Block Collection (page 5)

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

Black and White
A still life painting of a black and white vertically striped tea set, placed beside a pink flowered plant in a block vase. Date: circa 1917

Textiles
An illustration of some coloured decorative textiles, showing examples of early English Victorian block print and modern machine print, with floral designs. Date: circa 1916

Pears Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Pears Soap, Matchless for the complexion, the central portrait shows a woman, who has typically flawless skin, wearing a blue dress

Seaside donkey pulling a car across Block Island beach, USA
A superb photographic postcard showing a Seaside donkey pulling (a pretty stuck-looking!) car acoss a sandy beach at Block Island

Unusual period lifeboat davit block, discovered in a Southampton salvage yard. 18 inches

Block of wood with carved notches and symbols
A block of wood with a calendar of carved notches and symbols Date: 1860

Unidentified Fragment
Fragment of a leaf of a manuscript, parchment. Text in Middle German(?). The text block has wide margins above, beneath and to the left-hand side but the leaf has been cut down the right-hand side

Candlestick telephone, 1920s printer's block Date: 1920s

Telephone, printer's block Date: 1934

Mrs Block the Butcher's Wife

Mr Block the Butcher

Miss Block the Butcher's Daughter

Master Block the Butcher's Son

Large detached house - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Semi-detached houses - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Detached house - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Estate agent sign boards
Estate Agent Sign Boards, For Sale, To Let - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Bungalow - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Art Deco house
Art Deco House - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog begging for meal - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Three puppies in pet shop cage - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Pekingese dog - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Easter chick hatching from egg - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Cartoon style rabbit with egg - 1950s printer's block
Cartoon style rabbit with large egg - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Cartoon style rabbit - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog playing with a ball - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Bulldog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog and cat - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Dog's head in profile - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Shaggy dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Terrier dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Alsatian dog's head - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

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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.