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Construction Collection (page 3)

Background imageConstruction Collection: The new A66 bypass road roundabout under construction in Grangetown. 17th March 1986

The new A66 bypass road roundabout under construction in Grangetown. 17th March 1986

Background imageConstruction Collection: The demolition of the final section of the old A19 Wolviston interchange flyover is

The demolition of the final section of the old A19 Wolviston interchange flyover is nearly finished as the giant ball smashes its way through. 26th January 1983

Background imageConstruction Collection: The A66 flyover site at Marton Road, where it is proposed the statue of Henry Bolckow

The A66 flyover site at Marton Road, where it is proposed the statue of Henry Bolckow - founding father of Teessides iron empire - could be placed. 25th September 1985

Background imageConstruction Collection: Shipbuilding Yard, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Shipbuilding Yard, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageConstruction Collection: Max Quaterman, the 33 year old plasterers mate who earns up to £400 a week

Max Quaterman, the 33 year old plasterers mate who earns up to £400 a week
Max Quaterman, the 33 year old plasterers mate who earns up to £ 400 a week, pictured at his home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire

Background imageConstruction Collection: New shopping complex being built on the Kingsway roundabout, Swansea. 4th October 1959

New shopping complex being built on the Kingsway roundabout, Swansea. 4th October 1959

Background imageConstruction Collection: View from the roof of the new sixteen-storey block of flats - Irlam House which shows

View from the roof of the new sixteen-storey block of flats - Irlam House which shows the redevelopment taking place in Bootle. 23rd November 1964

Background imageConstruction Collection: Building new homes at Washington New Town. The industry needs much more activity of this

Building new homes at Washington New Town. The industry needs much more activity of this sort. 14th June 1978

Background imageConstruction Collection: Angry residents fighting plans to build on their only recreational land might as well not

Angry residents fighting plans to build on their only recreational land might as well not bother - the work has started. Liverpool City Council has cast aside its own regulations

Background imageConstruction Collection: Men and women looking at the work being carried out on the construction of the Liverpool

Men and women looking at the work being carried out on the construction of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, built on St Jamess Mount, Liverpool, Merseyside. 26th July 1938

Background imageConstruction Collection: Liverpool Albert Dock re-development, work begins to dredge the docks, Merseyside

Liverpool Albert Dock re-development, work begins to dredge the docks, Merseyside. 17th September 1982

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, two of the giant scaffolding towers

Construction of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, two of the giant scaffolding towers, Merseyside. Circa 1964

Background imageConstruction Collection: Eight and nine year olds from Highburton First School left behind their cosy classrooms

Eight and nine year olds from Highburton First School left behind their cosy classrooms for the windswept moors above Slaithwaite to learn the art of drystone walling

Background imageConstruction Collection: Rebuilding Coventry, Aerial view of the City Centre looking South from the Cathedral

Rebuilding Coventry, Aerial view of the City Centre looking South from the Cathedral, Monday 7th June 1954

Background imageConstruction Collection: Work in progress on one of the air raid shelters which is being constructed by

Work in progress on one of the air raid shelters which is being constructed by the Newcastle authorities for the residents of Noble Street

Background imageConstruction Collection: Victoria Square, Newcastle, where a motorway fly-over interchange is being built

Victoria Square, Newcastle, where a motorway fly-over interchange is being built. 10th September 1973

Background imageConstruction Collection: The new high rise flats under construction in Walker at the junction of Church Street

The new high rise flats under construction in Walker at the junction of Church Street and Walker Road in Newcastle 20 July 1961

Background imageConstruction Collection: Everton v Crystal Palace league match at Goodison Park August 1969

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

Background imageConstruction Collection: Two boys walk pass the partially demolished row of terrace houses in Blackburn May

Two boys walk pass the partially demolished row of terrace houses in Blackburn May 1987

Background imageConstruction Collection: The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge, unlike the cantilever rail bridge

The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge, unlike the cantilever rail bridge. Several proposals were rejected before the Mott Hay and Anderson design was chosen

Background imageConstruction Collection: Council housing under construction at Desford Leicestershire

Council housing under construction at Desford Leicestershire

Background imageConstruction Collection: Queen Mary ship being built at John Brown shipyard at Clydebank on the River Clyde 1934

Queen Mary ship being built at John Brown shipyard at Clydebank on the River Clyde 1934

Background imageConstruction Collection: An aerial view of the Northfield Housing Estate in Aberdeen

An aerial view of the Northfield Housing Estate in Aberdeen, Scotland showing a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk flying overhead. Circa 1950

Background imageConstruction Collection: The view northwards from Broadgate down Cross Cheaping and The Burges complete with

The view northwards from Broadgate down Cross Cheaping and The Burges complete with tramlines. The original Owen Owen department store is being constructed on the right

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the ramp at the Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough. 1971

Construction of the ramp at the Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough. 1971

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough. 1971

Construction of the Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough. 1971

Background imageConstruction Collection: St Helens Dual Carriageway, a start has been made on the construction of a new inner ring

St Helens Dual Carriageway, a start has been made on the construction of a new inner ring to circle the town centre of St Helens, 16th October 1958

Background imageConstruction 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 imageConstruction Collection: Logistics depot at the base of Shakespeare Cliff during construction of the Channel

Logistics depot at the base of Shakespeare Cliff during construction of the Channel tunnel. Railway sidings were established to take delivery of building supplies by rail

Background imageConstruction Collection: Silent cranes reach over what is usually a scene of intense activity by day - the site of

Silent cranes reach over what is usually a scene of intense activity by day - the site of the multi-level Birmingham interchange with the M6 which is now being built at Gravelly Hill, Erdington

Background imageConstruction Collection: Pictured, workmen put last minute touches to a section of the M6 Gravelly Hill

Pictured, workmen put last minute touches to a section of the M6 Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction, in Birmingham

Background imageConstruction Collection: General view of the site for the International Centre for Life. Newcastle

General view of the site for the International Centre for Life. Newcastle. 30th December 1997

Background imageConstruction Collection: The Angel of the North faces its first dawn on the hill, Gateshead. 16th February 1998

The Angel of the North faces its first dawn on the hill, Gateshead. 16th February 1998

Background imageConstruction Collection: A football game takes place in front of the Angel of the North, Gateshead

A football game takes place in front of the Angel of the North, Gateshead. 15th February 1998

Background imageConstruction Collection: The line of the new section of the M57 between Prescot (left) and Knowsley (right)

The line of the new section of the M57 between Prescot (left) and Knowsley (right), East Prescot Road is shown on the left of the picture, 12th April 1973

Background imageConstruction Collection: New terminal under construction at Renfrew Airport, Scotland, 29th April 1954

New terminal under construction at Renfrew Airport, Scotland, 29th April 1954

Background imageConstruction Collection: Port Tennant Bridge, Eastern Approach Road, Swansea, Wales

Port Tennant Bridge, Eastern Approach Road, Swansea, Wales. Picture taken 17th March 1960

Background imageConstruction Collection: John Street seen from Buxton Road Huddersfield Circa June 1965

John Street seen from Buxton Road Huddersfield Circa June 1965

Background imageConstruction 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 imageConstruction Collection: Firemen of the National Fire Service seen here building their own fire station at Bushey

Firemen of the National Fire Service seen here building their own fire station at Bushey Circa 1942

Background imageConstruction Collection: Firemen of the National Fire Service seen here building their own fire station at Bushey

Firemen of the National Fire Service seen here building their own fire station at Bushey Circa 1942

Background imageConstruction Collection: Soldiers learning how to become brick layers and house builders

Soldiers learning how to become brick layers and house builders. The instructor (bricklaying nearest to the camera) is 40 years old Norman Green a foreman for a big building concern in peacetime

Background imageConstruction 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 imageConstruction Collection: Along the Kohima - Imphal road in India, heavy rain will bring down landslides

Along the Kohima - Imphal road in India, heavy rain will bring down landslides on the road making an awkward block. Then the Sappers rush to the rescue and begin to clear away the rock

Background imageConstruction Collection: Pipes for use in constructing the long line are transferred by US soldiers from a C-47

Pipes for use in constructing the long line are transferred by US soldiers from a C-47 cargo plane to a truck in northern Burma

Background imageConstruction Collection: Demolition work in progress at College Street, Bristol as new housing begins to replace

Demolition work in progress at College Street, Bristol as new housing begins to replace housing and buildings which were damaged during the Bristol Blitz of World War Two. 8th February 1956

Background imageConstruction Collection: Burmese civilians and US soldiers help construct a manifold valve as part of a pipeline

Burmese civilians and US soldiers help construct a manifold valve as part of a pipeline to China. 4th January 1945

Background imageConstruction Collection: Steel lab progress, Teesside. 1974

Steel lab progress, Teesside. 1974



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