Timber Collection (page 91)

Preparing for Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace
Preparing for the Festival of Empire and Pageant of London at the Crystal Palace. Everywhere huge structures are rising upon steel and woodwork skeletons

Choosing trees for felling
Lumber industry : choosing trees for felling in a Canadian forest. Date: 1934

Westminster in 1808
An amazingly rustic view of Westminster in the early 19th century : in the foreground is the timber-yard on Millbank, Tothill Fields in the distance. Date: 1808

Men in a timber workshop
Men at work in a timber workshop. A pile of newly made crutches can be seen in the foreground. Date: circa 1940s

Man in a timber workshop
Man at a workbench in a timber workshop. A pile of newly made crutches can be seen in the foreground. Date: circa 1940s

Two men sawing wood in a workshop

Cottles Farm set ablaze
Cottles Farm at Englishcombe set ablaze by the dissatisfied poor. Date: 1846

Tudor Town Houses
Mill Street, Warwick, with a row of Tudor half-timbered houses, a glimpse of Shakespeares England. Date: 16th century

Strasbourg Houses
Old black and white timber framed houses, at Strasbourg, France. Date: early 1930s

Palatium Archiepiscopi Cantuariensis propae Londinum vulgo Lambe
Artokoloro

Bishops House Museum, Meersbrook Park, Sheffield
Built in the 16th century. Named after the sons of William Blythe, John, Bishop of Salisbury and Geoffrey, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. Bought in 1753 by William Shore

Mid section of Giant Sequoia trees in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California (Large format sizes available)

Rocky Mountain Bull Elk in thick timber

Wasserburg, on Lake Constance, Germany

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, A view over the rooftops of the 13th century Medieval town complete with city walls, towers and gates

Wertheim, Franconia, Germany, a medieval water well in front of Cross Timbered Houses and a clock tower

A view of the village of Bacharach and Stahleck Castle, Rheinland-Palatinate, Germany from the Rhine River

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, a viw of the old town with Cross Timbered Houses
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, a view of the old town with Cross Timbered Houses and a clock tower

Timbered buildings, La Petite France Canal, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Europe

Asia, India, Tamil Nadu, Kanniyakumari (Kanyakumari). The Vivekananda Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue near Kanniyakumari

Wood processing machines
illustration of a Wood processing machines

GRAND CANYON: LODGE, 1982. Interior of the dining room at Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, Grand Canyon, Arizona. Photograph by Richard Frear, 1982

GRAND CANYON: LODGE, 1982. Lobby of Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, Grand Canyon, Arizona. Photograph by Richard Frear, 1982

Circular Saw protective cap

Horizontal frame for woods

Tree cutting steam machine

Gum arabic tree (Acacia arabica)
Illustration of a Gum arabic tree (Acacia arabica)

Circular saw
Illustration of a circular saw for cutting

Section of a saw
Antique illustration of a saw

Wood cutting machine
Antique illustration of a wood cutting machine

Wood proccesing machine
Antique illustration of a wood cutting machine

Wood Processing Machin
Antique illustration of a Wood Processing Machin

Cylinder saw
Illustration of a Cylinder saw

Crystal Creek Canyon Cascades
A beautiful canyon deep in the heart of Wyoming. Flowing through the canyon is the Crystal Creek stream. One of the best cut throat trout fishing streams in the West

Two trucks loaded with stacked timber driving on forest path, rear view

View down two sides of large half-timbered house

Illustration, tree trunk being sawn in two by electric chain saw

Man wearing yellow hard hat, plastic mask and tools belt felling a tree in a forest with an electric saw, lorry loaded with trunks in background, elevated view

Wooden boards

One planed timber and one rough-sawn timber

Pipe with hole in exposed under floor boards

Pile of wooden boards

Digital Illustration of galvanized stud fixing bracket on timber frame

Digital illustration of ruler on piece of timber and marking end with loop to square up timber

Digital illustration of wood wedging trimmer in stud partition

Digital illustration of doorframe showing trimmer, noggin, lining, and position of shortened studs

Digital cross section illustration of round head masonry nail and flat head screw inserted through timber and wall

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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.