Block Collection (page 60)

The Zulu war. The military evacuation of Zululand, a block o
British troops, wagon and cattle stuck trying to get through the difficult terrain of Zululand to the coast at the conclusion of the Zulu war

On board a Passenger Liner leaving Britain, 1886
Engraving of passengers on the deck of a ship, entitled Departure of Colonial Visitors: The last Glimpse of Old England. On the left, the family of travellers

Sheep Block Road
Desperate French motorists in the early days of motoring come up against a flock of sheep on a country road : a passing train suggests its quicker by rail

Ice Cutting, Russia
Three Russian workers in tunics, boots and warm hats having cut a block of ice with a saw load it onto a rudimentary horse-drawn sleigh

Uprising in Naples - 1
Barricades block the streets of Naples as street fighting erupts

Fore Street, Hatfield Hertfordshire, in which James, 2nd Marquis of Salisbury, first experimented with wood block paving, a pioneer in this type of road surfacing

Queen Victorias saloon in the royal carriage
The saloon of Queen Victorias carriage on the London and North Western Railway. The carriage was designed at an estimated cost of 3000

Renault Motor Works 1932
A line of cylinder block moulds await being filled with molten metal

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Chinese Carpenter
A Chinese carpenter carrying a large block of wood on his back

Stonemason at Work
A Stonemason prepares a large block of stone whilst sheltering from the hot sun below a wicker shade

Ww1 Cartoon / U-Boat Block
Britannia high and dry - blockaded by the U-Boats

Happyfamilies / Miss Block
Miss Block the Barbers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mr Block
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mst Block
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mrs Block
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Aldgate Congestion
A " traffic block" in Aldgate High street, east London. Note the predominance of horse- drawn over motorised vehicles; Aldgate tube station and the Three Nuns Hotel on the left

Art Deco Flats
A modern, newly-built block of flats on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England

Apartment block housing in ilulissat on greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Snow at kirkstone slate quarry in the Lake district UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The A591 blocked by flood debris at Thirlmere in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A tower block off Euston road in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Office workers leaving the Swiss Re Tower at night in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Fijian men playing beach volleyball at sunset at the Walu Beach Resort on Malolo Island off Fiji
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A view of an ice-choked bay on Petermann Island near Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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Espanola Way, Miami beach, Florida, United States of America, North America

Basilica church, 372 AD, dead city region in North Syria, Kharrab Shams, Syria, Middle East

Tetrapylon on Graeco-Roman columned main street, 1st century AD, Palmyra, Syria, Middle East

Block of flats near Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Qusayr Amra, Umayyad bath complex, Jordan, Middle East Built in the desert by Caliph Walid I, 700-715, contains well preserved period frescos

Close-up of Polykrates wall, Pythagono, island of Samos, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe

Tour de l Horloge and town hall, Aix en Provence, Provence, France, Europe

Entrance, Horus Temple, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Great Wall of China, Mutianyu, China

East Mebon Temple, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Road Block / Germany / 1921
During political unrest suspect cars are stopped on country roads

Lady with Writers Block
A Victorian authoress suffering from writers block overspills her wastepaper basket with failed opening sentences

Inking a Block 1907
INKING A BLOCK

Lion Gate at Mycenae
The Lion Gate at Mycenae represents the earliest large relief structure on the Greek mainland. The carvings were placed into an open triangle left by the corbelled blocks. Date: 1855

American Raincoat 1907
American water-proof overcoat or raincoat with fly-front, cuffs & pocket flaps worn with jodhpurs, riding boots with spurs, wing collar & tie & a bowler or derby hat

Apartment Block with Provision for Rocket Take-Off on the Roof

Industry / Soap 1830S
Cutting a block of soap into bars Date: 1830s

Devonshire Hse Demolish
The demolition of William Kents house, built in the 1730s for the 3rd duke of Devonshire : replacing it is a big block including the Mayfair Hotel

Barber / Miss Block
Miss Block the Barbers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Happy Families / Mstr Pots
Mrs Block the Barbers Wife, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Troubled Writer
- or rather, NOT writing, for this author is evidently suffering from Writers Block... Date: 1807

Erratic block in Rhone Valley, near Monthey, Switzerland
An erratic block, left behind by a melting glacier, in the Rhone Valley near Monthey, Switzerland. It is known as La Pierre des Marmettes, and has a small chapel built on top of it

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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.