Trestles Collection

Washing gold, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Washing gold, 1916

The aerial railway at Gibraltar (engraving)
1064294 The aerial railway at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The aerial railway at Gibraltar)

Percival Gull in the hangar at Heston, with wings folded and on trestles. Date: 1937

Phosphates Quay, Bone (Annaba), Algeria, with railway trucks and stored goods. Date: circa 1910

Book of Trades, The Sawyer. 1841

Evesham Plum Picking Camp tents and trestles Date: 1940

Christmas Feasting in the 14th century
Artists impression of a banquet of the 14th century. The tables were narrow and movable, consisting of boards resting on trestles

Billys Raree-Show or John Bull en lighten d, [England], engraving 1797, Pitt, as a peep-show man, stands by his box, which is supported on trestles

Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge carrying the horizontal rods from the steam engine, left

Ore Boats at Dock, Escanaba, Michigan
View of ore boats tied up to the docks at Escanaba, Michigan. Ore trains are on the trestles above the canal

Billys Raree-show Or John Bull En Lighten d, [england], Engraving 1797, Pitt, As A Peep-show Man, Stands By His Box, Which Is Supported On Trestles

Austrio-Hungarian troops in Galicia, Eastern Front, WW1
Austro-Hungarian troops bringing forward wire mattresses and trestles in Galicia, on the Eastern Front, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

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"Trestles: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the fascinating world of trestles, where history, innovation, and adventure intertwine. From the aerial railway at Gibraltar to the Percival Gull soaring through the skies, these structures have played a pivotal role in shaping our past. In "Book of Trades, The Sawyer, " witness skilled craftsmen utilizing trestles to create masterpieces from timber. Traveling further afield, we arrive at Phosphates Quay in Bone (Annaba), Algeria, where trestles facilitate the efficient loading and unloading of precious cargo. Transported back in time to Christmas feasting in the 14th century, imagine grand banquets supported by sturdy trestle tables laden with delectable delights. Meanwhile, "The War in the East" unfolds before our eyes as Russian soldiers traverse treacherous terrain on makeshift trestle bridges. Evesham Plum Picking Camp welcomes us next with its bustling tents and reliable trestles providing comfort amidst hard work. Delve into entertainment history with "Billys Raree-Show or John Bull en lighten d, " an engraving capturing England's vibrant cultural scene. Wooden trestle bridges take center stage once more at Wherry Mine in Mounts Bay, Penzance. These engineering marvels enable miners to navigate treacherous landscapes while extracting valuable resources below ground. Across continents we go as Ore Boats dock at Escanaba, Michigan – their massive frames resting upon sturdy iron-topped wooden trestles. Witnessing this industrial spectacle reminds us of how vital these structures are for global trade and prosperity. Finally, Austro-Hungarian troops stationed on Galicia's Eastern Front during WWI demonstrate yet another facet of trestle usage – military strategy and fortification against enemy forces. From ancient times to modern warfare; from festive celebrations to industrial progress.