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Cranes Collection

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

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

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

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

Background imageCranes Collection: Glasgow Rangers v Cologne. European Quarter final match at Ibrox

Glasgow Rangers v Cologne. European Quarter final match at Ibrox. The postponed European cup tie between Rangers and Cologne goes ahead tonight weather permitted. The match finished in a 1-1 draw

Background imageCranes Collection: Scenes in St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 11th December 1992

Scenes in St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 11th December 1992

Background imageCranes Collection: Iron Masters District, Middlesbrough, with The Tees Transporter Bridge in background

Iron Masters District, Middlesbrough, with The Tees Transporter Bridge in background, Middlesbrough, 23rd July 1979

Background imageCranes Collection: The Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious seen here under construction at

The Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious seen here under construction at the Swan Hunter Shipbuilders yard on the Tyne at Wallsend. 13th December 1977

Background imageCranes Collection: A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry

A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry, overlooking new flats being built in Hillfields. 12th January 1966

Background imageCranes Collection: Shipyard cranes rise above tenement apartment buildings by the River Clyde in Scotland

Shipyard cranes rise above tenement apartment buildings by the River Clyde in Scotland March 1971

Background imageCranes Collection: The giant size of the dry dock at Brigham and Cowans, South Shields is seen here with

The giant size of the dry dock at Brigham and Cowans, South Shields is seen here with the ship that is now in for inspection & repairs. Circa 1960

Background imageCranes Collection: The Kometa a Russian built Hydrfoil ferry boat August 1968

The Kometa a Russian built Hydrfoil ferry boat August 1968. Seen here sailing down the River Thames in London past a moored ship unloading outside riverside warehouses The boat The KOMETA is in

Background imageCranes Collection: Tyne Dock in 1975

Tyne Dock in 1975

Background imageCranes Collection: A glimpse of the River Tyne from the decks of the RMS Olympic

A glimpse of the River Tyne from the decks of the RMS Olympic, which is rapidly being broken up at Messers Thomas W Ward Ltd in Jarrow. 23rd April 1936

Background imageCranes Collection: Colne Bridge rebuilding, Uxbridge 1936

Colne Bridge rebuilding, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageCranes Collection: Aerial view of Riverside Quay, Hull. 21st April 1958

Aerial view of Riverside Quay, Hull. 21st April 1958

Background imageCranes 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 imageCranes Collection: Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company, 31st March 1995

Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company, 31st March 1995. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Background imageCranes Collection: Views. Teesside Leisure Park. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow

Views. Teesside Leisure Park. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Background imageCranes Collection: The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral

The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral. The City Mill(flour) with its tall chimney can be seen in the foreground. 22nd March 1968

Background imageCranes Collection: Singapore: Fortress of the Far East. In his recent broadcast the commander in

Singapore: Fortress of the Far East. In his recent broadcast the commander in- chief (China) referred to the increased activity at the Singapore Naval Base which has taken place recently

Background imageCranes 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 imageCranes Collection: The the luxury liner Vistafjord under construction at the Neptune Yard of Swan Hunter

The the luxury liner Vistafjord under construction at the Neptune Yard of Swan Hunter on the Tyne. 27th January 1972

Background imageCranes Collection: The bows of the the luxury liner Vistafjord are eased into place at the Neptune Yard of

The bows of the the luxury liner Vistafjord are eased into place at the Neptune Yard of Swan Hunter on the Tyne. 27th January 1972

Background imageCranes Collection: Cardiff Docks. 14th October 1957

Cardiff Docks. 14th October 1957

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

Platforms under construction at the underground station, Uxbridge 1936

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

Girder for new bridge, York Road, Uxbridge 1936

Background imageCranes Collection: General view of the Stalbridge Dock on the River Mersey at Garston, Liverpool

General view of the Stalbridge Dock on the River Mersey at Garston, Liverpool, showing the new cranes, constructed as part of the post war improvements. 30th March 1960

Background imageCranes Collection: General view of the South east side of Staly Bridge dock in Garston

General view of the South east side of Staly Bridge dock in Garston, Liverpool showing the new cranes, constructed as part of the post war improvements. 14th April 1958

Background imageCranes Collection: A rather unexpected thing to see in the Pool of London, a small beach which is free

A rather unexpected thing to see in the Pool of London, a small beach which is free appears whenever the tide is low. Many children from Bermondsey

Background imageCranes Collection: The Church Army Home at Elswick Dene is now dwarfed by the new high rise flats in

The Church Army Home at Elswick Dene is now dwarfed by the new high rise flats in Newcastle 9 September 1960

Background imageCranes Collection: Billboard battlefield - While workmen hustle up Hulls tallest flats

Billboard battlefield - While workmen hustle up Hulls tallest flats, the citys two big political parties buy up billboard space to squabble over who gets the credit for them ahead of the 1964 General

Background imageCranes Collection: Portrait of Power - Massive pulley block of one of Alexandra Dock

Portrait of Power - Massive pulley block of one of Alexandra Docks cranes makes an impressive study against yesterdays cloudless sky

Background imageCranes 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 imageCranes Collection: The Norwegian trawler Gadus seen here tied up along side St Andrews Dock 4th March 1968

The Norwegian trawler Gadus seen here tied up along side St Andrews Dock 4th March 1968

Background imageCranes Collection: The trawler Cape Palliser seen here leaving a busy St Andrews Dock

The trawler Cape Palliser seen here leaving a busy St Andrews Dock, Hull for the Northern fishing grounds. 2nd September 1959

Background imageCranes Collection: Trawlers tied up in St Andrews Dock, Hull 25th April 1968

Trawlers tied up in St Andrews Dock, Hull 25th April 1968

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

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

Background imageCranes Collection: The docks and the River Thames looking towards Tower Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral

The docks and the River Thames looking towards Tower Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral. Circa August 1936

Background imageCranes Collection: Construction Cranes over skyline, central Berlin, Germany, 7th April 1995

Construction Cranes over skyline, central Berlin, Germany, 7th April 1995. Friedrichstrasze Street Sign, Friedrichstadt neighbourhood

Background imageCranes Collection: Construction Cranes over skyline, East Berlin, Germany, 7th April 1995

Construction Cranes over skyline, East Berlin, Germany, 7th April 1995

Background imageCranes Collection: Work in progress on the North Road / Western Avenue interchange on the northern exit

Work in progress on the North Road / Western Avenue interchange on the northern exit from Cardiff. View from the roof of the Plaza Cinema on North Road. 21st October 1969

Background imageCranes Collection: Construction of Tees Barrage, on the day Prince Philip visits. 18th May 1993

Construction of Tees Barrage, on the day Prince Philip visits. 18th May 1993

Background imageCranes Collection: Looking towards the Ravenseft construction site, hoardings are being erected to enclose

Looking towards the Ravenseft construction site, hoardings are being erected to enclose the site. 16th August 1968

Background imageCranes Collection: Looking across Lime Street at the open space showing the Ravenseft Scheme under

Looking across Lime Street at the open space showing the Ravenseft Scheme under construction in the background, hoardings are being erected to enclose the site. 16th December 1966

Background imageCranes Collection: Views. A66 towards Teesside Leisure Park. 31st March 1995

Views. A66 towards Teesside Leisure Park. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot

Background imageCranes Collection: Views. Thornby Rail Depot. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow

Views. Thornby Rail Depot. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Background imageCranes Collection: Views of Stockton. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company

Views of Stockton. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company, 31st March 1995. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Background imageCranes Collection: Views, The Tees Barrage, 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow

Views, The Tees Barrage, 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company, Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton



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