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Spanning Collection (#4)

"Spanning the Past and Present: Iconic Bridges Around the World" Stamford / Lincs 1950s: A nostalgic look at a quaint town in Lincolnshire, England

Background imageSpanning Collection: Chinese Bridge over Green Lake in Kunming, China

Chinese Bridge over Green Lake in Kunming, China

Background imageSpanning Collection: Various railway bridges

Various railway bridges

Background imageSpanning Collection: 2657639; out of copyright

2657639; out of copyright

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 185- Ando Bow Hiroshige Yumiharizuki

1797-1858 185- Ando Bow Hiroshige Yumiharizuki
Yumiharizuki, Bow shaped moon. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [185-, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a bridge spanning a steep canyon with a crescent moon visible between

Background imageSpanning Collection: Fukagawa mannenbashi shita, Beneath Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa. Katsushika, Hokusai

Fukagawa mannenbashi shita, Beneath Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1826 and 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1826?-1869 1859. 23. 7 35. 7 Bridge Hiroshige Kyoto

1826?-1869 1859. 23. 7 35. 7 Bridge Hiroshige Kyoto
Kyōto tōfukuji tsūtenkyō, Tsūten Bridge, Tōfukuji Temple at Kyōto. Utagawa, Hiroshige, 1826?-1869, artist, 1859. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35.7 x 23.7 cm

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1856. 24. 4 36 Ando Hiroshige Oji Oji

1797-1858 1856. 24. 4 36 Ando Hiroshige Oji Oji
Ōji takinogawa, Takinogawa, Ōji. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1856. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36 x 24.4 cm. Print shows a bird's-eye view of the Takino River near the Ōji station with

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1856. 24 36. 2 Ando Hiroshige Ohashi

1797-1858 1856. 24 36. 2 Ando Hiroshige Ohashi
Senju no Ōhashi, Senju great bridge. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1856. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36.2 x 24 cm. Print shows pedestrians

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1826?-1869 1859. 23. 7 35. 7 Bridge Hiroshige Megane

1826?-1869 1859. 23. 7 35. 7 Bridge Hiroshige Megane
Yamashiro ōtani meganebashi, Megane Bridge at Ōtani in Yamashiro Province. Utagawa, Hiroshige, 1826?-1869, artist, 1859. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35.7 x 23.7 cm

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1858. 24. 8 35. 9 Ando Fuji Hiroshige

1797-1858 1858. 24. 8 35. 9 Ando Fuji Hiroshige
Musashi tamagawa, Tamagawa in Musashi Province. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1858. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35.9 x 24.8 cm

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1837 1844 22. 9 37. 3 Ando Bridge Eitai

1797-1858 1837 1844 22. 9 37. 3 Ando Bridge Eitai
Eitai bashi Fukagawa shinchi, View of Eitai Bridge in Fukagawa. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1837 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 22.9 x 37.3 cm

Background imageSpanning Collection: 14. 9 1797-1858 1844 1848 20. 9 Ando Hiroshige

14. 9 1797-1858 1844 1848 20. 9 Ando Hiroshige
Okazaki, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 14.9 x 20.9 cm. Print shows a wooden bridge from below spanning a river at the Okazaki station

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1837 1844 26 37. 6 Ando Fireworks Hiroshige

1797-1858 1837 1844 26 37. 6 Ando Fireworks Hiroshige
Ryōgoku hanabi no zu, Fireworks at Ryōgoku. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1837 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 26 x 37.6 cm

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1855. 23. 3 34. 8 Ando Hiroshige Okazaki

1797-1858 1855. 23. 3 34. 8 Ando Hiroshige Okazaki
Okazaki, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1855. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 34.8 x 23.3 cm. Print shows a wooden bridge from below spanning a small river

Background imageSpanning Collection: 1797-1858 1844 1848 20. 1 31. 4 Ando Hiroshige

1797-1858 1844 1848 20. 1 31. 4 Ando Hiroshige
Yui, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 20.1 x 31.4 cm. Print shows low wooden walkways spanning a small stream and rough or muddy land areas

Background imageSpanning Collection: Seta no sekishAc, Evening glow at Seta. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between

Seta no sekishAc, Evening glow at Seta. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776 and 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.1 x 25.8 cm. Print shows bird s-eye view of bridge spanning inlet

Background imageSpanning Collection: Norbert Goeneutte (French, 1854-1894), Rialto, etching and drypoint on heavy laid paper

Norbert Goeneutte (French, 1854-1894), Rialto, etching and drypoint on heavy laid paper

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town

cast iron bridge, river Severn, Ironbridge town
The first cast iron bridge in the world, crossing the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge town, Shropshire County, England, UKIt was built by Abraham Darby 3rd in 1779

Background imageSpanning Collection: View of the Edmonton Skyline reflected in the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton

View of the Edmonton Skyline reflected in the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, North America

Background imageSpanning Collection: View of Pest, the Danube River and the Chain bridge (Szechenyi hid), from Buda Castle

View of Pest, the Danube River and the Chain bridge (Szechenyi hid), from Buda Castle, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: Szabadsag hid (Liberty Bridge), Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Szabadsag hid (Liberty Bridge), Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: River Main and New European Central Bank Building, Ostend, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse

River Main and New European Central Bank Building, Ostend, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: Ever-developing Jianggang skyline and Qianjiang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, Asia

Ever-developing Jianggang skyline and Qianjiang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, Asia

Background imageSpanning Collection: The Ed Hendler Bridge spanning the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick, Washington

The Ed Hendler Bridge spanning the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick, Washington

Background imageSpanning Collection: Japanese bridge in Momijidani Park (Japanese Maple Park) in autumn, Miyajima Island

Japanese bridge in Momijidani Park (Japanese Maple Park) in autumn, Miyajima Island, Western Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageSpanning Collection: Peter and Paul Fortress on Neva riverside, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg

Peter and Paul Fortress on Neva riverside, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: Tower Bridge, River Thames and City twilight, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tower Bridge, River Thames and City twilight, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: Tower Bridge and River Thames at twilight, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tower Bridge and River Thames at twilight, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: St. Pauls and the Millennium Bridge over the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

St. Pauls and the Millennium Bridge over the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: Rafting in the River Mo Chhu flowing near the Punakha Dzong where bloom the Jacaranda trees

Rafting in the River Mo Chhu flowing near the Punakha Dzong where bloom the Jacaranda trees, Bhutan, Asia

Background imageSpanning Collection: Women wash clothes in the polluted water of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges

Women wash clothes in the polluted water of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, New Delhi, India, Asia

Background imageSpanning Collection: Colorful clothes drying in the sun on the banks of the River Yamuna, a polluted tributary

Colorful clothes drying in the sun on the banks of the River Yamuna, a polluted tributary of the Ganges, New Delhi, India, Asia

Background imageSpanning Collection: Bitexco Financial Tower and Ben Nghe River, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina

Bitexco Financial Tower and Ben Nghe River, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageSpanning Collection: The Welsh Bridge over River Severn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

The Welsh Bridge over River Severn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSpanning Collection: High angle view of Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline, New York City, New York

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

Background imageSpanning Collection: Defocussed view of Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline at night, New York City, New York

Defocussed view of Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline at night, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageSpanning Collection: Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline at sunset, New York City, New York

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

Background imageSpanning Collection: Brooklyn Bridge detail, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge detail, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageSpanning Collection: Yellow taxi cab crossing Brooklyn Bridge with the Lower Manhattan skyline behind, New York City

Yellow taxi cab crossing Brooklyn Bridge with the Lower Manhattan skyline behind, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America




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"Spanning the Past and Present: Iconic Bridges Around the World" Stamford / Lincs 1950s: A nostalgic look at a quaint town in Lincolnshire, England, where bridges connected communities and memories were made. Monnow Bridge and Gate over the River Monnow, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales: This medieval marvel stands as a testament to timeless architecture that has spanned centuries. Old (First) Severn Bridge, Avon, England: An engineering masterpiece that once linked two counties across the mighty River Severn - a symbol of progress and connection. Narrowboat crossing the River Dee in autumn on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: Thomas Telford's ingenious creation allows boats to gracefully traverse this stunning Welsh landscape. Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney: The iconic duo that spans Sydney's skyline; these landmarks embody Australia's vibrant spirit and rich history. Firth of Forth Bridges: Scotland proudly showcases its engineering prowess with these magnificent structures spanning over one hundred years of transportation history. Millau Viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge in southern France: Soaring high above nature's beauty, this architectural wonder holds records for height and length – truly breathtaking. Menai Suspension Bridge, Anglesey, Wales: A pioneering feat from another era; this suspension bridge united communities while showcasing human ingenuity against rugged landscapes. Canal reflections in Bruges, Belgium: Serene waters mirror picturesque bridges as they guide visitors through enchanting canals amidst historic European charm. New York / Brooklyn Bridge: An enduring symbol of American ambition and innovation; this majestic structure connects Manhattan to Brooklyn while captivating millions with its grandeur. Opera House and Harbour Bridge revisited in Sydney’s Pacific paradise setting once again captivate hearts with their harmonious coexistence amid stunning natural surroundings.