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Background imageBuilder Collection: 'Superhod'Max Quarterman who claims that his giant hod helps him to carry

"Superhod"Max Quarterman who claims that his giant hod helps him to carry
" Superhod" Max Quarterman who claims that his giant hod helps him to carry more plasters then anyone else in his trade has had to put in a bit of over time to buy himself a Rolls Royce

Background imageBuilder Collection: 'Superhod'Max Quarterman at the entrance to Stoke Park Avenue

"Superhod"Max Quarterman at the entrance to Stoke Park Avenue
" Superhod" Max Quarterman at the entrance to Stoke Park Avenue, where he had planned to build a £ 120, 000 place overlooking Stoke Poges golf course but had to abandon his plan after

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob Tenton going over the plans for Denesfield Court. A development of 16 sheltered living flats. Circa July 1981

Background imageBuilder Collection: Construction of air raid shelters in Birkenhead Park. 24th September 1938

Construction of air raid shelters in Birkenhead Park. 24th September 1938

Background imageBuilder Collection: Colin Fellows and Eddie Lenehan are retracing the work of medieval craftsmen

Colin Fellows and Eddie Lenehan are retracing the work of medieval craftsmen, as they patiently cut out the oak beams that go into the rebuilding of 169 Spon Street

Background imageBuilder Collection: Flats being constructed from prefabricated panels. A welder joins the panels to

Flats being constructed from prefabricated panels. A welder joins the panels to the corners, Russia. 1962

Background imageBuilder Collection: Scaffolder oblivious to working at height, high above central Birmingham

Scaffolder oblivious to working at height, high above central Birmingham. 26th January 1954

Background imageBuilder Collection: The street is not lit very much, its wet and muddy and the humidity is high

The street is not lit very much, its wet and muddy and the humidity is high, as workers on the new Blackwall Tunnel install ventilation pipes in Prestage Street

Background imageBuilder Collection: Construction workers digging the new Blackwall Tunnel in muddy and humid conditions

Construction workers digging the new Blackwall Tunnel in muddy and humid conditions, under the River Thames. 11th May 1962

Background imageBuilder Collection: Bricklayers at work. August 1939

Bricklayers at work. August 1939

Background imageBuilder Collection: The road improvement scheme near Alwinton, which shows the new bridge alongside the old

The road improvement scheme near Alwinton, which shows the new bridge alongside the old (right) on the road between Harbottle and Alwinton. 10th March 1938

Background imageBuilder Collection: The New Headquarters of the Poor Childrens Holiday Association are nearly complete

The New Headquarters of the Poor Childrens Holiday Association are nearly complete - they represent a magnificent addition to the architecture of Newcastle. 30th August 1933

Background imageBuilder Collection: Stonemasons at work in Manchester. 15th March 1932

Stonemasons at work in Manchester. 15th March 1932

Background imageBuilder Collection: Scaffolding comes down after refurbishment on Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Scaffolding comes down after refurbishment on Birmingham Repertory Theatre. October 1963

Background imageBuilder Collection: Newcastles comprehensive scheme for protecting the public during air attacks is

Newcastles comprehensive scheme for protecting the public during air attacks is still being extended. This picture shows a concrete shelter being constructed at Saville Place

Background imageBuilder Collection: The Board of R G Griffin builders in Leamington. Lef to right - Richard Garner

The Board of R G Griffin builders in Leamington. Lef to right - Richard Garner, Bob Griffin, John Garner and Richard Costigan. 27th March 1986

Background imageBuilder Collection: Bob Griffin, pictured 22 years after he started his Coventry building Company R G Griffin

Bob Griffin, pictured 22 years after he started his Coventry building Company R G Griffin. His firm is a regular contractor for Coventry city council and the Coventry Churches housing Association

Background imageBuilder Collection: Beatles shop in Baker Street 3rd December 1967 No 94, Baker Street

Beatles shop in Baker Street 3rd December 1967 No 94, Baker Street, was painted in psychadelic colours over the weekend by a team of painters and students

Background imageBuilder Collection: The amazing building worker Tony Pearson of Sheffield shows off his tricks on the site

The amazing building worker Tony Pearson of Sheffield shows off his tricks on the site. 24th February 1980

Background imageBuilder Collection: World War Two. Mrs A Flanagan and Mrs E O Connor who are working as building

World War Two. Mrs A Flanagan and Mrs E O Connor who are working as building labourers on reconstruction work at Ludgate Circus in London January 1943

Background imageBuilder Collection: Plymouths squad of professional women navvies hard at work with the men pulling down

Plymouths squad of professional women navvies hard at work with the men pulling down bombed premises to make way for rebuilding in the city. One of the women is Mrs Vera Bennett (left). July 1947

Background imageBuilder Collection: Prince Charles lays a brick at start of a housing scheme September 1988

Prince Charles lays a brick at start of a housing scheme September 1988

Background imageBuilder Collection: R. M.s Queen Mary - October 1964 passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen

R. M.s Queen Mary - October 1964 passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen
R.M.S Queen Mary - October 1964 passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen

Background imageBuilder Collection: R. M.s Queen Mary - October 1964, passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen

R. M.s Queen Mary - October 1964, passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen
R.M.S Queen Mary - October 1964, passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen

Background imageBuilder Collection: Women Builders during WW2 - June 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women Builders during WW2 - June 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Background imageBuilder Collection: Women Builders during WW2 - June 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women Builders during WW2 - June 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Background imageBuilder Collection: Dry stone walling high on the Cumbria fells Circa 1975 Reve 3731

Dry stone walling high on the Cumbria fells Circa 1975 Reve 3731

Background imageBuilder Collection: Strangers who pass by the back door at no 7, West View, Wallsend-on-Tyne

Strangers who pass by the back door at no 7, West View, Wallsend-on-Tyne, usually gasp with astonishment at the figure of a workman at work re-pointing the wall

Background imageBuilder Collection: Builder John Cain putting the final touches to a street of 150 year old houses at Beamish

Builder John Cain putting the final touches to a street of 150 year old houses at Beamish Museum

Background imageBuilder Collection: Labourer Ronald France leaves the new Woodhead electric line tunnel

Labourer Ronald France leaves the new Woodhead electric line tunnel. November 1953 P009585

Background imageBuilder Collection: Reverend Vivian Symons helps to demolish All Saints church in Peckham for Re-Erection at

Reverend Vivian Symons helps to demolish All Saints church in Peckham for Re-Erection at Biggin Hill. August 1952 C3961

Background imageBuilder Collection: Mr Cecil Watson, and his son Stanley, the local thatchers

Mr Cecil Watson, and his son Stanley, the local thatchers, at work replacing the thatched roof of a cottage in the village of Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire. 14th July 1952. C3559 003 vfr1

Background imageBuilder Collection: South Bank, London 1951 Work in progress on the 300 ft vertical Skylon Feature of

South Bank, London 1951 Work in progress on the 300 ft vertical Skylon Feature of the Festival of Britain. DM 27/2/1951 Staff Photographer Greenwell 26/2/1951 B935/5

Background imageBuilder Collection: Mime artists Chris Brydie and Rachel Osborne recreate the Kiss, a statue by Rodin

Mime artists Chris Brydie and Rachel Osborne recreate the Kiss, a statue by Rodin, watched by scaffolder Frank Lenihan



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