Pylon Collection (page 9)

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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

Hanging the washiing out on gorse bushes in St Just, Penrith. 1936

Pylons in Chelsfield, Kent. 1933

A horse is being led into a Bedford truck horse box. 1936

Road widening in Wrotham, Kent. 1937

Two horses being led away from a Bedford truck horse box. 1936

Hop pickers huts in Swanley, Kent. 1939

A shepherd tends to his flock on a field in Eynsford, Kent. 1936

A Bedford truck horse box, parked on the side of the road. 1936

Boys wade through the floods in Beltring, Kent. 1936

Electricity pylons in Chelsfield, Kent. 1933

Electricity transmission pylons crossing clearing in tropical rainforest, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) adult, perched on electricity pylon, Camargue, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France, August

View over Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Calder Hall, Cumberland, England, the worlds first full scale nuclear power station opened 17 October 1976. On left are cooling towers

Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Karnak temple complex, Temple of Khonsu, Pylon UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Karnak temple complex, Precinct of Amun-Re, Great Hypostyle Hall, Third Pylon of Amenhotep III UNESCO World Heritage Site, archaeological site

Ruins of the temple complex at Dendera: View looking out between two columns towards gateway (pylon). Watercolour by Hector Horeau (1801-1872) French architect

Edfou, 1845. Lithograph after Henry Pilleau (1813-1899) English artist. View inside arcaded court, looking towards the gateway (pylon). Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god, 237-57 BC

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

Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens burmanicus) adult, perched on power pole, near Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Argentine base, Antarctica F008 / 3628
Argentine base. This is an Argentine research base on Half Moon Island

Hoover Dam C014 / 8572
Hoover Dam with clouds lit by an early morning sun. This concrete dam is located on the Colorado River, in Black Canyon, on the border between Nevada and Arizona, USA

Moonlit cityscape F007 / 0340
Moonlit cityscape

Electromagnetic pollution F007 / 0235
Electromagnetic pollution, composite conceptual image

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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.