Under Construction Collection

Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (engraving)
6029666 Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction of the Needle Eye Bridge over the M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. During the construction of the M1 in the early 1960s a great number of bridge structures needed to be created

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

Hughes H-4 Hercules / Spruce Goose
The Huge Hughes H-4 Hercules / Spruce Goose Under-Construction at Terminal-Island, San Pedro, Long Beach Harbour, California, Usa Date: 1947

The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b / w photo)
6014783 The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Everton v Crystal Palace league match at Goodison Park August 1969. Palace keeper John Jackson shouts at his defence as a high cross frm Johnny Morrisey drops into the net for Evertons first goal

Construction of Holborn Viaduct, City of London, 1869. Artist: Henry Dixon
Construction of Holborn Viaduct, City of London, 1869. View of paviours ramming granite pitching at the east end of Holborn Viaduct

Carlock farmstead, Ola self-hHelp sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Carlock farmstead, Ola self-hHelp sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho. Shows new fence, new barn under construction, new house.White house seen across pasture in trees is the old family house

Building the new home for the London County Council, 1914 (litho)
972714 Building the new home for the London County Council, 1914 (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction of a new escalator at Leicester Square Station on the London Underground
6014753 Construction of a new escalator at Leicester Square Station on the London Underground, the longest in the world at the time (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Flatiron building under construction, New York City, USA, 1902 (b / w photo)
6014348 The Flatiron building under construction, New York City, USA, 1902 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tower Bridge under construction, London, 1892 (litho)
6014122 Tower Bridge under construction, London, 1892 (litho) by Patten, Leonard (1867-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower Bridge under construction, London, 1892)

First Sunderland Bridge Under construction (w / c on paper)
1216217 First Sunderland Bridge Under construction (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 33.5x20.2 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Native hut under construction (colour photo)
3102304 Native hut under construction (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native hut under construction)

Construction worker on the steel frame of a skyscraper high above the streets of New York City, New York
6000058 Construction worker on the steel frame of a skyscraper high above the streets of New York City, New York, USA (colour litho) by English School

Rebuilding of the Temple by King Joash, 1602 (oil on panel)
NMG146024 Rebuilding of the Temple by King Joash, 1602 (oil on panel) by Moller, Anton (the Elder) (c.1563-1611); 129x326 cm; Muzeum Narodowe, Gdansk, Poland; (add.info.: 2 Chronicles 24; Parali 24)

High in the Black Hills of Dakota, sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski (pictured) is sculpting a 600 ft high sculpture of the famous Sioux Indian Chief, Crazy Horse

Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912

Steam Shovel at Work in Culebra Cut, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Steam Shovel at Work in Culebra Cut, 1912

The Cut, Looking toward Ancon Hill, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Cut, Looking toward Ancon Hill, 1912

Building the Camp, 1917. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Building the Camp, 1917

The Guard Gate, Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Guard Gate, Gatun Lock, 1912

At the Bottom of Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
At the Bottom of Gatun Lock, 1912

Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912

Laying the Floor of Pedro Muguel Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Laying the Floor of Pedro Muguel Lock, 1912

Steam Shovel in the Cut at Bas Obispo, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Steam Shovel in the Cut at Bas Obispo, 1912

The Cut from Culebra, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Cut from Culebra, 1912

A. S. Howard Building Under Construction, 1885. Creator: Unknown
A.S. Howard Building Under Construction, 1885

Scott Monument before Completion, Edinburgh, 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Scott Monument before Completion, Edinburgh, 1844

Nelsons Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, first week of April 1844

Shipyard of James Ash & Co, Cubitt Town, London, c1863. James Ash & Co were builders of iron ships. The company was founded in 1862 but the yard never became profitable

Tower Bridge under construction, London, c1893. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

View of Tower Bridge under construction with river traffic in the foreground, London, c1893. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Ship and boats on the River Thames, London, c1913. A view looking up river towards Westminster Bridge and St Thomass from Victoria Embankment

Construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Artist: George Cooke
Construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. View showing the tunnel under construction and the diving bell which was used. The spire of St Mary, Rotherhithe can be seen in the distance

Railway line near Wandsworth Station, London, 1838. Artist: JR Jobbins
Railway line near Wandsworth Station, London, 1838. View showing navvies working on the line. Possibly the Surrey Iron Railway, a narrow guage railway that opened in 1805

View from the excavations of Highgate Tunnel, London, 1812. Artist: George Arnald
View from the excavations of Highgate Tunnel, London, 1812. The scheme was abandoned after the partially completed structure caved in on 15th April 1812

View of figures on Holborn Viaduct during its construction, City of London, 1870

View of construction work at St Katherines Dock, Stepney, London, January, 1828. The docks opened in October 1828. They were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer

The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835. Cross section showing the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, being built; with a view of its position beneath the River Thames

Old and new London Bridges, London, 1831. Artist
Old and new London Bridges, London, 1831. View of the old and new London Bridges viewed from the south bank during demolition and reconstruction work with boats on the River Thames in the foreground

Old and new London Bridges looking south, London, 1831. Artist
Old and new London Bridges looking south, London, 1831. View showing the Church of St Magnus the Martyr. In the foreground on the left a woman carries a basket of fish on her head

View of St Pauls Cathedral under construction, City of London, 1685 (c1853). Artist
View of St Pauls Cathedral under construction, City of London, 1685 (c1853)

London Bridge under construction, 1827. Artist: George Cooke
London Bridge under construction, 1827. Looking towards Old Swan Steps, Fishmongers Hall, the Monument and St Magnus the Martyr. Also showing boats on the River Thames

London Bridge, with the Lord Mayors procession passing under the unfinished arches, 1827

The Nelson at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, London, 1815. The Nelson in dry dock undergoing repairs

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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: A Glimpse into the World of Construction" Witnessing progress unfold, the Needle Eye Bridge emerges over the M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire in 1963. Great Eastern takes shape on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, showcasing a remarkable feat of engineering in 1857. The colossal Hughes H-4 Hercules, famously known as Spruce Goose, captures imaginations during its construction. Time stands still as we delve into history with a black and white photo capturing Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction in New South Wales between 1929-1930. Henry Dixon's artistic vision comes alive through his portrayal of Holborn Viaduct's construction in City of London back in 1869. Lostwithiel Community Centre rises from humble beginnings to become a cornerstone for Cornwall's community in February 1983. Goodison Park bears witness to an intense league match between Everton and Crystal Palace in August 1969 amidst ongoing construction projects nearby. Dorothea Lange immortalizes Carlock farmstead and Ola self-help sawmill co-op nestled within Gem County, Idaho during their transformative journey in 1939. London County Council finds solace within its new home as it is meticulously built brick by brick amidst bustling streets of London back in 1914 (litho). Leicester Square Station boasts pride with the world's longest escalator during its construction phase captured beautifully through a timeless black and white photograph. Nehemiah's unwavering determination echoes through time as he rebuilds Jerusalem's walls depicted vividly within an engraving. Chelfam Viaduct gracefully takes form against picturesque landscapes around c1896 leaving behind an indelible mark on history (b/w photo). In each snapshot lies untold stories of perseverance, innovation, and the human spirit that shaped our world.