Barges in the Pool of London. River Thames and Tower Bridge, London, 1962. Artist: CM DixonBarges in the Pool of London. River Thames and Tower Bridge, London, 1962. Part of the Tideway of the Thames, the Pool of London was navigable by tall-masted vessels bringing coastal
A Devonshire Stream, 1864, (1935). Artist: James Clarke HookA Devonshire Stream, 1864, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd
A hobby, c1930, (1945). Winston Churchill building a wall at his home, Chartwell. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke BourneConstruction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)
Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon, 15th century. Solomon directs proceedings from a balcony. From Les antiquities Judaiques (Antiquities of the Jews)
Elvet Bridge, Durham, 1905
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke BourneTring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom
The Briars, St Helena, early 19th century (1851). After his voyage into exile on St Helena in 1815, Longwood, the house Napoleon was to occupy, was not ready for him
Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955Crystal Palace Station, Bromley, London, 1955. Empty platforms and canopy of the disused Crystal Palace (High Level) Station, viewed from the footbridge. Arched walls hold up the glass roof
Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, London, 1908Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, 102-116 Arlington Road, London, 1908. Site of an electricity sub-station with workmen and scaffolding
Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway
Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954. Workers take a break whilst building a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos
Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte LecomteBattle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Transporter Bridge, Newport, WalesTransporter bridge, Newport, Wales. This type of bridge allowed shipping to pass unimpeded and passengers and goods to be transported across a river on a suspended platform
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerOwens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio. Side view of a glass furnace melting the carefully compounded batch required for the production of Fiberglas thermal insulation being installed in
We smite the lazy workers, 1931. Artist: AnonymousWe smite the lazy workers, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Toledo, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerOwens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Toledo, Ohio. Intense heat is needed to melt the inorganic ingredients of the batch from which Fiberglas insulation wool is manufactured
Inca Wall, Cusco, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo12 angle stone detail on Inca Wall in Cusco, Cuzco Imperial City. Inca Rocas Palace, circa 13th century located on the Hatun Rumiyoc Street. Solid rock construction
Aerial view of the train locomotives engine shed in Venissieux (Rhone), photograph, 1934
Exodus 31: 2-8: Bezalel and Aholiab making the Ark of the CovenantExodus 31:2-8: Bezalel and Aholiab making the Ark of the Covenant. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School
Lets join the shock detachments into the combined shock brigades, 1931. Artist: AnonymousLets join the shock detachments into the combined shock brigades, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
The injured Mason, 1786-1787 (1939). Artist: Francisco GoyaThe 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
Medal commemorating the building of the Britannia Tubular Bridge, North Wales, c1850. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)
Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel mill takes form, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah. The new plant will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war
Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a steel mill under construction which will soon be producing vitally needed steel, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah
Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill which will soon turn out steel for the war needs, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah
Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion... Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. 1942Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion at an eastern boat yard, Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. Many new 110-foot wooden sub-chasers are taking the water these days at yards in all
Construction of Douglas Dam, TVA, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerConstruction of Douglas Dam, TVA
Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide... Watts Bar Dam, Tenn. 1942Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide bearing in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tenn
P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane in construction, North American Aviation, Inc. LA, Calif. (1942?)P-51 (" Mustang" ) fighter plane in construction, North American Aviation, Inc. Los Angeles, Calif. Probably the plant in Inglewood, a Los Angeles suburb
Excavating within the log cofferdam during an early stage of construction, Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942Excavating within the log cofferdam during an early stage of construction, Douglas Dam, Tenn
Early stages of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerEarly stages of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn
Welder at work on Douglas Dam, Tenn. (TVA), 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerWelder at work on Douglas Dam, Tenn. (TVA)
Early stage of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerEarly stage of construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. In the background is a log coffer dam
Construction at TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerConstruction at TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn
Construction at Douglas Dam (TVA), Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerConstruction at Douglas Dam (TVA), Tenn
Construction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerConstruction work at the TVAs Douglas Dam, Tenn
This husky member of a construction crew building a new 33, 000-volt electric... Ft. Knox, KyThis husky member of a construction crew building a new 33, 000-volt electric power line into Fort Knox is performing an important war service, Ft. Knox, Ky
A nose wheel and landing gear assembly for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inc. Calif. 1942A nose wheel and landing gear assembly for a B-25 bomber under construction in a western aircraft plant, North American Aviation, Inc. Calif. A front section of the plane shows in the background
A Coast Guard sentry stands watch over a new torpedo boat under construction at a southern... 1942A Coast Guard sentry stands watch over a new torpedo boat under construction at a southern shipyard. In addition to wooden torpedo boats, the yard also turns out many steel boats for the Navy
Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant "H"... Clinton, Iowa, 1943Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant " H" class locomotive a bath of live steam, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack DelanoC. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack DelanoC. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph probably shows Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers
C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack DelanoC. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa
Section crew at work on the track, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack DelanoSection crew at work on the track, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill
Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack DelanoCleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill
Central tower from which cable buckets carry materials used in... of Shasta dam, CA, 1942. Creator: Russell LeeCentral tower from which cable buckets carry materials used in the construction of Shasta dam, California
