Contractor Collection

Thomas Brassey - 1
THOMAS BRASSEY engineering contractor with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1870

Construction workers working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington
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Advert, John More & Sons, Quarry Masters, Airdrie
Advert for John More & Sons, Quarry Masters, Airdrie, Scotland. 1905

Thomas Earl Brassey
THOMAS, first earl BRASSEY, son of Thomas Brassey the contractor; husband of Anna, owner of the Sunbeam yacht. Date: 1836 - 1918

Thomas Brassey - 2
THOMAS BRASSEY engineering contractor with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1870

Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger'
533889 Gang System: teams of children were formed by contractor or 'ganger' and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour, East Anglia

Men at work #4
Tal Paz-Fridman

Men at work #3
Tal Paz-Fridman

William Cubitt, 1860 (engraving)
1579591 William Cubitt, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of William Cubitt (1791-1863) English engineering contractor and Conservative Party politician

The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk, Mr. Thomas Lucas, 1862. Lucas Brothers undertook the construction for the International Exhibition of 1862

Halifax Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Halifax building society. The image shows a pipe smoking architect showing a contractor his plans. Date: circa 1936

House At Stansted, Essex
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of a house at Stansted, Essex, for Harry Chester Esq. built by contractor Mr. J

Obituary 20th April 1872
Obituaries of Christian Augustus Siebe (1788 April 15, 1872), German-born British engineer known for his contributions to diving equipment; Eva, wife of Rev. W. Earle; and William Slark, Esq. J.P

Bulldozer equipped with grader... Nieman farm, near Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939
Western Washington, Lewis County, near Vader. Bulldozer equipped with grader type blade. Nieman farm

Possibly: Bulldozer... Nieman farm, near Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Western Washington, Lewis County, near Vader. Bulldozer equipped with grader type blade. Nieman farm

Bulldozer contractors car, near Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Bulldozer contractors car. Western Washington, Lewis County, near Vader

Mr Walter B Bassett (engraving)
1056458 Mr Walter B Bassett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Walter B Bassett, the Contractor)

The Men who made the Tunnel (engraving)
1036976 The Men who made the Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Men who made the Tunnel)

The Contractor, after a Caricature by Dumesnil the Younger (engraving)
725399 The Contractor, after a Caricature by Dumesnil the Younger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contractor)

Couple Reviewing Plans for Their New Home, 1930 (screen print)
3035758 Couple Reviewing Plans for Their New Home, 1930 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage advertisement with a 1930s couple reviewing plans for their new home)

S. P. C. A. Gravel Truck, Philadelphia, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
AKM203529 S.P.C.A. Gravel Truck, Philadelphia, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at

Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving)
2771376 Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan)

Advert, R Rogerson & Co, Scotstoun, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert, R Rogerson & Co, Mount Street, Glasgow, Scotland, makers of Tropical Houses and Bungalows. Showing an example supplied to the Colonial Government for Southern Nigeria. 1905

Advert, J H Kelly, Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for JH Kelly, Trade Vehicles and Carts, Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland, contractor to the British Government. 1905

Stationery, Sid Jelks Furnishing and Removal
Stationery, Sid Jelks, House Furnisher and Removal Contractor, Seven Kings, Essex

The late Mr T A Walker, Contractor (b / w photo)
1596314 The late Mr T A Walker, Contractor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr T A Walker, Contractor)

The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1047117 The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr John Aird, MP (engraving)
1039441 Mr John Aird, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Aird, MP. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Contractor, early 20th century. Creator: Albert Engstrom
The Contractor, early 20th century. Businessman in bowler hat, holding a cigar

U. S. Contractor firing a M4 Carbine
Kunduz, Afghanistan - U.S. Contractor firing a 5.56mm M4 Carbine

Sir John Aird, 1st Baronet, 1833 - 1911. English civil engineering contractor and a Conservative Member of Parliament. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Shire Horse pulling Cartage Contractors Wagon
Rural scene, featuring a fine dray (Shire) horse pulling an old wagon of W. Aldridge & Sons, cartage contractors of Southgate, London Date: circa 1910

Portrait of Pierre-Francois Palloy (oil on canvas)
XIR899139 Portrait of Pierre-FranAzois Palloy (oil on canvas) by Donchery, A. (18th century); 29x23 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Roof topping ceremony at Chichester Festival Theatre
Sir Laurence Olivier at roof topping ceremony at Chichester Festival Theatre, 23 Nov 1961 Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 916/4

Diving apparatus by Siebe at the Great Exhibition
Augustus Siebe (1788 April 15, 1872) exhibited in the machinery department at the Great Exhibition in London a model of his diving apparatus. Date: 1851

Spain. Catalonia. Church of Santa Maria Conesa Virgen Mary
Spain. Catalonia. Church of Santa Maria Conesa. Virgen Mary. Built in 14th century (1339-1347). Gothic style. General contractor Guillem Pedrola

Re-development of St. Johns Wood area, London
Re-development of St. Johns Wood area in London during the 1930s. Workmen lay new cables and pipes to service the new blocks and apartments Date: 1930s

U. S. Contractor sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle
A U.S. Contractor sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle on a range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

U. S. Contractor poses for a picture with an Afghan child
U.S. Contractor on a police mission in Northern Afghanistan poses for a picture with the Afghan Police Chiefs son

The onload of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - U.S. Navy Sailors assist with the onload of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

Contractors prepare to hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - Contractors prepare to hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

Contractors hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - Contractors hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

Portrait of a U. S. Contractor on a police mission in Afghanistan
Portrait of a U.S. Contractor on a police mission in Afghanistan

A German soldier sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle on a range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A U. S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle

A U. S. police officer contractor in Afghanistan
A U.S. police officer contractor in Afghanistan

A U. S. police officer contractor leans against his bunker in Afghanistan
A U.S. police officer contractor leans against his bunker in Afghanistan

Private Security Contractorr on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq
Private Security Contractor on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq

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Thomas Brassey was a renowned contractor who left an indelible mark on the construction industry. From his involvement in installing power cables for the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm to his work on the Queensway Mersey Tunnel, Brassey's expertise and dedication were evident. One of his notable projects was working alongside construction workers on the Solway Firth near Workington. They tirelessly installed the power cable that would carry electricity from the new Robin Rigg offshore wind farm, one of the largest in existence. This endeavor showcased Brassey's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. In addition to his contributions as a contractor, Thomas Brassey also had connections with John More & Sons, Quarry Masters in Airdrie. Their advert highlighted their partnership and emphasized their shared values of quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Brassey's legacy extended beyond just being a contractor; he was also recognized for his architectural prowess. An advertisement from Halifax showcased a house at Stansted, Essex, which exemplified his talent for creating stunning residential spaces. Sadly, Thomas Earl Brassey passed away on April 20th, 1872. His obituary served as a testament to his influential career and celebrated him as an innovator in construction methods and project management. From architectural drawings of residential flats to images capturing Shire Horses pulling Cartage Contractors Wagons, every aspect of Brassey's work reflected precision and attention to detail. Even bulldozers equipped with graders played a role under his supervision during projects like Nieman Farm near Vader in Lewis County, Western Washington back in 1939 – captured by Dorothea Lange. Thomas Brassey will always be remembered as more than just a contractor; he was an integral figure who shaped our built environment through ingenuity and determination.