Channel Collection (#8)

Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870. Smeatons lighthouse at Eddystone Rocks on the English Channel remained in use until 1877 when erosion of the rocks under the lighthouse caused it to shake whenever large

Bastion Hill Park (Bastejkalns Park) is a beautiful and quiet park along a channel of the Daugava river, in the very center of Riga. Latvia

Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunrise with fishing boats

Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunset over a wetland

Moon over Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands

German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis
Rettungsboje -- nicknamed lobster pots by the RAF -- German rescue buoys anchored in the English Channel during the Second World War

AMSTERDAM Typical Cityscape in monochrome
Melanie Viola

The Erdberger Lände in Vienna, 1884. Creator: Lambotte
The Erdberger Lande in Vienna, 1884

La Riera channel, Palma, Mallorca, Balearic islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Departure Time
Yevhen Kostiuk

Viking conquest of England and Ireland
3782838 Viking conquest of England and Ireland; (add.info.: Viking conquest of England and Ireland - Viking ships sailing up the English Channel, 877. From painting by Herbert A)

Peru, Sacred valley, Tipon archeological park, (irrigation channels)
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Miriam Francome. Tv Presenter, Racing Channel 20 October 1997 Date: 20 October 1997

Sunset off Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2
Sunset off Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, during the evacuation, with Junkers dive-bombers attacking shipping, and a paddle steamer hit and beached

Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Two Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Channel in the reef, Vaimaanga Tapere, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Channel in the reef, Akaoa Tapere, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

DUTCH MERCHANT VESSELS
Dutch West Indies Merchant Vessels. Date: early 17th century

Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). How the area looked at the start of the First World War. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

WW1 - Return of the body of Heroine Nurse Edith Cavell into Dover Harbour on the R class destroyer HMS Rowena on 14th May 1919. Date: 1919

Bristol B-170 Freighter Mk 21
Channel Airways Bristol B-170 Freighter Mk 21 with a White, Sun-Proof, Louvered Box Called a Stevenson Screen in the Foreground Date: 1960

Hastings, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Traditional small fishing boats resting on the pebble beach with nets and crab/lobster pots, Hastings, East Sussex, England

Blue jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii), feeding on small plankton, Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone, Devon, England, UK, May

Hiker stands on top of Circeo peak near his tent enjoying the view of Pontine islands, Circeo National Park, Tyrrhenian sea, Mediterranean sea, Latina province, Latium, Italy (MR)

Morning view of the Weymouth harbor. Weymouth, Jurassic coast, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Idyllic harbor in Martigues, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, French Riviera, France

Port Grimaud, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote D Azur, French Riviera, France

Chacma baboon on bank of Inkalange Channel, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

View towards the City Hall, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

People kayaking in Marieberg, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Sailboat by the Stora Essingen, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Houses at the shore of Lake Malar, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

View over the Lake Malar towards the Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Sailboat at the Lake Malar, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Lindholmen Island, Lake Malar, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Stora Essingen, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Karlberg Palace, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Riddarholmen Island and Gamla Stan at sunset, elevated view, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

View over Riddarfjarden towards Sodermalm at sunset, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

City Hall at sunset, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

City Hall at sunrise, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Sodermalm at sunrise, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Riddarholmen Island and Gamla Stan at sunrise, elevated view, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Riddarholmen Island and Gamla Stan at dawn, elevated view, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson Monument in the City Hall Garden with Riddarholmen Islet in the background, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Statue in the City Hall Garden with Riddarholmen Islet in the background, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

The Royal Palace, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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"Channeling the Essence of Connection: From Kiss of the Oceans to Historic Pathways" Discover the captivating allure of channels as they weave stories across continents, bridging vast oceans and connecting diverse cultures. In a black and white image, an old bicycle rests gracefully by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, where Atlantic meets Pacific through the iconic Panama Canal. Aerially gazing upon Lundy Island from north to south, we witness the power of channels in shaping landscapes and fostering exploration. Meanwhile, a vibrant red bicycle stands proudly by Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, epitomizing the charm that can be found along these waterways. Delving into history's embrace with D-Day memories flooding ashore, we are reminded of how channels have played pivotal roles in times of war. A poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer transports us back to an era when coastal towns thrived on their connection to these vital lifelines. The Eddystone Lighthouse emerges from wood engravings as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous waters within the English Channel. Witty illustrations like "Another Wash-out" by W. Heath Robinson remind us that even with modern advancements, nature still holds sway over our channel-bound endeavors. From Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal to Stoke Bruerne's charming Waterways Museum along Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire - each stop offers glimpses into different facets life; be it engineering marvels or serene village settings. Lastly, a Jersey Airways poster beckons travelers towards new horizons accessible only through air channels above seas and land. In this tapestry woven by channels worldwide – whether kissed by oceans or serving as gateways between nations – lies an intricate network that unites humanity while preserving its rich heritage for generations yet unborn.