Temporary Bridge Collection

Signs of Peace, Zulu Women crossing a Temporary Bridge built by the Royal Engineers (engraving)
1054121 Signs of Peace, Zulu Women crossing a Temporary Bridge built by the Royal Engineers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signs of Peace)

The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo)
1051239 The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development of Siberia)

The Advance of Civilisation in East Africa, Scenes on the Uganda Railway (litho)
1606856 The Advance of Civilisation in East Africa, Scenes on the Uganda Railway (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pontoon Bridge at Deep Bottom on the James, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354393 Pontoon Bridge at Deep Bottom on the James, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

Building the Bridge over the Atbara River in the Soudan (b / w photo)
1592556 Building the Bridge over the Atbara River in the Soudan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Philippine Trouble, the Damage to the Manila Railway (b / w photo)
1592506 The Philippine Trouble, the Damage to the Manila Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Philippine Trouble)

On the Way Home from Egypt (engraving)
1061141 On the Way Home from Egypt (engraving) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way Home from Egypt)

The Temporary Bridge at Blackfriars (engraving)
2811145 The Temporary Bridge at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temporary Bridge at Blackfriars)

Works of the Midland Railway at King s-Cross, Temporary Bridge, Old St Pancras-Road (engraving)
1610972 Works of the Midland Railway at King s-Cross, Temporary Bridge, Old St Pancras-Road (engraving) by English School

Temporary Bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars (engraving)
1103134 Temporary Bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temporary Bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars)

With Major Martyrs Central African Expedition (litho)
1598799 With Major Martyrs Central African Expedition (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Major Martyrs Central African Expedition)

The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Boer Retreat along the Delagoa Bay Railway (b / w photo)
1600134 The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Boer Retreat along the Delagoa Bay Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

The Railway Works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill, viewed from the Temporary Bridge (engraving)
1103234 The Railway Works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill, viewed from the Temporary Bridge (engraving) by English School

Waiho River, near Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
Bridge and Waiho River, near Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Bridge and Waiho River, near Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

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"Journeys of Hope and Peril: Capturing the Essence of Temporary Bridges" The last picture of Emin Pascha with his caravan, taken shortly before his murder in Central Africa on 20 October 1892 (b / w photo) In this haunting black and white photograph, a temporary bridge stands as a silent witness to the tragic fate that awaited Emin Pascha and his caravan. A fleeting connection between worlds, it symbolizes both their journey's end and the fragile nature of life itself. Signs of Peace, Zulu Women crossing a Temporary Bridge built by the Royal Engineers (engraving) Etched into history is an engraving capturing a moment when temporary bridges became symbols of unity amidst conflict. As Zulu women gracefully traverse this engineered marvel, we glimpse hope bridging divides - reminding us that even in turbulent times, harmony can prevail. The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo) A monochromatic testament to human ambition unfolds before our eyes as we witness laborers constructing a temporary bridge along the vast expanse of Siberia's untamed terrain. This photographic relic encapsulates not only engineering prowess but also mankind's relentless pursuit for progress. The Advance of Civilisation in East Africa, Scenes on the Uganda Railway (litho) Through lithographic artistry emerges scenes from East Africa's transformative era - where civilization advanced hand-in-hand with railway construction across treacherous landscapes. Amidst these captivating illustrations lies one constant: temporary bridges acting as gateways to prosperity while defying geographical barriers. Pontoon Bridge at Deep Bottom on the James, 1861-65 (b / w photo) Frozen in time through monochrome hues is an image depicting resilience during wartime strife – a pontoon bridge spanning tumultuous waters amid battles long forgotten.