Brickwork Collection (#7)

Blitz in London -- Cannon Street fire station, WW2
Blitz in London -- Cannon Street fire station in the City damaged by bombing, 16 April 1941. The words dangerous wall have been chalked up

Brickwork at Caister Castle, Norfolk, 1903. Caister Castle is a 15th-century moated castle situated in the parish of West Caister

Battlements of Temple Hill, Jerusalem, Israel, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume III, 1933-1934

Japanese people and costumes, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Japanese people and costumes, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

H Company, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Belgaum, India, 1900s. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
H Company, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Belgaum, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Stadtgraben, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Stadtgraben, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Henkersteg (The Hangmans Bridge), Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Henkersteg (The Hangmans Bridge), Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Quintagonal tower (Funfeckiger Thurm), Kaiserstallung, Nuremberg, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
The Quintagonal tower (Funfeckiger Thurm), Kaiserstallung, Nuremberg, Germany, c1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Western doorway of Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

The Virgins well at Nazareth, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Hospital gate, Nuremberg, Germany, 17th or 18th century. Artist: John Adam
Hospital gate, Nuremberg, Germany, 17th or 18th century

Bell Tower, Chichester, West Sussex, early 20th century

Ruins of the thermal baths of Caracalla, Rome, 1886. The Baths of Caracalla were Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla

A Woman and a Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Woman and a Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Courtyard of a house in Delft, 1658. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Courtyard of a house in Delft, 1658. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Griffin-lion relief in glazed brickwork, Achaemenid Period, Ancient Persia, 530-330 BC. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Horseshoe Cloister, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, a brick and timber building dating back to the 15th century. Date: 1960s

Mission Station under construction, Chididi, Nyasaland, British Central Africa (now Malawi). Date: circa 1910s

Great Zimbabwe Ancient Ruins, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Great Zimbabwe Ancient Ruins, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), a ruined city in the south-east of Zimbabwe, near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo

Hope Fountain Church, Southern Rhodesia
Hope Fountain Church, near Victoria Falls, Bulawayo District, Southern Rhodesia. Date: circa 1902

Walking man in Bruges, Belgium
Walking man passing a typical wide door in Bruges, Belgium. circa 1968

Ship Buffet & Bar, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Ship Buffet & Bar, Ship Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Proprietor Harry Pulham. Date: circa 1908

Bruges, Belfry of Le Carillon St - Belgium
The belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges. This image is of the interior of the bell tower showing the bells and striking hammers in position

Bruges, Belgium - the Port of Ostend
A group of people lean on railings outside a large building overhanging the Port of Ostend. The port was founded in 1584, near the Belgian city of Bruges. Ostend is now a major city in its own right

Arles, France - Baths of Constantine
Arles, France - the Baths of Constantine (Thermes de Constantin), thought to be part of the Empirical Palace of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great

Nijmegen market with church arches - The Netherlands
Nijmegen market with church arches. (Markt met Kerkbogen) Next to the west side of the Market Square with a view through to the Grote Markt. circa 1910s

Christmas card in the shape of a lighthouse with a sailing ship depicted on it. Date: circa 1890s

Building in Brook Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a helpful offer: Money Lent On Everything. Date: 1969

Modern office block in Eastbourne, Sussex, with parking space underneath. Date: 1960s

Woman police officer leaving police station, London
Woman police officer walking down the front steps of Kennington Road police station into a London street. circa 1960s

Father O Keefe, San Luis Rey Mission, California, USA
Father Joseph O Keefe on the steps of San Luis Rey Mission, Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA. Date: circa 1912

Langham Court Hotel, Langham Street, London W1, built in neo-Norman style. Date: circa 1930s

St Martins Cathedral, Ypres, Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

Margaret of Austrias Palace, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
Margaret of Austrias Palace (Hof van Savoye), designed by Rombout Keldermans, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century

Hopital de Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Belgium
Interior of Hopital de Notre Dame a la Rose (Hospital of our Lady with the Rose), Lessines, Belgium, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1910

Town Hall, Hoogstraeten (Hoogstraten), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Windows of an ancient hall, Furnes (Veurne), Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

Flemish woman making lace, Belgium
Flemish woman making lace outside her house, Belgium. Date: circa 1920

Brickwork Ruin, Thought to be at Dudley, Worcestershire
Brickwork Ruin, Thought to be at Dudley, near Birmingham, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1970s

Dutch boy scouts training their sense of smell
Dutch boy scouts wearing blindfolds, training their sense of smell

Dutch boy scouts in a Rover Den, Holland
Dutch boy scouts in a rather eerily-lit Rover Den, Holland, playing instruments for a sing-song

Kew, Palace, Kew, Gardens, Botanical, Gardens, Royal, Dutch, House, Brick, Brickwork
Kew, Palace, Gardens, Botanical, Royal, Dutch, House, Brick, Brickwork, Gables, history, historical, 10804611

Firefighters in action, Waterden Road, London N1, 23 January 1956. The basement windows had been bricked up, which caused delay in reaching the seat of the fire

Blitz in London -- Greycoat Hospital, Westminster, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to a wall caused by a land mine falling on Greycoat Hospital, Westminster, London, on 15 October 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- public shelter, Fieldgate Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- men clearing up after a direct hit on a public shelter in Fieldgate Street, East London, on 5 September 1940. Date: 1940

Street scene, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1870

Ruined brickwork in Le Barque, Western Front, WW1
A close-up of ruined brickwork in Le Barque, on the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Date: circa 1917

British soldiers breaking down German strong point, WW1
British soldiers breaking down a German strong point on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

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"Exploring the Artistry of Brickwork: From Japanese Woodblock Prints to Anti-Catholic Graffiti" Brickwork, a timeless craft, has adorned walls and structures across the globe for centuries. In East London's vibrant Brick Lane, a street sign proudly stands against a backdrop of intricate brick walls. This bustling area is known for its rich history and diverse culture. Transporting us back in time, we discover Harting Club Day in 1938 at Wimborne Minster - The Grammar School. The school's sturdy brick facade witnessed joyous celebrations as students reveled in their achievements. However, bricks not only serve as witnesses but also bear witness themselves. In Belfast, Northern Ireland, anti-Catholic graffiti etched onto these resilient surfaces tells stories of division and conflict that have scarred this region. Venturing further into Europe, we find ourselves captivated by Spain's architectural marvels. Barcelona's Arc de Triomf showcases an impressive fusion and grandeur—a testament to human ingenuity throughout history. Closer to home lies Woking Railway Station in SW London (Surrey), where commuters pass through daily amidst towering brick arches that evoke a sense of nostalgia from days gone by. Similarly, Crystal Palace Station on Crystal Palace Parade takes us back to 1955 when steam engines chugged along these tracks. In the heart of London stands Trinity College of Music at Mandeville Place—an elegant structure showcasing meticulous craftsmanship with every carefully laid brick telling tales of artistic expression and creativity. Traveling eastward brings us to Lowestoft in Suffolk where Mariner's Score reveals an enchanting blend of bricks forming patterns reminiscent of waves crashing against the shore—paying homage to the town's maritime heritage. Journeying northwards leads us to Jordans in Buckinghamshire—a haven for modernist architecture enthusiasts. Here lies an extraordinary modernist house boasting clean lines and geometric shapes; its south elevation a testament to the power in contemporary design.