Laying Collection (#13)

The Black Sea Fleet Operations (engraving)
1619089 The Black Sea Fleet Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Sea Fleet Operations)

Lord Berners laying the Foundation-Stone of the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1619924 Lord Berners laying the Foundation-Stone of the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince and Princess of Wales, their Good Works in London (engraving)
1622680 The Prince and Princess of Wales, their Good Works in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales)

The Duke of Edinburgh laying the Foundation-Stone of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool (engraving)
1589310 The Duke of Edinburgh laying the Foundation-Stone of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

French soldiers remembering the dead of the Franco-Prussian war at the war memorial in the Pere-Lachaise cemetery
6000557 French soldiers remembering the dead of the Franco-Prussian war at the war memorial in the Pere-Lachaise cemetery, Paris (engraving) by French School

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia laying a crown on the tomb of assassinated French President Sadi Carnot
6000555 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia laying a crown on the tomb of assassinated French President Sadi Carnot, one of the architects of the Franco-Russian alliance, during his visit to France

The Miracles of Christ: sick people waiting for the moving of the water by an angel (chromolitho)
6001761 The Miracles of Christ: sick people waiting for the moving of the water by an angel (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miracles of Christ)

The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030864 The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of science in the Victorian era)

Laying a submarine cable (b / w photo)
6004148 Laying a submarine cable (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying a submarine cable)

Queen Elizabeth II as a baby (b / w photo)
5999705 Queen Elizabeth II as a baby (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth II as a baby)

Hezekiah laying the Letter before God (engraving)
3625258 Hezekiah laying the Letter before God (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hezekiah laying the Letter before God)

Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel (engraving)
3629112 Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel)

The Prince of Wales Laying the Last Stone of the Victoria Bridge (engraving)
3638073 The Prince of Wales Laying the Last Stone of the Victoria Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving)
3638086 The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the foundation-stone of Blackfriars Bridge, 1760, from a contemporary print (engraving)
3636132 Laying the foundation-stone of Blackfriars Bridge, 1760, from a contemporary print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Invitation to the laying of first stone of the New Royal Exchange (engraving)
733814 Invitation to the laying of first stone of the New Royal Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Muscle, spades and picks (colour litho)
2794173 Muscle, spades and picks (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muscle, spades and picks)

One of the most remarkable examples of generous patriotism is that offered by the mountain people of Corbesassi
2777997 One of the most remarkable examples of generous patriotism is that offered by the mountain people of Corbesassi

Le Chemin De Fer Transcaspien (engraving)
2783173 Le Chemin De Fer Transcaspien (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Chemin De Fer Transcaspien)

Visit of President Loubet of France to Britain (colour litho)
2782401 Visit of President Loubet of France to Britain (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of President Loubet of France to Britain)

The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the New Council House (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832606 The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the New Council House (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cashin, Edward (fl.1823-26); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The King at the Childrens Villa of the Anti-Tuberculous Prevention Work, in Olgiate Olona (Milan) (colour litho)
2809198 The King at the Childrens Villa of the Anti-Tuberculous Prevention Work, in Olgiate Olona (Milan) (colour litho) by Beltrame

Lafayette laying the corner-stone of the Bunkers Hill Monument (engraving)
654804 Lafayette laying the corner-stone of the Bunkers Hill Monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blackfriars Bridge. Ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving)
582758 Blackfriars Bridge. Ceremony for laying the foundation stone, 20 July 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackfriars Bridge)

The ceremony of laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
604995 The ceremony of laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Track-layers gang-building the Union Pacific Railroad through American wilderness
PNP246755 Track-layers gang-building the Union Pacific Railroad through American wilderness, 1860s (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Her Majesty laying the Foundation Stone of the New Victoria Courts (engraving)
1050434 The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Her Majesty laying the Foundation Stone of the New Victoria Courts (engraving) by English School

The New Municipal Buildings at Glasgow (engraving)
1044519 The New Municipal Buildings at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Municipal Buildings at Glasgow)

Laying the Trail for Hare and Hounds, the Hares breaking Cover (engraving)
1038814 Laying the Trail for Hare and Hounds, the Hares breaking Cover (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Trail for Hare and Hounds)

New Free Library presented to the City of Edinburgh by Mr Andrew Carnegie (litho)
1045985 New Free Library presented to the City of Edinburgh by Mr Andrew Carnegie (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales to Dublin (engraving)
1045962 Visit of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales to Dublin (engraving) by English School

Sketches from Cyprus (engraving)
1045288 Sketches from Cyprus (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Cyprus. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Bombay (engraving)
1044658 The Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Bombay)

The Crown Princess of Germany at Portsea (engraving)
1046034 The Crown Princess of Germany at Portsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Princess of Germany at Portsea)

The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Barracks at Winchester (b / w photo)
1051907 The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Barracks at Winchester (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal) laying the First Stone on All Saints Church, at Windsor
1102896 The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal) laying the First Stone on All Saints Church, at Windsor, on Saturday Last, the Assembly singing the 84th Psalm (engraving) by English School

The Duke and Duchess of York at Liverpool, laying the Foundation-Stone of the New General Post Office (b / w photo)
1107621 The Duke and Duchess of York at Liverpool, laying the Foundation-Stone of the New General Post Office (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition, laying the Shore End of the Cable from the Great Eastern, in Hearts Content Bay
1103506 The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition, laying the Shore End of the Cable from the Great Eastern, in Hearts Content Bay, Newfoundland (engraving) by English School

The Duke of Connaught laying the Memorial Stone of the New Coffee Tavern and Public Hall at Woolwich (engraving)
1060329 The Duke of Connaught laying the Memorial Stone of the New Coffee Tavern and Public Hall at Woolwich (engraving) by English School

The Princess of Wales laying the Foundation Stone of the New Building for the Chelsea Hospital for Women (engraving)
1060135 The Princess of Wales laying the Foundation Stone of the New Building for the Chelsea Hospital for Women (engraving) by English School

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh laying the Foundation Stone of the Seamans Orphan Home at Portsmouth (engraving)
1058534 The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh laying the Foundation Stone of the Seamans Orphan Home at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School

An Old Design for laying out Trafalgar Square (litho)
1056488 An Old Design for laying out Trafalgar Square (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Design for laying out Trafalgar Square)

The Queen at Derby (engraving)
1062551 The Queen at Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Derby)

The proposed Embankment at Westminster, the Bill for which is to be laid before Parliament (litho)
1039373 The proposed Embankment at Westminster, the Bill for which is to be laid before Parliament (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy in Bed Afraid of the Dark, 1932 (colour litho)
3036142 Boy in Bed Afraid of the Dark, 1932 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage childrens illustration of a young boy laying in bed afraid of the dark; lithograph)

Laying the Telegraph Cable from Galley Cove to the Fastnet Lighthouse (litho)
1100093 Laying the Telegraph Cable from Galley Cove to the Fastnet Lighthouse (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the First Stone of the Royal Dramatic College, at Maybury (engraving)
1098820 Laying the First Stone of the Royal Dramatic College, at Maybury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the First Stone of a National School at Long Melford, near Sudbury, Suffolk (engraving)
1098757 Laying the First Stone of a National School at Long Melford, near Sudbury, Suffolk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Laying the Foundations: From Churchill Bricklaying to Sikh Troops Digging" In this captivating caption, we delve into various moments where the act takes center stage. We start with a historical reference to Churchill bricklaying, symbolizing the importance of building a strong foundation for success. Moving forward, we are transported back to the First Remembrance Day in 1919, where solemnity and reflection lay heavy on our hearts. Next, an athletic young man lies on a stone floor with a ball nearby - perhaps contemplating his next move or finding solace in stillness. Picture No. 10887817 captures this moment perfectly, freezing time and inviting us to ponder its significance. Shifting gears, we encounter GLC-LFB's emergency tender fleet at work - their expertise lying in saving lives during critical situations. The mention of Brunel's SS Great Eastern reminds us of the monumental achievements that lie within human capabilities when determination meets innovation. Our journey then takes an exotic turn as we find ourselves on Goanabo Beach in Cuba. Here, a 1950s American car rests against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea - showcasing how relaxation can be found even amidst vibrant surroundings. The caption also highlights Sikh troops diligently digging - emphasizing their commitment and dedication towards serving others and creating better tomorrows. Lastly, we encounter a heartwarming scene where man's best friend finds comfort while lying peacefully in a garden. A Goldendoodle named DOG embodies tranquility as it basks in nature's embrace. And just like that, from bricklaying to remembrance days; from athleticism to emergency response; from historic ships to idyllic beaches; from dedicated soldiers to loyal companions – "Laying" reveals itself as an intricate tapestry woven by diverse experiences that shape our world every day.