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Connecting Collection (#7)

"Connecting the World: Bridges, Gondolas, and Trains" From the iconic Old Severn Bridge in Avon to the majestic Pedro Miguel Locks in Panama Canal

Background imageConnecting Collection: Internet

Internet. Conceptual computer artwork representing internet communications, showing two people linked by an electronic circuit diagram. The zeros and ones are computer binary code

Background imageConnecting Collection: MEMS production, external connections

MEMS production, external connections
MEMS production. Bonding machine and microscope being used to add the external connections to MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) devices

Background imageConnecting Collection: Heart pacemaker cables

Heart pacemaker cables held in a hand. Pacemakers are fitted in patients with a malfunctioning sinoatrial node, the part of the heart that initiates the heartbeat, or in patients with a heart block

Background imageConnecting Collection: Creating new neural pathways, artwork

Creating new neural pathways, artwork
Creating new neural pathways. Artwork showing the process involved in the formation of new nerve cells (neurogenesis) and neural pathways

Background imageConnecting Collection: Paper chain family

Paper chain family

Background imageConnecting Collection: Paper chain people

Paper chain people

Background imageConnecting Collection: Wildlife corridor bridge

Wildlife corridor bridge
Wildlife corridor across a road. Bridges (or sometimes tunnels) are constructed to enable terrestrial animals to cross man-made barriers, such as roads

Background imageConnecting Collection: Wildlife corridor sign

Wildlife corridor sign attached to a fence. This notice, which depicts a wolf, informs the public that the area ahead is closed

Background imageConnecting Collection: Dardanelles, satellite image

Dardanelles, satellite image
Dardanelles. Satellite image of the Dardanelles (centre) in northwestern Turkey, a 61 kilometre long strait that separates European Turkey (top) from Asiatic Turkey (bottom). North is at top

Background imageConnecting Collection: Time travelling spacecraft, artwork

Time travelling spacecraft, artwork
Time travelling spacecraft, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageConnecting Collection: Embryonic stem cells, light micrograph

Embryonic stem cells, light micrograph
Embryonic stem cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of human embryonic neural stem cells forming neuronal networks. Tubulin protein is red; cell nuclei are blue

Background imageConnecting Collection: Top of the connecting rod

Top of the connecting rod Date: 1795

Background imageConnecting Collection: St Clair Tunnel

St Clair Tunnel
Electric Locomotive emerging from the St Clair Tunnel (1890) - part of the Grand Trunk Railway System. The first submarine rail tunnel connecting Sarnia, Ontario, Canada with Port Huron, Michigan

Background imageConnecting Collection: The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel

The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool. After the opening ceremony the royal train passed through the Mersey tunnel

Background imageConnecting Collection: Telephone-room at Southwark fire engine station

Telephone-room at Southwark fire engine station
The telephone-room at Southwark Chief Fire Engine Station showing an officer operating a switchboard, connecting the station with sub-stations in other London districts

Background imageConnecting Collection: Watsons Telegraph

Watsons Telegraph
View from Borough in London, of Watsons Telegraph, one of a series of stations connecting London with Deal on Britains south coast

Background imageConnecting Collection: Jetty and Beach hut, Saly, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Jetty and Beach hut, Saly, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Background imageConnecting Collection: Damovar Ropeway, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Damovar Ropeway, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Background imageConnecting Collection: Steam train (Toy Train) of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Steam train (Toy Train) of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Batasia Loop, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

Background imageConnecting Collection: Chateau de Chenonceau, with arches over the River Cher, Indre-et-Loire, France, Europe

Chateau de Chenonceau, with arches over the River Cher, Indre-et-Loire, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Castelnaud Castle and River Dordogne, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Castelnaud Castle and River Dordogne, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Two bicycles with a flower chain, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Two bicycles with a flower chain, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Bybrua bridge across the Nidelva, Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Bybrua bridge across the Nidelva, Trondheim, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: The Cathedrale St. -Louis from across the Loire Bridge, Blois, Loir-et-Cher

The Cathedrale St. -Louis from across the Loire Bridge, Blois, Loir-et-Cher
The Cathedrale St.-Louis from across the Loire Bridge, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Loire Valley, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Chateau Royal d Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, River Loire, France, Europe

Chateau Royal d Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, River Loire, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Old Cathedral on Kants Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaliningrad (Konigsberg)

Old Cathedral on Kants Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaliningrad (Konigsberg), Russia, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Modern buildings along the River Pregolya, Kaliningrad (Konigsberg), Russia, Europe

Modern buildings along the River Pregolya, Kaliningrad (Konigsberg), Russia, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Castellane, Provence, France, Europe

Castellane, Provence, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Castellane, bridge over Verdon river, Provence, France, Europe

Castellane, bridge over Verdon river, Provence, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Tengger desert sand dunes in Shapotou near Zhongwei, Ningxia Province, China, Asia

Tengger desert sand dunes in Shapotou near Zhongwei, Ningxia Province, China, Asia

Background imageConnecting Collection: An ancient bridge reflected in the waters of a reservoir at Lushan mountain

An ancient bridge reflected in the waters of a reservoir at Lushan mountain, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Background imageConnecting Collection: Tourists on a treetop walkway in Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, Vancouver

Tourists on a treetop walkway in Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Pont de l Universite, River Rhone, Lyon, Rhone Valley, France, Europe

Pont de l Universite, River Rhone, Lyon, Rhone Valley, France, Europe

Background imageConnecting Collection: Canopy cable car tour, Langkawi Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Canopy cable car tour, Langkawi Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageConnecting Collection: _J5R6405-2

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Bow Bridge, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Manhattan Bridge walkway, New York City, New York, United States of America

Manhattan Bridge walkway, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: _J5R5819-2

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Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America

Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Manhattan Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America

Manhattan Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Early morning on Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, United States of America

Early morning on Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Brooklyn Bridge, and Lower Manhattan skyline, New York City, New York, United States of America

Brooklyn Bridge, and Lower Manhattan skyline, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River, from Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River, from Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: _J5R5503-2

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Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America

Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River at dusk, New York City, New York

Manhattan Bridge spanning the East River at dusk, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River and the Lower Manhattan skyline at dusk

Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River and the Lower Manhattan skyline at dusk, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageConnecting Collection: Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River from Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River from Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America




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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.