Crossings Collection (page 2)

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

25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal
Panoramic view of 25 de Abril Bridge at sunset and cityscape of Lisbon; Lisbon, Portugal

Autumn coloured foliage around Bow Bridge, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Autumn coloured foliage around Bow Bridge, Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Waterfall and footbridge in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Waterfall under snow-covered rustic bridge in Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Walterdale Bridge, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Walterdale Bridge crossing the North Saskatchewan River in the city of Edmonton in autumn; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Tourists cross a bridge over Merced River with a view of Upper Yosemite Falls in the background in Yosemite National Park; California, United States of America

Footbridge over Silver Creek to a lush forest, Silver Falls State Park, Oregon, USA
Footbridge over Silver Creek to a lush forest in Silver Falls State Park; Oregon, United States of America

Walterdale Bridge in winter, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Walterdale Bridge crossing the frozen North Saskatchewan River in the city of Edmonton in winter; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Archival graphic arts postcard of bridge over river, Japan, circa 1925; Artwork

Alexandra Bridge crossing the Ottawa River, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Alexandra Bridge, an interprovincial bridge across the Ottawa River between Ontario and Quebec; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Thousand Islands International Bridge between Ontario, Canada and New York, USA; Hill Island, Ontario, Canada

Samuel De Champlain Bridge, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Samuel De Champlain Bridge over the St. Lawrence River; Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Chicago cityscape and Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago cityscape and Chicago River; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Eilean Donan castle and causeway near Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
A view of Eilean Donan Castle and its causeway bridge in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland; Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland

Illuminated Lions Gate Bridge viewed from Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Illuminated Lions Gate Bridge at night viewed from the seawall in Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sun rising above autumn coloured foliage on The Lake, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Sun rising above autumn coloured foliage on The Lake, Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Multnomah Falls in winter, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
Multnomah Falls in winter, Columbia River Gorge; Oregon, United States of America

Ponte Sant Angelo and St. Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy
Ponte Sant Angelo and St. Peters Basilica at sunrise; Rome, Italy

Autumn coloured foliage in Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA
Autumn coloured foliage and a footbridge over a pond in Portland Japanese Garden; Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge at twilight, New York, USA
Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge at twilight, Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Old stone bridge over a river, Clare, Ireland
Two small wooden boats on the bank of the Shannon river in front of a stone bridge at sunset in summer; O Briens Bridge, County Clare, Ireland

Covered bridge over a stream
Historic covered bridge over a shallow stream and focus on a small rock; Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Covered bridge in the Oregon countryside, USA
Covered bridge over a river in the countryside with dirt road; Oregon, United States of America

Pont Saint-Benezet, Avignon, France
Pont Saint-Benezet; Avignon, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur, France

John O Connell bridge and the town of Sitka in winter, Alaska, USA
John O Connell bridge reflected in the Sitka harbour and the town of Sitka in winter with Mount Versovia in the background; Sitka, Alaska, United States of America

The Dom Luis I bridge, Porto, Portugal
The Dom Luis I bridge, icon for Porto; Porto, Porto, Portugal

Sitka harbour and the John O Connell bridge with Mt. Versovia and Gavin Hill, Alaska, USA
Sitka harbour and the John O Connell bridge with Mt. Versovia and Gavin Hill in the background; Sitka, Alaska, United States of America

Bridges across River Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Bridges across River Tyne at Newcastle and Gateshead; Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Skyline of Winnipeg and the Red River, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg skyline from St. Boniface showing the Red River, Esplanade Riel Bridge and Canadian Museum for Human Rights; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

River and waterfall through a forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Cascading river through a forest; Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
Early morning mist around Charles Bridge on the Vltava river; Prague, Czech Republic

Guadalquivir River, Seville, Andalucia, Spain
Reflection of a river and Guadalquivir bridge at dusk; Seville, Andalucia, Spain

Stone bridge over a river
Black and white image of an arched stone bridge over a flowing river; County Kerry, Ireland

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London, England
Tower Bridge illuminated at dusk and reflected in the tranquil water of the River Thames; London, England

Manhattan Bridge at sunset, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Manhattan Bridge at sunset, Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Old stone bridge over a river, Killavullen, Cork, Ireland
Small rapids on the Blackwater river with an old stone bridge in the background on a sunny day.; Killavullen, County Cork, Ireland

Carrickabrick railway viaduct in Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
Carrickabrick railway viaduct in Fermoy, over a frozen Blackwater River, in winter surrounded by snow-covered countryside; Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland

Shannon River at sunset, Montpellier, County Limerick, Ireland
Two old wooden boats on the banks of the Shannon River at sunset with a stone bridge in the background; Montpellier, County Limerick, Ireland

Covered bridge over a waterfall
Historic covered bridge over waterfalls; Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Banff National Park in autumn, Canada
Wooden footbridge over a tranquil pond in autumn, Banff National Park; Banff, Alberta, Canada

Lupins in Kelowna Park, Lake Okanagan, BC, Canada
Lupins in Kelowna Park along Lake Okanagan; Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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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.