Bypass Collection

Land Rover advertisement, 1960
Advertisement for Land Rover showing a photograph of it in use to travel over rough terrain during the work on the new Slough - Maidenhead by-pass in 1960. Date: 1960

An aerial view shows the recently constructed Karen bypass interchange along Southern bypass road in Nairobi, Kenya February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Advertisement for the famous Ace of Spades road house, the progenitor of a number of road houses that attracted fun-seeking motorists during the inter-war years

Advert for Ace of Spades road house 1933
Advertisement for The Ace of Spades road-house on the Kingston by-pass, considered the first of its kind. Road-houses sprang up along arterial roads leading out of London

The Ace of Spades road house
Illustration by Mel of The Ace of Spades road-house on the Kingston by-pass, considered the first of its kind. Road-houses sprang up along arterial roads leading out of London

Arterial stent, illustration

A Sussex By-Pass, 1937 (tempera on canvas & panel)
MHW256658 A Sussex By-Pass, 1937 (tempera on canvas & panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 52x38.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

19th c. photograph: Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland
Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland The Gotthard Tunnel (German: Gotthardtunnel, is a 15.kilometre-long railway tunnel and forms the summit of the Gotthard Railway in Switzerland)

Junction at Kingston Hill and Robin Hood Gate, Richmond
New A3 bypass junction at Kingston Hill and Robin Hood Gate, Richmond Park. 1927

The Great Works Of The Sempione, The Italian Workers Go, From Iselle, To Work In The Interior Of The Gallery
2798502 The Great Works Of The Sempione, The Italian Workers Go, From Iselle, To Work In The Interior Of The Gallery (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Duke Of Genoa In Iselle, Where I Recossi To Visit The Works For The Sempione Tunnel (colour litho)
2798295 The Duke Of Genoa In Iselle, Where I Recossi To Visit The Works For The Sempione Tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame

Stockton Parkway model exhibition. 1971

Illustration of stent placed in an artery

Illustration of a heart with 2 bypasses

Heart bypass graft, artwork
Heart bypass graft. Computer artwork of a heart that has had a blockage of the coronary arteries treated by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Stents and balloon catheters, illustration
Deflated and inflated stents and balloon catheters, illustration

Robey Tandem Roller number 43755, regn. VL1412, working on the Maidenhead Bypass near Henley. Date: 1960

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Ireland, County Longford, Longford town by pass, sculpture known as The Violin

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Ireland, County Longford, Longford town by pass, sculpture known as The Violin

Bath and North East Somerset BS40 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bath and North East Somerset BS40 5

Stent and balloon catheter, illustration

Ground Plan of New Road from Islington to Edgware Road, 1755, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Ground Plan of New Road from Islington to Edgware Road, 1755, (c1876). The New Road from Paddington to Islington opened in 1756 as Londons first bypass along which to drive cattle to Smithfield

New road development beside the Old Market Hall, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1970. A Morris Minor makes its way up the new road development which bypassed the centre of the town

Sidcup Bypass
1938: Cars on the Sidcup bypass, the A20. (Photo by Hudson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crossroad between the Sidcup by pass and Perry Street in Sidcup, Kent. 1938

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"Bypass: Navigating New Routes and Revolutionary Solutions" In the ever-evolving world of transportation, the concept of bypassing obstacles has become a symbol of progress and innovation. From Land Rover's iconic 1960 advertisement showcasing their vehicles conquering rugged terrains with ease to an advert for the legendary Ace of Spades road house, which paved the way for numerous other roadside establishments, bypassing barriers has always been at the heart of human ingenuity. One cannot overlook the significance of arterial stents in this narrative. Illustrated with precision, these tiny devices have revolutionized medical procedures by providing alternative routes within our bodies, circumventing blockages and ensuring uninterrupted blood flow. Zooming out from microcosmic marvels to macroscopic achievements, we find ourselves gazing upon an aerial view capturing the recently constructed Karen bypass interchange along Southern roads. This modern feat exemplifies mankind's determination to forge new paths that enhance connectivity and streamline journeys. Yet bypasses are not limited to physical constructions alone; they extend into artistic realms as well. A Sussex By-Pass depicted in a 1937 tempera painting on canvas & panel transports us back in time while highlighting how even landscapes can be transformed through strategic planning. Looking further back into history, a captivating 19th-century photograph captures workers laboring tirelessly inside Switzerland's Gotthard Rail tunnel – a testament to human perseverance in carving passages through formidable mountains. Meanwhile, junctions like Kingston Hill and Robin Hood Gate remind us that bypasses aren't merely about avoiding congestion but also about optimizing traffic flow for smoother commutes. The Italian Workers' journey towards The Great Works Of The Sempione is immortalized in vibrant lithographs - depicting their migration from Iselle to work deep within tunnels - showcasing how bypasses can bring communities together by connecting regions previously separated by geographical barriers. Finally, an illustration reveals how stents placed delicately within arteries offer hope for those battling cardiovascular diseases, bypassing obstructions and restoring vitality.