Brick Work Collection

Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
View of a stylish circular bar which was built inside a martello tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Martello towers were small defensive forts

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Reading War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
During the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital

Poster advertising East Indian Railway to Delhi
Poster advertising the East Indian Railway to Delhi

Workhouse dining hall, Oliver Twist film, 1948
A workhouse dining hall interior, from the 1948 film of Oliver Twist, directed by David Lean. The religious mottos reminded the inmates that due gratitude was in order for the care they were receiving

York railway station with H. L. Oakley silhouette posters
York railway station in the north east of England, with H. L. Oakley silhouette recruitment posters on display outside, probably during the early stages of the First World War. circa 1914-1915

The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls, circa 16th Century

Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid (r. 892-907 AD), one of the earliest examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. One of the most celebrated buildings in the Islamic world

Chor Minar, the gatehouse of a long-gone medrassah built in 1807. The name (Chor Minar in Tajik means Four Minarets) is misleading, they arent minarets but ornamentation

The Khosrogerd minaret, near Sabzevar, Iran. This minaret is one of Irans finest and best preserved Seljuk era minarets which stands in an open field just west of the small town of Sabzevar

Thilla is a rare example of a well-preserved Yemeni highland town of local stone houses and paved streets surrounded by a massive stone perimeter wall

Royal Engineers working party in trucks, Arras, France, WW1
A Royal Engineers working party travelling in trucks on a light railway, passing through a ruined building at Arras, northern France, during the First World War. Date: March 1918

Bankside Power Station, London, UK. This building was designed by the British architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and built in two stages between 1947 and 1963

Eroded block wall. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Bethlem Royal Hospital, Southwark, London
Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, England, 19th century artwork. Also known as Bedlam, this institution was the first in the world to specialise in the treatment of the mentally ill

St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, London, England, 19th century artwork. This mental asylum was founded in 1751, the second such institution to be built in London

The Lane at Aldenham House, Hertfordshire
Part of the gardens known as The Lane, at Aldenham House, near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. A wrought iron gate opens onto a pathway between tall hedges

People on a street of terraced housing, London
Adults and children on a street of terraced housing in the East End of London. The girl on the left appears to be cutting pieces of leather

Interior of kitchen, Strangeways Prison, Manchester
The interior of a prison kitchen, believed to be at Strangeways Prison, Manchester. The room is filled with assorted boilers, coppers, ovens and cooking hobs. Much of the cooking was done using steam

Inmate at cell window, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
An inmate of Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, stands on a stool to catch a glimpse of the outside world through the high window of his cell

Young child on an exotic rug, Middle East
A young child kneeling on an exotic rug, somewhere in the Middle East

Vagrants sleeping rough in London
A group of vagrants sleeping rough under an archway in front of some large gates, somewhere in London

Father with children, Kashgar, western China
A father with two children outside their home in Kashgar, western China. He appears to be getting them washed from a small bowl of water. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Bow-Fronted Shop Window
The lovely old fashioned bow- fronted window of the pottery and gifts shop in Cromford, Derbyshire, England

Sussex Cottages
A charming row of cottages in the pretty village of Cowfold, Sussex, England

Advert / On Buildings 1930
Advertising on buildings: painted onto the brickwork, posters and painted boards

Medina (inner city), Tozeur, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Traditional brick wall architecture, Medina (city centre), Tozeur, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Brickworks near Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan, Asia

Kharraccum Tomb Tower, Iran, Middle East

Brickworks, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Detail of decoration on minaret and first ruined balcony, 12th century Minaret of Jam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ghor (Ghur, Ghowr) Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Detail of decoration on minaret, 12th century Minaret of Jam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ghor (Ghur, Ghowr) Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Base of minaret, The Mousallah Complex, Herat, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Double spiral staircase inside the 12th Century Minaret of Jam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ghor (Ghur) (Ghowr) Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Minaret of Bahram Shah, with square Kufic and Noshki script, dating from the early 12th century, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Asia

Ww1 Cartoon / So Obvious
SO OBVIOUS " Who made that ole?" " Mice"

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"From Martello Towers to Minarets: The Enduring Beauty of Brickwork" Discover the hidden gem nestled within a martello tower in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex - an enchanting bar showcasing exquisite brickwork. Step back in time and witness the resilience of brickwork during house-to-house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR - a testament to its strength amidst chaos. Uncover the secrets behind effective damp-proofing as it safeguards homes from moisture damage, ensuring longevity for your beloved abode. Marvel at the architectural marvels like Reading War Hospital in Berkshire, where bricks come together to create spaces that heal both body and soul. Transport yourself to distant lands with a poster advertising East Indian Railway to Delhi - let the allure of exotic destinations ignite your wanderlust. Journey through history as you explore Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum built circa 1370 AD, where each brick tells tales of ancient craftsmanship and devotion. Embark on a visit to Trafford Park Hotel in Manchester, England - an epitome of elegance where brickwork blends seamlessly with modern luxury. Relive scenes from Oliver Twist film (1948) as you step into the workhouse dining hall adorned with timeless brick walls that echo stories of hardship and resilience. Admire H. L Oakley's silhouette posters adorning York railway station, adding charm and character against a backdrop of sturdy brick architecture. Witness the grandeur of minarets rising above Gurganj's former capital Khorezm or be captivated by intricate tiled domes atop majestic mosques – behold the splendor created by masterful hands using bricks as their medium. The Kalta Minaret stands tall as a symbol of architectural brilliance.