Block Collection (page 4)

Summer drinks
Dina Belenko

The skyscraper flats at Channel View Road, Grangetown, Cardiff. Circa 1977

Children playing football in the street in Childwall valley housing estate, Liverpool, 10th April 1965

Western Tower, Station Hill, Reading, 2nd March 1966

Western Tower, Station Hill, Reading, Circa 1970

Ladywood, Birmingham, 13th August 1977. By-election, to be held on 18th August 1977

Swansea Town player Brayley Reynolds takes a flying leap but is beaten by Queens Park Rangers Mike Keen during the FA Cup match at Vetch Field. 26th January 1963

Tower Block of flats at Kestral Street Knightswood. Where a woman fell to her death. 2nd November 1964

Asian Elephant Family in the Sal Forest. Corbett National Park, India

Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Union Street

Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue

Wooden letters forming the word JESUS with heart on a background of beach sand, I love Jesus, Christian symbol, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lyons Tea Shop in the Strand, London, September 1930
Lyons Corner House & Golden Cross Hotel, 450-460 Strand, London, September 1930

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Gleedless Valley Housing Estate, Sheffield. Reclad tower blocks, 2017. SK3684

Emptied cluster munitions container is seen stuck in the ground outside apartment blocks
An emptied cluster munitions container is seen stuck in the ground outside apartment blocks in the town of Yenakiieve February 23, 2015

A fallen tree blocks a road on Rodman Street, NW as high-wind weather conditions continue in Washington, U.S. March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Windows of an old house are seen in the Darb al-Labbana hillside neighbourhood in Cairo, Egypt September 3, 2019. Picture taken September 3, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Sun is seen in the skyline in Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand, September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Russia, Moscow, skyscrappers of the Modern Moscow-City International business and finance development

Houses and boats in Oude Houthavens harbour, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

Apartments in Zeeheldenbuurt, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

The Whale building and harbour, Zeeburg, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

Block of apartments at Houthavens harbour, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

Cityscape of Bom Jardim, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

South America, Colombia, view of the skyline of Cartagena

Colombia, Caribbean coast, Cartagena, Caribbean, view of the skyline of the port of Cartagena

Traditional houses, Valparaiso, World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

Beach in Puerto Madryn, The Welsh Settlement, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

art block cube square abstract colour end
Abstract end blocks

Architecture - Manhattan New York
Arnon Orbach

Bite of Freshness
Popsicle with a splash, edible flowers in ice cream, high-speed photography. Dina Belenko

The Acropolis of Athens and Helios (Sun)
Michael Kalika

New Hall, Victoria Memorial Block, Royal Sailors Rest
New Hall in the Victoria memorial Block, Royal Sailors Rest Devonport

A Block House at Fort Pitt Pittsburg USA early 1900s

German Block House at Croiselles on the Hindenburg Line, during the First World War

General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon 69-0038
Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - General Dynamics F-16C Block 40D Fighting Falcon 69-0038 (msn 4R-56), of 162 Filo, at Villafranca Air Base on 1 April 1998. (Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - Turkish Air Force)

General Dynamics F-16B 78-0089
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-16B Block 1 78-0089 (MSN 62-15), of the 388th TFW from Hill AFB in Utah, at Norton AFB on 19 November 1980. Date: 1980

Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York
Artists impression of the proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York, USA - occupying a whole block, Broadway, 55th Street, 56th Street and 7th Avenue. The project failed in the mid-1920s. Date: circa 1916

Rockefeller Center, New York, USA
RCA Building - Rockefeller Center - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, USA. Date: 1933

The Hotel Statler, St. Louis, Missouri on Washington Avenue at Ninth and Saint Charles Streets. Date: circa 1930s

French engravers workshop, men working on wood blocks Date: 1897

H. G. Seaborne, Show A Leg!
An advertisement page promoting the services of H. G. Seaborne Ltd. a London based advertising company, specialists in block making, photography and retouching

Architectural Flats Illustration
A front cover architectural illustration of a block of flats, to a report on a competition for designs of five-storey flats, organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd. Date: circa 1930s

Modernist Cottage Blocks, Dartington Hall, Devon
This photograph shows a view of a block of three modernist cottages situated at Totnes, Devon in the Dartington Hall Estate, at a section named The Warren, designed in 1935

Dundee Villas
A pair of photographs, the top shows a row of villas in Dundee, Eastern Scotland, the second shows the same row of buildings, but with fervent improvements

Wellington College Proposed Work
An architectural drawing showing a proposed exterior design for a new dining hall and administrative block at Wellington College, Berkshire, ultimately

Selection of Ogden's Tobacco Packets, Packaging and Tins
A selection of Ogden's Tobacco Packets, Packaging and Tins Date: 20th century

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"The Block: A Journey Through Time and Space" In the bustling city of London, amidst the towering skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, lies a hidden gem called St Leonards-on-Sea. This quaint coastal town in East Sussex boasts the magnificent Marine Court, a majestic block that stands proudly against the crashing waves. But they are not confined to residential buildings alone; they can be found in unexpected places. Take Morshead Mansions in Maida Vale, London for example. This architectural marvel showcases how they can transform into elegant homes. Blocks also have their place on sports fields. In 1974, English goalkeepers Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks showcased their skills as they leaped to block goals during a rigorous training session at Stoke City. Their agility and determination were unmatched. Not all blocks hold joyous memories though; some carry tales of mystery and intrigue. The North Wales Lunatic Asylum in Denbigh is one such place where haunting stories echo through its imposing walls. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Boston's Union Street, home to both The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign. These iconic landmarks serve as reminders that even simple signs can become cherished symbols within a community's collective memory. The USS Block Island (CVE-106) takes us back to wartime history when this aircraft carrier played an integral role during World War II. Its strength exemplifies how they can become powerful vessels of protection and defense. Blocks extend beyond physical structures too; they find their way into our hearts through moments of resilience and healing. Dorking General Hospital in Surrey stands tall as a beacon of hope for those seeking solace from illness or injury. Meanwhile, The Block/Felix on Bat captures the vibrant spirit of London with its artistic flair displayed across its colorful exterior walls—a testament to how creativity knows no bounds when it comes to expressing oneself through art forms like graffiti.