Brickwork Collection (#8)

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

Mansion Interior
One of the fireplaces and private bar of the Mayfair (London) mansion of City financier Clarence Hatry, jailed for fraud. Date: 1930s

Birthplace of the Buddha
Tibetan prayer flags decorate ancient Buddhist ruins at Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997

Brickwork, Ruins of the Roman City Leptis Magna, Libya

Courtyard of a house in Delft, 1658 (oil on canvas)
BAL29455 Courtyard of a house in Delft, 1658 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 73.5x60 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Historic ruins of the village of Al Hajir, Jebel Shams, Al Hajar Mountains, Al Hajir, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman

Brickwork, wall, with a no stopping sign, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Warm grey, matte, large wall tiles, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Reddish, lightly textured, large wall tiles, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Typical Balearic wall from red-brown boulders, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Northeast entrance to the Fortress of Kuelap, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru, South America

Diamond-shaped relief on a house wall, ruins of Kuelap near Tingo, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Foundations of a house in the ruins of Kuelap, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Reconstructed house of the Chachapoya Andean people, Kuelap, Peru, South America

Ruins of the mountain fortress of Kuelap, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Wall of many beige natural stones, Las Playitas, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Belfort, France - The Miotte Tower
Belfort, France - The Medieval Miotte Tower (La Tour de la Miotte) - photographed in 1870/1871 (subsequently restored) Date: circa 1871

China, Jilin City - Delegation of Justice Date: circa 1910

EU, France, Loire Valley, Chambord Chateau

Denmark, Sjaelland, Helsingor. Lantern on Sct. Mariae Church (Priory of our Lady) a carmelite priory from 1430

Handwritten breakfast menu on a board outside a cafe, Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales

No Entry into Love Lane, Canterbury, Kent, England

"Can you see him?"- December 1946
Two children in nightwear peer up a chimney looking for Father Christmas. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27446

Roof thatching on Bignor General Shop, February 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16390

Ancient Persia, Achaemenid Period (530-330 BC) Griffin-Lion relief in glazed brickwork. Louvre, Paris

Brick wall F008 / 2161
Brick wall

Adobe brickwork C016 / 9609
Adobe brickwork. Adobe is a building material that consists of sand, clay, water, and a fibrous or organic material. Examples of organic materials used include sticks, straw, and manure

Lime kiln, artwork
Lime kiln. Cutaway artwork showing the internal and external structure of a traditional lime kiln. The kiln has a cone-shaped burning chamber, two air inlets at the base, and is constructed of brick

Hercule-Progres turbine, 1897
Hercule-Progres turbine. 19th-century artwork of the French Hercule-Progres design of water turbine, mounted in a masonry chamber

Blitz in London -- Safe Deposit, Chancery Lane, WW2
Blitz in London -- the remains of a safe deposit building at Chancery Lane, following an air raid on 25 September 1940

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

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

Architectural detail of a culvert exit approximately 30 cm high, under the wall of the AD 130 Cilurnum - Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Northumbria National Park, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Building a new NFS fire station, Rudolph Road, Bushey, WW2
With the longer lulls in enemy bombing following the Blitz on London, fire service personnel were put to more productive work in addition to their normal training and drills

NFS sub-station with baking oven in yard, WW2
A National Fire Service sub-station with an external baking oven in yard

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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.