Span Collection (page 16)

Ancient bridge on road to old Panama
A man on horseback atop an ancient bridge on the road to Old Panama

Manchester Ship Canal - The Barton Swing Aqueduct
A horse-towed coal barge crossing the unique structure of the Barton Swing Aqueduct, carrying the Bridgewater Canal across the wider span of the Manchester Ship Canal - opened in 1893

Rusciuk and the River Dunav, Bulgaria
View across the wide span of the frozen River Dunav from the town of Rusciuk in Bulgaria toward Giurgiu in Romania. A path has been established across the frozen expanse

Budapest, Hungary - View across Danube toward the Parliament Building with St. Stephens Basilica in the distance. Note the lowered funnel on the steamship to allow passage under the span of

Quebec Bridge, Canada - Centre section prior to collapse
The centre section of the Quebec Bridge being raised into position on 11th September 1916. This photograph was taken just prior to the span collapsing in a tragic construction accident which claimed

An Osprey launches of a perch
An Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) launching into flight with a caught fish secured in its talons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Ronda - the Bridge
The bridge which is the main entrance to Ronda from the east, crossing a ravine with a dramatically picturesque span

Railway accident at Chester showing a dilapidated span of the Dee Bridge. It was thought that the weight of the train caused it to strike a girder at which point the bridge gave way

The Great Dee viaduct in the Vale of Llangollen
The Great Dee Viaduct on the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway. The viaduct crosses the river Dee in the Vale of Llangollen. The impressive viaduct consists of 19 semicircular arches of 60 feet span

Ox Span South Africa
Traveling in Griqualand (Natal) South Africa with a 14-ox span

Menai Bridge - Telford
The suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, built by Thomas Telford and opened on 30 January 1826

Kessock Bridge, Inverness
Inverness and Bona, INVERNESS-SHIRE, SCOTLAND facing West. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive - 00/01/1900

New road building on the A30 in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Dane Viaduct, Staffs
A Grand Fete is held beneath the Dane Viaduct, Staffordshire to celebrate its completion. The banner on the left of the picture reads: To the Workmen of Great Britain

St Pancras Platforms 2
A busy moment at the Midland Railway terminus which claims to be the largest single span passenger station in the world

St Pancras Platforms
With its magnificent canopy the Midland Railway terminus claims to be the largest single span passenger station in the world

Religion / Egypt / Khnum 2
The ram-god KHNUM is the creator of life, which he does on his potters wheel, while Thoth measures the span of the persons life

Tomorrows Monorail
The monorail is surely the railway of tomorrow, making it possible to span wide valleys with a single rail. What if all the passengers crowd to one side to admire the view ?

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Spanning across continents and centuries, the concept of "span" holds a multitude of meanings. From the Old Severn Bridge in Avon, England, to the iconic Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland, these structures showcase human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Reminiscent of ancient times when Adam delved and Eve span, they stand as testaments to our ability to overcome obstacles. In South Wales, the Landore Viaduct construction near Swansea represents progress and development. Its sturdy arches symbolize connectivity between communities and regions. Similarly impressive is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a marvel of 18th-century engineering—carrying water over valleys with grace and elegance. Not limited to Europe alone, they can be found worldwide. The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia stands tall as a completed masterpiece connecting bustling cityscapes. In Japan's Inland Sea lies the Kintai Bridge adorned with intricate decorative borders that reflect cultural heritage. Moving eastward towards Adana in Turkey reveals another remarkable bridge spanning time itself—an architectural gem bridging past and present generations alike. Meanwhile, London's River Thames showcases Tower Bridge standing proudly alongside City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses, and even modern wonders like The Shard—an embodiment of how spans intertwine history with contemporary life. Finally crossing over to Runcorn Railway Bridge over Mersey River demonstrates how infrastructure unites people by facilitating transportation networks for both goods and individuals. Whether it be physical structures or metaphorical connections between cultures or eras captured on a card celebrating Czechoslovakia's 20 years of unity—the essence remains unchanged: "span" signifies unity amidst diversity; it embodies humanity's relentless pursuit of progress while honoring its rich past.