Civil Engineering Collection (page 2)

Bursting of the Fleet Ditch and destruction of part of the Metropolitan Railway... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Bursting of the Fleet Ditch and destruction of part of the Metropolitan Railway: scene of the accident, [London], 1862. Owing to falls in the Fleet sewer the waters had accumulated to a great extent

The Statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton at Islington-green, sculptured by the late John Thomas, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton at Islington-green [in London], sculptured by the late John Thomas, 1862....a fine public monument...to the memory of the great engineer, who

Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. The commissioners...recommend that an embanked roadway of about two miles should be formed between Westminster-bridge and Battersea Park

Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn, Norfolk, 1862....tidal water found its way under the front apron of this sluice

The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk, Mr. Thomas Lucas, 1862. Lucas Brothers undertook the construction for the International Exhibition of 1862

The Metropolitan Railway and the Fleet Ditch, 1862. Creator: JM Williams
The Metropolitan Railway and the Fleet Ditch, [London], 1862. In a few months Paddington will be joined to the City by a new thoroughfare...This line has a width of nearly thirty feet

New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. A new bridge became necessary due to...the increase of the Pimlico and Chelsea districts, to which it will give a more direct communication by one-third of a mile to

Floating pontoons or dock prepared by Messrs. Rennie and Son for the government of Spain, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Floating pontoons or dock prepared by Messrs. Rennie and Son for the government of Spain, 1862. Now that Spain is endeavouring to regain her position amongst the chief nations of Europe

Birmingham Maglev JLP01_09_832036
Birmingham International Airport, Elmdon, Birmingham, Bickenhill, Solihull, West Midlands. Workmen inspecting a new Maglev car on the new Maglev system at Birmingham Airport near the end of its

Bridging the Lune JLP01_08_081805
TEBAY, EDEN, CUMBRIA. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge near Jeffreys Mount, showing the motorway crossing the River Lune

Reactor dome JLP01_11_54331_12
SIZEWELL B POWER STATION, LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL. Looking south-east towards the reactor dome during the construction of Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station

Midland Link Motorway construction JLP01_08_069215a
M6 Motorway, M6, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Midland Link Motorway, between Junction 13 and Junction 11 of the M6

Chepstow Rail Bridge JRU01_01_190
Chepstow Rail Bridge, Tidenham, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The eastern section of Chepstow Rail Bridge, viewed from the north-west, with a train travelling across the bridge

Severn Railway Bridge JRU01_01_231
Severn Bridge, Lydney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The Severn Bridge, viewed from the South Wales Railway on the west bank of the River Severn

Mecchanical gear Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

The Olivetti Establishment in Ivrea: fitting shop of the "Lettera 22" typewriter
3562481 The Olivetti Establishment in Ivrea: fitting shop of the "Lettera 22" typewriter by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Olivetti Establishment)

Construction of the mechanics pavilion, by the Antonio Badoni joint-stock company from Lecco
3561646 Construction of the mechanics pavilion, by the Antonio Badoni joint-stock company from Lecco, for the 29th International Fair in Milan, 1951 by Unknown photographer

The Panama Canal: Containtment works at Gatun
3787577 The Panama Canal: Containtment works at Gatun; (add.info.: The Panama Canal: Containtment works at Gatun. Present location of Gatun Dam)

The Panama Canal: Drilling in the Gaillard Cut
3787576 The Panama Canal: Drilling in the Gaillard Cut; (add.info.: The Panama Canal: Drilling in the rock of the Gaillard Cut (Culebra Cut)

The Panama Canal: Steam-powered excavationd
3787575 The Panama Canal: Steam-powered excavationd; (add.info.: The Panama Canal: Steam-powered excavations. Liebig collecible card series (French title: Le Canal de Panama')

"Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude"
RDA78548 "Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

The Hownes Gill viaduct in County Durham, Great Britain Great Britain Durham. Date of Photograph:1858

Scaffolding for the construction of a vaulted bridge over the "Burrone" fault, between Bucine and Montevarchi, on the Chiusi-Florence rail line Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1945

Corsaglia viaduct of the Fossano-Ceva highway in Piedmont. Piedmont. Date of Photograph:1965-1970 ca

View of Darmanesti Bridge in Rumania. Romania Rumania. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920

View of the Amsterdamse Poort, in Harlem, the Netherlands. Remains of the ancient walls of the XIV century. It is constituted by a massive turret mast with two lateral octagonal turrets

Small masonry bridge over a dry brook, in the midst of a woods. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Group of soldiers on a boat. Europe. Date of Photograph:1910-1930 ca

View of the iron mine in Eisernez, in Stiria, during the austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria. Date of Photograph:1873

View of the engine drivers inside a machine shop of La Spezia. La Spezia. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

Boats moored along a channel, near the bridge of Sow-chee in Wanham, Canton. China Canton, Wanham. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Soldiers sitting on a river bank. On the left, a bridge partially demolished by bombardments. Europe. Date of Photograph:1910-1930 ca

Panorama of Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian Empire Austria Vienna. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

View of the "Chiusa delle Chiane" near Arezzo Arezzo. Date of Photograph:1856

View of a bridge on the Meuse in Rotterdam. Holland Rotterdam. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1940

View of the Stadtbrcke, the bridge of Salzburg, Austria. Austria Salzburg. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

View of Salzburg with the Stadtbrcke and the Kapuzinerberg, Austria. Austria Salzburg. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Three ladies walk on the Kapellbrcke, thirteen-century wood bridge which crosses the river Reuss in Luzern, Switzerland. Switzerland Luzern Bridge Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Quaibrcke, bridge which crosses the river Reuss at the point where it leaves the Lake of the Four Cantons in Luzern, now substituted by the Seebrcke, bridge built in 1936

"The Giants Kettles", drill excavated by the water descending from the Reuss glacier, in the Gletshergarten of Luzern, Switzerland. Switzerland Luzern, Gletshergarten

Kapellturm (or Wasserturm), octagonal tower on the river Reuss in Luzern. In the background, the Gtsch hill. Switzerland Luzern Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Spreuerbrcke, wood covered bridge of Luzern. Switzerland Luzern. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

View from the Ponte d'Arcole of the facade of the town hall (Hotel de Ville) of Paris and the side along the Seine France Paris Municipality, Building Revival styles, Nineteenth century

Panorama of Paris taken from the top of the Louvre France Paris. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

View of mountains with a viaduct which runs through them Austria. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Panorama of San Remo Sanremo. Date of Photograph:1876

Broad panorama of Rome along the Tiber near Ponte Rotto Rome Bridge Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1860 -1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:181 a.C. -142 d.C

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"Civil Engineering: Building Bridges and Shaping the World" From iconic structures like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Forth Bridge to ambitious projects such as the Manchester Ship Canal, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our modern world. The viaduct across the Sankey Valley stands as a testament to the ingenuity of early engineers, with its stunning aquatints showcasing their meticulous craftsmanship. But civil engineering is not limited to grand infrastructure alone. It extends its reach even into everyday life, as seen in A Parisian Flower Market captured on canvas, where urban planning seamlessly blends with aesthetics. Similarly, Colliford Reservoir in St Neot showcases how engineering can harness nature's resources for sustainable development. The reactor building and foundations of Sizewell A and B demonstrate how civil engineering supports advancements in energy production. Meanwhile, M6 Motorway construction exemplifies how transportation networks are meticulously designed to connect people and places efficiently. Looking back at history, we catch a glimpse of London's visionary spirit through the proposed western archway of Thames Tunnel from 1831. This project paved the way for future underground marvels that define cities today. Civil engineering encompasses both artistry and functionality - it bridges gaps between communities while ensuring safety and efficiency. As depicted in bridge constructions worldwide or celebrated through London North Eastern Railway posters advertising journeys to Scotland along picturesque routes – this field continues to shape our world by connecting us physically and culturally. In essence, civil engineering is more than just constructing buildings; it is about creating pathways towards progress that stand tall for generations to come.