Timber Collection (page 87)

Stokesay Castle J020077
STOKESAY CASTLE, Shropshire. A 13th century fortified manor house. View of the north tower of the West Range from the north west

Palace Skeleton
October 1852: The first rib of the nave of the new Crystal Palace, which is being reconstructed from the original materials in Sydenham, south London

Native family home with poultry, Sumatra, Indonesia
Native family home with chicken and chicks, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Date: circa 1920

British Columbia, East Canada - River Log Boom at the Mills Date: 1910s

Horseshoe Cloister, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, a brick and timber building dating back to the 15th century. Date: 1960s

Women and children posing on front steps of house, USA
Women and children posing on the front steps of a large house, North America. Date: 1910

Interior, Hotel United States, Antilla, Cuba. Date: circa 1908

Damage from cyclone, Isabela de Sagua, Cuba
Damage from cyclone of 1 September 1933, Isabela de Sagua, Cuba. Date: 1933

Four men with trowels and cement on boards, USA
Four men with trowels and cement on boards, outside a log cabin, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Street scene with snow, USA
Street scene with snow, US troops, military trucks and a snow plough, USA. Date: circa 1917

Kabatas on the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey Date: circa 1906

Communist China - communal exercise session
Communal exercise session for timberyard workers during the Cultural Revolution era in Communist China. circa 1970

Reninghelst-Clytte, Belgium, WW1
Reninghelst-Clytte, road leading to Scherpenberg, Belgium, with damaged trees during WW1. Date: 1914-1918

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane the Carpenter. circa 1910

General view of Krugersdorp, Transvaal, South Africa
General view of Krugersdorp, a gold mining town in Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa. Date: 1909

A Washington Saw Log used as the home for a man and a bear! Date: circa 1907

The Old Market House, Ledbury, Herefordshire
The Old Market House, built in 1617 at Ledbury, Herefordshire. circa 1940s

Constructing bandas, Schaedels Farm, East Africa, WW1
Constructing bandas at Schaedels Farm, a place of relaxation for exhausted soldiers near Lindi, East Africa, during WW1. 1917

Susi - sitting on a log, chewing a twig. 1950s

Susi - standing behind a fallen tree trunk. 1950s

London, England - Elstree - Timber Buildings, red roofs, Church Spire.. Part of Box 177 Boswell collection - Round about London. Date: circa 1897

Paris Exhibition of 1889 - Forest Pavillion - Timber construction - left porch. Part of Box 119 Boswell Collection. Date: 1889

Soder Malarstrand - Sodermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
A beautiful view of the Soder Malarstrand - Sodermalm, Stockholm, Sweden. Date: circa 1909

Saint Marys Hospital Chapel - Chichester, W H Barrett Postcard. St Marys is a remarkable survival of a 13th Century hospital

Tangier, Morocco - Loading and unloading bulls and wood. Date: circa 1910s

Lumber Camp scene - Train - British Columbia, Canada
A terrific Lumber Camp scene featuring a marvellous steam train - British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1910s

Hauling Timber With a Caterpillar Tractor - a view of men in a field with a tractor moving timber. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

View of the Harbour, Pensacola, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1920

Log Rafts - Norway. Date: 1916

Elephant piling Teak - Myanmar. Date: circa 1910s

Tuskless Elephant trained in Myanmar
Tuskless Elephant (Hind) trained in Myanmar by the Karens. The Karen (Kayin, Kariang or Yang people) reside primarily in Karen State in southern and southeastern Myanmar

Myanmar - Yangon - Elephants moving timber Date: 1906

Fort de France, Martinique, West Indies
Quays at Fort de France, capital of Martinique, West Indies. Date: circa 1914

Cartoon, Peeling potatoes, WW1
Cartoon, Peeling potatoes. Three army cooks discuss methods of peeling potatoes, A machine has been invented to do the peeling, but it involves a lot of manual work and isn t worth the trouble

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Wood the Carpenter. circa 1935

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Master Wood. circa 1935

Cheery Families - Mr Clamp the Carpenter. 1890s

Book of Trades, The Sawyer. 1841

Barnardos Emigrants in Canada - repairing a fence
Barnardos emigrants repairing a fence. A horse and wagon carries lengths of timber. Barnardos began sending children to Canada in 1872. Date: circa 1914

George Hopton & Co, London, manufacturers of wheels and bent timber -- typewritten letter requesting materials. 1917

Woodhouse, Campello, Brooklyn
Middle class timber housing, Campello, Brooklyn. Middle class timber housing, Campello, Brooklyn. the city of Brooklyn, Massachusetts. Date: 1902

Timber boats from shores of the Adriatic - Venice, Italy
Timber boats from the shores of the Adriatic in Venice, Italy.The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula

German Timber Houses
Typical old timber-framed traditional houses in Germany, some with laundry hanging from the windows. Date: 1930s

Jack Russell / Girl 1930S
A little girl and her dog Date: 1930s

Felling Trees
Two men tackle a difficult tree that is leaning over. Their aim is to get the saw as close to the base as possible Date: 1930s

Fishing Nets / Norway
Fishing nets at Sundalsoren in Norway Date: 1905

Settlers Homestead
A settlers farmyard at Muskoka with timber house and haystacks Date: 1907

Norwegian Farmhouses
Norwegian farmhouses built of poles Date: 1905

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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.