Crossing Collection (page 2)

Hannibal and his army crosses the Alps - an epic overland journey from Carthage to Italy during the Second Punic War in Italy (218-203 BC). Two of Hannibals war elephants are pictured

Sunset over Morecambe Bay Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Royal Line poster
Poster promoting Royal Line Northern Canadian railway system and Atlantic steamship service, showing a ship crossing the Atlantic on the way to Canada from Bristol

Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Railway crossing at Newcastle-on-Tyne
View of the railway crossing at Newcastle-on-Tyne -- claimed to be the largest crossing in the world. Date: circa early 20th century

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (3 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - The spans supported by cables to each shore - 9th February 1928. Date: 1928

Shipyard Workers crossing Queens Bridge (Study for Men of the Home Front ). Conor, William 1881-1968

Dawn breaks over the Forth Rail Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Firth of Forth, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrowboat crossing the River Dee in autumn on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Froncysyllte, near Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

Auld Brig o Doon, Ayr, Scotland
The Brig o Doon (Bridge of Doon) - a late medieval bridge used as the setting for the final verse of the Robert Burnss poem Tam o Shanter

Cabral and Coutinho fly from Portugal to Brazil
Gabo Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral - Portuguese aviators who flew from Lisbon, Portugal to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1922 in a Fairey IIIB Float plane- the first time this feat was achieved

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General George Washington crossing the Delaware. Printed color halftone of a painting by Leutze

African Elephant - crossing Letaba River, backlit by evening light. Kruger National Park, South Africa
ASW-4866 African Elephant - crossing Letaba River, backlit by evening light. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Loxodonta africana Alan J. S

Taffs Well Viaduct, near Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Taffs Well Viaduct, also known as Walnut Tree Viaduct, near Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Wales. This was a railway viaduct crossing the canal

A box of Christmas Eve crackers
A lovely box of Christmas crackers from the 1920s, with the contents intact and the box lid featuring a bright and jolly picture of Father Christmas being helped to cross the road by a policeman

Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194
Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945

Queen Victoria travelling over the Tay bridge
Queen Victoria crossing the Tay Bridge, Dundee. Later that year the Tay bridge collapsed while a train was crossing resulting in the deaths of 75 people

Forth Road Bridge at sunset, crossing the Firth of Forth between Queensferry and Inverkeithing near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Wilford Ferry, Nottingham (The Cherry-Eatings)
Artist: Holland, John - Title: Wilford Ferry, Nottingham (The Cherry-Eatings) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 61 x 91.4

Royal Line poster
Poster produced by the Royal Line shipping company claiming to have the fastest service from Britain to Canada, perfect for emigrants anxious to get there quickly!

Allan Line to Canada poster
Poster advertising the Royal Mail Allan Line passenger service to and from Canada. Passage can be booked through Sercombe and Hayes, emigration and passenger agents based in Dorchester

Rudolph Valentino / Sketch
Rudolph Valentino arrives in England with his wife Natacha Rambova, after crossing the Atlantic on board the Aquitania

Firth of Forth Bridges, 1964 Road Suspension Bridge (foreground), 1890 Rail Bridge (background), Scotland, UK, Europe

Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Alcock & Brown - 3
Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown terminate their successful first crossing of the Atlantic by air by crashing their Vickers Vimy in an Irish bog

Hannibal crossing the Rhone River
SECOND PUNIC WAR: Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, crossing the Rhone River, probably near Aurasio in present-day France

Crossing Windermere
Two sight-seeing excursion coaches are carried by steam ferry across Lake Windermere, in the heart of Englands Lake District

British Countryside - The Bridge at Eynsford, Kent
British Countryside - The 15th century stone bridge at Eynsford, Kent. Date: 1938

Dovedale reflections, hikers on stepping stones and Thorpe Cloud, limestone gorge in spring, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stone bridge and cotswold cottages on River Eye, Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

International Bridge between El Paso, Texas / Juarez, Mexico
Splendid view of the International Bridge between El Paso, Texas / Juarez, Mexico. Date: circa 1910s

Transit of Venus, 8th June 2004
Transit of Venus. Composite image of Venus (black transiting the Sun on 8th June 2004. The images were taken from Waldenburg, Germany)

England / Watchet
Cattle being driven through the ancient town of Watchet Somerset, an interesting old seaport

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

Chamonix, France - Crossing the Bossons Glacier circa 1910s

Fishing boat with Barmouth Bridge in background, coast of Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Barmouth Bridge, coast of Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing red and black planes in the air, with stylised red and black trails of smoke. 1932

Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o. t. Potomac crossing the
Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o.t. Potomac crossing the Rappahannock in the morning of Dec. 13 1862, under t. comd. of Gens Burnside, Sumner, Hooker & Franklin. Date c1888

Medieval clapper bridge made of four massive granite slabs crossing the East Dart River, constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries, Postbridge, Dartmoor, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Italy / Lucca / Cathedral
Lucca: cathedral of San Martino Lucca, west front, with a procession crossing the piazza during Rogationtide

Bank of England / Busy
Busy street scene including coaches and a crossing sweeper, a figure peers out of an upstairs window and a flag flies from a tower

Wildebeest crossing Mara River during annual migration, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

View along congested street in Havana Centro showing people walking along pavements, traffic on the road and a red American car crossing intersection, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Chapel bridge at dusk, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

Ha penny Bridge on the Liffey River, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Tourists in Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

The Castro district, a favorite area for the gay community, San Francisco, California, USA ALPHA

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"Crossing: A Journey Through Time, Space, and Triumph" Embark on a captivating journey through the ages, as we explore remarkable moments that have shaped history. From the serene landscapes of John Constable's masterpiece "The Hay Wain" to the adrenaline-fueled Olympic 400m race finish in 1924 by Eric Liddell, these crossings have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In the tranquil scene of "Herdwick Sheep and Shepherd, " witness a harmonious crossing between man and nature, where trust and symbiosis prevail. Meanwhile, marvel at the sheer engineering brilliance depicted in "The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, " symbolizing human determination to overcome obstacles. History comes alive with King William III's daring expedition across treacherous waters in pursuit of his ambitions. Similarly, Hannibal's audacious feat the Alps echoes resilience against insurmountable odds. From one continent to another stands proudly the iconic Bridge of Americas over Panama Canal—a testament to mankind's ability to connect worlds through ingenuity. The marathon runners push their limits as they cross physical barriers while embodying perseverance and endurance. Middlesbrough Town Hall serves as a beacon for communities coming together—crossing boundaries forged by diversity—and celebrating unity amidst adversity. In Kruger National Park's untamed wilderness, observe warthogs fearlessly navigating their surroundings—an embodiment of survival instincts ingrained within them. Monnow Bridge and Gate stand steadfastly over River Monnow—a historical crossing point bridging past and present—where tales unfold with every passerby. Finally, Crossing Forthbridge exemplifies Scotland’s architectural prowess—the majestic structure spanning vast distances while connecting hearts along its path. These diverse crossings remind us that life is defined by journeys taken—overcoming challenges both physical and metaphorical—to reach new horizons.