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Bridge Collection (page 3)

Background imageBridge Collection: An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen

An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen. November 1944

Background imageBridge Collection: Men of the 1st Cheshire Regiment after crossing the Rhine in Buffaloes at Wesel

Men of the 1st Cheshire Regiment after crossing the Rhine in Buffaloes at Wesel, 23 March 1945. In support of No1 S.S. Commando Brigade

Background imageBridge Collection: The fiercest of the present fighting in Russia is taking place in the Kalinin region

The fiercest of the present fighting in Russia is taking place in the Kalinin region where General Zhukov, the great Soviet military leader responsible for hurling the German armies back from Moscow

Background imageBridge Collection: The retreating Germans in Italy are doing all they can to hold up the 8th army by

The retreating Germans in Italy are doing all they can to hold up the 8th army by large-scale demolitions, though in many cases these demolitions are not as successful as they would have wished

Background imageBridge Collection: British forces cross the Albert canal during Second World War. Circa September 1944

British forces cross the Albert canal during Second World War. Circa September 1944

Background imageBridge Collection: Hydraulic arm lifting a Scissors self propelled bridge into position. June 1945

Hydraulic arm lifting a Scissors self propelled bridge into position. June 1945

Background imageBridge Collection: Self propelled Twaby bridge being used by a tank. June 1945

Self propelled Twaby bridge being used by a tank. June 1945

Background imageBridge Collection: A Valentine bridgelayer of the 3rd Independent Bridge Building Company

A Valentine bridgelayer of the 3rd Independent Bridge Building Company, Royal Armoured Corps, spans a damaged bridge near Meiktila, Burma. 28 March 1945

Background imageBridge Collection: British Sappers bridge river Arno in Florence. 24th August 1944

British Sappers bridge river Arno in Florence. 24th August 1944

Background imageBridge Collection: Allied forces in France during the Second World War. Japanese-American infantrymen

Allied forces in France during the Second World War. Japanese-American infantrymen of the 442nd Infantry Regiment hike up a muddy road to their new Bivouac area

Background imageBridge Collection: Three spans of the bridge at St. Blois Denis in Northern France Lie twisted in the water

Three spans of the bridge at St. Blois Denis in Northern France Lie twisted in the water after the attack on June 11 by U.S. Eight aF heavy bombers

Background imageBridge Collection: Nazi pennant flying over Customs House on the German side of Wormeldange Bridge which

Nazi pennant flying over Customs House on the German side of Wormeldange Bridge which crosses River Moselle from Luxembourg

Background imageBridge Collection: A self propelled 'Scissors'bridge laid out over a river by British soldiers

A self propelled "Scissors"bridge laid out over a river by British soldiers
A self propelled " Scissors" bridge laid out over a river by British soldiers on the toad to Tilburg, Netherlands during the Second World

Background imageBridge Collection: Facility Visit. Overcoming the difficulty of crossing a river without boat or raft shown

Facility Visit. Overcoming the difficulty of crossing a river without boat or raft shown by members of an RAMC Field Ambulance Coy in training in the Lake District. 22nd November 1943

Background imageBridge Collection: Bridge re-building in Caen. Picture showing, right, the railway bridge blown by

Bridge re-building in Caen. Picture showing, right, the railway bridge blown by the Germans at Caen Station, and on the left

Background imageBridge Collection: This bridge in the heart of La Vancelle was an important link to the Germans when

This bridge in the heart of La Vancelle was an important link to the Germans when attempting yo move men and equipment south from La Vancelle to new defensive positions

Background imageBridge Collection: The Royal procession carrying King George V and Queen Mary passing the newly opened Tyne

The Royal procession carrying King George V and Queen Mary passing the newly opened Tyne Bridge. 10th October 1928

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge proceeds apace, and a further forward push is contemplated this weekend from the Newcastle side

Background imageBridge Collection: New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North

New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. Circa 1928

Background imageBridge Collection: New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge

New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge receding into the distance behind it

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a push of 35 feet on the Newcastle side of the river

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first 'push'

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first "push"
Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first " push" from the Newcastle side of the river of the massive steel structure set up in position in Pilgrim Street for the new Tyne Bridge was

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. September 1926

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom. These men are working 180 feet above the river but the great height does not worry them in the slightest

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at the Newcastle side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting and placing in position of one of the huge castings to span the high columns of he new Tyne Bridge

Background imageBridge Collection: St Augustines Bridge, Bristol, with St Stephens Church Tower in background

St Augustines Bridge, Bristol, with St Stephens Church Tower in background, Circa 1930

Background imageBridge Collection: A Metro train crosses the Tynes newest bridge for the first time

A Metro train crosses the Tynes newest bridge for the first time, 90 feet above the river. 19th June 1981

Background imageBridge Collection: New Carlin How Railway Bridge is undergoing emergency engineering work due to subsidence

New Carlin How Railway Bridge is undergoing emergency engineering work due to subsidence, Redcar and Cleveland, Teesside, North East England, January 1974

Background imageBridge Collection: The remains of Half Penny Bridge, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, after being blown up

The remains of Half Penny Bridge, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, after being blown up. 17th December 1974

Background imageBridge Collection: The flyover, at the junction of Heathfield Road and Trinity Road

The flyover, at the junction of Heathfield Road and Trinity Road, will be opened officially today with all lanes in use. The Walsall-bound (north) carriageway has been in use for a few days

Background imageBridge Collection: Having worked himself out of one job on the Perry Barr flyover in Birmingham, Mr L Hayden

Having worked himself out of one job on the Perry Barr flyover in Birmingham, Mr L Hayden, a roller driver, lends a hand at another

Background imageBridge Collection: The lowering of the road under the Queen Street bridges is well under way

The lowering of the road under the Queen Street bridges is well under way. The one side has been completed and traffic travelling eastwards is now running on the newly lowered surface

Background imageBridge Collection: Bridge lifted into position to join old and new town hall. Circa 1971

Bridge lifted into position to join old and new town hall. Circa 1971

Background imageBridge Collection: The new M1 Motorway from London to Birmingham. Picture shows people on one of

The new M1 Motorway from London to Birmingham. Picture shows people on one of the bridges looking down onto a new site for the English roads

Background imageBridge Collection: Helicopter patrol over the M6 Motorway near Knutsford, Cheshire

Helicopter patrol over the M6 Motorway near Knutsford, Cheshire. The M6 opened in 1958 and was completed 2008 Picture taken 11th March 1964

Background imageBridge Collection: A Southern Railways Drummond T14 locomotive in full steam on the Waterloo mainline

A Southern Railways Drummond T14 locomotive in full steam on the Waterloo mainline. November 1938

Background imageBridge Collection: Foleshill railway station, Coventry. 21st September 1962

Foleshill railway station, Coventry. 21st September 1962

Background imageBridge Collection: Foleshill Station, Coventry. 22nd October 1960

Foleshill Station, Coventry. 22nd October 1960

Background imageBridge Collection: Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Sunday 23rd July 1972. Our Picture Shows

Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Sunday 23rd July 1972. Our Picture Shows... two different kinds of sport meet face to face on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, energetic canoeists from the Lancashire

Background imageBridge Collection: Fog on the Tyne and a view of the old Scotswood Railway Bridge. January 1928

Fog on the Tyne and a view of the old Scotswood Railway Bridge. January 1928

Background imageBridge Collection: Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle. Circa 1925

Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle. Circa 1925

Background imageBridge Collection: A mass of girders, an unusual view of the Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland. 28th January 1930

A mass of girders, an unusual view of the Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland. 28th January 1930

Background imageBridge Collection: Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle. 6th October 1928

Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle. 6th October 1928

Background imageBridge Collection: A tranquil Newcastle scene, but already there are warning songs are up at the Armstrong

A tranquil Newcastle scene, but already there are warning songs are up at the Armstrong Bridge, unable to bear the traffic which, was diverted to the steep gradient on the right. 12th April 1926

Background imageBridge Collection: A picturesque view of the Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle, which is considered inadequate for

A picturesque view of the Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle, which is considered inadequate for the increasing heavy traffic from the city to the coast

Background imageBridge Collection: King Edward VII Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. 28th January 1928

King Edward VII Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. 28th January 1928

Background imageBridge Collection: The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here at the Chevening road

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here at the Chevening road bridge. Circa July 1981



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