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"Crossing: A Journey Through Time, Space, and Triumph" Embark on a captivating journey through the ages, as we explore remarkable moments that have shaped history

Background imageCrossing Collection: Runners, marathon

Runners, marathon, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

Background imageCrossing Collection: Canal reflections, Bruges, Belgium

Canal reflections, Bruges, Belgium

Background imageCrossing Collection: Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Background imageCrossing Collection: Julius Caesar (Rubicon)

Julius Caesar (Rubicon)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor Seen here addressing his troops after crossing the Rubicon in 49 B.C

Background imageCrossing Collection: Crossing River on Reed

Crossing River on Reed
The Chinese patriarch, the Bodhidharma Po-Ti Ta-Mo, needing to cross the Yangtse river, stands on a reed which obligingly ferries him over

Background imageCrossing Collection: North America, Florida, Sanibel Island

North America, Florida, Sanibel Island

Background imageCrossing Collection: British transport crossing Sakaltutan Pass, WW1

British transport crossing Sakaltutan Pass, WW1
British transport crossing the Sakaltutan Pass during the First World War. This Pass across the Jebel Hamrin was evacuated by the Turks and occupied by the 8th Royal Welch Fusiliers on 3

Background imageCrossing Collection: Guide Dog Crossing Road

Guide Dog Crossing Road
Guide dog Buddy I with Morris Frank. Buddy was his third seeing eye dog. He was the first guide dog in the USA. Date: 1930s

Background imageCrossing Collection: Plains Zebra - stands at the edge of the Mara River with Wildbeest during crossing - Maasai Mara

Plains Zebra - stands at the edge of the Mara River with Wildbeest during crossing - Maasai Mara Reserve - Kenya
SE-984 Burchell's / Plains / Common Zebra - stands at the edge of the Mara River with Wildbeest during crossing Maasai Mara Reserve - Kenya Equus quagga burchelli Suzi Eszterhas Please note that

Background imageCrossing Collection: O Connell Bridge on the Liffey River, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

O Connell Bridge on the Liffey River, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCrossing Collection: Geometric tortoise (Psammobates geometricus)

Geometric tortoise (Psammobates geometricus), west coast, South Africa, Africa

Background imageCrossing Collection: Bleriot crosses the Channel

Bleriot crosses the Channel
First air crossing of the English Channel by Louis Bleriot : over the open sea

Background imageCrossing Collection: The Opening of the New Parliament by the Queen, the Royal Procession crossing the Princes Chamber

The Opening of the New Parliament by the Queen, the Royal Procession crossing the Princes Chamber on the Way to
1062155 The Opening of the New Parliament by the Queen, the Royal Procession crossing the Princes Chamber on the Way to the House of Peers (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrossing Collection: The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture

Background imageCrossing Collection: Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge

Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Hush Hush Railway Engine (designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE) crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000 (known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy)

Background imageCrossing Collection: First Atlantic crossing by steamship, 1819

First Atlantic crossing by steamship, 1819
American paddlewheeler " Savannah, " the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCrossing Collection: The Khyber Pass - Pakistan / Afghanistan Border

The Khyber Pass - Pakistan / Afghanistan Border
The Khyber Pass, Peshawar, West Pakistan / Afghanistan Border. Date: 1960s

Background imageCrossing Collection: MG J2s of Kennneth and Doreen Evans, Mid Surrey AC Barnstaple Trial, Tarr Steps, Exmoor, 1934

MG J2s of Kennneth and Doreen Evans, Mid Surrey AC Barnstaple Trial, Tarr Steps, Exmoor, 1934
MG J2 1932 847 cc. Reg. No. YY1168. No: 41. Driver: Evans, K.D. Chassis No. J2193. Centre: MG J2 1932 847 cc.Reg. No. AGY339. Entry No: 42. Driver: Evans, Miss. D.B.M. Chassis No. J3280

Background imageCrossing Collection: Picture No. 11981741

Picture No. 11981741
Otter, Road sign warning of otter crossing causeway Benbecula, Outer Hebrides Date:

Background imageCrossing Collection: Line of African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing a river, Kruger National Park

Line of African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing a river, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imageCrossing Collection: Waalbrug - The Walloon Bridge, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Waalbrug - The Walloon Bridge, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCrossing Collection: Kingston Bridge, Kingston upon Thames

Kingston Bridge, Kingston upon Thames
A view of Kingston Bridge over the River Thames - designed by Edward Lapidge and opened on 17th July 1828. The bridge is built of Portland stone and comprises five elliptical arches. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCrossing Collection: Poster, The Continent via Dover-Ostend

Poster, The Continent via Dover-Ostend, Belgian State Railways and Mail Packets. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCrossing Collection: Beryl Markham

Beryl Markham (1902 1986), British-born Kenyan author, aviator, adventurer, and racehorse trainer. Photographed here, just after flying from Abingdon to Cape Breton Island

Background imageCrossing Collection: Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis

Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis
The Bailey Bridge: the British weapon which hurdled Allied armies across the Rhine barrier during the Second World War. Some constructional details of a great engineering invention

Background imageCrossing Collection: Mariachi crossing the street Beatles style, Mexico

Mariachi crossing the street Beatles style, Mexico
Traditional Mariachi group crossing the street in Beatles style, Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico

Background imageCrossing Collection: United Kingdom, Scotland, Lothian, rail and road bridges over the Firth of Forth

United Kingdom, Scotland, Lothian, rail and road bridges over the Firth of Forth, linking south and north Queensferry near Edinburgh

Background imageCrossing Collection: Pedestrians with umbrellas Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crossings in the world

Pedestrians with umbrellas Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crossings in the world, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageCrossing Collection: Bluebell in Fairyland by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss

Bluebell in Fairyland by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss
Flyer for the revival of the musical Bluebell in Fairyland on 26th December 1927 at The Scala Theatre, by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, with music by Walter Slaughter

Background imageCrossing Collection: Stranmillis Road, Belfast

Stranmillis Road, Belfast - a street scene with tram and tramline and people crossing the road. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageCrossing Collection: Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall

Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall
Market Jew Street with Humphry Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall. The name of the street comes from the Cornish Marghas Yow, meaning Thursday Market. The scientist Humphry Davy was born in Penzance

Background imageCrossing Collection: Churchill and Montgomery crossing the Rhine, 1945

Churchill and Montgomery crossing the Rhine, 1945
British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, with Field Marshall Montgomery (in beret) and Field Marshall Brooke (immediately behind Churchill)

Background imageCrossing Collection: A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

Background imageCrossing Collection: The Passenger Who Dared to Feel Sea-Sick on the Queen Mary

The Passenger Who Dared to Feel Sea-Sick on the Queen Mary
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a passenger, green at the gills with sea sickness being observed by his unsympathetic passengers on the Queen Mary ocean liner

Background imageCrossing Collection: How the elephant crosses a river

How the elephant crosses a river
A man, somewhere in the Asian subcontinent, crosses a river standing on the back of an elephant. The man has rudimentary reins attached to the elephants tusks

Background imageCrossing Collection: Kitsch Greek Greetings Postcard

Kitsch Greek Greetings Postcard
A kitsch Greek Greetings card, featuring a rather unusual bird (cross between a swallow and a dove!?) carrying a message of good wishes across the sea, surrounded by a border of red and pink flowers

Background imageCrossing Collection: Crossing the Canal du Nord 1918

Crossing the Canal du Nord 1918
Soldiers crossing the Canal du Nord on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1918

Background imageCrossing Collection: SS Deutschland, 1900

SS Deutschland, 1900
Illustration of the Hamburg-American Liner Deutschland, launched in 1900 and holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing from 1900-1906

Background imageCrossing Collection: Crossing the Mer de Glace glacier near Chamonix, French Alps

Crossing the Mer de Glace glacier near Chamonix, French Alps
19th century vintage photograph: Crossing the Mer de Glace glacier near Chamonix in the French Alps

Background imageCrossing Collection: Christmas

Christmas postcard image of The Mayflower under full sail crossing the Atlantic in 1620. The card bears a Christmas message of goodwill quoting May the right glad Christmastide come to ye laden with

Background imageCrossing Collection: Herds of White-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus

Herds of White-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus) crossing the Mara River. Northern Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Background imageCrossing Collection: Harbour Bridge, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Harbour Bridge, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Background imageCrossing Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley And His Men Crossing A Hazardous Forest Clearing During His Emin Pasha

Sir Henry Morton Stanley And His Men Crossing A Hazardous Forest Clearing During His Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In Africa, 1886 To 1889. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890

Background imageCrossing Collection: High Bridge over Mississippi River, Clinton, Iowa

High Bridge over Mississippi River, Clinton, Iowa, USA. Date: 1908

Background imageCrossing Collection: Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840

Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840 from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical

Background imageCrossing Collection: Crossing the Sands, Ulverston, c1834. Artist: David Cox the elder

Crossing the Sands, Ulverston, c1834. Artist: David Cox the elder
Crossing the Sands, Ulverston, c1834. Painting held at the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, Birmingham. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Background imageCrossing Collection: Kintai bridge Iwakuni, Japan, early 20th century

Kintai bridge Iwakuni, Japan, early 20th century
Kintai bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, early 20th century. Kintai bridge this Japanese architect model crosses Nishiki river, Suo. Total length of the bridge 750 feet, the highest above water 78 feet




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"Crossing: A Journey Through Time, Space, and Triumph" Embark on a captivating journey through the ages, as we explore remarkable moments that have shaped history. From the serene landscapes of John Constable's masterpiece "The Hay Wain" to the adrenaline-fueled Olympic 400m race finish in 1924 by Eric Liddell, these crossings have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In the tranquil scene of "Herdwick Sheep and Shepherd, " witness a harmonious crossing between man and nature, where trust and symbiosis prevail. Meanwhile, marvel at the sheer engineering brilliance depicted in "The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, " symbolizing human determination to overcome obstacles. History comes alive with King William III's daring expedition across treacherous waters in pursuit of his ambitions. Similarly, Hannibal's audacious feat the Alps echoes resilience against insurmountable odds. From one continent to another stands proudly the iconic Bridge of Americas over Panama Canal—a testament to mankind's ability to connect worlds through ingenuity. The marathon runners push their limits as they cross physical barriers while embodying perseverance and endurance. Middlesbrough Town Hall serves as a beacon for communities coming together—crossing boundaries forged by diversity—and celebrating unity amidst adversity. In Kruger National Park's untamed wilderness, observe warthogs fearlessly navigating their surroundings—an embodiment of survival instincts ingrained within them. Monnow Bridge and Gate stand steadfastly over River Monnow—a historical crossing point bridging past and present—where tales unfold with every passerby. Finally, Crossing Forthbridge exemplifies Scotland’s architectural prowess—the majestic structure spanning vast distances while connecting hearts along its path. These diverse crossings remind us that life is defined by journeys taken—overcoming challenges both physical and metaphorical—to reach new horizons.