Planks Collection

Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bus in a bomb crater over an underground station in Balham High Road, SW London, 14 October 1940

View of Meiringen, Berne, Switzerland
View in the town of Meiringen, Berne, Switzerland

Grand Surrey Canal
Men loading large planks of wood onto (or off) a barge on the Peckham (London) branch of the Grand Surrey Canal, England. Date: early 1930s

Playing a piano amid the destruction - The Blitz
One of the men working on debris clearance in London succeeded in wresting a tune from this battered piano - circa late 1940

People on the beach at Salcombe, Devon. circa 1960s

The Culking of a ship's planks with Oakum, 1850
3359232 The Culking of a ship's planks with Oakum, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Culking of a ship's planks with Oakum. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Painted
Tim Mossholder

Wood Texture
Tim Mossholder

Wood Fence
Tim Mossholder

Fence with Shadows
Tim Mossholder

Wood Planks
Tim Mossholder

Wood Texture
Tim Mossholder

Wood Planks
Tim Mossholder

Wood Texture
Tim Mossholder

An engraving depicting the caulking of a ship's planks with oakum, 19th century
5311333 An engraving depicting the caulking of a ship's planks with oakum, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1841); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A steaming chest in which planks were steamed, 1850
3359233 A steaming chest in which planks were steamed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a steaming chest in which planks were steamed before being laid on the timbers)

The boring of holes in the planks to receive treenails, 1850
3359230 The boring of holes in the planks to receive treenails, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the boring of holes in the planks to receive treenails)

The Add Dimension
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

The small wood bridge
Joakim Orrvik

The old spa
Jose Antonio Triviño Sanchez

Peasants from Sorunda on their Way to Stockholm, 1862. Creator: Nils Andersson
Peasants from Sorunda on their Way to Stockholm, 1862

Removal of a large tree from Chiswick to the new gardens of the Horticultural Society at... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Removal of a large tree from Chiswick to the new gardens of the Horticultural Society at South Kensington, [London], 1860. The subject before us is a fine specimen of the deodar, 26ft. high and 18ft

The Sarpfossen in Norway, 1789. Creator: Erik Pauelsen
The Sarpfossen in Norway, 1789

Street scene, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Planks Attached to Four Trees. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Planks Attached to Four Trees

Camp, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp, 1917 or 1918

Wild Duck Shooting on the Potomac, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wild Duck Shooting on the Potomac, 1850. American invention for duck-shooting:..one device attracted my notice especially [and] succeeds admirably

The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. In the view of the Building Works looking East - which was taken from an elevated position on the south side of

Wood Wall
Tim Mossholder

Entrance to a Yurok Sweat-house, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Entrance to a Yurok Sweat-house, c1923. Sheltered hole in mound of earth lined with boards, large rocks in foreground

Hupa sweat-house, 1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hupa sweat-house, 1923. Underground building covered with wood plank roof, surrounded by wall of large rocks

Cedar plank boardwalk through old growth cedar forest on Meares Island near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada MR

Lighthouse cross light in black and white near Kampen on Sylt, Germany
black-and-white shot, black-and-white shots, black-white, boarded footpath, buildings, coastal area, coastlines, coasts, cross light, cross lights, islands, kampen, landscape, landscapes

Children of God !
Sorin Onisor

Nature reserve
Imaginative

Pier
Srecko Jubic

freed
Jürgen Hartlieb

Vacations and summer time concept with starfishs on a turquoise wooden table with sand. Sea and ocean vacation background Vacations

Vacations and summer time concept with starfish and sea shells on a turquoise wooden table with sand Vacations and summer time concept with starfish

Wreck of old wooden fishing boat on banks of the River Dee
The wreck of an old wooden fishing boat at low water on the tidal banks of the River Dee at Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland

Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Queen Louise on the flight to Memel, 5 January 1807, (1936). Konigin Luise Auf Der Flucht Nach Memel, 5 Januar 1807. During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon himself occupied Berlin

when the night comes
Uschi Hermann

Choose your PATH
Paulo Dias

Creeper
johnpfisk

Palkway in the sun
Bartolome Lopez

Workmen
An illustration which shows a procession of workmen crossing a crude platform which bridges an intimidating gap below. A man with a wheelbarrow filled with rubble leads the group, behind which

Japan - Timber Dealer
Timber Dealer, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Sawing Timber - India. Date: circa 1910s

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During the Blitz in London, specifically on Balham High Road, planks played a crucial role in rebuilding the city after devastating bombings during World War II. These humble wooden boards became symbols of resilience and determination as they were used to reconstruct homes and businesses along the Grand Surrey Canal. Amidst the destruction caused by relentless bombings, an extraordinary scene unfolded - someone playing a piano on top of scattered planks amidst the rubble. This poignant image captured both the indomitable spirit of Londoners and their desire to find solace even in times of chaos. Meanwhile, far away from war-torn England, people found tranquility on the beaches at Salcombe, Devon. Wooden planks formed pathways leading visitors towards sandy shores where they could relax and enjoy moments of respite from daily worries. In picturesque Meiringen, Berne, Switzerland, a breathtaking view awaited those who ventured across wooden planks suspended over glistening waters. The path offered not only physical passage but also metaphorical choices - choose your PATH wisely for it may lead you to unexpected destinations. Wood planks served multiple purposes beyond just construction; they also acted as fences casting intriguing shadows that danced with sunlight. Whether enclosing gardens or delineating boundaries between properties, these sturdy barriers added charm and character to any landscape. Underneath warm rays of sunshine, wooden walkways beckoned pedestrians to explore scenic routes bathed in golden light. These inviting paths provided safe passage through parks or nature reserves while offering glimpses into hidden corners waiting to be discovered. Workmen diligently carried timber planks through bustling streets in Japan - Timber Dealers ensuring that this versatile material continued its legacy as an essential building block for structures old and new alike. They have always been more than mere pieces of wood; they embody stories etched within their grainy textures. From wartime reconstruction efforts to coastal escapes and tranquil Swiss vistas – these unassuming objects silently bear witness to our collective history while shaping our present and future.