Timber Collection (page 90)

HMS Arethusa, British cruiser, Canada
HMS Arethusa, British Leander class protected cruiser, seen here at Esquimalt, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1902

Halls Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon
The home of Susanna Shakespeare, the eldest child of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, who married physician Dr John Hall Date: 2006

Alms Houses, Stratford-upon-Avon
Black and White oak timber framing with wattle and plaster infill of 16th century Alms Houses in Stratfor-upon-Avon. Date: 2006

HMS Berwick, British protected cruiser
HMS Berwick, British Monmouth class protected cruiser, seen here from Jamaica dockside. Date: circa 1914

Carting timber on the Western Front, WW1
Horses being used to haul a cart of timber on the Western Front in 1916. Reproduction of a sketch by a British soldier. Date: 1916

Butchers Guild Hall, Hildesheim, Germany
Butchers Guild Hall (Knochenhauer-Amtshaus), Hildesheim, Germany, a 16th century half-timbered building. Date: circa 1908

Wooden construction at Bad Nauheim, Hesse, Germany. Date: circa 1902

Home of Paul Revere, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Home of Paul Revere, patriot during the American War of Independence, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1910

French scouts carrying planks of wood in a mountainous area

French scouts on a training course, with woodcraft and cooking going on

Scouts in Exile, at camp in Fabregas, France. They belong to the National Association of Russian Scouts, formed when scouting was exiled from Russia after the Revolution of 1917

Women War Work WW1 Land Army. Members of the Womens Land Army, Forestry Division or Timber Corps, also known as Lumber Jills Date: 1918

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

Blitz in London -- Howards Timber Yard, Poplar, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work on timber stacks, Howards Timber Yard, Poplar, 21 September 1940. Date: 1940

C J B Masefield, North Staffordshire Regiment
Newspaper image and plaque of C. J. B. Masefield, North Staffordshire Regiment, died July 2nd 1917. Image within a wooden frame, the timber having come from H.M.S

Boy and dog, Selworthy, Somerset
Boy and dog outside a picturesque thatched cottage at Selworthy, Somerset

October Tree Felling by R Coxon

Wooden bridge, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Kintai Bashi Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan
Kintai Bashi (Kintaibashi) Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Elephants moving timber, India. Date: circa 1890s

Timber stack on quayside, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1870

Saw Mills, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the saw mills at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, with tree trunks about to be cut into planks. Date: circa 1905

Planks of wood being lifted during transport. Date: 20th century

Soldiers at forest lumber works, Western Front, WW1
Soldiers outside a cabin at a forest lumber works on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Man felling tree, forest lumber works, Western Front, WW1
Man at work felling a tree at a forest lumber works on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Forest control officers, Western Front, WW1
Forest control officers sitting on a truck at a forest lumber works on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Forest lumber works, Western Front, France, WW1
Forest lumber works on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Maori soldier on Western Front, France, WW1
A Maori soldier from New Zealand stands by a tree he has just cut down, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldier felling tree, Western Front, WW1
British soldier felling a tree in a wood on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Cutting log at new sawmill, Western Front, WW1
British men cutting a log for boarding at a new sawmill on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers at sawmill, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers fitting a circular saw at a new sawmill on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Building a sawmill, Western Front, WW1
British troops building a sawmill on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Men laying new light railway, Western Front, WW1
Men at work laying a new light railway, so that logs can be transported to a sawmill. On the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers near Peronne, Somme, WW1
British officers and men, the first to cross the Somme near Peronne on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Tree trunks cut by Germans, Western Front, WW1
Tree trunks cut by Germans, providing bridges across a narrow stream on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Damaged German guns, Pozieres, France, WW1
German guns knocked out of action by British artillery at Pozieres, France, on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

German gun emplacement at Combles, Western Front, WW1
One of the German gun emplacements at Combles, France, on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Loggers at work in France, Western Front, WW1
Loggers at work on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

King George V visiting a sawmill, Western Front, WW1
King George V visiting the sawmill of a forestry company on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Captured German gun on Western Front, WW1
A German 8-inch gun captured by Highlanders on the Western Front in France during the Cambrai Offensive, World War One. Date: circa 1916

San Pedro Harbour, California, USA. Date: 20th century

Unloading lumber, San Pedro, California, USA. Date: 20th century

British troops transferring logs, Western Front, WW1
British troops at work at a new open air sawmill on the Western Front during World War One. They are transferring logs from a light railway. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers with boarding for trenches, WW1
British soldiers carrying boarding for the bottom of trenches on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Smashed up German trench at Morval, Somme, WW1
A smashed up German trench at Morval on the Somme, Western Front in France during World War One. 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

Old Rectory at Gawsworth, Cheshire
View of the Old Rectory, a Grade I listed building in the village of Gawsworth, Cheshire. It dates back to the 15th or 16th century, and is timber framed

St Williams College, York - a fine example of a tudor building. Date: 1924

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"Timber: A Timeless Resource and Symbol of Strength" From the majestic Oak Tree, scientifically known as Quercus, to the intricate Victorian Botanical Illustrations capturing its beauty, it has played a significant role in England's history. In Chesterfield, ancient forests provided the raw materials for construction and shipbuilding, including the legendary Sutton Hoo ship burial. Traveling southwest to Cornwall's Levant Mine on July 11th, 1894, timber supported miners' endeavors deep underground. Meanwhile, rowing boats gracefully glided across Ambleside's waters (N060978), their wooden frames echoing centuries-old craftsmanship. Dungeness Beach witnessed fishing boats made from sturdy timber (J070051) braving treacherous waves in pursuit of abundant catches. In Lambeth's Timber Yard of 1916 (BL23561_029), workers skillfully handled logs amidst wartime challenges during World War II's Blitz. Londoners sought solace amid chaos on Balham High Road during WWII; yet even then, advertisements showcased Libertys' new shops - a testament to London's resilience and enduring love for quality timber products. Across borders in Swansea, South Wales stood Landore Viaduct under construction - an engineering marvel relying heavily on robust timbers. Meanwhile, a house carpenter meticulously planed a board on his bench – showcasing timeless woodworking skills passed down through generations. Finally crossing continents to Nevada's Cal-Neva Lodge entrance in the USA revealed grandeur crafted from fine timber - symbolizing elegance and warmth that transcends geographical boundaries. Throughout history and across cultures, timber remains an invaluable resource embodying strength and versatility. From supporting structures like ships and mines to providing livelihoods for craftsmen worldwide – this caption celebrates the enduring legacy as both practical necessity and artistic inspiration.