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Background imageCrane Collection: One of the Royal Navy Humber class river monitors seen here tied up to the quayside in

One of the Royal Navy Humber class river monitors seen here tied up to the quayside in Dunkirk, following the bombardment of the town in November 1914 Evaluation Scan

Background imageCrane Collection: The team of steel erectors from Depledge ready to lift the main supporting girder for

The team of steel erectors from Depledge ready to lift the main supporting girder for the new Kemlyn Road Stand. The new two tier stand at Anfield is due to be completed by the beginning of the new

Background imageCrane Collection: The main supporting girder for the new Kemlyn Road Stand is hoisted into place seen here

The main supporting girder for the new Kemlyn Road Stand is hoisted into place seen here from Walton Breck Road. The new two tier stand is due to be completed by the beginning of the new football

Background imageCrane Collection: Construction in progress on the new ATV Alpha Tower block

Construction in progress on the new ATV Alpha Tower block, headquarters of the commercial television company ATV alongside the new Central Library beneath the Post Office

Background imageCrane Collection: Construction of the new Alpha Tower tower block, headquarters of the commercial

Construction of the new Alpha Tower tower block, headquarters of the commercial television company ATV, located at the Corner of Broad Street and Easy Row on Paradise Circus, central Birmingham

Background imageCrane Collection: Middlesbrough Football Club, new Riverside Stadium under constriction, Circa 1995

Middlesbrough Football Club, new Riverside Stadium under constriction, Circa 1995

Background imageCrane Collection: St John the Evangelist Church in Middlesbrough, the window has been battered loose by

St John the Evangelist Church in Middlesbrough, the window has been battered loose by the high winds and will have to be taken down

Background imageCrane Collection: The men who are working on this wall, which is designed to prevent the sea eeating

The men who are working on this wall, which is designed to prevent the sea eeating further into Cullercoats cliffs, are having their progress controlled by the sea itself on 24th September 1962

Background imageCrane Collection: The floodlight is taken down at Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F

The floodlight is taken down at Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F.C following the clubs move to their new stadium. 11th October 1996

Background imageCrane Collection: The King Java seen here berthed at Middlesbrough Dock. 20th December 1971

The King Java seen here berthed at Middlesbrough Dock. 20th December 1971

Background imageCrane Collection: Behind the Scenes, on the set of BBC TV Programme, Six-Five Special

Behind the Scenes, on the set of BBC TV Programme, Six-Five Special, Saturday 22nd February 1958. Broadcast live at five past six on Saturday evenings

Background imageCrane Collection: Spon Street Coventry city centre, in the background Meadow House a block of residential

Spon Street Coventry city centre, in the background Meadow House a block of residential flats is under construction. 27th October 1966

Background imageCrane Collection: Lorries wait to take away the rubble which is all that remains of the former eight storey

Lorries wait to take away the rubble which is all that remains of the former eight storey high GEC factory in the city centre. 6th January 1992

Background imageCrane Collection: Acts from Belle Vues famous circus outside the partially demolished Kings Hall

Acts from Belle Vues famous circus outside the partially demolished Kings Hall. Santa Stuart Bamforth rides Maureen the elephant. 18th May 1982

Background imageCrane Collection: Sport - Rugby - Wales - Cardiff - Taking shape... the new 1m-plus Cardiff Arms Park is

Sport - Rugby - Wales - Cardiff - Taking shape... the new 1m-plus Cardiff Arms Park is
Sport - Rugby - Wales - Cardiff - Taking shape...the new 1m-plus Cardiff Arms Park is now in an advanced state of construction and soon rugby fans will be swarming into its seats

Background imageCrane Collection: Sport - Rugby - Cardiff Arms Park - National Stadium - Picture shows the partially

Sport - Rugby - Cardiff Arms Park - National Stadium - Picture shows the partially demolished Stadium - 30th Oct 1997 - Millennium Stadium Development

Background imageCrane Collection: White Star Line liner RMS Olympic, sistership of the ill fated Titanic seen here in

White Star Line liner RMS Olympic, sistership of the ill fated Titanic seen here in Southampton docks for her yearly refit 1932

Background imageCrane Collection: Britians first hovertrain is set up on its track at Earith, near Cambtridge

Britians first hovertrain is set up on its track at Earith, near Cambtridge, on 4th November 1971, and should make its first run in the next few weeks

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: Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938

Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938

Background imageCrane Collection: Railway enthusiasts Derek Cowan, Eric Maxwell and Neil Morgan taking a break from track

Railway enthusiasts Derek Cowan, Eric Maxwell and Neil Morgan taking a break from track laying on 22nd October 1986. They were extending the Tanfield Model Railway to East Tanfield village in

Background imageCrane Collection: Workman James Woods demolishing a chimney stack with his pickaxe in the shadow of St

Workman James Woods demolishing a chimney stack with his pickaxe in the shadow of St Pauls cathedral, after the building was damaged in an air raid during the Second World War. March 1942

Background imageCrane Collection: Fire at Bresler Upholstery Factory, Fordneuk Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, December 1969

Fire at Bresler Upholstery Factory, Fordneuk Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, December 1969

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: A lottery grant facelift begins for the 1909 Siemens locomotive as its is lifted on to a

A lottery grant facelift begins for the 1909 Siemens locomotive as its is lifted on to a lorry at the Stephensons Railway Museum on 6th February 1998 for a round trip to restorers in Scotland

Background imageCrane Collection: A christening party for British Rails newest railfreight locomotive named Ellington

A christening party for British Rails newest railfreight locomotive named Ellington Colliery on 20th August 1987. Left to right, British Coal area director Mr. David Archibald, Mr. Penzer, and Mr

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: 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: Interior view of Old Trafford as construction work begins on the new three tier stand

Interior view of Old Trafford as construction work begins on the new three tier stand. Circa July 1995

Background imageCrane Collection: The Pallion locomotive which has been in service since 1902 at the Doxford

The Pallion locomotive which has been in service since 1902 at the Doxford and Sunderland Shipbuilding and Enginerring company on 14th January 1971

Background imageCrane Collection: The changing face of Coventry is shown by these new blocks of flats towering over old

The changing face of Coventry is shown by these new blocks of flats towering over old houses in Weston Street, Hillfields, Coventry. 24th September 1966

Background imageCrane Collection: Living up to its name, Flying Scotsman takes to the air courtesy of the Mersey Docks

Living up to its name, Flying Scotsman takes to the air courtesy of the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board floating crane Mammoth

Background imageCrane Collection: Two of the school of 25-30 dolphins swimming in the River Thames near the Naval College

Two of the school of 25-30 dolphins swimming in the River Thames near the Naval College at Greenwich. 29th October 1965

Background imageCrane Collection: Two of the school of 25-30 dolphins swimming in the River Thames near the Naval College

Two of the school of 25-30 dolphins swimming in the River Thames near the Naval College at Greenwich. 29th October 1965

Background imageCrane Collection: The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle seen here during its construction

The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle seen here during its construction

Background imageCrane Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Dockers putting 80lb shells into crates marked '

Suez Crisis 1956 Dockers putting 80lb shells into crates marked " destination unknown" which were then loaded onto ships. The operation was supervised by Royal Engineers

Background imageCrane Collection: General view of harbour and shipyards in Kiel Germany

General view of harbour and shipyards in Kiel Germany

Background imageCrane Collection: Overlooking harbour and docks in Freemantle Western Australia

Overlooking harbour and docks in Freemantle Western Australia

Background imageCrane Collection: Beardmores shipyard site at Dalmuir on the River Clyde in Scotland

Beardmores shipyard site at Dalmuir on the River Clyde in Scotland, developed for Turners Asbestos Cement Co March 1938

Background imageCrane Collection: The BP Seillean Swops Vessel (Single Well Oil Production Ship

The BP Seillean Swops Vessel (Single Well Oil Production Ship) being built at Harland and Wolff Shipyard In Belfast December 1988

Background imageCrane Collection: The Launch of the Queen Mary liner at John Brown Shipyard on the River Clyde in Scotland

The Launch of the Queen Mary liner at John Brown Shipyard on the River Clyde in Scotland March 1936

Background imageCrane Collection: Cityscape of Bristol. 24th March 1967

Cityscape of Bristol. 24th March 1967

Background imageCrane Collection: Swan Hunter shipyard were the biggest tanker is being built called the ESSO Northumbria

Swan Hunter shipyard were the biggest tanker is being built called the ESSO Northumbria April 1969

Background imageCrane Collection: The luxury liner QE2 under construction at John Browns Shipyard in Clydebank

The luxury liner QE2 under construction at John Browns Shipyard in Clydebank on the River Clyde December 1966

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

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

Background imageCrane Collection: Bomb damage being repaired on The Charing Cross Road, near Manette St, London

Bomb damage being repaired on The Charing Cross Road, near Manette St, London, after an Air Raid. 11th November 1940

Background imageCrane Collection: Cranes at Tyne Dock, South Shields 21 June 1979

Cranes at Tyne Dock, South Shields 21 June 1979



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