Timber Collection (page 3)

Beside the Old Church Gate Farm, Smarden, Kent (watercolour with scratching out)
1766697 Beside the Old Church Gate Farm, Smarden, Kent (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 24.5x32.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Women lumberjacks sawing trees, WW1
Women lumberjacks sawing trees during the First World War. 1914-1918

Londons newest timber dock, The Lavender Dock, has been bought into commission. 26th October 1930

LUMBERJACKS 1930S
Two lumberjacks set about the daunting task of breaking up a huge felled tree with their axes. Date: 1930s

Train in snowsheds, Sierra Nevada mountains, USA
Train passing through snowsheds on the Southern Pacific line Ogden route, Sierra Nevada mountains, California, USA. Date: 1907

Timber Shipwreck, Scilly Isles, Cornwall, England. Date: 1910s

Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661401 Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 12th April 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch
A man guides a piece of wood through a large saw at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Southampton Royal Pier
The Royal Pier, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Originally designed by Doswell and built in timber by William Betts, the pier was opened by Princess Victoria in 1833. Date: 1960s

Carnon Viaduct nr Perranwell, c1933
A timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. It was replaced in 1933

Berners Roding Church
All Saints Church, Berners Roding, Essex, which dates from the 14th century. It has later additions, including a small timber bellfry with a bell dated 1594

Outdoor tea room and tudor building facade, Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stripping Oak Bark
Four working class men in flat caps work as a team, stripping bark off a huge oak tree, which has been felled for tanning

A kitchen arranged and equipped by Heal & Son, Ltd. of London, 1942. Timber fitted cupboards and dresser. From Decorative Art 1942 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Railway alongside Cranberry lake, NY State, USA
Men at work on the new railway at the side of Cranberry Lake, near Childwold, New York State, USA, constructed for the Emporium Lumber Company. Date: circa 1913

Ruby Beach Driftwood and Sea Stacks, Olympic National Park; Washington; US

Timber-Framed Cottages
Timber-framed Clergy Houses just within the gateway of the churchyard at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 16th century

Travelling Sawyer
A travelling sawyer, with his portable saw mill, a saw and bench attached to the back of his car, whereby logs and timber can be sawn up accordingly. Date: 1930s

A Timber-Framed House
An Elizabethan timber-framed house

Logging truck in MacMillan Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Detail of carving, Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Logs awaiting processing at mill, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Logging truck, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Unloading a Timber Boat
Workmen unloading a timber boat at Bristol docks, Gloucestershire, England

The Port of Bordeaux in 1804. Merchant vessels are at anchor, being loaded and unloaded by smaller vessels. Among the cargoes being landed are timber and stone

Cuckoo Clock, Black Forest (Schwarzwald), Germany

Roman Richborough IC084_007
Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing soldiers marching from the barracks in the bridgehead fort at the Roman town of Richborough in Kent, as it may have looked in about AD250

Decorations for the timbers of roofs and ceilings (colour litho)
8632941 Decorations for the timbers of roofs and ceilings (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorations for the timbers of roofs and ceilings)

Girls putting wood on the fire (chromolitho)
8626920 Girls putting wood on the fire (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls putting wood on the fire)

Furniture, 2nd half of 17th Century (litho)
8622110 Furniture, 2nd half of 17th Century (litho) by Strange, Thomas Arthur (1857-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture, 2nd half of 17th Century)

Cabinet Work, Last half of 17th Century (litho)
8622097 Cabinet Work, Last half of 17th Century (litho) by Strange, Thomas Arthur (1857-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet Work, Last half of 17th Century)

T Chippendale, Ince and Mayhew, Manwaring, and others (litho)
8622068 T Chippendale, Ince and Mayhew, Manwaring, and others (litho) by Strange, Thomas Arthur (1857-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: T Chippendale, Ince and Mayhew, Manwaring, and others)

Esquimalt, 19th century (photo)
7340685 Esquimalt, 19th century (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

The Announcing Angel and the Annunciate Virgin, detail, first half of the 15th century (carved and painted wood)
8683332 The Announcing Angel and the Annunciate Virgin, detail, first half of the 15th century (carved and painted wood) by Valdambrino

The Holy Family. Wood sculpture by Diego de Siloe (1495-1563), 1st half of the 16th century
AIS5368024 The Holy Family. Wood sculpture by Diego de Siloe (1495-1563), 1st half of the 16th century; (add.info.: . Valladolid, National Museum of Sculpture.); © Iberfoto.

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812066 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812068 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Figures in the Wood (w/c)
8683436 Figures in the Wood (w/c) by Salvarani, Arcangelo (1882-1953); 48x37 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310685 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mandrake
5311950 Mandrake; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Mandrake, a type species of the plant genus Mandragora. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Almighty Jesus. 1620 (wood)
AIS5332888 Almighty Jesus. 1620 (wood); (add.info.: MESA, Juan de (1583-1627) Sevilla. Church of San Lorenzo); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

Children playing with a toy cannon, historic wood engraving, about 1888
UIG5414603 Children playing with a toy cannon, historic wood engraving, about 1888; UIG.

Burghausen, Bavaria, Germany, historic wood engraving, about 1897
UIG5414472 Burghausen, Bavaria, Germany, historic wood engraving, about 1897; UIG.

Pagoda in the province of Quei-Chow, China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414373 Pagoda in the province of Quei-Chow, China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG.

Model of the cargo ship 'Nonsuch' (1906), c.1906 (wood, cotton, copper, gold and paint)
MMM5467379 Model of the cargo ship 'Nonsuch' (1906), c.1906 (wood, cotton, copper, gold and paint); National Maritime Museum, London

Collegiate church. Interior. Baptist chapel (Capilla del Baptisterio y de las Reliquias de la Colegiata de Pastrana)
6267479 Collegiate church. Interior. Baptist chapel (Capilla del Baptisterio y de las Reliquias de la Colegiata de Pastrana). Reliquary bust of Saint Teresa. Polychrome wood

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"Timber: A Timeless Resource and Symbol of Strength" From the majestic Oak Tree, scientifically known as Quercus, to the intricate Victorian Botanical Illustrations capturing its beauty, it has played a significant role in England's history. In Chesterfield, ancient forests provided the raw materials for construction and shipbuilding, including the legendary Sutton Hoo ship burial. Traveling southwest to Cornwall's Levant Mine on July 11th, 1894, timber supported miners' endeavors deep underground. Meanwhile, rowing boats gracefully glided across Ambleside's waters (N060978), their wooden frames echoing centuries-old craftsmanship. Dungeness Beach witnessed fishing boats made from sturdy timber (J070051) braving treacherous waves in pursuit of abundant catches. In Lambeth's Timber Yard of 1916 (BL23561_029), workers skillfully handled logs amidst wartime challenges during World War II's Blitz. Londoners sought solace amid chaos on Balham High Road during WWII; yet even then, advertisements showcased Libertys' new shops - a testament to London's resilience and enduring love for quality timber products. Across borders in Swansea, South Wales stood Landore Viaduct under construction - an engineering marvel relying heavily on robust timbers. Meanwhile, a house carpenter meticulously planed a board on his bench – showcasing timeless woodworking skills passed down through generations. Finally crossing continents to Nevada's Cal-Neva Lodge entrance in the USA revealed grandeur crafted from fine timber - symbolizing elegance and warmth that transcends geographical boundaries. Throughout history and across cultures, timber remains an invaluable resource embodying strength and versatility. From supporting structures like ships and mines to providing livelihoods for craftsmen worldwide – this caption celebrates the enduring legacy as both practical necessity and artistic inspiration.