Yards Collection

Building Emp State Buil
A dizzy perch 350 yards above street level: A New York workman (Carl Russell) engaged on the worlds tallest bulding (at the time), the Empire State Building

A Map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438443 A Map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Domestic Dog, Border Collie, working sheepdog, adult, looking under wooden door on farm, England, December

Public Schools Championships at White City
The junior 100 yards final, showing P. Deane (no. 1) of Ardingly winning the race from H. G. Mackenzie (no. 9), of West Bridgford, in 10.6 seconds. Mackenzie later won the 250 yards in 28.5 seconds

Over London by Rail From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Back view of typical 19th century London artisan terrace houses with washhouses

Plan Pentonville Prison
A plan of the floor layout of Pentonville, a model prison built in London in 1843, with corridors of cells radiating out from a central point & exercise yards

Union Workhouse, Cuckfield, Sussex
The Cuckfield Union workhouse, erected in 1843 on Ardingley Road in Cuckfield, Sussex. The architects, Foden and Parker, produced a less severe design than used in earlier workhouses

Burrishoole Abbey near Newport, County Mayo, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

St. Cainnech Cathedral, St. Canices Cathedral with a round tower, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe

Mount Rainier and Gateway to the City of Tacoma, USA (note the Old City hall - 8193) - sitting above the extensive Northern Pacific Railroad freight depot (yards) and the Thea Foss Waterway

Chicago Stockyards
Cattle awaiting slaughter in the Union Stock Yards, Chicago - note the boards for Armour and Swift

New Holland 8260 tractor in farmyard, Lancashire, England, August

Chitral Combat 1895
The Chitral expedition - from a sketch by. Mr. A.D Greenhill Gardyne. Officers and men struggle against the enemy 100 yards from the point of the cliff at Chitral

Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, first woman to hold a pilot's licence. On 3 Nov. 1909 flew Voisin biplane 1,000 yards
542454 Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, first woman to hold a pilot's licence. On 3 Nov. 1909 flew Voisin biplane 1,000 yards. From postcard after photograph. Mail frank 1910

Illustration of a Long Song Seller, entitled Two Under Fifty for a Fardy. From The Connoisseur Magazine
2963139 Illustration of a Long Song Seller, entitled Two Under Fifty for a Fardy. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902. A long song seller sold song sheets

Over London by Rail' From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872
538753 Over London by Rail' From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Back view of typical 19th century London artisan terrace houses with washhouses

Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII goes on a royal visit to North America - sailors manning the yards

USA, New York, NYC, new Hudson Yards development, The Vessel by British architect Thomas Heatherwick

Siegen, Germany, bomb damage to the railway yards
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: Siegen, Germany, bomb damage to the railway marshalling yards inflicted by Allied bombers

Theodore, Saskatchewan, Canada - CPR Yards, Grain Elevators
Theodore, Saskatchewan, Canada - Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Yards, Grain Elevators. Date: circa 1907

Man on coal spoil tip Blaenavon, South Wales
A man walks along the edge of a coal spoil tip above council houses in Blaenavon, South Wales. 1988

building, buildings, cemeteries, christian, churchyard, cities, city-scape, cityscapes
Church of St. George and St. Martin, Martinkovice, Nachod district, East Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Facade of building on courtyard of Glucksburg castle, Glucksburg, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Winnepeg Stock Yards, Canada Date: early 1900s

Winnepeg Stock yards, Canada, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Chicago Stock Yards (East End) - hand coloured when published - early 1900s

Stock Yards East End, Chicago, USA

Sunderland ship yards probably 1920s

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Harland and Wolff date book
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Extremely rare Harland and Wolff hardbound employees build/date book chronicling the history of the ships built at the yard

British Military Campaign to Tibet - 100 yards run
100 yards run for Chinese troops, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

The yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn, in St Martins-le-Grand, London. Date: circa 1820

Welsh - Caesars Nose - CWGC Cemetery
This small cemetery stands on the site of a German redoubt which was called Fortin 17. Fighting around this area began in 1915

Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) waiting to be fed at the back entrance of a house, Hungary. January

The Twenty-Sixth Middlesex Cyclists in Zereba, firing the Gatling Gun (engraving)
1056138 The Twenty-Sixth Middlesex Cyclists in Zereba, firing the Gatling Gun (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the Kurram Movable Column of the Tirah Field Force (litho)
1042711 With the Kurram Movable Column of the Tirah Field Force (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Kurram Movable Column of the Tirah Field Force)

Visit of Colonial Guests to the P and O Companys Fleet, Albert Docks (engraving)
1062077 Visit of Colonial Guests to the P and O Companys Fleet, Albert Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the seventy yards. Date: 1901

The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland. Mrs Jean McDowell of the Warrender Club, Edinburgh receives The McKenzie Cup at the Calder Street Baths, Glasgow. Date: 1930

The General Post Office - New York City, USA. Situated at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Built over the track and depot yards of the Pennsylvannia Station. Date: circa 1910s

Precision bombing, Falkenberg railway yards 1945
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: precision bombing, Falkenberg railway yards south of Berlin, April 1945

Bombing Haiger railway marshalling yards Germany
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: bombing of the Haiger railway marshalling yards by the US 9th Airforce, Germany

Durban, Town Hall (b / w photo)
3092498 Durban, Town Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Durban, Town Hall)

The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1591292 The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead)

The Naval Review, manning the Yards, "The Queens Coming!"(engraving)
1596041 The Naval Review, manning the Yards, " The Queens Coming!" (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review)

Advanced Swimming Certificate, Reading Schools
Advanced Swimming Certificate, Reading and District Elementary Schools Swimming Association, for swimming 40 yards in 50 seconds. 1924

A typical London slum (b / w photo)
6000908 A typical London slum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A typical London slum)

Sorting a dust-heap at a County Council depot 1900
Men turn over the heaps of rubbish, while women look for a honest penny collecting bottles and empty and sardine tins in the County Council depot. London. 1900

Captain Roger Wietzel Memorial, near Hermanville
Wietzel was the Captain of the French ship Courbet, an old French cruiser, which without engine or guns and filled with concrete, was towed across the Channel and sunk 1

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"Exploring the Yards: From Building Empires to Working Sheepdogs" Step back in time with a captivating engraving of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746. This intricate map unveils the bustling yards that once shaped the city's industrial landscape. Meet an intelligent Border Collie, a diligent working sheepdog who peeks under a wooden farm door in England. Witness their unwavering dedication as they assist farmers in managing their livestock. The adrenaline-filled Public Schools Championships at White City showcases young athletes pushing their limits within these hallowed yards. A testament to determination and sportsmanship. Embark on a visual journey "Over London by Rail" through Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold's lens from 1872. Marvel at the sprawling yards that connect this vibrant metropolis. Discover the historical significance of Union Workhouse in Cuckfield, Sussex. These yards served as places of refuge for those seeking assistance during challenging times. Delve into Pentonville Prison's meticulously planned yard layout—a structure designed to ensure order and control within its walls while offering inmates some respite from confinement. Transport yourself to Ireland's enchanting landscapes with Burrishoole Abbey near Newport and St. Cainnech Cathedral in Kilkenny. These sacred grounds hold stories etched into every stone of their ancient yards. Cross continents to witness Mount Rainier standing tall as Tacoma's gateway in the USA—an awe-inspiring sight where nature meets urbanity amidst vast greenery and thriving cityscapes. Uncover Chicago Stockyards' rich history—a symbol of America's industrial might—where cattle were traded, processed, and transported across the nation, shaping Chicago's identity. Relive moments from Chitral Combat 1895—a fierce battle fought within treacherous mountainous terrain—where brave soldiers defended strategic positions against all odds amidst rugged yards.