Building Collection

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902
A view of the quarry face showing workers sitting on a granite block weighing an estimated 2, 738 tons. It was claimed to be the largest single block ever quarried

Quarry in Mabe or Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A view of the quarry face showing two workers with sledge hammers standing by a granite block that is being dressed. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904
Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Transporting granite blocks for King Alfreds statue to Penryn Station, Penryn, Cornwall. 1901
Fowler traction engines 7974 and 9016 are pictured hauling blocks of granite from one of the Mabe quarries to Penryn Station, for onward transportation by train to Winchester, Hampshire

City centre, Montelimar, Rhone-Alpes, France

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, Ile de Sein, Armorique Regional Park. Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

Portree Harbour - Isle of Skye - Scotland
GET-1814 Portree Harbour - Isle of Skye - Scotland Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Edinburgh: Prestonfield House

Fisher Street, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

19th Century Moroccan wall feature. Photographed in the the Marrakech Museum, Dar Menebhi Palace, Morocco

Godrevy Island and Lighthouse - from Gwithian - thrift - Cornwall - UK
DAC-269 Godrevy Island and Lighthouse - from Gwithian - thrift Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

London scenes. The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Early 1900s

Gloucester Old Spot Pig JD 1761 © John Daniels / ARDEA LONDON
JD-1761 PIG - Gloucester Old Spot Pig, side profile in farmyard, UK John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kevin McCloud at Grand Designs Show, London For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Tinsley cooling towers, Sheffield
Tinsley cooling towers being demolished. These towers were built in 1938 as part of the Blackburn Meadows power station and stood over 75 metres tall

Saint Helena - view of Jamestown
PS-10453 St Helena - View of Jamestown Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

UK JLM 10277 Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. © John Mason / ARDEA LONDON
JLM-10277 YORKSHIRE - Flamborough Head, UK John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911
Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers

The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Obby Oss outside house, with the teaser standing to the left. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements

Barga, Italy
Barga. View from the mediaeval Tuscan town of Barga across the Serchio river valley, towards the summit of Pania Secca (1171 metres) in the Apuan Alps, Italy

Llama FG 8898 Photographed at Machu Picchu, Peru. Lama glama © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-8898 LLAMA At Machu Picchu, Inca site. Peru Lama glama Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

UK - aerial of Wells-next-the-sea, salt marsh landscape & coastline at low tide. Norfolk, UK
CK-4234 NORFOLK - Aerial of Wells-next-the-Sea. Salt marsh landscape and coastline at low tide Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk

Snow shovellers in Piazza della Signoria in Florence after an exceptional snowfall Florence piazza della Signoria. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Europe, PublicGround

Tolvaddon Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Tuckingmill valley, around 1900, with Dolcoath dressing floors; Cooks Kitchen in foreground, North Roskear engine house on sky line on the left

Horse bus, Coinagehall Street, Helston. Cornwall. Around 1900
The Helston, Cury, Mullion horse bus, named " Fairy". Thomas John Pascoe is seated on the top far right, he was born at Trewennack on 19.8.1872 and died at Trewennack on 19.9 1943

Firefighters in action, Eagle Street, London WC1
Firefighters in action at a fire in Eagle Street, London WC1, 0738 hrs, 9 June 1955. In the initial stages an attempt was made to take a line of hose into the first floor via a loading bay door

Casa Batllo house designed by Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain
Casa Batllo Modernist house designed by Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain

Bamburgh Castle. This castle is situated on a basalt outcrop on the Northumbrian coast, England. The castle was first constructed in the 11th century by the Normans

Pygmy Goat kids investigating a polythene bag
JD-18625 Pygmy Goat kids investigating a polythene bag John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds

Portbradden, Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe, PublicGround

A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure boat full of passengers just about to pass underneath. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Harlech Castle - over looking Harlech village with Snowdon showing through the clouds in the distance - September
GUY-193 Harlech Castle - over looking Harlech village with Snowdon showing through the clouds in the distance - September North Wales - UK Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display

Stirling Castle, Scotland, UK
Stirling castle. Cows grazing beside a corn field. Stirling castles position on top of steep crags made it easy to defend

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Temple Bar traditional Irish public house on street corner with cobbled street

Penkivel manor house, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
A view of Penkivel manor house, St Michael Penkevil. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, UK. June 2017

Victorian church warden lighting fire on Christmas Eve
Vintage engraving of from the childrens story of The Robins Christmas Eve, 19th Century

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Art deco buildings in Miami Beach

Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

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"Building Connections: A Captivating Journey Around the World" Little blue penguins, standing tall on rocks at night, create enchanting silhouettes against Melbourne's dazzling city lights. St Kilda breakwater witnesses this magical encounter in December 2016, capturing the essence of nature's beauty and urban marvels. (COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner) In a heroic act of bravery, a fireman becomes the guardian angel for a young girl trapped amidst raging flames. This heart-stopping moment reminds us that true heroes are those who risk their lives to save others. Amidst Storm Ruth's relentless assault on Ile de Sein's rugged coast, d'Ar-Men lighthouse stands resolute as waves crash violently around it. Symbolizing strength and resilience, this iconic structure braves the elements with unwavering determination. Fisher Street in Doolin unveils Ireland's picturesque charm as colorful buildings line its quaint lanes against an awe-inspiring backdrop of natural beauty. Here, tradition meets tranquility in perfect harmony. Gloucester Old Spot Pig JD 1761 radiates rustic elegance as it roams freely through idyllic countryside landscapes in County Clare, Ireland. This majestic creature epitomizes the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Godrevy Island and Lighthouse grace Gwithian beach with their timeless allure along Cornwall's breathtaking coastline - a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with Mother Nature’s grandeur. Portree Harbour paints an exquisite picture on Scotland’s Isle of Skye – boats bobbing gently amidst vibrant houses nestled by crystal-clear waters under dramatic skies – showcasing pure serenity amid untamed wilderness. Ancient Moroccan walls whisper tales from centuries past; intricate designs etched into time-worn surfaces tell stories of culture and heritage that continue to captivate hearts even today.