Brickwork Collection

Woking Railway Station, SW London (Surrey). Date: circa 1930s

Japanese Woodblock Print flowers and Dragon
Keisai Eisen (1790 - 1848) is an important ukiyo-e artist who studied under the similarly named Kikugawa Eizan. As with this marvellous classic print, 1840

Street sign, Brick Lane, on brick wall, East London, London, London region, England, United Kingdom

Wimborne Minster - The Grammar School - schoolboys playing cricket in the yard Date: circa 1907

Harting Club Day - 1938
Man with wheeled barrow and Cook or Baker. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N16911

Anti-Catholic graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Anti-Catholic graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland -- No Pope Here. Date: 1969

Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Arc de Triomf

Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955
Crystal 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

The Ouse Valley Viaduct, Sussex, England

Entrance to a royal grave, c.21st century BC (photo)
BAL115172 Entrance to a royal grave, c.21st century BC (photo); Ur, Iraq.

Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300
BEN85062 Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300; Forum, Rome, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Working-men's hall lately erected at Eastbourne, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Working-men's hall lately erected at Eastbourne, 1864. 'We present a View of the Workmen's Hall which has lately been built, at the expense of Mr. W

Consecration of All Saints' Church, Windsor, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Consecration of All Saints' Church, Windsor, 1864. 'The church, an adaptation of the Gothic, has been erected as a chapel of ease to the parish church of New Windsor

Scene of the late accident on the North London Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the late accident at the Camden-road station of the North London Railway, 1864. 'Our Illustration...shows the place where the engine and tender

tired faces
Zühdü Bilgin

Ruins of the Huis ter Haar near Maarssen, 1797. Creator: Jan Philip Reuthel
Ruins of the Huis ter Haar near Maarssen, 1797. Note artist sketching in the foreground

Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a distance of 1032 yards, 1860. The guns employed were a 40-pounder of 31 cwt. an 80-pounder of 63 cwt

Old Church of Vaassen, 1794-1863. Creator: Gerrit Hulseboom
Old Church of Vaassen, 1794-1863. View of the south facade

View in Dordrecht, 1819-1821. Creator: Johannes Pietersz. Schoenmakers
View in Dordrecht, 1819-1821

Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928

Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928

Landscape with ruins, 1601-1700. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with ruins, 1601-1700

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Mrs. Francis Lemoine Loring house, 700 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California, 1917
Mrs. Francis Lemoine Loring house, 700 South San Rafael Avenue, San Rafael Heights, Pasadena, California, 1917. House Architecture: Originally designed for W.H

"Glendessary, " Robert Cameron Rogers house, Glendessary Lane, Santa Barbara, California, 1917
"Glendessary, " Robert Cameron Rogers house, Glendessary Lane, Mission Heights, Santa Barbara, California, 1917

Unidentified house, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Unidentified house, between 1910 and 1935

"The Pavilion, " Stephen Hyatt Pelham Pell house, Fort Ticonderoga, New York, 1927. Landscape: Walls and tea house designed by Alfred Charles Bossom, 1910; Marion Cruger Coffin, 1920-1926

George Warrington Curtis house, Southampton, New York, 1914 or 1915. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
George Warrington Curtis house, Southampton, New York, 1914 or 1915. House Architecture: Chauncey Ives. Associated Name: Mary Jenkins (Mrs. George W.) Curtis

Charlotte Hunnewell Sorchan house, Turtle Bay Gardens, 228 East 49th Street, New York, 1920
Charlotte Hunnewell Sorchan house, Turtle Bay Gardens, 228 East 49th Street, New York, New York, 1920. House Architecture and landscape: Edward Clarence Dean and William Lawrence Bottomley, 1919-1920

George Warrington Curtis house, Southampton, New York, 1914 or 1915. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
George Warrington Curtis house, Southampton, New York, 1914 or 1915. House Architecture: Chauncey Ives. Landscape Associated Name: Mary Jenkins (Mrs. George W.) Curtis

George Warrington Curtis house, Southampton, New York, 1914 or 1915. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
George Warrington Curtis house, Southampton, New York, 1914 or 1915. House Architecture: Chauncey Ives. Landscape Associated Name: Mary Jenkins (Mrs. George W.) Curtis

Samuel Longstreth Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York, c1915. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Samuel Longstreth Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York, c1915

Samuel Longstreth Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York, c1915. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Samuel Longstreth Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York, c1915

Rosalie, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Rosalie, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

Hope Farm, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Hope Farm, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

Arlington, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Arlington, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

Rosewell (ruins), Whitemarsh i.e. White Marsh vic. Gloucester County, Virginia, 1935

[David] Wade House, Huntsville vic. Madison County, Alabama, 1939. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Wade House, Huntsville vic. Madison County, Alabama, 1939. [Abandoned plantation home on Bob Wade Lane, dating to the early 19th century]

Monticello - outbuilding, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Monticello - outbuilding
Monticello - outbuilding, between 1914 and 1918

Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C
Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. USA: 5000 (50 Tons) Gideon Bibles (American Standard Version) for the Guest Rooms of 75 Washington Hotels'

An abandoned tenant cabin of the Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
An abandoned tenant cabin of the Mississippi Delta

Standing chimneys, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Standing chimneys are a common sight in Greene County. They often stand in gullied fields indicating where a plantation house once stood. Georgia

Hotel in Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hotel in Memphis, Texas. ['New Cobb Hotel']

Standing chimneys of an old plantation house, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Standing chimneys of an old plantation house. Georgia

Bursting of the Fleet Ditch and destruction of part of the Metropolitan Railway... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Bursting of the Fleet Ditch and destruction of part of the Metropolitan Railway: scene of the accident, [London], 1862. Owing to falls in the Fleet sewer the waters had accumulated to a great extent

Trial-trip on the Metropolitan (underground) Railway: the train passing Portland-road station, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Trial-trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway: the train passing the Portland-road station, [London], 1862. This railway...has been bored successfully amidst a complicated network of gaspipes

Suburban semi-detached house of the 1930s. 1930s

Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Union Street

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"Exploring the Artistry of Brickwork: From Japanese Woodblock Prints to Anti-Catholic Graffiti" Brickwork, a timeless craft, has adorned walls and structures across the globe for centuries. In East London's vibrant Brick Lane, a street sign proudly stands against a backdrop of intricate brick walls. This bustling area is known for its rich history and diverse culture. Transporting us back in time, we discover Harting Club Day in 1938 at Wimborne Minster - The Grammar School. The school's sturdy brick facade witnessed joyous celebrations as students reveled in their achievements. However, bricks not only serve as witnesses but also bear witness themselves. In Belfast, Northern Ireland, anti-Catholic graffiti etched onto these resilient surfaces tells stories of division and conflict that have scarred this region. Venturing further into Europe, we find ourselves captivated by Spain's architectural marvels. Barcelona's Arc de Triomf showcases an impressive fusion and grandeur—a testament to human ingenuity throughout history. Closer to home lies Woking Railway Station in SW London (Surrey), where commuters pass through daily amidst towering brick arches that evoke a sense of nostalgia from days gone by. Similarly, Crystal Palace Station on Crystal Palace Parade takes us back to 1955 when steam engines chugged along these tracks. In the heart of London stands Trinity College of Music at Mandeville Place—an elegant structure showcasing meticulous craftsmanship with every carefully laid brick telling tales of artistic expression and creativity. Traveling eastward brings us to Lowestoft in Suffolk where Mariner's Score reveals an enchanting blend of bricks forming patterns reminiscent of waves crashing against the shore—paying homage to the town's maritime heritage. Journeying northwards leads us to Jordans in Buckinghamshire—a haven for modernist architecture enthusiasts. Here lies an extraordinary modernist house boasting clean lines and geometric shapes; its south elevation a testament to the power in contemporary design.