Span Collection (#8)

"Span Your Pistol". 17Th Century Cuirassier At Pistol Excerise. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Span Your Pistol". 17Th Century Cuirassier At Pistol Excerise. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, United States Of America In The 19Th Century. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

Old London Bridge, London, England Before The Great Fire Of 1666. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865

London, Southwark And Blackfriars Bridges Over The River Thames, London, England In The 19Th Century From A Drawing By W.H. Bartlett

The Britannia Tubular Bridge Across The Menai Strait Between The Island Of Anglesey And The Mainland Of Wales In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

The Old Ouse Bridge, River Ouse, York, England, Before Being Dismantled In The Early 19Th Century. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C.1900

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, Spanning The Avon Gorge, Bristol, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia. From The Story Of Seventy Momentous Years, Published By Odhams Press 1937

An Improvised Bridge In Central Africa In The 19Th Century. From The Book Africa Pintoresca Published 1888

View Of The Ancient Pont Aux Changeurs From An Engraving Of The Topography Of Paris

Aqueduct Of The Emperor Valens, Near Pyrgo, Turkey. Engraved By R. Wallis After W. H. Bartlett
Aqueduct Of The Emperor Valens, Near Pyrgo, Turkey. Engraved By R. Wallis After W.H. Bartlett

Aqueduct At Segovia, Spain. From The Book Spanish Pictures By The Rev Samuel Manning, Published 1870

The Illustrated London News Etching From 1854. The Bromborough Pool Candleworks, interior View With Three Spans Of Roof

Ripples In The Sand

London Bridge, London, England In The Late 19Th Century. From London, Historic And Social, Published 1902

Suspension Bridge Across The Ituri River, The Congo, Africa. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890

Quebec Bridge Over The St. Lawrence, Canada. From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G
Quebec Bridge Over The St. Lawrence, Canada. From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Rainbow Over Housing, Monkstown, Co Dublin, Ireland

Alternative Energy, Blennerville Windmill, Tralee Co Kerry

New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland

River Awbeg, Annesgrove, Castletownroche, Co Cork, Ireland; Bridge Over A River

Rustic Bridge, Annesgrove, Castletownroche, Co Cork, Ireland

Snow-Covered Glen Span Arch, Central Park; New York City, New York, United States Of America

A Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalus) Soars Over The Trees Above The Town Of Astoria; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Jabiru stork (jabiru mycteria) spreads its wings on a nest; Pantanal brazil

A bird in flight; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

A Red Kite (Milvus Milvus); Gatehouse Of Fleet, Dumfries, Scotland

Silhouette Of A Seagull In Flight At Sunset; Newport, Oregon, United States of America

An Eagle In Flight Rising Above The Storm; Pateros Washington United States Of America

Gannet Flying Over The Water; Perce, Quebec, Canada

A Bird In Flight; Amble, Northumberland, England

A Soaring Dove

Beihai Park, Rainbow Bridge and White Dagoba, Beijing, China
Beihai park - Rainbow Bridge and White Dagoba, Beijing, China Date: circa 1930s

Rainbow Bridge, Big Sur, Monterey County, California, USA
Rainbow Bridge (Mill Creek Bridge, Bixby Creek Bridge), a single span high bridge opened in November 1932 on the Carmel - San Simeon Highway, Big Sur, Monterey County, California, USA

USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam and the Mike O Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam and the Mike O Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

Pegasus, the flying horse, actually an Indian Saras Crane chasing away the Bluebull from its nest) Keoladeo National Park, India

Llanrwst Bridge, North Wales
The narrow three-arch stone bridge, Pont Fawr at Llanrwst, North Wales. Said to have been designed by Inigo Jones and built in 1636 by Sir John Wynn of Gwydir Castle. Date: circa 1930s

Handley Page V / 1500 heavy bomber plane, WW1
A British Handley Page V/1500 night-flying heavy bomber plane, built towards the end of the First World War. It carried a crew of eight or nine, and had four Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines. circa 1918

Dawn River Scene with low bridge
A Dawn River - view toward a low bridge straddling a wide pond or stream, as the new days sun, reflected in the still water, rises up into the morning sky. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Quebec Bridge, Canada - Centre section prior to collapse
The centre section of the Quebec Bridge being raised into position on 11th September 1916. This photograph was taken just prior to the span collapsing in a tragic construction accident which claimed

Skye Bridge, Highland, Scotland. This bridge connecting the Isle of Skye to the Scottish mainland was opened in 1995. It carries the A87 road across Loch Alsh

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, early 20th century. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, early 20th century. Brooklyn Bridge as seen from Brooklyn towards Manhattan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, late 19th century. Artist: William H Rau
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Rouen, Le Pont Transbordeur, (Transporter Bridge), 20th Century
Rouen, Le Pont Transbordeur, 20th Century. (The Transporter Bridge)

The Bridge, c1911. Artist: Edward Leslie Badham
The Bridge, c1911. From The Studio Volume 52. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911]

The Clifton suspension bridge across the River Avon, 1864. Spanning the River Avon 245 feet above the water, the Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1829-1831

View of the iron bridge over the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, 19th century. Artist: W & J Walker
View of the iron bridge over the river Severn, Coalbrook Dale, Shropshire, 19th century. The development of coke smelting in Coalbrookdale by Abraham Darby I

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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.