Pylon Collection (page 8)

Panorama of Budapest, Hungary, with the Chain Bridge and the Parliament

Danube river in the morning time, Budapest, Hungary

A de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missile being loade?
A de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missile being loaded onto the starboard outer pylon of a Gloster Javelin at West Raynam

Surplus Navy Phoenix missiles mounted on the centerline pylon of NASAs F-15B research
November 14, 2006 - Surplus Navy Phoenix missiles like this one mounted on the centerline pylon of a F-15B research aircraft may be used to acquire hypersonic flight test data

An OH-58D Kiowa during sunset

OH-58D Kiowa pilots run through their pre-flight checks before taking off
Tikrit, Iraq - OH-58D Kiowa pilots from the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, run through their pre-flight checks before taking off on a mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

An inert AIM-54 Phoenix missile nestled under the fuselage of NASA Drydens F-15B
November 14, 2006 - An inert AIM-54 Phoenix missile nestled under the fuselage of a F-15B aircraft is being studied as a possible test vehicle to obtain hypersonic data

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter

An OH-58D Kiowa sits on its pad at night
Tikrit, Iraq - An OH-58D Kiowa sits on its pad at night

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THE SOUTH PYLON AND SACRED LAKE OF KARNAK. Egypt, engraving 1879

Pylons at Karnak, the Theban Mountains in the Distance (oil on paper on board)
XYC158769 Pylons at Karnak, the Theban Mountains in the Distance (oil on paper on board) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 14.4x36 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Old bridge over the Shannon River, Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Roscommon, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Electric power transmission lines, electricity pylon, with the setting sun, Beinstein near Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Sunset behind a power pylon, Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

High voltage power line and utility pole, Bergrheinfeld, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

High-voltage redirection pylons at the Oxbow Reserve, Highway 71, Oregon, USA

Transmission tower or electricity pylon, evening mood, cloudy sky, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Electricity pylon against a blue sky with clouds

High voltage power line and tangled cables, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Electricity pylon against a blue evening sky, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Illuminated Niederrheinbrucke Wesel, road bridge at night, Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Electricity pylon against a red evening sky, Bavaria, Germany

Power pole

EGYPT: ISLAND OF PHILAE. Ruins of columns and the a pylon of the Temple of Isis, built in the 4th century B.C. on the island of Philae in the Nile River, Egypt. Photograph by Felix Teynard, 1851

EGYPT: THEBES PYLON. North side of a pylon adorned with bas-reliefs at Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: RAMESSES II TEMPLE. Pylons at the temple of Ramesses II in Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. Ancient obelisk and pylons of the temple at Luxor, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: KARNAK PYLON. A pylon at Karnak, in Upper Egypt. Photograph, c1850-1880

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF ISIS. View of the peristyle hall and the pylon gateway of the Temple of Isis, built in the 4th century B.C. on the island of Philae in the Nile River, Egypt

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF DAKKA. The Temple of Dakka, built in the 3rd century B. C. in Nubia
EGYPT: TEMPLE OF DAKKA. The Temple of Dakka, built in the 3rd century B.C. in Nubia, southern Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF DENDUR. Ruins of a pylon and the Temple of Dendur, built c15 B.C. by the Roman governor of Egypt, Petronius. The temple was moved to the Metropolitan Museum in New York in 1978

EGYPT: HIEROGLYPHICS. Hieroglyphics on a pylon in Karnak, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

Luxor Temple Complex - Pylon statues - Obelisk of Rameses II Date: circa 1930s

Greetings from Egypt - Arabian Priest and Egyptian Woman
Greetings from Egypt - featuring inset photographs of an Arabian Priest and attendant and an Egyptian Woman. Date: circa 1910s

The Temple of Philae, Nile, Egypt
The Temple of Philae. Philae is an island in Lake Nasser, Egypt. It was formerly an island in the First Cataract of the Nile River

Obelisk, 25 meters high in front of plyon 65 meters wide, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting Horus on left, Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief depicting the Pharaoh slaying enemies, Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Granite falcons, Pylon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A general view of Hither Green crescent in London. 1939

Main road, Atacama Desert, Argentina, South America

Horse riders riding over the Aylesford Bridge, Surrey. 1938

Electricity pylons in Eynsford, Kent. 13 December 1936

A car risks the floods in Yalding, Kent. 1936

Hop pickers walk along a country lane. 1935

Road widening taking place in Wrotham, Kent. 1937

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"Powering the Nation: A Glimpse into England's Pylon Network" From the picturesque Norfolk coastline to the rugged landscapes of Northumberland, electricity pylons stand tall, silently carrying power across the UK. These towering structures form an intricate web of energy distribution, connecting communities and industries alike. In Norfolk, a pylon line stretches as far as the eye can see, its metal giants marching in unison against a backdrop of rolling hills and endless skies. Further north in Northumberland, these steel sentinels dot the horizon, their presence reminding us of our reliance on electricity for modern living. Wendover boasts an impressive electricity pylon that stands proudly near Ferrybridge Power Station in North Yorkshire. This colossal structure symbolizes both progress and stability as it supports our ever-growing demand for energy. Crossing over the mighty River Tyne from Ryton to Newburn in Tyne & Wear, electricity pylons bridge gaps both physical and metaphorical. They connect not only landmasses but also people's lives with a constant flow of power. As dusk settles over Dorset's snow-covered farmland, transmission pylons become silhouettes against a vibrant sunset sky. Their resilience is evident even amidst harsh winter conditions; they continue to serve diligently despite nature's challenges. Sizewell A nuclear power station may be closed now, but nearby Sizewell B remains operational thanks to these steadfast pylons. Standing alongside Alexandra Palace or Hoover Dam's iconic landmarks, they remind us that reliable energy sources are vital for society's functioning. Even on Manchester's outskirts lies an inconspicuous substation - unsung heroes ensuring uninterrupted power supply to urban areas. In rural landscapes at dusk or dawn when all seems calm and serene, pylons blend seamlessly into their surroundings while fulfilling their crucial role behind-the-scenes. These snapshots offer glimpses into England’s vast network of pylons – silent guardians delivering electrical energy to every corner of the nation.