Span Collection (page 4)

Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, pictured soon after opening. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson

St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River. Date: circa 1930s

Healey Dell Viaduct, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Healey Dell Viaduct in Healey Dell Nature Reserve in the Spodden Valley, on the outskirts or Rochdale in Greater Manchester, England

Tower Bridge, Middlesex Pier from south
Tower Bridge, Middlesex Pier from the south-opening span, 24 September 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge, central panel, side span parapets Date: circa 1892

Walton Bridges
This oil painting depicts the double span Walton bridges that ran across the Thames between the locks at Sunbury and Shepperton in Surrey. Date: circa 1806

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, United States of America in the 19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693679 Brooklyn Bridge, New York, United States of America in the 19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

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Switzerland, Zurich. View of Fraumunster Church and Limmat River Date: 30/08/2007

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Switzerland, Zurich. Grossmunster Cathedral and Limmat River in daytime Date: 30/08/2007

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Italy, Tuscany, Florence. Evening view of Ponte Vecchio from Arno River Date: 30/08/2007

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Ireland, Dublin. O'Connell Bridge spanning River Liffey Date: 30/08/2007

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Fighting wandering albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Fighting wandering albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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View from Bai Chay Bridge towards Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Evening light over Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus with bridge lite up that spans from Europe to Asia Date: 16/07/2009

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Fairy Turns on Fregate Island Date: 07/05/2005

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Fairy Turn birds in trees. Date: 07/05/2005

John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge, 1816 (engraving)
5912696 John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge, 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge)

Lion Bridge, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, 1936-37 (b / w photo)
5854244 Lion Bridge, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, 1936-37 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dom Luis I Bridge crossing River Douro with Vila Nova de Gaia lit up at night, Porto, Portugal
Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, looking towards the 17th Century monastery

25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River, Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal
The 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River, connecting Lisbon and Almada; Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal

The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710007 The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710006 The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)
5854253 The Bridge at St Louis, c.1874 (chromolithograph) by Welcker, T. (fl.c.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: When built 1867-74 over the Mississippi River it was the longest in the world)

Raised Tower bridges, Fort Point Channel, Boston, c. 1904 (b / w photo)
5854241 Raised Tower bridges, Fort Point Channel, Boston, c.1904 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of the Prince Imperial (engraving)
1099977 Death of the Prince Imperial (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Prince Imperial)

The Menai Suspension Bridge between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826. Date: 1927

Tram passing beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius, part of the Rotunda Complex, Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1920s

Tower and span of Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland
Tower and span of the Chapel Bridge, Kapellbrucke, Lucerne, Switzerland. Date: circa 1920s

Plan and elevation of a Regency artists villa. Floorplan shows entrance hall A, anteroom B, picture gallery C, painting room D, drawing room F, dining room G, pantry K, servants entrance L

Plan and elevation of a Regency ornate cottage, cottage ornee. Floorplan shows dining room, drawing room, kitchen, scullery, larder, hall and coatroom

Manhattan Bridge, New York City, NY, USA. A suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue

Bridge of Augustus on Via Flaminia, near Rimini, Italy, from
STC132745 Bridge of Augustus on Via Flaminia, near Rimini, Italy, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, engraved by Johann Adam Delsenbach (1687-1765) 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

Bridge at Sevres, 1877 (oil on canvas)
BRN159830 Bridge at Sevres, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; English, out of copyright

Elevation of a bridge, illustration from a facsimile copy of
AFC206108 Elevation of a bridge, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

Blackwells Island Bridge, New York City, USA, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
5863130 Blackwells Island Bridge, New York City, USA, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Pont du Gard, Nimes, France Date: circa 1890s

Bridge of Aelius and Hadrians Mausoleum (Castel Sant Angelo), Rome
STC132748 Bridge of Aelius and Hadrians Mausoleum (Castel Sant Angelo), Rome, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

Westminster Bridge, with Westminster Abbey and Lambeth Palace either side (oil on panel)
BAL22826 Westminster Bridge, with Westminster Abbey and Lambeth Palace either side (oil on panel) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru
Charles V sits and receives Pizarro and then authorises the invasion and conquest of Peru. Date: 1528

Completion of the New Tay Bridge at Dundee (engraving)
1591305 Completion of the New Tay Bridge at Dundee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Completion of the New Tay Bridge at Dundee)

Round and About Cookham (engraving)
1605757 Round and About Cookham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round and About Cookham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 September 1896)

The Great East River Suspension Bridge Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn
3704138 The Great East River Suspension Bridge Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn, 1881 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

High Street, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727524 High Street, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Stratford-on-Avon)

London: Charing Cross Railway Bridge as it is (b / w photo)
6026858 London: Charing Cross Railway Bridge as it is (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charing Cross Railway Bridge as it is)

Pont Notre Dame, from Views on the Seine, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b
STC137349 Pont Notre Dame, from Views on the Seine, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.1785) published by R. Ackermann (1764-1834) 1821 (colour litho) by Gendall

Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861 (etching)
6200325 Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 14x21.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: The first Hungerford Bridge)

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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.