Span Collection (#6)

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London 4
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Underneath Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

View of the City of London from beneath Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London 2
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Roman Empire, artwork
Roman Empire. Computer artwork showing the extent of the Roman Empire (red) during its peak in the 1st Century AD. The Roman Empire reached its greatest extent under the rain of Emperor Trajan

Paddington Station, London, c. 1916
A view of Paddington station in London, c.1916, showing the constuction of the new roof span. A queue of taxis are lined up on the right of the image

Stari Most - Mostar Bridge - Mostar, Bosnia
Stari Most (English translation: The Old Bridge ) - a 16th century bridge in the city of Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina, that crosses the River Neretva and connects two parts of the city

Mule train crossing a bridge over the Rio Upano, Moreno Santiago Province, Ecuador

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Light trails on Tower Bridge

Completing Arch Sydney Harbour Bridge New South Wales
Editorial Completing the arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia. From The Wonder Book of Science, published 1930's

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Tower Bridge illuminated at sunset

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A bridge across Glen Canyon

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A bridge across Glen Canyon

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Bridge across the Irrawaddy River near to Mandalay in Myanmar

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The bridge over the River Looe in Cornwall

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The Natural Bridge in the Torndirrup National Park in Albany in Western Australia

Glasgow Bridge, cossing the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque Scotland Its Romantic Scenes and Historical Associations, published c.1890

The Forth Bridge, before completion, Scotland. late -19th century. From Great Engineers, published c. 1890
The Forth Bridge, before completion, Scotland. late -19th century. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

Lambeth Bridge, London, England, seen here shortly after its opening in 1932. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

The first bridge over the River Thames. From English Pictures, published 1890

The Bridge of Peace pedestrian bridge spans the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, Georgia
The bow-shaped Bridge of Peace pedestrian bridge, illuminated at dusk spanning the Mtkvari (Kura) River connecting Rike Park and Old Tbilisi; Tbilisi, Georgia

Silhouette of 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River at sunset, Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal
Silhouette of the 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River, connecting Lisbon and Almada at sunset; Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal

George Washington Bridge (specially lit for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
George Washington Bridge (specially lit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day) seen through the silhouetted bare trees along the pathway at the Fort Lee Historic Park at dusk; Fort Lee, New Jersey

Ponte Sant Angelo leading to the Castel Sant Angelo at dusk, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Ponte Sant Angelo spanning the Tiber River and lined with statues of angels leading to the Castel Sant Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian) at dusk; Rome, Lazio, Italy

Ponte Sant Angelo illuminated at night leading to the Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Ponte Sant Angelo spanning the Tiber River and lined with statues of angels illuminated by lampposts at dusk and leading to the Castel Sant Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian); Rome, Lazio, Italy

Old bridge over the River Cherwell, Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England. The Battle of Cropredy Bridge was fought here on 29th June 1644 during the English Civil War. From English Pictures, published 1890

The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary

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Spanning across continents and centuries, the concept of "span" holds a multitude of meanings. From the Old Severn Bridge in Avon, England, to the iconic Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland, these structures showcase human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Reminiscent of ancient times when Adam delved and Eve span, they stand as testaments to our ability to overcome obstacles. In South Wales, the Landore Viaduct construction near Swansea represents progress and development. Its sturdy arches symbolize connectivity between communities and regions. Similarly impressive is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a marvel of 18th-century engineering—carrying water over valleys with grace and elegance. Not limited to Europe alone, they can be found worldwide. The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia stands tall as a completed masterpiece connecting bustling cityscapes. In Japan's Inland Sea lies the Kintai Bridge adorned with intricate decorative borders that reflect cultural heritage. Moving eastward towards Adana in Turkey reveals another remarkable bridge spanning time itself—an architectural gem bridging past and present generations alike. Meanwhile, London's River Thames showcases Tower Bridge standing proudly alongside City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses, and even modern wonders like The Shard—an embodiment of how spans intertwine history with contemporary life. Finally crossing over to Runcorn Railway Bridge over Mersey River demonstrates how infrastructure unites people by facilitating transportation networks for both goods and individuals. Whether it be physical structures or metaphorical connections between cultures or eras captured on a card celebrating Czechoslovakia's 20 years of unity—the essence remains unchanged: "span" signifies unity amidst diversity; it embodies humanity's relentless pursuit of progress while honoring its rich past.