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"Supervised: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Construction Projects" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world construction projects

Background imageSupervised Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print)
538068 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace)

Background imageSupervised Collection: Convicts working under supervision

Convicts working under supervision
5307392 Convicts working under supervision.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting convicts, from Portsmouth prison, working under supervision in a carpenter's workshop. Dated 19th century)

Background imageSupervised Collection: Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving
530484 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: 10th Bengal Lancers negotiating the Jugdulluk Pass supervised by a British officer)

Background imageSupervised Collection: Construction of the Queensway Mersey Tunnel

Construction of the Queensway Mersey Tunnel
The Queensway tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead. Construction began in 1925

Background imageSupervised Collection: EVACUEES PICNIC 1940S

EVACUEES PICNIC 1940S
A horse joins in a picnic of children (possibly evacuees), supervised by a young woman. Date: early 1940s

Background imageSupervised Collection: Essex Industrial School, Chelmsford - Swimming Pool

Essex Industrial School, Chelmsford - Swimming Pool
Boys at the Essex Industrial School, Chelmsford, using the Schools swimming bath supervised by staff. Date: early 1900s

Background imageSupervised Collection: St Pancras Union School, Leavesden, Hertfordshire

St Pancras Union School, Leavesden, Hertfordshire
Tailoring class at the St Pancras Union Industrial School at Leavesden, Hertfordshire. Boys are engaged in cutting and sewing material, supervised by school staff

Background imageSupervised Collection: Moses placed rush basket Nile Moses thrown water

Moses placed rush basket Nile Moses thrown water
Moses is placed in a rush basket in the Nile Moses is thrown into the water (title on object), Moses is supervised by his parents Amram and Jochebed

Background imageSupervised Collection: Charles Rochussen childhood home Leuvehaven fire

Charles Rochussen childhood home Leuvehaven fire
Charles Rochussen, The childhood home of Charles Rochussen at the Leuvehaven after the fire of May 14, 1849, cityscape painting visual material picture frame nail fastener wood iron gold oil paint

Background imageSupervised Collection: Peasants working agricultural land supervised by the foreman

Peasants working agricultural land supervised by the foreman. Lithograph, 1880. Mexico

Background imageSupervised Collection: Spraying Apple Trees

Spraying Apple Trees
A young boy is supervised as he sprays apple trees in a Kent orchard. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSupervised Collection: A scene from Journeys End (1930)

A scene from Journeys End (1930) directed by James Whale supervised by George Pearson Date: 1930

Background imageSupervised Collection: Student nurses practising three handed lift

Student nurses practising three handed lift
Student nurses practising a three handed lift, supervised by a sub-officer of the fire prevention branch

Background imageSupervised Collection: Kitchen at the Groenestein Orphanage or Borstal, The Hague

Kitchen at the Groenestein Orphanage or Borstal, The Hague
Supervised by a nun, several inmates work in the kitchen at the Groenestein Roman Catholic orphanage or borstal in The Hague. Date: Date unknown

Background imageSupervised Collection: Hospital Entertainment

Hospital Entertainment
Sick little girls playing with dolls in the childrens ward, supervised by a kindly nurse. Behind them are babies in cots and a roaring fire. Date: early 1930s

Background imageSupervised Collection: Picture No. 10745215

Picture No. 10745215
DOG - supervised meeting between dog and a cat Date:

Background imageSupervised Collection: Picture No. 10745213

Picture No. 10745213
DOG - supervised meeting between dog and a cat Date:

Background imageSupervised Collection: Picture No. 10745214

Picture No. 10745214
DOG - supervised meeting between dog and a cat Date:

Background imageSupervised Collection: Mining: In the foreground a labourer is breaking ore with a hammer supervised by an overseer

Mining: In the foreground a labourer is breaking ore with a hammer supervised by an overseer. In the background aman is wheeling truck full of ore out the mine on track with wooden rails

Background imageSupervised Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, producing dressings and gowns for wounded Russians. Note sewing machines

Background imageSupervised Collection: The Great Hall of Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The roof is

The Great Hall of Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The roof is supported on cast iron columns, and glazed skylights give even overhead light

Background imageSupervised Collection: Malaria drug dispensing, World War II C016 / 4303

Malaria drug dispensing, World War II C016 / 4303
Malaria drug dispensing. Close-up of the antimalarial drug atabrine being distributed during World War II (1939-1945) according to a checklist

Background imageSupervised Collection: Student nurses practising three handed lift

Student nurses practising three handed lift
Student nurses practising a three handed lift, supervised by a sub-officer of the fire prevention branch

Background imageSupervised Collection: Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July

Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July
" Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July 20th). The Italian fleet, allied to Prussia in his war against Austria

Background imageSupervised Collection: Boys breaking stones in quarry, Mettray Colony, France

Boys breaking stones in quarry, Mettray Colony, France
Boys at work breaking stones in a quarry at the agricultural colony for delinquent boys at Mettray, near Tours, France. In the 1840s

Background imageSupervised Collection: Culinary Skills

Culinary Skills
An Edwardian Scullery Maid tries out her culinary skills in the kitchen, supervised by a Ladys Maid

Background imageSupervised Collection: Mount Rushmore Carved Up

Mount Rushmore Carved Up
Supervised by Gutzon Borglum, Mount Rushmore, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is carved with the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and T Roosevelt, 1927 - 1941

Background imageSupervised Collection: Oakum Shed / Prison / 1874

Oakum Shed / Prison / 1874
Inmates are supervised as they pick oakum



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"Supervised: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Construction Projects" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world construction projects. From the iconic Queensway Mersey Tunnel to the lesser-known Essex Industrial School's swimming pool in Chelmsford, these sites hold secrets and tales waiting to be discovered. The Queensway Mersey Tunnel stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. With each brick laid meticulously under watchful eyes, this engineering marvel connects communities and paves the way for progress. The supervision involved ensured that every aspect of its construction was executed flawlessly, resulting in a masterpiece that has stood strong for generations. Meanwhile, at Essex Industrial School in Chelmsford, another story unfolds beneath our feet. As young minds were shaped within its walls, their laughter echoed through a supervised haven - a swimming pool where dreams were born and fears conquered. Under careful guidance, children learned not only how to swim but also valuable life lessons that would shape their futures. Returning once again to the Queensway Mersey Tunnel project, we delve deeper into its creation process. Supervised with unwavering dedication by skilled professionals who left no stone unturned or tunnel unexplored; this monumental endeavor required meticulous planning and coordination. Each day brought new challenges overcome through teamwork and expertise – an awe-inspiring example of what can be achieved when supervision meets determination. As we continue our journey through time with these remarkable projects, it becomes evident that supervision is more than just overseeing tasks; it is about nurturing potential and ensuring excellence at every turn. Whether constructing tunnels or shaping young lives within school grounds' boundaries – supervision plays an integral role in creating legacies that withstand the test of time. So let us celebrate those unsung heroes who tirelessly supervised these endeavors – architects who envisioned grand designs, engineers who turned blueprints into reality, educators who guided future generations towards brighter horizons.