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Wood Collection

Background imageWood Collection: Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks

Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks. An industry carried on by his father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. 10 December 1922

Background imageWood Collection: Mereworth Woods. 1936

Mereworth Woods. 1936

Background imageWood Collection: Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Background imageWood Collection: A man chops branches down to be put in faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

A man chops branches down to be put in faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Background imageWood Collection: An aerial view of Footscray Place and North Cray Estate in Kent. 1939

An aerial view of Footscray Place and North Cray Estate in Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Laying wooden paving in Trafalgar Square, the resinous heartwood being extremely durable

Laying wooden paving in Trafalgar Square, the resinous heartwood being extremely durable and the noise of the traffic being somewhat deadened

Background imageWood Collection: An old barn at Stonehall Farm, Oxted, Surrey, to be demolished and the materials

An old barn at Stonehall Farm, Oxted, Surrey, to be demolished and the materials used in a new Church at East Sheen 21 June 1927

Background imageWood Collection: Colonel Grant Mordens shooting party at Heatherden Hall, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire

Colonel Grant Mordens shooting party at Heatherden Hall, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. One of the guns. 18 December 1922

Background imageWood Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Pressing a blade to harden it, several tons

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Pressing a blade to harden it, several tons of pressure are brought to bear on it 26 March 1920

Background imageWood Collection: Naval cadets rowing to the training ship HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe

Naval cadets rowing to the training ship HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 9 July 1951

Background imageWood Collection: Organic rustic white loaf on wooden cutting board credit: Marie-Louise Avery /

Organic rustic white loaf on wooden cutting board credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageWood Collection: Freshly picked cherries from a Kentish garden in decorative pedestal bowl on rustic

Freshly picked cherries from a Kentish garden in decorative pedestal bowl on rustic wood table credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageWood Collection: Detail of wooden cottage in Kent, painted with black tar in traditional style

Detail of wooden cottage in Kent, painted with black tar in traditional style and with neatly stacked woodpile credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageWood Collection: Classic Portuguese muffin type cake made with rice in paper wrapper on metal plate

Classic Portuguese muffin type cake made with rice in paper wrapper on metal plate, with cup of black coffee credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageWood Collection: A collection of old and antique kitchenalia, tools and equipment including jugs, bowls

A collection of old and antique kitchenalia, tools and equipment including jugs, bowls, moulds, sieve, pans, and kettle in china, metal and copper

Background imageWood Collection: Timber barge on fire at Vauxhall, London

Timber barge on fire at Vauxhall, London. October 25th 1934. History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageWood Collection: The timber railway high up in the Carpathian Mountains on the Hungarian-Russian border

The timber railway high up in the Carpathian Mountains on the Hungarian-Russian border. This traverses the territory of Ruthenis

Background imageWood Collection: The new Scout hut for the 15th Royal Eltham Scout Troop. 1938

The new Scout hut for the 15th Royal Eltham Scout Troop. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: A 6 x4 western star tractor unit hitched up to a 5 axle (2 of which are lift axles)

A 6 x4 western star tractor unit hitched up to a 5 axle (2 of which are lift axles) timber trailor in rural Ontario

Background imageWood Collection: Balcombe Forest. 9 October 1931

Balcombe Forest. 9 October 1931

Background imageWood Collection: Balcombe Forest

Balcombe Forest

Background imageWood Collection: Classic Portuguese muffin type cake made with rice in paper wrapper on metal plate

Classic Portuguese muffin type cake made with rice in paper wrapper on metal plate, with cup of black coffee credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageWood Collection: Wooden House near Regent Street. Over 200 years old 13 October 1919

Wooden House near Regent Street. Over 200 years old 13 October 1919

Background imageWood Collection: Thalen at Hendon aerodrome on an Albatross biplane 18 June 1921

Thalen at Hendon aerodrome on an Albatross biplane 18 June 1921

Background imageWood Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Stacks of selected willow logs to be made

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Stacks of selected willow logs to be made into cricket bat blades 21 March 1920

Background imageWood Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Splitting the willow 26 March 1920

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Splitting the willow 26 March 1920

Background imageWood Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Chopping to approximate shape 21 March 1920

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Chopping to approximate shape 21 March 1920

Background imageWood Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Drawing out shaping the willow into

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Drawing out shaping the willow into its shape 21 March 1920

Background imageWood Collection: Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Placing the handle into the blade 23 March 1920

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Placing the handle into the blade 23 March 1920

Background imageWood Collection: At Brockenhurst in the New Forest, Hampshire, the Forestry Commissions School

At Brockenhurst in the New Forest, Hampshire, the Forestry Commissions School of Forestry for disabled ex - servicemen. A lesson on timber measurement. 7 November 1920

Background imageWood Collection: Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches

Background imageWood Collection: The Old Forge in Groombridge, Sussex. 1938

The Old Forge in Groombridge, Sussex. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Silver birch trees in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Silver birch trees in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Chislehurst bonfire preparation, Kent. 1936

Chislehurst bonfire preparation, Kent. 1936

Background imageWood Collection: Firemen train their hoses on the flames at the timber fire at Welling in Kent

Firemen train their hoses on the flames at the timber fire at Welling in Kent. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Naval cadets fire a smoke rocket with a lifeline over the rigging of the Cutty Sark

Naval cadets fire a smoke rocket with a lifeline over the rigging of the Cutty Sark during an Abandon Ship exercise on the training ship HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent

Background imageWood Collection: Samuel Hook, Scottow, ladder maker. 1937

Samuel Hook, Scottow, ladder maker. 1937

Background imageWood Collection: Mr George goodwin making wooden splints in Meopham. 1938

Mr George goodwin making wooden splints in Meopham. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Mr George goodwin operating an old fashion mangle in Meopham. 1938

Mr George goodwin operating an old fashion mangle in Meopham. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: A woman poses with the bluebells in Chislehurst Woods, Kent. 1935

A woman poses with the bluebells in Chislehurst Woods, Kent. 1935

Background imageWood Collection: A young woman picking daffodils. 1935

A young woman picking daffodils. 1935

Background imageWood Collection: Block making in Wilmington, Kent. A close up of a completed wooden block

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. A close up of a completed wooden block. 27 April 1939 charloton

Background imageWood Collection: Children walking among the bluebells. 1935

Children walking among the bluebells. 1935

Background imageWood Collection: Wood stacks at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Wood stacks at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Making a shed at the at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Making a shed at the at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Hawthorn blossom. 1939

Hawthorn blossom. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Loading Bedford lorrys at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Loading Bedford lorrys at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Naval cadets stand to attention on the training ship HMS Worcester as the Royal Sovereign

Naval cadets stand to attention on the training ship HMS Worcester as the Royal Sovereign sails passed it on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 28 July 1952

Background imageWood Collection: Snow scenes in Biggin Hill, Kent. 1939

Snow scenes in Biggin Hill, Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Felled trees in the at the back garden of of No 1 Birchwood Avenue, Beckenham, Kent

Felled trees in the at the back garden of of No 1 Birchwood Avenue, Beckenham, Kent. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Scadbury Stocks, Bromley, Kent 1935

Scadbury Stocks, Bromley, Kent 1935

Background imageWood Collection: Tree felling in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Tree felling in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Plaining wood planks at the at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney

Plaining wood planks at the at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Bluebells in Chislehurst Woods, Kent. 1935

Bluebells in Chislehurst Woods, Kent. 1935

Background imageWood Collection: A pair of joiners works on a piece at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney

A pair of joiners works on a piece at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: A lopped beech tree branch with rising sap. 1939

A lopped beech tree branch with rising sap. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Hurdle making in Cuxton, Kent. Tanning the posts. 1937

Hurdle making in Cuxton, Kent. Tanning the posts. 1937

Background imageWood Collection: A car drives through the floods in Hockenden, Kent. 1937

A car drives through the floods in Hockenden, Kent. 1937

Background imageWood Collection: Snowdrops. 1937

Snowdrops. 1937

Background imageWood Collection: Police search the undergrowth for the lost child in Northcray, Kent

Police search the undergrowth for the lost child in Northcray, Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: A wooden cottages in Chislehurst, Kent. 1939

A wooden cottages in Chislehurst, Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Naval cadets rowing in packed boat during an Abandon Ship exercise from the training

Naval cadets rowing in packed boat during an Abandon Ship exercise from the training ship HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 30 June 1952

Background imageWood Collection: A women stands in the doorway of a cottage that was once a mortuary

A women stands in the doorway of a cottage that was once a mortuary. 1937

Background imageWood Collection: A rural scene of grazing cows. 1936

A rural scene of grazing cows. 1936

Background imageWood Collection: Commons fire at St Pauls Cray, Kent. 1934

Commons fire at St Pauls Cray, Kent. 1934

Background imageWood Collection: A man stands looking out over Castlewoods in Eltham, Kent. 1939

A man stands looking out over Castlewoods in Eltham, Kent. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: A man stands in an avenue of beech trees in a wood. 1938

A man stands in an avenue of beech trees in a wood. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: The crowds jubilation at the lighting of the bonfire in Chiselhurst, Kent

The crowds jubilation at the lighting of the bonfire in Chiselhurst, Kent. 5 October 1937

Background imageWood Collection: Tree felling in Crayford, Kent. Two men work the tree from one side with a saw

Tree felling in Crayford, Kent. Two men work the tree from one side with a saw whilst an axeman cuts a wedge in order to control the direction of the fall. . 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Roads covered in snow in Kingsdown, Kent. 1938

Roads covered in snow in Kingsdown, Kent. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: The G Ellis joinery works at Hackney. 7 April 1938

The G Ellis joinery works at Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Horsechesnut buds on autumn branches. 1939

Horsechesnut buds on autumn branches. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Men rescuing timber from the fire at the timber yard in Welling in Kent

Men rescuing timber from the fire at the timber yard in Welling in Kent. 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Machine work at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Machine work at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageWood Collection: Woodman, Sidcup, Kent. 1935

Woodman, Sidcup, Kent. 1935

Background imageWood Collection: A lesser celandine in amongst blades of of a fern bush. 1939

A lesser celandine in amongst blades of of a fern bush. 1939

Background imageWood Collection: Daffodil time. 1935

Daffodil time. 1935

Background imageWood Collection: Otford in Kent. Cricket bat willows trees

Otford in Kent. Cricket bat willows trees

Background imageWood Collection: Naval cadets row to the training ship HMS Worcester in front of The Cutty Sark

Naval cadets row to the training ship HMS Worcester in front of The Cutty Sark on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 30 June 1952

Background imageWood Collection: The empty dance floor at the Ideal Club in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

The empty dance floor at the Ideal Club in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Background imageWood Collection: A woman taking in the woodland scene next to a parked sports car. 1936

A woman taking in the woodland scene next to a parked sports car. 1936

Background imageWood Collection: They call this rolling in Spain - potatoes planted rolling to flatten ground after

They call this rolling in Spain - potatoes planted rolling to flatten ground after planting. Farmer holds the horse tail as well as reins Costa Brava Spain 22 September 1959

Background imageWood Collection: Valley scene of the Thames Estuary, Stockbury. 1936

Valley scene of the Thames Estuary, Stockbury. 1936



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