Feat Collection

The Forth Rail Bridge - viewed from North Queensferry. The Bridge became a UNESCO World Heritage site in July 2015. Date: circa 1910s

Building of Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H. Davis
Series of diagrams depicting the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge by ILN special artist, G. H. Davis. At the time of building

The Spiral Bridge - Hastings, Minnesota, USA - completes in 1895, the only one of its kind in the world. Date: circa 1930s

Barton Swing Bridge
The Barton Swing Aqueduct is a feat of Victorian civil engineering, at Barton upon Irwell, England. It carries the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. Date: completed 1893

Rail / Chat Moss / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY The railway crosses the Chat Moss peat bog, a major feat of civil engineering on the part of George Stephenson

Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France. At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest
MAB-72 Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest bridge in the world and 2.5 kms long

Tightrope Cycling Act
A German husband and wife team perform a dramatic tightrope cycling act

Hey Diddle Diddle
Is the cow jumping over the moon as a result of the cats fiddling, or is the cat simply providing a musical accompaniment to the cows feat ? Difficult questions

Dog and owner reunited in the trenches, France
Private Brown of the North Staffordshires, in the trenches in France, is found by his pet terrier dog which has made its way, alone, from his home in Hammersmith, West London

Thomas Topham, Strongman
Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields on 28 May 1741, by lifting barrels weighing 1386 lbs (!)

Clifton Suspension Brg
The Bridge under construction. Part of the bridge was moved from the old Hungerford Bridge over the Thames

The Promenade Percies
A motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike

Tower Bridge under construction, April 1892 Date: 1892

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

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

Annie Oakley
ANNIE OAKLEY entertains with feats of skillful marksmanship

SHIP: MARINE ANGEL, 1953. Aerial view of the Marine Angel, at the time the largest vessel to travel the Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway, as it rounds a sharp bend in the Chicago River

Silent Still: Man in Distress. Charlie Chase
SILENT STILL: MAN IN DISTRESS. Charlie Chase

Ordeal by Fire & Water
A stage magician performs a feat of being immersed in fire and water

Strong Man at a Fair
A man plays a fanfare on a cornet to herald the great feat of strength being performed by a strong man at a fair, while a few people stand looking on

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

50th Anniversary celebration of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France built in 1889 and the original suggested design by Maurice Koechlin from 1884 cinquantenaire

Steam train powering over the Forth Bridge, Scotland - August 1934. Date: 1934

Sight-seeing Train - Panama Canal. Date: circa 1910

Rerum sicularum libri VIII, by Nicolai Specialis (Nicola Speciale, 14th century historian of Sicilian origin). In his work he described the deeds of the kings of the Crown of Aragon

Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide

Tower Bridge, Surrey Main Pier from the South Date: circa 1893

Tower Bridge, Southern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, October 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Northern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, November 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Middlesex Abutment, West Side Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, Middlesex Pier from south
Tower Bridge, Middlesex Pier from the south-opening span, 24 September 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge, masonry of lower parts of river piers Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, Masonry Arch over North Pier Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, Masonry Arch over Northern Abutment Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, Accumulator House, view from south west
Tower Bridge, Accumulator House, view from the south west Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, front elevation of Middlesex Abutment Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge, central panel, side span parapets Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge under construction, October 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge under construction, June 1892 Date: 1892

The Great Eastern under way, July 23rd, 1865, from The Atlantic Telegraph by William Howard Russell
STC192784 The Great Eastern under way, July 23rd, 1865, from The Atlantic Telegraph by William Howard Russell, published 1866 (colour litho) (see also 192775-783)

An Australian V. C. who accounted for seven turks, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359707 An Australian V.C. who accounted for seven turks, 1914-19 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: On May 19th-20th)

Ascent of the Dent Blanche, 1898 (colour engraving)
PER360332 Ascent of the Dent Blanche, 1898 (colour engraving) by Castelli (fl.1877-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Swiss alps; )

Leo IIIs victory over the Saracens at Constantinople, 717 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC358091 Leo IIIs victory over the Saracens at Constantinople, 717 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley

MS Hunter 229 f. 1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675688 MS Hunter 229 f.1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Theseus fighting with the Minotaur, 1850 (bronze with brown patina)
DAY235408 Theseus fighting with the Minotaur, 1850 (bronze with brown patina) by Barye, Antoine Louis (1796-1875); height: 60.9 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

The Advance in the Soudan (litho)
1042703 The Advance in the Soudan (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance in the Soudan)

Twenty-eight horses driven from London to Greenwich by Mr Emidy (engraving)
584752 Twenty-eight horses driven from London to Greenwich by Mr Emidy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

During the amazing performances of a fire eater, on a square in London... (colour litho)
2777957 During the amazing performances of a fire eater, on a square in London... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Feats of engineering, strength, and courage have shaped our world throughout history. From the iconic Forth Rail Bridge to the majestic Sydney Harbour Bridge built by G. H. Davis, these structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance. In Hastings, Minnesota, USA, the Spiral Bridge stands tall as a marvel of architectural design. Its unique spiral shape captivates onlookers and showcases the boundless possibilities of construction. Railways have played a pivotal role in connecting nations and transforming landscapes. The Chat Moss railway line constructed in 1831 paved the way for efficient transportation across vast distances. Meanwhile, the Barton Swing Bridge demonstrates how innovation can seamlessly blend with functionality. The Millau Viaduct in southern France defies gravity itself with its towering height and stunning length of 2. 5 kilometers. As it spans over the Tarn Gorge, this cable-stayed bridge holds the title for being the highest bridge worldwide - an awe-inspiring feat indeed. Not all they are limited to architecture; some require incredible physical prowess like tightrope cycling acts that push human limits beyond imagination. These daredevils defy gravity while balancing on thin ropes suspended high above ground level. Construction projects often leave us breathless with anticipation as we witness their progress unfold before our eyes. Tower Bridge's construction in April 1892 showcased meticulous planning and execution that would soon become an iconic symbol of London's skyline. History is filled with heartwarming moments too - like when a dog and its owner were reunited amidst war-torn trenches in France during World War I. This touching reunion reminds us that love transcends boundaries even during times of great adversity. Strongmen like Thomas Topham remind us of what humans are capable of achieving through sheer physical strength alone. Their extraordinary abilities inspire generations to strive for greatness within themselves. Feats come in many forms - from bridges reaching unimaginable heights to acts showcasing human resilience or strength.