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Construction Collection (page 4)

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

Background imageConstruction Collection: British Steel Computer Centre, Redcar. 1975

British Steel Computer Centre, Redcar. 1975

Background imageConstruction Collection: First Pictures of New British Mortar Tank. The work of designing

First Pictures of New British Mortar Tank. The work of designing and constructing the devices to breach the stupendous fortifications of the Atlantic Wall was put in hand by the war officer under

Background imageConstruction Collection: The canal arms which were filled in when Easy Row wharf

The canal arms which were filled in when Easy Row wharf, Birmingham was converted into a car park seen here being excavated to build a 1, 500 person air raid shelter. 11th September 1939

Background imageConstruction Collection: Redcar steel complex under construction. 1975

Redcar steel complex under construction. 1975

Background imageConstruction Collection: Women builders at work during World War II. June 1941

Women builders at work during World War II. June 1941

Background imageConstruction Collection: Allied troops use a jeep as a locomotive on the 37 mile railroad which runs from Mougang

Allied troops use a jeep as a locomotive on the 37 mile railroad which runs from Mougang, Burma, northeast to Myitkinya. Both of these former Japanese supply bases, now in Allied hands

Background imageConstruction Collection: The road from Imphal to Tamu in Burma cleared by British sappers

The road from Imphal to Tamu in Burma cleared by British sappers. The road was previously only able to take heavy traffic as far as Palel at the feet of the Chin Hills

Background imageConstruction Collection: The retreating Germans in Italy are doing all they can to hold up the 8th army by

The retreating Germans in Italy are doing all they can to hold up the 8th army by large-scale demolitions, though in many cases these demolitions are not as successful as they would have wished

Background imageConstruction Collection: Members of The National Fire Service, building their own fire station

Members of The National Fire Service, building their own fire station. It is possible these men are from 34 Fire Force and that the station is possibly at Bushy, Hertfordshire

Background imageConstruction Collection: Air Raid Precautions, construction of air raid shelters. October 1938

Air Raid Precautions, construction of air raid shelters. October 1938

Background imageConstruction Collection: Bridge re-building in Caen. Picture showing, right, the railway bridge blown by

Bridge re-building in Caen. Picture showing, right, the railway bridge blown by the Germans at Caen Station, and on the left

Background imageConstruction Collection: Schoolboys build little houses. More than a 100 schoolboys from aged 13 are 1st

Schoolboys build little houses. More than a 100 schoolboys from aged 13 are 1st year students at the Hammersmith school of building

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge proceeds apace, and a further forward push is contemplated this weekend from the Newcastle side

Background imageConstruction Collection: New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North

New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. Circa 1928

Background imageConstruction Collection: New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge

New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge receding into the distance behind it

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a push of 35 feet on the Newcastle side of the river

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first 'push'

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first "push"
Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first " push" from the Newcastle side of the river of the massive steel structure set up in position in Pilgrim Street for the new Tyne Bridge was

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. September 1926

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom. These men are working 180 feet above the river but the great height does not worry them in the slightest

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at the Newcastle side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting and placing in position of one of the huge castings to span the high columns of he new Tyne Bridge

Background imageConstruction Collection: Steel Company of Wales scenes. The breakwater under construction at Port Talbot

Steel Company of Wales scenes. The breakwater under construction at Port Talbot. 1st August 1967

Background imageConstruction Collection: Steel Company of Wales worker David Pinch, 20 directs a huge American crane

Steel Company of Wales worker David Pinch, 20 directs a huge American crane, placing a ten tonne rock in the building of the 1.5 mile long breakwater for the new harbour at Port Talbot

Background imageConstruction Collection: View of the new Mancunian Way motorway. 12th June 1967

View of the new Mancunian Way motorway. 12th June 1967

Background imageConstruction Collection: Tyneside Metro, Ouseburn Viaduct. 27th June 1979

Tyneside Metro, Ouseburn Viaduct. 27th June 1979

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of Jesmond Station, Newcastle. 30th March 1976

Construction of Jesmond Station, Newcastle. 30th March 1976

Background imageConstruction Collection: At St James Station, Newcastle, men are working by hand to dog out the start of

At St James Station, Newcastle, men are working by hand to dog out the start of the second tunnel. 20th February 1979

Background imageConstruction Collection: Manors Station, Newcastle, where a metro station begins to enter the city underground

Manors Station, Newcastle, where a metro station begins to enter the city underground. 4th January 1978

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the Tyneside Metro. 9th November 1977

Construction of the Tyneside Metro. 9th November 1977

Background imageConstruction Collection: The new Gateshead metro station, which is nearing completion. 19th September 1980

The new Gateshead metro station, which is nearing completion. 19th September 1980

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction of the Tyneside metro. 22nd May 1975

Construction of the Tyneside metro. 22nd May 1975

Background imageConstruction Collection: The construction of the new headquarters of The Journal on a site between Pudding Chare

The construction of the new headquarters of The Journal on a site between Pudding Chare and the Groat Market. Circa 1964

Background imageConstruction Collection: Homes being built in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. Circa 1964

Homes being built in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. Circa 1964

Background imageConstruction Collection: Queens Arcade between the Hayes and Queen Street in Cardiff city centre, Wales

Queens Arcade between the Hayes and Queen Street in Cardiff city centre, Wales. The new arcade near completion, with work on the impressive entrance giving an early indication of the scale of

Background imageConstruction Collection: Railway sidings for the Halewood Ford factory are seen here under construction

Railway sidings for the Halewood Ford factory are seen here under construction. 1st February 1963

Background imageConstruction Collection: A section of British Industrial Plastics factory under construction in Windy Arbor Road

A section of British Industrial Plastics factory under construction in Windy Arbor Road, Whiston. Whiston, Knowsley in Merseyside. 19th February 1968

Background imageConstruction Collection: Bridge lifted into position to join old and new town hall. Circa 1971

Bridge lifted into position to join old and new town hall. Circa 1971

Background imageConstruction Collection: New sixth form college, Stockton. 1973

New sixth form college, Stockton. 1973

Background imageConstruction Collection: The Ford Motor Manufacturing plant at Bridgend, Wales, Picture taken 12 months

The Ford Motor Manufacturing plant at Bridgend, Wales, Picture taken 12 months before it opened. Picture taken 8th May 1979

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

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

Background imageConstruction Collection: Construction in Hodges Square, Butetown, Cardiff. 9th March 1960

Construction in Hodges Square, Butetown, Cardiff. 9th March 1960

Background imageConstruction Collection: Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square

Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square give a splendid birds eye view of the city. 8th July 1968

Background imageConstruction 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 imageConstruction 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 imageConstruction 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 imageConstruction 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



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