Erecting Collection (page 3)

Apollo 11 Moon landing, 1969, artwork
Apollo 11 Moon landing. Artwork of US astronauts Neil Armstrong (right) and Buzz Aldrin (left) placing the US flag on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission

AE Erecting Shop, c1910
Locomotives under construction

Scenes from Malvern Camp, 1938
Photograph, one of an album of 73, compiled by Chief Commander Blanche Barton, Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1938-1945.Photographs show scenes from Malvern Camp, 1938, including: groups

Lancaster, 1939
Photograph, one of an album of 73, compiled by Chief Commander Blanche Barton, Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1938-1945.Photographs show scenes from Malvern Camp, 1938, including: groups

Tram Construction at Belfast, Tramcar Bodies in Erecting Shop - a view of the completed wooden tram bodies in a large indoor workplace. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Tram Construction at Belfast, Car Floors in the Erecting Shop - a view of wooden car floors in a large shed. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Hottentot Village 1750
Hottentots erecting a hut, consisting of woven matting stretched over a wooden frame. Date: circa 1750

Grand Junction Railway train factory
Grand Junction Railway engine- works at Crewe : the erecting shop Date: 1849

Flying Kites, Japan
JAPANESE NEW YEAR Flying kites, erecting New Year trees, exchanging visits and greetings, playing games Date: 1855

Building Nissen huts for troops, Western Front, WW1
British men building Nissen huts for use by troops, on the Western Front during World War One. The semi-cylindrical Nissen hut was invented by Major Peter Norman Nissen in 1916. Date: circa 1916

Erecting coronation seats in front of Reform Club
Special stands and viewing galleries being constructed on the front of the Reform Club in Pall Mall, London from where members

The main bay of one of the Supermarine erecting shops on?
The main bay of one of the Supermarine erecting shops on the river Itchen prior to the German bombing during WW2. Administrative offices are on the left

The Raising of the Cross (panel)
XIR81894 The Raising of the Cross (panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (attr. to); 13x25 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Mr. Garrick delivering his Ode at Drury Lane Theatre, on dedicating a building
XJF441913 Mr. Garrick delivering his Ode at Drury Lane Theatre, on dedicating a building and erecting a statue to Shakespeare, 1769 (engraving) by Lodge

The first preaching of Christianity in Britain, from Illustrations of English
KW259443 The first preaching of Christianity in Britain, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Cope

The Land Agitation in Ireland: Erecting a Police Hut at New Pallas, Limerick, 1881

The Bristol Erecting Shop in 1910. Date: 1910

Picture No. 10872169
Kazakh herders erecting tent on there journey to winter pastures Date:

The Erecting Shop at Kingston with the Dolphin production line. 16 November 1917. Date: 1917

Mans hands with plyers erecting rabbit fencing

German military balloon corps, 1910s C017 / 7880
German military balloon corps. German soldiers with carts containing cylinders of hydrogen gas and an deflated balloon (on ground). This photograph dates from the period between 1910 and 1915

Airship America, Spitzbergen, circa 1906 C017 / 7834
Airship America, Spitzbergen, circa 1906. Commissioned by US journalist and explorer Walter Wellman (1858-1934), and built in France for his expedition to reach the North Pole

View in locomotive erecting shop

Scouts erecting a Morrison shelter
Scouts erecting a Morrison Shelter during the Second World War. circa 1940

Blitz in London -- emergency water main, water bridge
Blitz in London -- firefighters, observed by fire officers, erecting a water bridge, an elevated emergency water main that allows traffic to flow underneath whilst the mains cross over road junctions

View of the new alms house for the city of Boston in the state of Massachusetts, erecting on Deer Island in Boston Harbor

1960s DIY Date: 1960

Putting up a Marquee
Workmen erecting a fairground marquee. Date: early 1930s

Erecting the double bottom of a ship, WW1
Erecting the double bottom of a ship during the First World War. Date: 1917

Romans Building a Fort
Roman soldiers building a fort, during the campaigns against the Alemanni - erecting stockades, brick walls and columns Date: 1st/2nd centuries AD

German Workers Re-erecting a Free Passage Sign, Berlin, 19
Photograph showing German workers re-erecting a Russian and German sign declaring Free Passage on the border between West Berlin and the Soviet Sector at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

Paris Tour Eiffel
Workers erecting the Tour Eiffel

Amundsens Antarctic Expedition pitching camp, 1911
Photograph showing members of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 erecting their tent near Axel Heibergs Glacier, Antarctica, 1911

Marconis new movable radio-telegraphic station, designed by Marquis Solari, Signor Marconis secretary. The station was used for traction or for generating electricity for wireless telegraphy

Erecting the Funnels
Erecting the funnels of a steamship in a British shipyard

France / Archae / Menhir
ERECTING A MEGALITH This could well be the way in which the menhirs of Brittany were manoeuvred into place, according to French archaeologists

15th Century Workpeople
Three carpenters are erecting the frame of a building, when this old lady comes up to them begging... Date: 15th century

Base camp on Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

British Carrier 1921
An improvised carrier - the Royal Navys aeroplane carrier is unmistakeably the result of erecting a landing deck over a conventional ship

Reindeer Breeders
Reindeer breeders of the Tunguska region of central Siberia, erecting their tent for the night

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From the AE Erecting Shop in 1927 to the construction of Lenin's mausoleum, erecting structures has always been a testament to human ingenuity and efficiency. During World War Two, the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps played a vital role in erecting Nissen Huts for various purposes. In 1945, the building of prefabricated houses showcased remarkable speed as they were erected within just three hours. The AE Erecting Shop, established in 1927, stands as a symbol of craftsmanship and dedication. Swindon Works offered a mesmerizing view during the 1930s with its bustling activity and ongoing erection projects. Even the Royal Navy took part in erecting an awning, showcasing their versatility beyond maritime duties. However, it was on Red Square where history unfolded with both Lenin's mausoleum and its temporary counterpart being meticulously constructed. Post-World War Two reconstruction saw temporary buildings taking shape at Bristol Aeroplane Company's factory at Barwell in 1947. These structures served as beacons of hope amidst rebuilding efforts. Throughout time, whether it be constructing Nissen Huts or iconic landmarks like Lenin's mausoleum, humanity has proven that we can rise above challenges by skillfully erecting structures that stand strong against adversity.