Crossings Collection

Japanese street scene showing crowds of people crossing the street and a cyclist on a pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Japanese woman crossing the street with umbrella in the rain on a pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese street scene showing crowds of people crossing the street with umbrellas in the rain on a pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Fern Tree Valley, near Hobart, Tasmania
View of Fern Tree Valley near Hobart, Tasmania, showing a river and waterfall in a tropical landscape. 1870

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Actions of the Somme Crossings, Nesle Sector. Men of the 20th British Division and of the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road at the Battle of the Somme on the Western

Allan Line Timetable
Schedule of Atlantic crossings by the Allan Line

Rotherhithe Ferry 1877
The steam ferry across the Thames at Rotherhithe, one of the few crossings below London Bridge : carrying not only foot passengers but a coach with footmen, also carts

Shibuya pedestrian crossing in Shibuya with lights at night, Tokyo, Japan

Crowds crossing the Shibuya pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Tarr Steps, medieval clapper bridge crossing the River Barle, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. May 2012

Edmonton skyline at dusk, Alberta, Canada
Skyline of Edmonton at dusk with a pink glow and the Walterdale Bridge crossing the North Saskatchewan River in the River Valley; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Empty Shibuya pedestrian crossing in Shibuya with shadow, Tokyo, Japan

Aerial view of the Shibuya pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Cuba, Havana, Centro Habana, Prado or Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American cars waiting at pedestrian crossing

Cuba, Havana, Centro Habana, Prado or Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American cars waiting at pedestrian crossing

Fishermen next to the U Bein Bridge, a 1.2 km wooden footbridge (longest teak bridge in the world), Amarapura, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

U Bein Bridge (longest teak bridge in the world) at sunset, Amarapura, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Couple with child crossing the lake in a barge, Austria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original
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Pragues Old Town from Kampa Island, c. 1830 (coloured etching)
993752 Pragues Old Town from Kampa Island, c.1830 (coloured etching) by Morstadt, Vincenc (1802-75); 8.1x12 cm; Museum of the City of Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: The Charles Bridge)

Tale of a Dog (engraving)
1062425 Tale of a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tale of a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

Proposed Railway Bridge over the Thames, near the Tower (hand-coloured aquatint)
810294 Proposed Railway Bridge over the Thames, near the Tower (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Women at pedestrian crossing with Belisha beacon Date: circa 1930s

Temporary emergency bridge in Belgium, Sept 1939
Temporary emergency bridge constructed in Belgium in case of a German invasion. The bridge is supported by five barges which function as pontoons

3rd Para Sqn & 3rd Canadian Para Bn Plaque, Divette stream
On the extreme left flank (that is as seen from the sea) of the Landings, were a number of small rivers and streams over which were road bridges

Poster, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, ferry crossings from Calais to Dover and from Boulogne to Folkestone. circa 1901

America - General Rogers Clark Crosses The Wabash
General George Rogers Clark And His Soldiers Crossing The Wabash During The American War Of Independence Date: 1778

America - Washington crosses The Delaware River
George Washington And The Continental Army Crosses The Delaware River During The American War Of Independence Date: 1776

Charlemagne crossing the Alps in 800 A. D (chromolithograph)
3787631 Charlemagne crossing the Alps in 800 A.D (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Charlemagne crossing the Alps in 800 A.D in order to be crowned Emperor of the Carolingian Empire (Holy Roman Emperor)

Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester Docks (oil on canvas)
2655574 Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester Docks (oil on canvas) by Smith, Edward (1820-93); 69.2x90 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; British

Railway crossing, Newcastle Station (colour photo)
3094052 Railway crossing, Newcastle Station (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway crossing, Newcastle Station)

Bridge Over the Canal near Kings-Langley, 1837 (hand coloured engraving)
1199835 Bridge Over the Canal near Kings-Langley, 1837 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Washington Bridge, Harlem River, c. 1912 (b / w photo)
1078835 Washington Bridge, Harlem River, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

GUION LINE TIMETABLE 1833
Schedule of Atlantic crossings by the Guion Line. Date: 1883

Junkers F
Hermann Koehl and Guenther Von Huenefeld Made Along with Major Fitzmaurice an Atlantic Crossing from Baldonnel, Ireland to North America Between 12 to 13 April 1928

Ha penny Bridge, River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland, 19Th Century Bridge

Road safety poster, Zebra Crossings
Road safety poster for children -- for safetys sake use the Zebra Crossings. Z is for Zebra,s for his Stripes

People waiting at a pedestrain crossing to cross a road in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Pedestrians walk across the Esplanade Riel in The Forks District of Winnipeg with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in the background; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Yangtze Bridge, crossing the River Yangtze at Nanjing, China; Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China

Historic image in sepia of Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy circa 1892; Venice, Italy

Historic image in black and white of the Tower Bridge over River Thames and cityscape of London, England circa 1920; London, England

Historic image in black and white of the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River in New York City, circa 1902; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historical image in black and white of Chinese people working along a river with Junk boats and bridge, circa 1900; China

Artists impression of Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893. The Fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbuss arrival in the New World

Old bridge along the East coast of Iceland; East Fjords, Iceland

Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian, social history Newcastle High Level
Postcard circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian, social history Newcastle High Level and Swing Bridge over the River Tyne; Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

A view of York, North Yorkshire, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR), opened in London, England between 1836 and 1838. It was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers

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"Crossings: A Tapestry of Time and Culture" From the bustling streets of Shibuya, Tokyo to the historic clapper bridge in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, they have long been a symbol of human connection and movement. In the heart of Shibuya, amidst a vibrant Japanese street scene, crowds gather at the iconic pedestrian crossing. Like synchronized dancers, they navigate their way through a sea of people with precision and grace. Meanwhile, a lone cyclist confidently traverses the designated pedestrian crossing - an embodiment of both order and rebellion. Rain falls gently on another day in Shibuya as a Japanese woman crosses the street with her umbrella held high. The rhythmical pitter-patter echoes her determination to conquer any obstacle that comes her way. This simple act becomes an emblematic representation of resilience amidst adversity. Yet not all they can confined to city streets; some carry historical significance that transcends time itself. The Somme Crossings in 1918 witnessed heroic actions during World War I - soldiers forging ahead despite unimaginable challenges. And within Allan Line Timetable lies tales of travelers embarking on new journeys across vast oceans towards distant lands. Across continents and eras alike, crossings take various forms - from Rotherhithe Ferry's humble beginnings in 1877 to modern-day road safety posters promoting zebra crossings as beacons for safe passage. In Austria's tranquil waters, we find a family crossing Lake Neusiedl aboard a barge – their journey mirroring generations past who relied on similar vessels for transportation. These timeless scenes remind us that while technology may evolve, our desire to connect remains constant. Back in Shibuya once more, nightfall transforms its famous pedestrian crossing into an ethereal spectacle adorned by countless lights illuminating paths unknown. From above it resembles an intricate tapestry woven by humanity itself – each thread representing lives intertwined through shared experiences.