Construction Collection (page 2)

Eiffel Tower Construction Montage
To illustrate 120 years of the Eiffel Tower. A montage of 4 photos of the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. From left to right, the Eiffel Tower photographed on the 14th June 1888

Broadway Goods Yard Under Construction, c. 1904
A view of Broadway Goods Yard in Worcestershire taken in c.1904 whilst it was under construction, showing building materials stacked up alongside the tracks

Pickering Castle J850150
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing showing how the first wooden motte and bailey castle may have appeared in the early 12th century, by Ivan Lapper

Perch Rock Lighthouse - New Brighton Lighthouse
Liverpool - Rock Lighthouse New Brighton - Lighthouse and crowds. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool. The New Brighton Lighthouse was originally known as Perch Rock Lighthouse

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

Folland Fo144 Gnat T1s during construction at Hamble

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Cross-section of St. Pauls Cathedral
Measuring and drawing for this elaborate plan showing the construction of St. Paul s, was undertaken by R. B. Brook-Greaves and W. Godfrey Allen. It took five years to make the drawing. 1935

BRUEGEL: TOWER OF BABEL. Building the Tower of Babel. Oil on panel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1563

Landore Viaduct construction, near Swansea, South Wales
View of construction work on the Landore Viaduct, over the Swansea valley and the River Tawe, on the Great Western Railway, Glamorgan, South Wales

Palm Islands construction, Dubai
Luxury island construction, Dubai. Ikonos satellite image of an artificial palm tree-shaped island created in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Dubai. This is the Jumeirah Palm resort

Wembley under construction 1923 EPW008279
WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. Construction of the Empire Stadium for the British Empire Exhibition. Aerial photograph taken on 25th March 1923 (taken from a copy negative). Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Cranes N071033
Urban landscape. A building site at sunset with cranes against a red sky

Odeon cinema construction BB87_03506
ODEON CINEMA, Leicester Square, London. A photograph taken by John Maltby on 11th June 1937 of the buiding works for the Odeon cinema on the site of the Alhambra Theatre

The Great Eastern BB88_06275
BLACKWALL, London. Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship the " Great Eastern " under construction in 1857. Robert Howlett

Birmingham Snow Hill, under construction, c. 1910
Between 1906 and 1912 the GWR took about re-designing and re-constructing the station. When it was completed it was a vision of Edwardian elegance

River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (3 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - The spans supported by cables to each shore - 9th February 1928. Date: 1928

Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further when the Minister of Transport opens the new Central Line extension from Leytonstone to Woodford

St Pauls Cathedral dominates the view of the area north of Cannon Street (left) Rebuilding is now well underway on sites bombed during the blitz

Building work on the widening of the Swanley Bridge in Kent. 1938

The Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton alongside an Avro Lancaster. 11 August 1948. Date: 1948

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY. Under construction in Paris c1884

USS AKRON CONSTRUCTION. The USS Akron (ZRS-4) photographed in its shed in Akron, Ohio, 29 July 1931

HMS Habbakuk in section
Illustration showing a cross section of the top secret design for HMS Habbakuk a giant aircraft-carrier built of ice and wood pulp, which was proposed as a secret weapon in the Second World War

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

Crystal Palace Plan
A floor plan of the Exhibition building - the ground floor and the galleries, showing how the courts open out from the central transept

HOOVER DAM
At the time of its construction, the Boulder Dam (subsequently renamed the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado River, is the worlds largest

Forth Road Bridge, Firth of Forth, 1963
Forth Road Bridge, Firth of Forth, Scotland

View over the government quarter and center of Ashgabad, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Asia

Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade
Artist - Title: View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 76 x 63.5

Wharncliffe Viaduct
The Wharncliffe Viaduct of the Great Western Railroad, at Hanwell, Middlesex. Brunel (I.K) was responsible for the construction and design of much of the early GWR

Ballydehob Viaduct, Ballydehob, Co Cork, Ireland, 12 Arch Viaduct

Ardconnel Terrace, Oban, Argyllshire, Scotland, McCaig Tower
Ardconnel Terrace, Oban, Argyllshire, Scotland showing the McCaig Tower. Situated on the west coast of Scotland and built of Bonawe granite between 1897 and 1902

Moving the earth JLP01_10_00113
John Laing excavators and other plant at work during the construction of the M1 motorway. Photographed 1958-9

The Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton

U. S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962. U.S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba, 17 October 1962

STATUE OF LIBERTY, c1883. The Statue of Liberty under construction in Paris, c1883

Tripoli, Libya; The Castle; now housing the Museum of the Jamahariya as seen from across a small lake

Manchester Ship Canal
Construction scene : the works at Latchford, near Warrington

The Forth Bridge, under construction, 1888 (b / w photo)
5998021 The Forth Bridge, under construction, 1888 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge, under construction, 1888)

Barges in the Pool of London. River Thames and Tower Bridge, London, 1962. Artist: CM Dixon
Barges 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

Air view of downtown Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

The first two Bristol Britannias under construction at Filton

Installation of Vostok spacecraft
Vostok spacecraft installation. Workers installing a Vostok spacecraft. Vostok were Soviet spacecraft used as part of the Vostok programme, which flew six manned spaceflights between 1961 and 1963

Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin compendium of Civil law (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted
The Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted. The Hospital was founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram and in 1741 began construction of premises at Bloomsbury Fields, London

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"From Land to Sea: Captivating Construction Marvels Across the Globe" HMAS Melbourne head-on: Witness the sheer power and precision of naval construction as HMAS Melbourne takes center stage. Kiss of the Oceans - Atlantic meets Pacific - Panama Canal: Discover how human ingenuity conquered nature's boundaries, connecting two vast oceans through an awe-inspiring engineering feat. Site of Wimbledon tennis 24441_006: Beyond its sporting glory, delve into the intricate construction behind this iconic venue that has hosted countless historic moments in tennis history. Spain, Barcelona. Sagrada Familia Cathedral, designed by Antoni Gaudi: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and architectural brilliance as you explore Gaudi's masterpiece under construction. Barrow-in-Furness shipyard 1920 EPW004064: Step back in time and witness a bustling shipyard where dreams took shape on a grand scale during the early 20th century. The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (4/4): Uncover the story behind one of England's most recognizable landmarks, showcasing remarkable teamwork and engineering prowess. Building Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H Davis: Marvel at this iconic Australian landmark that stands tall as a testament to human determination and skill amidst challenging conditions. The crew of HMAS Melbourne line up on the flight deck: Behind every mighty vessel lies an incredible team effort; join these brave sailors as they showcase their unity during construction. Wellington Inn on stilts OP05766: Explore architectural innovation at its finest with this unique stilted inn, defying gravity while offering stunning views from above ground level. North Shields Docks EAW005502 : Dive into maritime history at North Shields Docks – once a thriving hub for trade and industry – now preserved as a reminder of our industrial heritage. United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees.