Laying Collection (page 9)

The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest (engraving)
1101281 The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest)

The ceremony of laying the first stone of Black Friars Bridge (engraving)
820101 The ceremony of laying the first stone of Black Friars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange, from
931658 Laying the first stone of the New Royal Exchange, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Tower Bridge, London, Invitation to laying of the memorial stone, 21 June 1886 (chromolitho)
582774 Tower Bridge, London, Invitation to laying of the memorial stone, 21 June 1886 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower Bridge, London)

Laying the foundation stone of the Peoples Palace for East London by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
584157 Laying the foundation stone of the Peoples Palace for East London by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

The Glorification of Italian Value in France (Colour Litho)
2809004 The Glorification of Italian Value in France (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The glorification of Italian value in France)

Comic postcard, Cockerel and hens, egg production, WW2 Date: 1940s

Ancienne chaudiere pour l application de l asphalte coule, et pavage d un trottoir en asphalte coule (engraving)
2787694 Ancienne chaudiere pour l application de l asphalte coule, et pavage d un trottoir en asphalte coule (engraving) by French School

Comic postcard, Birds with nest of eggs
Comic postcard, Birds with nest of three eggs, one of them a different colour Date: 20th century

Llaying wreaths, memorial monument, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: sailors laying wreaths, memorial monument, Shanghai, China

All Souls Day: France never forgets her children (colour litho)
3097033 All Souls Day: France never forgets her children (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Souls Day: France never forgets her children)

Child Hugging a Collie Dog, 1901 (chromolithograph)
3036094 Child Hugging a Collie Dog, 1901 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage Victorian trade card of an endearing embrace between a young child)

Building workers laying concrete, City of London
Building workers laying concrete on a building site in the City of London. Date: circa 1950s

Comic postcard, cockerel and hens, WW2 - egg production Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, hen and goose, WW2 Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, hen laying in coals, WW2 Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Little bit of Overtime
The concept of overtime, that is working beyond ones contracted hours, became formalised just before WW2. This little bricklayer has another interpretation of the phrase

If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. The mother, widow and little daughter of a British soldier who died early in World War One visit his

Colin Gill Self-Portrait (?), 1913 (pencil & chalk)
2651267 Colin Gill Self-Portrait (?), 1913 (pencil & chalk) by Gill, Colin Unwin (1892-1940); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Submarine Mining Experiments by Engineer Volunteers on the Tyne (engraving)
1614280 Submarine Mining Experiments by Engineer Volunteers on the Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of a New Chapel-of-Ease, at Eton (engraving)
1618526 His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of a New Chapel-of-Ease, at Eton (engraving) by English School

The Earl of Auckland, (First Lord of the Admiralty) laying the Foundation Stone of the New Steam-Yard
1617339 The Earl of Auckland, (First Lord of the Admiralty) laying the Foundation Stone of the New Steam-Yard, Morice-Town (engraving) by English School

Laying the Foundation-Stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare (engraving)
1613369 Laying the Foundation-Stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Low-Lights Dock at Tynemouth (engraving)
1613074 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Low-Lights Dock at Tynemouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales laying the Last Stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving)
1612447 The Prince of Wales laying the Last Stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Foundation-Stone of an Additional Building to the General Hospital at Bath (engraving)
1610029 Laying the Foundation-Stone of an Additional Building to the General Hospital at Bath (engraving) by English School

Her Majesty the Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of Wellington College, near Sandhurst (engraving)
1608856 Her Majesty the Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of Wellington College, near Sandhurst (engraving) by English School

The Right Honourable W E Gladstone laying the Foundation-Stone of the School in Golden-Lane (engraving)
1608800 The Right Honourable W E Gladstone laying the Foundation-Stone of the School in Golden-Lane (engraving) by English School

The Lord-Lieutenant laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Museum, at Dublin (engraving)
1608642 The Lord-Lieutenant laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Museum, at Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland (engraving)
1607507 The Submarine Electric Telegraph between England and Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Uganda Railway (engraving)
1605735 The Uganda Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Uganda Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 August 1896)

Mr Hudson, MP, laying the Foundation-Stone of the Sunderland Docks (engraving)
1607010 Mr Hudson, MP, laying the Foundation-Stone of the Sunderland Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hudson, MP)

HRH the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Buildings of the Sussex County Hospital at Brighton
1605128 HRH the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Buildings of the Sussex County Hospital at Brighton, 29 February 1896 (litho) by English School

The Laying of the Foundation Stone of "Victoria Tower, "Guernsey, on Her Majestys Birthday (engraving)
1607195 The Laying of the Foundation Stone of " Victoria Tower, " Guernsey, on Her Majestys Birthday (engraving) by English School

The Advance towards Dongola, laying the Railway through the Battlefield of Ferket (engraving)
1605715 The Advance towards Dongola, laying the Railway through the Battlefield of Ferket (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Model Lodging-House, in New-Street, Golden-Square (engraving)
1601713 Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Model Lodging-House, in New-Street, Golden-Square (engraving) by English School

The Victoria Museum and Gardens, Bombay (engraving)
1588062 The Victoria Museum and Gardens, Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victoria Museum and Gardens, Bombay)

King placing his tribute at the Cenotaph, London 1920
After the two minute silence King George V laying a wreath down on the newly opened Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. 11th November 1920

Unveiled Cenotaph, War Memorial 1920
Various photographs of George V revealing the Cenotaph War memorial in Whitehall, London. Showing the King placing a wreath at the bottom of the memorial

Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Tradesmens and Mechanics Institution, at North Shields (engraving)
1587559 Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Tradesmens and Mechanics Institution, at North Shields (engraving) by English School

Princess Henry of Battenberg laying the Foundation-Stone of a New Church at Kensal Rise (b / w photo)
1592341 Princess Henry of Battenberg laying the Foundation-Stone of a New Church at Kensal Rise (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Duke of Connaught laying the Foundation-Stone of the Church House, Westminster (engraving)
1591698 The Duke of Connaught laying the Foundation-Stone of the Church House, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Situation in the Philippines, American Signal Corps laying a Telegraph Line under Fire (b / w photo)
1598870 The Situation in the Philippines, American Signal Corps laying a Telegraph Line under Fire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Prince of Wales laying foundation stone of Indian Institute
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), as Grand Master of Freemasons, laying the foundation stone for the Indian Institute in Oxford. Date: 1883

Railway-Making in Rhodesia, the Mafeking-Buluwayo Extension (b / w photo)
1598238 Railway-Making in Rhodesia, the Mafeking-Buluwayo Extension (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway-Making in Rhodesia)

The Empress Frederick laying the Foundation-Stone of a Mausoleum for the late Emperor at Potsdam (engraving)
1595743 The Empress Frederick laying the Foundation-Stone of a Mausoleum for the late Emperor at Potsdam (engraving) by English School

Laying the Memorial-Stone of the New University College at Nottingham, Mr Gladstone addressing the Assembly (engraving)
1589668 Laying the Memorial-Stone of the New University College at Nottingham, Mr Gladstone addressing the Assembly (engraving) by English School

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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.