Scaffolding Collection (#7)

Tower Bridge, Southern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, October 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Northern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, November 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Accumulator House, view from south west
Tower Bridge, Accumulator House, view from the south west Date: circa 1892

The Slum
This etching shows The Slum, located at Bullen Lane, Melbourne, in the Chinese Quarter. Figures can be seen in the alleyway under some erected scaffolding. Date: circa 1916

Savoy Hotel in scaffolding, captioned The Building Enveloped by 95, 000 feet Run of Scaffold Poles'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

An inside view of a covered slip, with overhead travelling cranes at the Germania yard at Kiel, Germany. The ship being built is Battleship L'. Date: 1902

The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89 (oil on canvas)
7414905 The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89 (oil on canvas) by Ulft, Jacob van der (1627-89); 81--100 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Danae, or The Tower of Brass, 1887-88 (oil on canvas)
GLS111327 Danae, or The Tower of Brass, 1887-88 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 231.1x113 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Nancy Lee of Great Yarmouth, 1892-1902 (oil on canvas)
940196 The Nancy Lee of Great Yarmouth, 1892-1902 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 91.9x153.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi, Kerala, India, Asia

A hall inside the Crystal Palace in London
3569033 A hall inside the Crystal Palace in London by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Crystal Palace, Great Britain 1865 ca)

Canal Construction
Construction work during the making of the Panama Canal, engineered by French diplomat Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps (1805 - 1894)

Old, Black and White Illustration of Ship Construction, From 1800's
Old black and white illustration of construction of a ship, from 1800's

Note on modern architecture and home building, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Note on modern architecture and home building. San Francisco, California

"Croust time", East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418162 " Croust time", East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Heave, looking west, Blue Hills mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418160 Heave, looking west, Blue Hills mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Overhand Stoping, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418147 Overhand Stoping, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The 355 Stopes, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418144 The 355 Stopes, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Gig at Dolcoath, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J. C
STC418142 Gig at Dolcoath, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Subscribe to the National Loan, printed Paris, 1920 (colour litho)
862827 Subscribe to the National Loan, printed Paris, 1920 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Subscribe to the National Loan, 1920 (colour litho)
699061 Subscribe to the National Loan, 1920 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); 121x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The 375 at Dolcoath mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J. C
STC418148 The 375 at Dolcoath mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Boring an Upper, East Pool Mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J
STC418145 Boring an Upper, East Pool Mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The Man Engine at Dolcoath Mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J
STC418140 The Man Engine at Dolcoath Mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Heave, looking east, Blue Hills mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418161 Heave, looking east, Blue Hills mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Above the 406, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418155 Above the 406, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Stoping at the 70, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418152 Stoping at the 70, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The Bridge, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J. C
STC418151 The Bridge, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Balace Box at Dolcoath mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J. C
STC418143 Balace Box at Dolcoath mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Preparations for the Indian Arts Exhibition (litho)
STC373337 Preparations for the Indian Arts Exhibition (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Held in Delhi in 1902, on the orders of Lord Curzon)

William of Wykeham, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364359 William of Wykeham, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The 66, Blue Hills mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J. C
STC418154 The 66, Blue Hills mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The 70 tram-road, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J
STC418150 The 70 tram-road, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The 180 at East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J. C
STC418149 The 180 at East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Underhand Stoping, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418146 Underhand Stoping, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

A rock-drill end, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J
STC418158 A rock-drill end, East Pool mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The bottom of Cooks Kitchen Engine Shaft, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418157 The bottom of Cooks Kitchen Engine Shaft, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Remodelling of the facade of Buckingham Palace, London, 1913 (litho)
972741 Remodelling of the facade of Buckingham Palace, London, 1913 (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remodelling of the facade of Buckingham Palace)

A mill at the 412, Dolcoath mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J
STC418159 A mill at the 412, Dolcoath mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

Engine Shaft at the 406, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418156 Engine Shaft at the 406, Cooks Kitchen mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The Man Engine at Cooks Kitchen Mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners
STC418141 The Man Engine at Cooks Kitchen Mine, illustration from Mongst mines and miners, or Underground Scenes by Flash-Light by J.C. Burrows and William Thomas, pub

The Tower Bridge, its construction and constructors (litho)
726903 The Tower Bridge, its construction and constructors (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower Bridge, its construction and constructors)

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (litho)
1064594 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

Gelati Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia (Sakartvelo), Central Asia, Asia

Daring Steeplejack
20th November 1925: An American construction worker walking blindfolded on a construction girder twenty stories high in New York City. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Nihonbashi from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto sanjurokkei), c. 1853

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"Scaffolding: A Timeless Support System in the World of Construction and Art" Since its inception by bricklayers in 1827, it has played a crucial role in shaping iconic structures around the world. From Madison Square Garden to the Statue of Liberty, this temporary framework has witnessed history unfold. In c1883, as the Statue of Liberty took shape in Paris, scaffolding embraced Lady Liberty's grandeur during her construction. It stood tall alongside her, symbolizing progress and unity. Nottingham's Council House proudly displayed itself from South Parade with scaffolding as its trusted companion. The imposing structure showcased both architectural marvel and human ingenuity. Helena Ben-Zenou's masterpiece "The Imposition" captured Wollaton Hall's Prospect Room under scaffold in February 2006. This artwork immortalized how even art needs support to reach new heights. Across continents, dangerous yet necessary scaffolds dotted Kolkata's skyline in West Bengal, India. Amidst bustling streets and vibrant markets, these structures enabled growth while reminding us of our collective aspirations. Even London's most beloved landmarks experienced moments hidden beneath scaffoldings' embrace. Big Ben patiently awaited restoration while Tower Bridge relied on it for maintenance - testaments to their endurance over time. Las Arenas Transporter Bridge stood proud as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to meticulous preservation efforts aided by scaffolding. It safeguarded this engineering marvel for generations to come. Truro Cathedral basked in glory amidst Cornwall's landscape back in 1900 – its spires reaching towards heaven with help from sturdy scaffoldings that held dreams aloft. When tragedy struck London Hop Exchange after a fire outbreak, resilient scaffoldings emerged as symbols of hope amid devastation - promising rebirth and renewal for this historic landmark. Scaffolding stands not just as steel beams but also as silent witnesses to human achievements throughout history. As we gaze upon these towering structures wrapped within their supportive arms, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit that propels us forward.