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Viaducts Collection (#3)

From the iconic Newcastle Bridge to the historic Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, they have stood as remarkable engineering marvels throughout history

Background imageViaducts Collection: Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, View of Pfaffenthal train viaduct and Kirchberg plateau

Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, View of Pfaffenthal train viaduct and Kirchberg plateau

Background imageViaducts Collection: Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Petrusse Park and Viaduct

Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Petrusse Park and Viaduct

Background imageViaducts Collection: Wiesener Viaduct surrounded by snowy mountains and woods. Engadine. Canton of Graubunden

Wiesener Viaduct surrounded by snowy mountains and woods. Engadine. Canton of Graubunden. Switzerland. Europe

Background imageViaducts Collection: The red train on the Wiesener Viadukt surrounded by snowy mountains

The red train on the Wiesener Viadukt surrounded by snowy mountains. Engadine. Canton of Graubunden. Switzerland. Europe

Background imageViaducts Collection: Steam train transits on Wiesen Viaduct, Davos Wiesen, Albula Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland

Steam train transits on Wiesen Viaduct, Davos Wiesen, Albula Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland

Background imageViaducts Collection: The Viaduct Bridge on an icy winter day, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK

The Viaduct Bridge on an icy winter day, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK

Background imageViaducts Collection: DIBBINSDALE BRIDGE

DIBBINSDALE BRIDGE
Dibbinsdale Bridge, Bromborough, Cheshire, England, is allegedly haunted by a white lady'. The site of the death of a young nun who had unrequited love for a monk Date: 1960s

Background imageViaducts Collection: SWING BRIDGE, somewhere in America : a sailboat waits for it to swing open

SWING BRIDGE, somewhere in America : a sailboat waits for it to swing open, a car waits for it to close again. Date: 1908

Background imageViaducts Collection: The viaduct of the Arlbergbahn near Dalaas, Austria, Historic

The viaduct of the Arlbergbahn near Dalaas, Austria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century
1900s, 19th-century, arch bridges, arched bridge, black, black-and-white, black-white, bridge, bridges, copy, deserted, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, europe's, historic

Background imageViaducts Collection: Bhore Ghaut, Great India Peninsular Railway, Bombay (w / c on paper)

Bhore Ghaut, Great India Peninsular Railway, Bombay (w / c on paper)
5889218 Bhore Ghaut, Great India Peninsular Railway, Bombay (w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); 34.3x69.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall tunnel: shaft and workmen during the construction of the tunnel

Blackwall tunnel: shaft and workmen during the construction of the tunnel
1787939 Blackwall tunnel: shaft and workmen during the construction of the tunnel, 1893 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Viaduct Across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (hand coloured engraving)

Viaduct Across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
1199841 Viaduct Across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Folkestone Viaduct (engraving)

Folkestone Viaduct (engraving)
730547 Folkestone Viaduct (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folkestone Viaduct)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Viaducts in Canada (engraving)

Viaducts in Canada (engraving)
2771833 Viaducts in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viaducts in Canada)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Express Train on the new line between Sydney and Bendigo, showing the old Zig-zag Viaducts

Express Train on the new line between Sydney and Bendigo, showing the old Zig-zag Viaducts... (colour litho)
2794602 Express Train on the new line between Sydney and Bendigo, showing the old Zig-zag Viaducts... (colour litho) by English School

Background imageViaducts Collection: Fall of a Viaduct on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway (engraving)

Fall of a Viaduct on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway (engraving)
1620560 Fall of a Viaduct on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Train crossing the Ravenna Viaduct of the Hollental Railway in the Ravenna Gorge

Train crossing the Ravenna Viaduct of the Hollental Railway in the Ravenna Gorge
942773 Train crossing the Ravenna Viaduct of the Hollental Railway in the Ravenna Gorge, Black Forest, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by German Photographer

Background imageViaducts Collection: The South Eastern Railway (engraving)

The South Eastern Railway (engraving)
603292 The South Eastern Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 4 May 1844)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Brighton, Lewes and Hastings Railway (engraving)

Brighton, Lewes and Hastings Railway (engraving)
729660 Brighton, Lewes and Hastings Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 13 June 1846)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: two men stand in the air lock, 1894 (b / w photo)

Blackwall Tunnel: two men stand in the air lock, 1894 (b / w photo)
1787938 Blackwall Tunnel: two men stand in the air lock, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: inspection of the subaqueous portion by dignitaries, 1895 (b / w photo)

Blackwall Tunnel: inspection of the subaqueous portion by dignitaries, 1895 (b / w photo)
1787936 Blackwall Tunnel: inspection of the subaqueous portion by dignitaries, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: crowds at the ceremonial opening, 1897 (b / w photo)

Blackwall Tunnel: crowds at the ceremonial opening, 1897 (b / w photo)
1787926 Blackwall Tunnel: crowds at the ceremonial opening, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: crowd gathered at the opening ceremony, 1897 (b / w photo)

Blackwall Tunnel: crowd gathered at the opening ceremony, 1897 (b / w photo)
1787940 Blackwall Tunnel: crowd gathered at the opening ceremony, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: a group of workers stand in the air lock, 1894 (b / w photo)

Blackwall Tunnel: a group of workers stand in the air lock, 1894 (b / w photo)
1787937 Blackwall Tunnel: a group of workers stand in the air lock, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII

Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII
1787923 Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and Princess Alexandria attend the ceremonial opening of the tunnel, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageViaducts Collection: Conway Castle Bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales

Conway Castle Bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales
Conway (Conwy) Castle suspension bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageViaducts Collection: Aqueduct of the Greek Emperors, near Pyrgo 1854

Aqueduct of the Greek Emperors, near Pyrgo 1854
Aqueduct of the Emperor Valens, near Pyrgo. 1854

Background imageViaducts Collection: Railway Bridge and Viaduct at Runcorn (engraving)

Railway Bridge and Viaduct at Runcorn (engraving)
1103936 Railway Bridge and Viaduct at Runcorn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Bridge and Viaduct at Runcorn)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Street scene with Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall

Street scene with Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall
Street scene in Saltash, Cornwall, with Brunels Royal Albert Bridge towering above, crossing the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Background imageViaducts Collection: Viaduct at Watford, 1837 (hand coloured engraving)

Viaduct at Watford, 1837 (hand coloured engraving)
1199834 Viaduct at Watford, 1837 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII

Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII
1787925 Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and Princess Alexandria attend the ceremonial opening of the tunnel, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageViaducts Collection: The Viaduct de Lanvallay, Dinan, France, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)

The Viaduct de Lanvallay, Dinan, France, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942792 The Viaduct de Lanvallay, Dinan, France, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Opening of the Great Southern and Western Railway from Dublin to Cork

Opening of the Great Southern and Western Railway from Dublin to Cork, the Monard Viaduct (engraving)
1096513 Opening of the Great Southern and Western Railway from Dublin to Cork, the Monard Viaduct (engraving) by English School

Background imageViaducts Collection: Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway (engraving)

Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway (engraving)
1588390 Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct

Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct... (colour litho)
2783647 Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageViaducts Collection: The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland (engraving)

The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland (engraving)
1625932 The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland)

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: horse-drawn carriages pass through the entrance ceremonial opening of

Blackwall Tunnel: horse-drawn carriages pass through the entrance ceremonial opening of
1787929 Blackwall Tunnel: horse-drawn carriages pass through the entrance ceremonial opening of the tunnel, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageViaducts Collection: Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII

Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII
1787920 Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and Princess Alexandria attend the ceremonial opening of the tunnel, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageViaducts Collection: Hamsterley Viaduct, Durham (colour photo)

Hamsterley Viaduct, Durham (colour photo)
3094941 Hamsterley Viaduct, Durham (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamsterley Viaduct, Durham)

Background imageViaducts Collection: The Chapel on the Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England

The Chapel on the Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, which over the centuries has been a chapel. a lock-up and a toll house. Date: 13th century

Background imageViaducts Collection: The ornate yet functional Sumiyoshi Bridge at Osaka. Date: 1890s

The ornate yet functional Sumiyoshi Bridge at Osaka. Date: 1890s

Background imageViaducts Collection: BRIGHTON VIADUCT

BRIGHTON VIADUCT
This dramatically sweeping viaduct carries the Brighton, Lewes and Hastings Railway eastwards from Brighton. Date: 1846

Background imageViaducts Collection: TARN VIADUCT, FRANCE

TARN VIADUCT, FRANCE
The viaduc de Garabit carries the railway high over the Gorges du Tarn in southern France. Date: circa 1900

Background imageViaducts Collection: Brooklyn Bridge Ny

Brooklyn Bridge Ny
Westward view of the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River from one of its towers : pedestrians walk in safety in the central section but miss the best views. Date: 1908

Background imageViaducts Collection: MENAI / HAWKINS / LITHOGRAPH

MENAI / HAWKINS / LITHOGRAPH
Ships passing under the Menai Suspension and Tubular Bridge built by Thomas Telford, opened in January 1826. Date: 1852

Background imageViaducts Collection: STARUCCA VIADUCT, USA

STARUCCA VIADUCT, USA
The Starucca viaduct on the Erie Railroad Date: C.1850

Background imageViaducts Collection: Paris Bridges

Paris Bridges
A succession of Paris bridges - Pont Saint-Charles - Petit Pont - Pont Saint-Michel, viewed from beneath the Pont au Double Date: 1838

Background imageViaducts Collection: Thames Viaduct Railway

Thames Viaduct Railway
The Thames viaduct railway plan, designed by James Samuel and John M Heppel Date: 1864




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From the iconic Newcastle Bridge to the historic Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, they have stood as remarkable engineering marvels throughout history. Take a step back in time with the Newport Bridge of 1906, a testament to architectural ingenuity. The elegant Hammersmith Bridge showcases both beauty and functionality, while the Dale and viaduct from Monsal Head in Derbyshire offers breathtaking views of nature's splendor. Traveling further north, witness the grandeur of the Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle railway line in North Yorkshire. Its imposing structure commands attention and serves as a symbol of human achievement. Across waters lies Scotland's Forth Bridge Construct, an engineering masterpiece that has captivated hearts for over a century. Venturing westward brings us to Connel Ferry Bridge, connecting communities with its graceful arches. In Colorado's Royal Gorge, prepare to be awestruck by one of America's highest suspension bridges – an architectural feat suspended high above stunning natural scenery. Picture No. 10899522 captures another gem – Barton Swing Bridge – showcasing its unique mechanism that allows it to swing open for passing boats along Manchester Ship Canal. Finally, we return full circle to Newcastle/Swing Bridge - a true blend of tradition and innovation - where old meets new seamlessly amidst bustling city life. Viaducts stand not only as physical connections but also as testaments to human creativity and determination; they bridge gaps between cities and cultures while leaving lasting impressions on all who encounter them.