Widening Collection

Widening Wardour Street
A view of Wardour Street, central London, probably taken when the arrival of the motor car necessitated the widening of the street. Date: early 1930s

Road widening in Brixham, Devon
Road widening in Middle Street, Brixham Devon, with an Albion lorry and mechanical digger

The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion. It has entailed the construction of a huge retaining wall over 4 ft in thickness at a total cost of £ 11

Dunfermline Abbey Roadway From Tower Hill
This architectural perspective sketch shows the proposed return to the original disposition of the ancient roadway from Tower Hill, i.e

Nethertown Street Dunfermline
The top photograph shows a south east entrance to a lane in Nethertown Street, Dunfermline, Scotland, the bottom photograph shows the same view

Proposed plans to widen London Bridge
Drawings show the proposed plan to widen London Bride. It could not accommodate how many people were walking over it, the city corporation intended to make it larger

Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015058 Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster)

Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, the Widening of which has been proposed (engraving)
1054771 Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, the Widening of which has been proposed (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdalen Bridge, Oxford)

Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge by G. H. Davis 1924
Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge. Date: 1924

Three dresses from Lanvin illustrating the widening of the skirt, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

The old General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand; The rebuilding and widening of St Martins Le Grand (b / w photo)
5990608 The old General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand; The rebuilding and widening of St Martins Le Grand (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Widening of Cannon Street Bridge, London 1926
Cannon Street Station was being widened in order to allow the construction of two new lines of railway track and new system of electrical signalling Date: 1926

The Cutting of an Irrigation Basin in Egypt, the Results at Four Consecutive Hours (b / w photo)
1628634 The Cutting of an Irrigation Basin in Egypt, the Results at Four Consecutive Hours (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Widening of London Bridge, building the Temporary Structure (b / w photo)
1601066 The Widening of London Bridge, building the Temporary Structure (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Widening of London Bridge)

The proposed vandalism in the Green Park, London (litho)
3627029 The proposed vandalism in the Green Park, London (litho) by Fitton, Hedley (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The proposed vandalism in the Green Park, London)

Plan for buildings at the time of a proposed widening of The Strand in the vicinity of Exeter Change (engraving)
584969 Plan for buildings at the time of a proposed widening of The Strand in the vicinity of Exeter Change (engraving) by English School

The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b / w photo)
1628246 The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Baltic Canal)

Widening of London Bridge (engraving)
1621366 Widening of London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widening of London Bridge)

The Plan for Widening London Bridge adopted by the Court of Common Council (engraving)
1049381 The Plan for Widening London Bridge adopted by the Court of Common Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New "Old London, "the Tudor Bridge over Kingly Street;The widening of Great Marlborough Street in 1923
5990626 New " Old London, " the Tudor Bridge over Kingly Street; The widening of Great Marlborough Street in 1923, showing the new Tudor Building (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Road widening works in Shoe Lane, City of London, 1871. Artist: Henry Dixon
Road widening works in Shoe Lane, City of London, 1871. View of the widening of Shoe Lane, showing the works from Stonecutter Street looking north

Widening of Putney Bridge, London, 1931. View of extensive building works with cranes

Iraq Mesopotamia Baghdad Modern road building
Iraq. (Mesopotamia). Baghdad. Modern road building machines. At work on widening the city streeets. 1932, Iraq, Baghdad

Clearing city wall Widening road N 1936 Jerusalem
Clearing around city wall. Widening of road along N. city wall, 1936, Jerusalem, Middle East, Israel

Widening a canal, construction work, Homura, Japan, circa 1870s. Date: circa 1870s

Widening The Line
15th September 1924: Workmen widening the GNER main line between Fletton Junction and Peterborough. This bridge crosses LNER and LMS railways. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Widening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1908
Photograph showing the engineering works associated with the widening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1908

On board a Passenger Liner leaving Britain, 1886
Engraving of passengers on the deck of a ship, entitled Departure of Colonial Visitors: The last Glimpse of Old England. On the left, the family of travellers

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"Widening Horizons: From Streets to Bridges, the Evolution of Infrastructure" Widening Wardour Street: Witness the transformation as this bustling London street undergoes a remarkable expansion, accommodating the city's ever-growing demands. Road widening in Brixham, Devon: Embrace progress as Brixham paves the way for smoother journeys and enhanced connectivity through its ambitious road widening project. Dunfermline Abbey Roadway From Tower Hill: Discover how Dunfermline's historic Abbey Roadway is set to be widened, preserving its charm while ensuring modern accessibility. Nethertown Street Dunfermline: As Nethertown Street widens its lanes, prepare for an improved flow of traffic and increased convenience for residents and visitors alike. Proposed plans to widen London Bridge: Unveiling future-proof designs that promise seamless transportation across one of London's iconic landmarks - witness the grandeur of a wider London Bridge. The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion: Celebrate progress as Gas Works Hill witnesses its roads being widened, offering commuters a more efficient journey along this vital route. Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London 1900 (b/w photo): Step back in time with this captivating photograph showcasing early efforts in improving one of Westminster's most prominent streets through widening initiatives. Magdalen Bridge Oxford - proposed widening (engraving): Explore Oxford's rich history as we delve into proposed plans for expanding Magdalen Bridge – envisioning a harmonious blend between heritage and modernity. Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge by G. H Davis 1924 : Reflect on challenges faced during infrastructure development with G. H Davis' poignant depiction capturing subsidence issues encountered during Waterloo Bridge's expansion efforts in 1924 Three dresses from Lanvin illustrating the widening.