Bricklayers Collection

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851. First building with revolutionary modular, prefabricated design, and use of glass. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, London

Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)
1590204 Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley)

Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Greenwich, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

The art of building (low relief)
BEN5471582 The art of building (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany

Glazed brick and tile fireplace (b/w photo)
8639685 Glazed brick and tile fireplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glazed brick and tile fireplace. Bricks by Lamb and Sons)

Brick chimneypiece, and kerb in "Tudor" style (b/w photo)
8639682 Brick chimneypiece, and kerb in "Tudor" style (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick chimneypiece)

Entrance to Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath (b/w photo)
8639679 Entrance to Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath)

Placing quoin bricks in a square angled wall with stopped ends (b/w photo)
8639677 Placing quoin bricks in a square angled wall with stopped ends (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of bay, the king's arms, Kingston-on-thames (b/w photo)
8639675 Detail of bay, the king's arms, Kingston-on-thames (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of bay, the king's arms)

Imperial chemical house, elevation in smith square, Westminster (b/w photo)
8639666 Imperial chemical house, elevation in smith square, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial chemical house)

Twin chimney shafts with ornamental base and caps (b/w photo)
8639662 Twin chimney shafts with ornamental base and caps (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twin chimney shafts with ornamental base and caps)

A range of four chimney shafts (b/w photo)
8639661 A range of four chimney shafts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A range of four chimney shafts)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209599 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209598 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Construction of a squint pier (b/w photo)
8639683 Construction of a squint pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of a squint pier)

Screen wall with stone dressings, and niche, Carlos Place, London, W (b/w photo)
8639672 Screen wall with stone dressings, and niche, Carlos Place, London, W (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Screen wall with stone dressings)

Pupils' entrance, Mary Datchelor School, Grove Lane, Camberwell (b/w photo)
8639674 Pupils' entrance, Mary Datchelor School, Grove Lane, Camberwell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pupils' entrance)

Footings of a circular chimney shaft (b/w photo)
8639664 Footings of a circular chimney shaft (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footings of a circular chimney shaft)

Bricklayer's Tools, II (litho)
8639660 Bricklayer's Tools, II (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer's Tools, II)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209600 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Satirical view of Trade Unions and their demands from tailors and bricklayers to police and clergy. Lithograph 1830s
527860 Satirical view of Trade Unions and their demands from tailors and bricklayers to police and clergy. Lithograph 1830s. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Brick and tile work, copse house, Surbiton, view of breakfast loggia (b/w photo)
8639667 Brick and tile work, copse house, Surbiton, view of breakfast loggia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick and tile work, copse house)

Detail of brickwork, entrance to copse house, Surbiton (b/w photo)
8639670 Detail of brickwork, entrance to copse house, Surbiton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of brickwork, entrance to copse house)

Wandsworth Technical Institute (b/w photo)
8639668 Wandsworth Technical Institute (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wandsworth Technical Institute. G Topham Forest, FRIBA, Architect)

A chimney shaft in course of construction (b/w photo)
8639663 A chimney shaft in course of construction (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A chimney shaft in course of construction)

Trades: Bricklayer (colour litho)
8641499 Trades: Bricklayer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer. Illustration for one of a set of playing cards used in the game Jack of All)

Bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall, 1828
3480354 Bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall; India)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209597 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Two White Mice, 1903 (lithograph)
954241 Two White Mice, 1903 (lithograph); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

The stone: from the quarry to the mason, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790230 The stone: from the quarry to the mason, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the stone trade in France, from the quarry to the mason, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

The handling of tools in the construction of a chimney stack with varied projections (b/w photo)
8639680 The handling of tools in the construction of a chimney stack with varied projections (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Brick ingle-nook and fireplace in a country cottage (b/w photo)
8639669 Brick ingle-nook and fireplace in a country cottage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick ingle-nook and fireplace in a country cottage)

Cinema facade in polychrome ceramic blocks and tiles (colour photo)
8639656 Cinema facade in polychrome ceramic blocks and tiles (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map, Surrey Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, London
Map, Surrey Commercial Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, SE London, with railway lines and junctions. 1908

Stone cutter building a castle, 1440 (painting on wood)
885910 Stone cutter building a castle, 1440 (painting on wood) by Anonymous; Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Wood painting decorating a Biccherna)

Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel)
IND388210 Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Avila Cathedral, Castilla y Leon, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo)
7268863 The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo) by English School, (15th century); (add.info.: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453)

New York, Hod Carriers, 1900 (oil on canvas)
712200 New York, Hod Carriers, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 27x23.5 cm; Private Collection

Masons working on a building, 18th century. 1778 (engraving)
7233203 Masons working on a building, 18th century. 1778 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masons working on a building, using trowels, chisels, hods)

Quarrymen plasterers and their tools, 18th century. 1778 (engraving)
7233206 Quarrymen plasterers and their tools, 18th century. 1778 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrymen plasterers and their tools, 18th century)

The house that Jack built, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231127 The house that Jack built, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Builders at work on a house (colour litho)
7172631 Builders at work on a house (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Builders at work on a house)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Macon (en briques); Bricklayer; Maurer (engraving)
7196585 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Macon (en briques); Bricklayer; Maurer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macon (en briques); Bricklayer; Maurer

British Valentine card with an image of a man building a brick wall (colour litho)
982390 British Valentine card with an image of a man building a brick wall (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

Factory interior, St Petersburg, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
833399 Factory interior, St Petersburg, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division
2798434 The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Woolwich, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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Bricklayers: Masters of Construction Through the Ages From the commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock to the grandeur of Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace in 1851, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our architectural landscape. Their craftsmanship is evident in every corner of history. In a photograph capturing the essence Arms in Greenwich, London, we witness their unwavering dedication to their craft. Europe's Middle Age comes alive as we observe these skilled artisans constructing gothic cathedrals with meticulous precision. A stone cutter building a castle on wood reminds us that even centuries ago, they were instrumental in creating majestic structures that still stand tall today. The construction details captured from The Church of San Miguel reveal not only their technical expertise but also an artistic touch that elevates each project into a masterpiece. The master mason gargoyle from 1453 showcases their ability to infuse personality and character into otherwise lifeless stone. Across continents and time periods, they have left an indelible mark on society. In New York City circa 1900, Hod Carriers immortalized them through oil on canvas - strong men working tirelessly to build towering skyscrapers that would define city skylines for generations to come. An engraving from 1778 transports us back to the eighteenth century when masons diligently worked on buildings using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Quarrymen plasterers proudly displayed their tools alongside them - symbols of expertise honed over years spent perfecting their trade. "The house that Jack built" depicted in gouache on paper around 1935 serves as a reminder that behind every structure lies countless hours of labor by skilled hands. And finally, builders at work on a house portrayed through color lithography encapsulate the tireless efforts put forth by these unsung heroes who transform blueprints into reality. Through the ages, they have been the backbone of construction.