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Builders Collection

Background imageBuilders Collection: The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground

The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground. Construction had been held up whilst waiting for a delivery of British Steel. 2nd June 1927

Background imageBuilders Collection: Workmen seen here on the approaches of the Rotherhithe Tunnel in 1907

Workmen seen here on the approaches of the Rotherhithe Tunnel in 1907. The tunnel did not open until 1908. The Rotherhithe Tunnel is a road tunnel crossing beneath the River Thames in East London

Background imageBuilders Collection: Londons newest timber dock, The Lavender Dock, has been bought into commission

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

Background imageBuilders Collection: Evelyns School under construction, Yiewsley 1935

Evelyns School under construction, Yiewsley 1935

Background imageBuilders Collection: The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion

The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion. It has entailed the construction of a huge retaining wall over 4 ft in thickness at a total cost of £ 11

Background imageBuilders Collection: Colne Bridge rebuilding, Uxbridge 1936

Colne Bridge rebuilding, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service

Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel

Background imageBuilders Collection: Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new

Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new twin track at Dairycoates which will allow the transfer from the overhead tracks from which this picture was

Background imageBuilders Collection: Work on the pedestrianisation of Market Square 7th November 1990

Work on the pedestrianisation of Market Square 7th November 1990

Background imageBuilders Collection: The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being

The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being demolished to make way for the the Glamorgan County Councils planned Rhondda Road traffic scheme

Background imageBuilders Collection: The Marquess of Bath may be one of yer aristocrats. But hes a matey sort of bloke

The Marquess of Bath may be one of yer aristocrats. But hes a matey sort of bloke. Mixes with the coach trippers who wander around his stately home at Longleat

Background imageBuilders Collection: Stage Four of the Tour de France from Dover to Brighton

Stage Four of the Tour de France from Dover to Brighton. Builders on the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover

Background imageBuilders Collection: Scaffolding erectors Martin Costello left and Fred Beasley at work on the stage for

Scaffolding erectors Martin Costello left and Fred Beasley at work on the stage for the forthcoming pop festival. 23rd June 1971

Background imageBuilders Collection: Shelters for Schools. Parents watch the construction of one of the air raid shelters

Shelters for Schools. Parents watch the construction of one of the air raid shelters, after a meeting at Hartfield Crescent School, Hall Green

Background imageBuilders Collection: Air raid shelter trenches being dug in the grounds of Monks Abbey, Monks Road, Lincoln

Air raid shelter trenches being dug in the grounds of Monks Abbey, Monks Road, Lincoln, in preparation for the possible out break of war. 28 September 1938

Background imageBuilders Collection: Air raid shelter trenches being dug on West Common, Lincoln

Air raid shelter trenches being dug on West Common, Lincoln, in preparation for the possible out break of war. 28 September 1938

Background imageBuilders Collection: Excavations for air raid shelters at Parkfields Cedars School, Derby. 15th November 1939

Excavations for air raid shelters at Parkfields Cedars School, Derby. 15th November 1939

Background imageBuilders Collection: Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters

Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters. Here is a view of the old wine vaults of Messrs. Alton and Co. Ltd

Background imageBuilders Collection: Council workmen constructing a public air raid shelter outside Lloyds Bank in Church Road

Council workmen constructing a public air raid shelter outside Lloyds Bank in Church Road, Birmingham on the eve of the outbreak of the Second Word War. 1st September 1939

Background imageBuilders Collection: Stevedores unloading 6000 tons of Empire wood, Douglas Fir and Oregon Pine

Stevedores unloading 6000 tons of Empire wood, Douglas Fir and Oregon Pine, from Monkleigh, London. 23rd October 1934

Background imageBuilders Collection: Men thatching a house in Norwich. 16th June 1933

Men thatching a house in Norwich. 16th June 1933

Background imageBuilders Collection: Spotlights and stage equipment on stage at the new Paramount Cinema as it nears

Spotlights and stage equipment on stage at the new Paramount Cinema as it nears completion. The new 2, 750 luxury seat cinema

Background imageBuilders Collection: Council workman laying a new footpath during the alterations to Victoria Road, Cambridge

Council workman laying a new footpath during the alterations to Victoria Road, Cambridge. April 1959

Background imageBuilders Collection: Council workman building a new wall during the alterations to Victoria Road, Cambridge

Council workman building a new wall during the alterations to Victoria Road, Cambridge. April 1959

Background imageBuilders Collection: Letting the boss down. Up on the hills of Hampstead Green a sewer is being relined

Letting the boss down. Up on the hills of Hampstead Green a sewer is being relined and Mrs Stride the sewer foreman goes up and down the 25 foot hole by holding on to the hook of a crane

Background imageBuilders Collection: Demolition of Coads to make way for Burton s, Uxbridge 1936

Demolition of Coads to make way for Burton s, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Platforms under construction at the underground station, Uxbridge 1936

Platforms under construction at the underground station, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Girder for new bridge, York Road, Uxbridge 1936

Girder for new bridge, York Road, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Oxford Road widening, Denham 1936

Oxford Road widening, Denham 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: High Bridge, Uxbridge seen here under going repairs 1936

High Bridge, Uxbridge seen here under going repairs 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Demolition in an un-named street in Uxbridge circa 1936

Demolition in an un-named street in Uxbridge circa 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Widening Leborough Lane, Amersham Road, Beaconsfield. Circa 1935

Widening Leborough Lane, Amersham Road, Beaconsfield. Circa 1935

Background imageBuilders Collection: Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Excavations for new Uxbridge underground station 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Granite stones from the original Waterloo Bridge, seen here being stored at Harmondsworth

Granite stones from the original Waterloo Bridge, seen here being stored at Harmondsworth following its demolition. 1935

Background imageBuilders Collection: Lady Bankes School, Ruislip Manor, under construction 1935

Lady Bankes School, Ruislip Manor, under construction 1935

Background imageBuilders Collection: Vine Street, demolishing houses, Uxbridge 30th August 1935

Vine Street, demolishing houses, Uxbridge 30th August 1935

Background imageBuilders Collection: Builders who are involved in the restoration of Brighton Pavilion seen here on the roof

Builders who are involved in the restoration of Brighton Pavilion seen here on the roof. 4th March 1954

Background imageBuilders Collection: Mersey Tunnel breakthrough 4th March 1970 Breakthrough between the tunnels

Mersey Tunnel breakthrough 4th March 1970 Breakthrough between the tunnels from Birkenhead and Liverpool under the River Mersey

Background imageBuilders Collection: Construction of the Victoria Line under the streets of London 29th October 1964

Construction of the Victoria Line under the streets of London 29th October 1964

Background imageBuilders Collection: The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being

The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being demolished to make way for the the Glamorgan County Councils planned Rhondda Road traffic scheme

Background imageBuilders Collection: Construction workers and stone masons pose under the arch of the nearly completed

Construction workers and stone masons pose under the arch of the nearly completed memorial to the 54, 000 missing British and Commonwealth soldiers lost on the battlefield of the Ypres Salient

Background imageBuilders Collection: HRH The Princess of Wales, Princess Diana has a laugh with some local builders during her

HRH The Princess of Wales, Princess Diana has a laugh with some local builders during her Royal Tour of the North East of England

Background imageBuilders Collection: Slum clearance in Uxbridge to make way for the new Underground station circa 1936

Slum clearance in Uxbridge to make way for the new Underground station circa 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: New canal bridge at West Drayton. Circa 1936

New canal bridge at West Drayton. Circa 1936

Background imageBuilders Collection: Extending Torbay Road promenade in Torquay in 1930

Extending Torbay Road promenade in Torquay in 1930

Background imageBuilders Collection: Workmen busy on Bristols new Council housing in July 1948

Workmen busy on Bristols new Council housing in July 1948

Background imageBuilders Collection: Repairing the gates at Netham Lock, Bristol on the Feeder canal in 1963

Repairing the gates at Netham Lock, Bristol on the Feeder canal in 1963



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