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Background imageCrane Collection: River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

Background imageCrane Collection: Part of the tremendous stores of Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard, Glasgow

Part of the tremendous stores of Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard, Glasgow. This was a Scottish shipbuilding company based in Linthouse, Govan in Glasgow, on the River Clyde. Circa, 1950s

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

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

Background imageCrane Collection: Dockers busy unloading cargo at Cardiff Docks, a port in southern Cardiff, Wales

Dockers busy unloading cargo at Cardiff Docks, a port in southern Cardiff, Wales. 18th April 1939

Background imageCrane Collection: John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow

John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Singer clock tower in the distance Circa 1951

Background imageCrane Collection: Cardiff Docks. 26th February 1968

Cardiff Docks. 26th February 1968

Background imageCrane Collection: Ferguson TO20 tractors manufactured at Standard Motor Company

Ferguson TO20 tractors manufactured at Standard Motor Company, Coventry seen here being loaded on to waiting flatbed goods trucks for transportation to the docks. Circa 1950

Background imageCrane Collection: The Bucket Wheel Reclaimer, at Aberthaw power station. 28th May 1968

The Bucket Wheel Reclaimer, at Aberthaw power station. 28th May 1968

Background imageCrane Collection: Completed mobile cranes awaiting delivery at the Jones Crane factory, Letchworth

Completed mobile cranes awaiting delivery at the Jones Crane factory, Letchworth, Circa November 1949

Background imageCrane Collection: View of the new stand at Old Trafford after redevelopment. 15th December 1996

View of the new stand at Old Trafford after redevelopment. 15th December 1996

Background imageCrane Collection: Ten Pound Poms a colloquial term used in Australia to describe British subjects who

Ten Pound Poms a colloquial term used in Australia to describe British subjects who migrated to Australia after the Second World War under an assisted passage scheme created by the Australian

Background imageCrane Collection: Section of A19 is lifted into position, Middlesbrough, Circa 1973. Harvey Plant Hire

Section of A19 is lifted into position, Middlesbrough, Circa 1973. Harvey Plant Hire

Background imageCrane Collection: A contrast in styles in Spon Street where the old will soon be overshadowed by the new as

A contrast in styles in Spon Street where the old will soon be overshadowed by the new as a 17 storey block of flats starts to rise by the side of the Inner Ring Road. Coventry, West Midlands

Background imageCrane Collection: The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967

The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967

Background imageCrane Collection: This mornings photograph of Bristol Channel Ship Repairers dry dock at Cardiff Docks

This mornings photograph of Bristol Channel Ship Repairers dry dock at Cardiff Docks. 28th May 1976

Background imageCrane Collection: The site of The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England

The site of The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, before construction. Picture taken in May 1989, about 18 months before its November 1990 opening

Background imageCrane Collection: General view showing the new development in Manchester City centre which includes the Old

General view showing the new development in Manchester City centre which includes the Old Shambles, now hidden from view by corrugated sheeting, taken from the roof of Marks and Spencer

Background imageCrane Collection: Under construction, Hill Street Centre Development, Middlesbrough, 1st October 1980

Under construction, Hill Street Centre Development, Middlesbrough, 1st October 1980. French Kier Property Developments in partnership with Middlesbrough Borough Council

Background imageCrane Collection: The Coe Metcalf drill survey ship Pholas seen here docked in Hull. 9th March 1984

The Coe Metcalf drill survey ship Pholas seen here docked in Hull. 9th March 1984

Background imageCrane Collection: The Hull trawler Coriolanus seen here taking on stores in preparation for a voyage to

The Hull trawler Coriolanus seen here taking on stores in preparation for a voyage to the Northern fishing grounds. 13th November 1967

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

Extending Torbay Road promenade in Torquay in 1930

Background imageCrane Collection: Clayton Square, Liverpool. Circa 1987

Clayton Square, Liverpool. Circa 1987

Background imageCrane Collection: The toilets opposite the St Nicholas Building. 29th September 1996

The toilets opposite the St Nicholas Building. 29th September 1996

Background imageCrane Collection: Arrival of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter at Babington Airport in Coventry

Arrival of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter at Babington Airport in Coventry, the latest recruit for the Midland Air Museum bring the total number of aircraft on show to 14. 29th June 1979

Background imageCrane 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 imageCrane Collection: Stork hotel demolition, Queen Square. Liverpool 1st November 1976

Stork hotel demolition, Queen Square. Liverpool 1st November 1976

Background imageCrane Collection: Radshaw Court Flats on the Ravenscourt Estate, Kirkby, in the process of being demolished

Radshaw Court Flats on the Ravenscourt Estate, Kirkby, in the process of being demolished. 21st February 1989

Background imageCrane Collection: First portion of concrete is laid for the new sea wall at Barmouth 13th September 1930

First portion of concrete is laid for the new sea wall at Barmouth 13th September 1930

Background imageCrane Collection: Construction of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, picture shows the process

Construction of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, picture shows the process ( the right top corner of the tower base) of the steel framework which will carry the bells, Merseyside. 14th June 1935

Background imageCrane Collection: Two youngsters gaze upwards to the top of the Christmas tree as workmen place it in

Two youngsters gaze upwards to the top of the Christmas tree as workmen place it in Church Street, Liverpool. 3rd December 1972

Background imageCrane Collection: Children look longingly at toys into shop window at Christmas, 16th December 1960

Children look longingly at toys into shop window at Christmas, 16th December 1960

Background imageCrane Collection: The Egton, the last ship to be built at Whitby seen here at her berth in Hartlepool dock

The Egton, the last ship to be built at Whitby seen here at her berth in Hartlepool dock. 5th January 1986

Background imageCrane Collection: Liverpools Anglican Cathedral under construction. 18th March 1934

Liverpools Anglican Cathedral under construction. 18th March 1934

Background imageCrane Collection: Liverpools Anglican Cathedral under construction seen from the air. 27th March 1933

Liverpools Anglican Cathedral under construction seen from the air. 27th March 1933

Background imageCrane Collection: Restoration engineer Grodon Stark, on the flat bed is helping to move an anciet wagon at

Restoration engineer Grodon Stark, on the flat bed is helping to move an anciet wagon at the Stephenson Rail Museum, Silverlink, North Shields on 5th February 1998

Background imageCrane Collection: Former Swan Hunter coppersmith and welder Rob Dixon, 38

Former Swan Hunter coppersmith and welder Rob Dixon, 38, built the 7 ton steel hulled Rio Delta, in the backyard of his council home in Cedarwood Avenue on the North Shields Meadow Well Estate

Background imageCrane Collection: Industry Ship building: The John Brown shipyard on the Clyde left to decay

Industry Ship building: The John Brown shipyard on the Clyde left to decay. June 1981 PM 81-02957

Background imageCrane Collection: Firefighters demonstrate the latest in fire engine equipment - Simon Snorkel the cherry

Firefighters demonstrate the latest in fire engine equipment - Simon Snorkel the cherry picker which enables the firemen to reach high buildings

Background imageCrane Collection: At wotk on the new graving dock at Southampton May 1932 Alf 236

At wotk on the new graving dock at Southampton May 1932 Alf 236

Background imageCrane Collection: LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red

LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red Lion pub on the corner of Duke Street and Barrett Street, just yards from Selfridges

Background imageCrane Collection: Members of the LCC salvage squad and members of the ARP search the rubble of a V1

Members of the LCC salvage squad and members of the ARP search the rubble of a V1 detonation site in Kentish Town. 19th June 1944

Background imageCrane Collection: Flying bomb incident at Falk Stadelmann and Company, Hatton Garden and Farringdon Street

Flying bomb incident at Falk Stadelmann and Company, Hatton Garden and Farringdon Street, London. 24th August 1944

Background imageCrane Collection: Santa arrives at Huyton Fire Station, for a special Christmas party for 20 lucky boys

Santa arrives at Huyton Fire Station, for a special Christmas party for 20 lucky boys and girls, the crew on Green Watch raised the money for the event ny running 10km around Birkenhead Park

Background imageCrane 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 imageCrane Collection: The director gives the cameraman instructions on how he wants the shot to look

The director gives the cameraman instructions on how he wants the shot to look, during filming at the War Cemetery at Madingley

Background imageCrane Collection: A view of the dockside gantry cranes from the roof of Number One Gladstone Dock shed

A view of the dockside gantry cranes from the roof of Number One Gladstone Dock shed, Liverpool. March 1927

Background imageCrane Collection: Fleet Street in London. Picture looks West to East towards towards where St

Fleet Street in London. Picture looks West to East towards towards where St Pauls Cathedral and Ludgate Circus are. Picture taken circa 1st February 1928

Background imageCrane Collection: Roots of a 21st Century city. From the chaos of the Revenseft site will rise the centre

Roots of a 21st Century city. From the chaos of the Revenseft site will rise the centre of the new Liverpool. 8th March 1967

Background imageCrane Collection: A picture from the roof of Lewiss showing the new Rackhams building at the corner of

A picture from the roof of Lewiss showing the new Rackhams building at the corner of Corporation Street, Bull Street and Temple Row, Birmingham. 8th May 1959

Background imageCrane Collection: The new Rackhams building being constructed at the corner of Corporation Street

The new Rackhams building being constructed at the corner of Corporation Street, Bull Street and Temple Row, Birmingham. 8th July 1959

Background imageCrane Collection: New roads, new shops and new dwellings as the £5million New Strand scheme takes

New roads, new shops and new dwellings as the £5million New Strand scheme takes
New roads, new shops and new dwellings as the £ 5million New Strand scheme takes shape in Bootle, Liverpool. 25th October 1966

Background imageCrane Collection: The New Strand scheme takes shape in Bootle, Liverpool. 12th April 1966

The New Strand scheme takes shape in Bootle, Liverpool. 12th April 1966

Background imageCrane Collection: A 22-storey block - shops at ground level, flats above - dominates the scene as work goes

A 22-storey block - shops at ground level, flats above - dominates the scene as work goes ahead on the £ 5million New Strand scheme. 2nd January 1967

Background imageCrane Collection: Girders everywhere as the New Strand Shopping Centre takes place. 12th April 1966

Girders everywhere as the New Strand Shopping Centre takes place. 12th April 1966

Background imageCrane Collection: The shaft at Leys Power Station. 17th April 1958

The shaft at Leys Power Station. 17th April 1958

Background imageCrane Collection: The grab crane, rises out of the ash settling tank, drawing off the ash at the Aberthaw A

The grab crane, rises out of the ash settling tank, drawing off the ash at the Aberthaw A Power Station, and will be used for the reclaiming of the land at the station. July 1965

Background imageCrane Collection: The scene on the site of the new Aberthaw B Power Station

The scene on the site of the new Aberthaw B Power Station. irk started on the site last July. In the background can be seen the existing Aberthaw A Power Station. 18th January 1964

Background imageCrane Collection: Welding plates on an unnamed ship in the Swan Hunter shipyards on the Tyne

Welding plates on an unnamed ship in the Swan Hunter shipyards on the Tyne. 30th April 1973

Background imageCrane Collection: Cardiff Docks is at present enjoying a minor boom - thanks to a sudden spurt in the car

Cardiff Docks is at present enjoying a minor boom - thanks to a sudden spurt in the car export trade, with two ships now being loaded with almost 2, 200 vehicles between them

Background imageCrane Collection: Cardiff Docks. 20th September 1963

Cardiff Docks. 20th September 1963

Background imageCrane Collection: Customs House Demolition. A 10 ton Derrick crane is being erected behind the Customs

Customs House Demolition. A 10 ton Derrick crane is being erected behind the Customs House to assist in the demolition operations. The crane has a 120 ft long jib

Background imageCrane Collection: The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, under construction

The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, under construction. Picture taken in April 1990, about 7 months before its November opening

Background imageCrane 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 imageCrane Collection: The West Orchard development creeps slowly upwards thanks to lots of careful planning

The West Orchard development creeps slowly upwards thanks to lots of careful planning. The target is to look eventually like the artists impression below, which focuses on the atrium area

Background imageCrane 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 imageCrane Collection: Lorries await to unload at Genoa docks. Circa 1955

Lorries await to unload at Genoa docks. Circa 1955

Background imageCrane Collection: The general cargo ship Fernside seen here in dry dock at Genoa. Circa 1955

The general cargo ship Fernside seen here in dry dock at Genoa. Circa 1955

Background imageCrane Collection: General view showing the development area around the historic Shambles area of Manchester

General view showing the development area around the historic Shambles area of Manchester

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

New canal bridge at West Drayton. Circa 1936

Background imageCrane Collection: Alexandra Dock, Hull 28th November 1953

Alexandra Dock, Hull 28th November 1953

Background imageCrane Collection: Aerial view of King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull

Aerial view of King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull. In the centre of the picture is the North Sea Ferries ship The Norstar moored alongside the Ferry Terminal. Circa 1985

Background imageCrane Collection: Aerial view of St Andrews Dock, Hull 5th July 1947

Aerial view of St Andrews Dock, Hull 5th July 1947

Background imageCrane Collection: Aerial view of King George Dock, Hull Circa 1946

Aerial view of King George Dock, Hull Circa 1946

Background imageCrane Collection: King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull seen from the cockpit of a RAF Jaguar

King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull seen from the cockpit of a RAF Jaguar reconnaissance aircraft travelling at 400 mph above the port

Background imageCrane Collection: Charles Hill shipyard 1970

Charles Hill shipyard 1970

Background imageCrane Collection: the new Bristol and West headquarters under construction at Broad Quay, 1967

the new Bristol and West headquarters under construction at Broad Quay, 1967

Background imageCrane Collection: The construction of the first Severn Bridge 1961-66 opened by Queen Elizabethh 11 in 1966

The construction of the first Severn Bridge 1961-66 opened by Queen Elizabethh 11 in 1966. Circa 1963

Background imageCrane Collection: The White Lion pub seen here being demolished to make way for the Upper Precinct

The White Lion pub seen here being demolished to make way for the Upper Precinct, Coventry in 1954

Background imageCrane Collection: St Johns Shopping Centre, Under Construction, Liverpool, 27th September 1968

St Johns Shopping Centre, Under Construction, Liverpool, 27th September 1968

Background imageCrane Collection: The crumbling stonework of Middlesbrough Town Hall came under the experts eye

The crumbling stonework of Middlesbrough Town Hall came under the experts eye... at 170ft in the air

Background imageCrane Collection: The wings being attached to a Folland Gnat of the Red Arrows in preparation for a Royal

The wings being attached to a Folland Gnat of the Red Arrows in preparation for a Royal Airforce exhibition at Thameside, Berkshire. 14th October 1967

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

New canal bridge at West Drayton. Circa 1936

Background imageCrane Collection: Harlington, Bath Road, bridge work in connection with West Middlesex Drainage scheme

Harlington, Bath Road, bridge work in connection with West Middlesex Drainage scheme. 14th October 1932

Background imageCrane Collection: Dredging work at Palmers Jarrow yard in September of 1935

Dredging work at Palmers Jarrow yard in September of 1935, ready for the breaking up of the liner Olympic. 19th September 1935



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