Trusses Collection

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

Raising the trusses of the building in Leicester Square for Mr Wilds large model of the earth (engraving)
558167 Raising the trusses of the building in Leicester Square for Mr Wilds large model of the earth (engraving) by English School

Four trusses on tower (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831450 Four trusses on tower (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Figure and two trusses in niches of Tower of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831449 Figure and two trusses in niches of Tower of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

View of a railway station, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
LIS372890 View of a railway station, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 76.3x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly the Gare du Lyon)

Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues
2831452 Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Raising the trusses of the building in Leicester Square for Mr Wylds large model of the Earth (engraving)
606873 Raising the trusses of the building in Leicester Square for Mr Wylds large model of the Earth (engraving) by English School

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1616746 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 January 1843)

Raising the Trusses the Building in Leicester-Square, for Mr Wylds Large Model of the Earth (engraving)
1625480 Raising the Trusses the Building in Leicester-Square, for Mr Wylds Large Model of the Earth (engraving) by English School

Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues
2831451 Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Truss against pillar in south west angle, near the organ of St Mary Redcliffe
2831446 Truss against pillar in south west angle, near the organ of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

arc and diamonds
Linda Wride

intertwined
Linda Wride

Raising of the Trusses in Leicester Square, London 1851
Raising of the Trusses in Leicester Square, London, for George Wylds large model of the Earth and surface. 100 workmen busily moving timber support of the capacious structure. Date: 1851

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

Illustration, International Space Station spacecraft

Raising the Trusses of the Building in Leicester Square, London, Uk, for Mr. Wylds Large Model of the Earth, 1851 Engraving

Cherry tomato fruit on a ripening truss on a greenhouse grown plant

Cotton manufacture: mule spinning. Note boy on right employed to crawl under threads & sweep up. Self-acting mule of type devised by Richard Roberts 1825. Roof of building supported by iron trusses

Men and boys at Aspley Pellatts Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842. Note cast iron roof trusses

Raising the Trusses of the Building in Leicester Square, London, Uk, for Mr. Wyld s
Raising the Trusses of the Building in Leicester Square, London, Uk, for Mr. Wylds Large Model of the Earth, 1851 Engraving

International Space Station, artwork C018 / 3554
International Space Station (ISS), artwork. The ISS, built in stages since 1998, is a collaborative project between the national space agencies of the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia and Europe

International Space Station, artwork C018 / 3555
International Space Station (ISS), artwork. The ISS, built in stages since 1998, is a collaborative project between the national space agencies of the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia and Europe

Seeley s. Hard rubber. Trusses

Garabit Viaduct, France
A close-up of the revolutionary wrought-iron trusses used by Gustave Eiffel in the construction of the viaduc de Garabit, Southern France

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Trusses: The Backbone of Architectural Marvels Majestic Dom Luis I Bridge stands tall, its trusses reaching across the River Douro, as Vila Nova de Gaia glimmers under the night sky in Porto, Portugal. Witnessing the grandeur of Leicester Square, they can raised with precision to support Mr Wilds' large model of the Earth - a spectacle that leaves onlookers in awe. (engraving) St Mary Redcliffe's tower boasts four exquisite trusses that were originally designed to support statues - a testament to architectural ingenuity and craftsmanship. (w/c on paper) Delicate figures and two intricately designed trusses find their place within niches adorning St Mary Redcliffe's Tower, showcasing artistry at its finest. (w/c on paper) Transported back in time to a bustling railway station circa 1900, one can't help but marvel at the sturdy trusses that hold up this architectural masterpiece painted meticulously on canvas. Once again, Leicester Square comes alive as they can raised for Mr Wylds' magnificent Earth model - an event captured forever through engravings. A page filled with advertisements captures the essence of progress and innovation while reminding us how crucial strong truss structures are for modern buildings and infrastructure developments. Witness history unfold as we see yet another engraving depicting the raising of building trusses in Leicester Square for Mr Wylds' remarkable Earth model. The north porch of St Mary Redcliffe proudly displays four robust trusses initially intended to bear statues - now standing as symbols of strength and resilience. (originally supporting statues) Truss against pillar in southwest angle near St Mary Redcliffe's organ showcases intricate designs resembling arcs and diamonds – blending beauty with functionality seamlessly.