Union Road, Rotherhithe, SE London

The Red Lion Inn, Weobley, Herefordshire, England. An example of English Tudor half-timbering
ENGLAND: RED LION INN. The Red Lion Inn, Weobley, Herefordshire, England. An example of English Tudor half-timbering. Photograph, mid-20th century

On Naval Timber and Arboriculture by Patrick Matthew - title
Title page from On Naval Timber and Arboriculture; with critical notes on authors who have recently treated the subject of planting by Patrick Matthew

Limestone quarry and stack of felled timber, Lea Quarry South, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

A thatched cottage in Midhurst, c1900
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/1

Timber merchant
People You See. Timber merchant. From Teddy Bear (12 December 1964)

Teak Loaded at Kokogon
Elephants loading teak at Kokogon, Burma. Date: 1905

Creek in Sol Duc Drainage, Olympic National Park, Washington, US

Stacked timber at Goole docks Yorkshire UK
MAB-996 Stacked timber at Goole docks Yorkshire UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Workman driving timber posts into ground for new post and rail field fence with dedicated Kubota Protech tracked Post
MAB-1528 Workman driving timber posts into ground Rammer - Cotswolds - UK New post and rail field fence with dedicated Kubota Protech tracked Post Rammer Mark Boulton contact details

Freshly felled trees inmiombo woodland awaiting charcoal burning in forest reserve near Lusaka Zambia
MAB-944 Freshly felled trees inmiombo woodland awaiting charcoal burning in forest reserve near Lusaka Zambia Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Decking platform around swimming pool - made from recycled plastic - Mombasa - Kenya
MAB-1508 Decking platform around swimming pool - made from recycled plastic - Mombasa - Kenya Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Building - Attractive old timber cottage. Akaroa harbour - Banks Peninsula - New Zealand
MAB-554 Building - Attractive old timber cottage Akaroa harbour - Banks Peninsula - New Zealand Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, US

A coppiced tree in a Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Paulownia is a fast growing timber which can be coppiced to
EL-1918 A coppiced tree in a Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Near Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. Paulownia sp (Scrophulariaceae)

A Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Paulownia is a fast growing timber which can be coppiced to produce a continuing
EL-1916 A Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Near Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. Paulownia sp Paulownia is a fast growing timber which can be coppiced to produce a continuing supply of timber

Sign on Plum Creek property that was previously owned by Sappi. You can see that it wasn't scheduled for cutting
JZ-3888 Sign on Plum Creek property that was previously owned by Sappi (global paper & pulp company). June in Maine, USA You can see that it wasn't scheduled for cutting until 2026

Historic Customhouse, Napier, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Falls River, Abel Tasman Coastal Track, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Region, South Island, New Zealand

Europe, England, Lacock. Ancient wooden timbers, from the Saxon era, are common in Lacock village in Wiltshire, England

Chateau de Lascaux, Vacquieres village. Pic St Loup. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. France. Europe

Forest and Southern Alps nesr Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Forest Burster Range (centre) and Southern Alps nesr Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

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"Timber: A Timeless Resource and Symbol of Strength" From the majestic Oak Tree, scientifically known as Quercus, to the intricate Victorian Botanical Illustrations capturing its beauty, it has played a significant role in England's history. In Chesterfield, ancient forests provided the raw materials for construction and shipbuilding, including the legendary Sutton Hoo ship burial. Traveling southwest to Cornwall's Levant Mine on July 11th, 1894, timber supported miners' endeavors deep underground. Meanwhile, rowing boats gracefully glided across Ambleside's waters (N060978), their wooden frames echoing centuries-old craftsmanship. Dungeness Beach witnessed fishing boats made from sturdy timber (J070051) braving treacherous waves in pursuit of abundant catches. In Lambeth's Timber Yard of 1916 (BL23561_029), workers skillfully handled logs amidst wartime challenges during World War II's Blitz. Londoners sought solace amid chaos on Balham High Road during WWII; yet even then, advertisements showcased Libertys' new shops - a testament to London's resilience and enduring love for quality timber products. Across borders in Swansea, South Wales stood Landore Viaduct under construction - an engineering marvel relying heavily on robust timbers. Meanwhile, a house carpenter meticulously planed a board on his bench – showcasing timeless woodworking skills passed down through generations. Finally crossing continents to Nevada's Cal-Neva Lodge entrance in the USA revealed grandeur crafted from fine timber - symbolizing elegance and warmth that transcends geographical boundaries. Throughout history and across cultures, timber remains an invaluable resource embodying strength and versatility. From supporting structures like ships and mines to providing livelihoods for craftsmen worldwide – this caption celebrates the enduring legacy as both practical necessity and artistic inspiration.