Connecting Collection (#3)

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

Opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895 (b / w photo)
5998023 Opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895)

Electrical equipment, 18th century. Medical machine for electrifying the teeth, thunder house, torpedo, brush, and connecting frame of the Teylerian battery

The Victoria Bridge across the St Lawrence River, Connecting the United States with Canada
3638125 The Victoria Bridge across the St Lawrence River, Connecting the United States with Canada, to be Formally Opened by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School

Santa Justa lift in Lisbon, Portugal
The famous Santa Justa lift in Lisbon, Portugal, which connects the Lower City with the Upper City. Date: 1910s

Plan of River Thames Tunnel and its Approaches
Plans for first underwater tunnel to connect Wapping with Rotherhithe. Date: circa 1824

Through Spain with a Camera (b / w photo)
1043049 Through Spain with a Camera (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through Spain with a Camera)

The New Electric Boat "Electricity, "recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving)
1061163 The New Electric Boat " Electricity, " recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving) by English School

Women working at the switchboard at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380860 Women working at the switchboard at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Depart, they say, and die a little (colour litho)
2809317 Depart, they say, and die a little (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leave, they say, and a little die)

Mason Croft, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727526 Mason Croft, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mason Croft, Stratford-on-Avon)

Views in Florida, USA (engraving)
1041221 Views in Florida, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Florida, USA)

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade at Work, connecting the Hose (engraving)
1100382 The Metropolitan Fire Brigade at Work, connecting the Hose (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Fire Brigade at Work)

Brooklyn Bridge, connecting New York and Brooklyn, an Important Step in the Formation of the New Metropolis
5215027 Brooklyn Bridge, connecting New York and Brooklyn, an Important Step in the Formation of the New Metropolis (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Grand Trunk Railway of Canada: Victoria Bridge, 1854 (colour litho)
2632382 Grand Trunk Railway of Canada: Victoria Bridge, 1854 (colour litho) by Russell, S. (fl.1852-60); 48.2x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: now constructing across the River St Lawrence)

The Danish Straits (chromolitho)
735390 The Danish Straits (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danish Straits)

Map of Atlantis, with its islands and connecting ridges, from deep sea soundings (engraving)
6002735 Map of Atlantis, with its islands and connecting ridges, from deep sea soundings (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Atlantis)

The Great International Railway Suspension-Bridge over the Niagara River, connecting the New York Central
1620436 The Great International Railway Suspension-Bridge over the Niagara River, connecting the New York Central and the Great Western of Canada Railways (engraving) by English School

Russias Latest Demand in China, Shan Hai Kwan, requisitioned with a View to connecting Peking with the Manchurian
1598908 Russias Latest Demand in China, Shan Hai Kwan, requisitioned with a View to connecting Peking with the Manchurian Railway (litho) by Holland Tringham

Bridge, connecting the Colleges of Old and New St Johns (engraving)
5232802 Bridge, connecting the Colleges of Old and New St Johns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge)

Telephone Exchange (engraving)
3098021 Telephone Exchange (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone Exchange)

The New Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool
1061421 The New Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool, breaking down the Last Partition (engraving) by English School

Chart of the Arctic Regions showing the North West Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (engraving)
1097405 Chart of the Arctic Regions showing the North West Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (engraving) by Dower

The Ornate Priors Door at Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire. A twelfth-century carved door way connected the Cathedral to the medieval cloister

Opening Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool with Birkenhead 1934
Date: 18 July 1934

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAPH
Connecting the Australian Overland Telegraph : the party pose for their photograph. Date: 1886

ENGLAND / NEWCASTLE 1848
The railway arch over Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, connecting the York and Berwick railway. It was opened by George Hudson, M.P. on 29 August 1848. Date: 1848

Splicing the Cable (after the First Accident) on Board the Great Eastern, July 25th, 1865, 1865-66

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Denmark, Sjaelland, Motorway E47 bridge across Storstrommen waterway from the North

Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno

The City of London financial centre and the Millenium bridge, London, England
England, London, The City of London financial centre and the Millenium bridge

The Millennium bridge spans the river Thames between the Tate Modern art gallery
England, London, The Millennium bridge spanning the river Thames between the Tate Modern art gallery and Sir Christopher Wrens St Pauls cathedral in the city

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Bangladesh, Srimongal, Spider and fine web

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BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA Mostar Stari Most Old Bridge following reconstruction tourists and Neretva River. Former Yugoslavia Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, running beneath the River Thames connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, built between 1825 and 1843

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - Suspension Bridge connecting Cincinnati with Covington, Kentucky. Date: 1929

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Llandeilo Bridge a 19th century stone bridge over the River Towy

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The Clifton Suspension Bridge a Grade I listed structure spanning the Avon Gorge. The iconic bridge opened in 1864 five years after the death of the project engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Reconstruction of the long walls connecting Athens to its port at Piraeus in ancient Greece. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Map showing the Panama Canal, a man-made waterway which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama

Map showing the Suez Canal, a man-made sea-level waterway in Egypt, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez

Mother with infant in cradle at bedtime, soft lighting from Victorian or Edwardian era

Historic image in black and white of a three generation family gathered in a living room, grandmother viewing slides with a stereoscope

The Bridge of Peace pedestrian bridge spans the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, Georgia
The bow-shaped Bridge of Peace pedestrian bridge, illuminated at dusk spanning the Mtkvari (Kura) River connecting Rike Park and Old Tbilisi; Tbilisi, Georgia

Trees in relationship
Vine roots after harvest and before pruning. The imaginative eye may see these plants as dancing, conversing or squabbling

Silhouette of 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River at sunset, Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal
Silhouette of the 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River, connecting Lisbon and Almada at sunset; Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal

Couple walking down a narrow street holding hands; Pula, Istria, Croatia

Rusty chain and coastal landscape, Iceland
Rusted chain hanging with a coastal landscape in the background; Hafnarfjorour, Southern Peninsula Region, Iceland

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"Connecting the World: Bridges, Gondolas, and Trains" From the iconic Old Severn Bridge in Avon to the majestic Pedro Miguel Locks in Panama Canal, bridges have long been symbols of connection. These architectural marvels span continents and unite nations. In Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge, a masterpiece of engineering stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity. Its elegant design not only connects two banks but also brings people together from all walks of life. Further north, on the Tyne River, bridges link communities and facilitate trade. They serve as lifelines for bustling cities like Newcastle, where railway arches carry trains that connect hearts and minds. Across Europe in Riga, the Daugava River flows beneath magnificent structures that bridge gaps between history and modernity. These crossings symbolize unity in diversity while offering breathtaking views of this enchanting city. Venturing westward to Whistler Mountain reveals another form of connection - gondolas soaring above snowy peaks. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola transports visitors high above Whistler Resort during winter games or any time they seek an elevated perspective on nature's grandeur. Meanwhile, Shanghai boasts cutting-edge technology with its Maglev train system. This magnetic levitation wonder swiftly carries passengers from Shanghai International Airport to Pudong district – connecting travelers across vast distances at incredible speeds. Back in North America lies Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge - a gateway to adventure nestled amidst Cypress Provincial Park's stunning vistas. From here, one can witness both city skyline brilliance and natural wonders harmoniously coexisting. A journey through Capilano Suspension Bridge immerses tourists in Vancouver's lush rainforest surroundings while fostering connections with nature itself. As visitors traverse this swaying pathway suspended high above ground level, they become part of something greater than themselves – a shared experience that transcends borders. Finally, Whitehall beckons with its historic charm.