Crossing Collection (page 4)

Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing - Castle - Tyne Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing (then the largest crossing of its type in the world) Newcastle Castle and distant misty view of the Tyne Bridge (which opened in 1928). Date: circa 1930

Two women in fancy dress with tankards
Two women in fancy dress costumes comprising of knickerbockers, shirts and waistcoats, raise a tankard of beer each - presumably they re meant to be some kind of 17th century roisterers? c.1928

Amanzimtoti River, Natal Province, South Africa
Amanzimtoti (Manzimtoti) River, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1925

East Ferry, Queenstown (Cobh), Co. Cork - a view of three men in a rowing boat at a crossing point. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Cork; Cobh). Date: circa early 1900s

At Maghery Ferry, Lough Neagh - a view of two women in a rowing boat at a ferry crossing. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Maghery). Date: circa early 1900s

Shanghai, China - Suzhou Creek - Old Bridge Date: circa 1906

children waving to the train driver. 1936

YORKSHIRE PACKET SHIP
American packet ship, depicted arriving at Liverpool after crossing the Atlantic from New York

Tower Bridge under construction, April 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge from the south west, March 1893 Date: 1893

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The American Franklin Search Expedition, crossing Simpsons Strait in Kayaks (engraving)
1590181 The American Franklin Search Expedition, crossing Simpsons Strait in Kayaks (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A small tank engine pulls into the railway station at Halesworth Suffolk. June 1952 C3365

The New River Gorge Bridge Is A Steel Arch Bridge 3, 030 Feet Long Over The New River Gorge Near Fayetteville, In The Appalachian Mountains Of The Eastern United States; West Virginia

The R34 Rigid Airship. The First Aircraft To Make An East-To-West Crossing Of The Atlantic Ocean On 6 July 1919. From The Year 1919 Illustrated

Harley Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Harley Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Electric Car Crossing ship canal from Runcorn to Widnes
The Runcorn-Widnes Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Opened on 29th May 1905. Date: circa 1905

World War One Royal Navy Rhine Patrol Flotilla - Motor Launches, Deutz, Cologne/K� Germany. Showing also the lost Deutz Suspension Bridge crossing the Rhine. Date: 1918

Stretcher party crossing the Menin road. Gunner F.J. Mears, B.E.F. Royal Garrison Artillery, Died 1929

Stretcher party crossing the Menin Road at Gheluvelt, by Gunner F J Mears, BEF, Royal Garrison Artillery (d. 1929). Date: 1914-1918

The Female Blondin Crossing a High Wire over the River Tha
Engraving showing The Female Blondin, also known as Madame Boutelle and perhaps Polly Freeman, walking a high wire across the River Thames from Battersea to Cremorne Gardens, London, 1861

Ferry across the Arun at Bury, Sussex (b / w photo)
XJF1127291 Ferry across the Arun at Bury, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dresden, Germany - The Augustus Bridge, the oldest bridge in the city crossing the river Elbe. The bridge connects the Innere Neustadt in the north with the historic area of the city in the south

Pacific Railroad, Costa Rica - Puente Rio Grande
Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Rio Grande - Costa Rica Date: circa 1908

Picture No. 10762285
Grizzly bear sow with cubs crossing (Ursus arctos horribilis) Date:

CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham ( -1381). Catalan Atlas. 1375. Fifth Leaf. Map of Delli. Detail. Camel caravan in the Silk Road to Catai crossing the mountains of Tian Shan

HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B. C. Engraving, 19th century
HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B.C. Engraving, 19th century

Blanchard and Jeffries crossing English Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries crossing the English Channel by balloon. They left Dover, crossed the sea, and landed near Blanay, between Calais and Boulogne

British R34 airship emerging from hangar
The British R34 (R33 class) airship emerging from her hangar. She was a rigid airship, built for the RNAS (Royal Naval Air Service) during the First World War

HURRY! SLOWLY
Hurry! Slowly! This curiously worded signpost is to be seen by the roadside near Ashby-de-la-Zouche, Leicestershire, England. It warns of a open Level Crossing Date: 1950s

Widnes Transporter Bridge
The Widnes Transporter Bridge - opened by Sir J T Brunner on 29th May 1905. A span of 1000ft from the centre to the centre of each tower, each 1000ft in height

Embankment and River Thames, London
View of the Embankment and River Thames, London, on a misty day, with traffic crossing a bridge. circa 1940s

View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Caldicot, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, august

Neanderthal landscape, artwork
Neanderthal landscape. Artwork showing a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis, far right behind tree) watching grey wolves (Canis lupus, foreground)

Proboscis Monkey JPF 10496 Adult male crossing Kinabatangan River, Riverine forest
JPF-10496 Proboscis / Long-nosed MONKEY - Adult male crossing Kinabatangan River, Riverine forest Borneo (Malaysia - Sabah)

The Long, Long Drift
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to an article entitled: The Long, Long Drift by John Prebble, relating to the The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17

U-Boat - Deutschland - crossing the Atlantic Ocean
U-Boat Deutschland - the first submarine to cross the Atlantic Ocean - pictured arriving in Baltimore with Civilian Captain Paul Konig in July 1916

Alcock and Brown - Aviators
British aviators John Alcock (1892 - 1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886 1948) made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919.[1] They flew a modified World War I Vickers Vimy bomber

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Actions of the Somme Crossings, Nesle Sector. Men of the 20th British Division and of the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road at the Battle of the Somme on the Western

Wood Buffalo National Park, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America

Grants zebra
Grantís zebra (Plains zebra) (common zebra) (Equus burchelli boehmi) and topi (tsessebe) (Damaliscus lunatus) crossing the Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Arched bridge over River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Policeman & Traffic
A policeman on traffic duty sees a group of children safely across a busy city street, holding up the traffic with outstretched arm

Wwi / Italy / Sacile Advance
Following their victorious crossing of the Piave and Monticano, British troops passed through Sacile over hastily-made pontoon bridges

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

Washington crossing the Delaware River
Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River, prior to the Battle of Trenton

Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w / c on paper)
OVR423075 Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ford, 1860 (oil on canvas)
3506261 The Ford, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Witherington, William Frederick (1785-1865); 71.1x91.4 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English

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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.