Coast Collection (#10)

Harvesting at Trenance BB98_06122
Mr Richard Harvey and workers harvesting at Trenance, Mullion, Cornwall, 1900-'1. Alfred Newton & Son. Silver gelatin glass plate negative

Isle of Sheppey, UK, aerial view C014 / 6171
Isle of Sheppey. Aerial photograph of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK

Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490
Ross Arctic search expedition. 19th-century artwork of the ships HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator caught in pack ice in Baffin Bay off Devils Point in the Arctic

Wind-blown tree. This unidentified tree has had its growth shaped by the strong prevailing coastal wind

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Stockfish, Norway
Stockfish. Cod drying on wooden racks on the Lofoten Islands, Norway. Stockfish is unsalted fish that is allowed to dry in cold air and wind

Falmouth Harbour EPW055832
FALMOUTH, Cornwall. Aerial view of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Harbour and the Falmouth Roads. Photographed in 1937. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

The Needles EPW000793
THE NEEDLES, Isle of Wight. Early aerial view of this famous landmark of chalk stacks rising out of the sea, culminating in the Needles Lighthouse (1859). Photographed in April 1920

Old Town, Isles of Scilly, in the 14th century J010098
OLD TOWN, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. Aerial view reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of Old Town in the mid 14th century

Wrecks, Elmley Ferry N100303
ELMLEY FERRY, Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent. View of two beached ship wrecks

Tidal Islet of Dun Ban, Ulva, 2007
Dun Ban, Ulva, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

England, Northumberland, Alnmouth. Boats on the tidal Aln Estuary at Alnmouth. The hill in the distance is known as Church Hill

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort N080988
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT, Kent. Aerial view of Roman Regulbium, a Saxon Shore fort and naval base for the Classis Britannica - the Roman fleet based in Britain

A Shipwreck N070540
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " A Shipwreck". Studio replica after Claude Joseph VERNET (1714-89). WM 1575-1948. Provisionally Spanish Royal Collection, captured at Vitoria 1813

Fishing boats a98_10882
GREAT YARMOUTH, Norfolk. Fishing boats entering the harbour mouth. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in November 1947

Roman signal station 24932_039
OLD BURROW, Countisbury, Devon. Aerial view. Roman fortlet and signal station overlooking the Bristol Channel near Lynmouth, Exmoor

St Mawes Castle N071879
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. Aerial view of the castle

Aerial view of Calshot Castle N071869
CALSHOT CASTLE, Hampshire. Aerial view of the castle showing its position on the spit

Fisherman a079766
A man fishing on a shingle beach in Kent, with his fishing rod propped on a bare Christmas tree. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1965 - 1972

Calshot Castle K860165
CALSHOT CASTLE, Hampshire. Aerial view. This is one of the Henry VIII device forts on the Solent, protecting the mouth of Southampton Water

Yarmouth Castle N071455
YARMOUTH CASTLE, Isle of Wight. Aerial view

Deal Castle J940471
DEAL CASTLE, Kent. Reconstruction drawing of the castle as newly completed in 1540 by Alan Sorrell

Man and woman looking out to sea OP04504
View of a man and woman standing at railings looking out to sea, silhouetted against a low sun and clouds. Date range 1950s - 1960s. Photograph by John Gay

Tilbury Fort J910014
TILBURY FORT, Essex. An aerial reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell

Woody Bay, Devon K020604
WOODY BAY, Exmoor, Devon. West of Lynton. Rocky coast sea view with a piece of drift wood in the foreground and Crock Point & Duty Point in the distance

Scarborough Castle engraving N070749
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, North Yorkshire. The Castle and Town of Scarborough as they appear a quarter of a mile from the Spaw by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

Tintagel Castle J850364
TINTAGEL CASTLE, Cornwall. General view of the castle looking towards the sea

The Promenade, Hastings 258T_14
THE PROMENADE, Hastings, East Sussex. A view looking across three benches on the promenade and out to sea. The promenade stretches along three miles of the shore. It was rebuilt in the 1920s and 1930s

Fort Cumberland N070043
FORT CUMBERLAND, Eastney, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Aerial view

The Leas Lift, Folkestone
Only the 3rd lift in England to be built operating by water balance. Folkestone, Kent. IoE 175454

Shipwreck at Saltwick Bay K020590
SALTWICK BAY, North Yorkshire. View of a shipwreck and Black Nab Rock on the sea shore. The wreck is of the Admiral van Tromp, a fishing vessel wrecked in 1976

Spain, Barcelona, The W Hotel
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The Mount Lavinia Hotel, colonial style building on the Isle of Ceylon (Sri-Lanka), built on the coast Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ). Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Barbados, Pebbles Beach, wild horses in water

Panoramic view of Lerici, in the province of La Spezia, seen from San Terenzo La Spezia San Terenzo. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Panoramic view of the port of Portovenere, in the gulf of La Spezia Portovenere. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Aerial view of Scotts Head, Dominica, West Indies. On left side is Caribbean Sea, on right side, Atlantic Ocean. November 2019. Drone photo, stitched panorama

Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Traigh Stir. Sunset at Traigh Stir beach, near Hosta on the Isle of North Uist

Fireworks at Peterhead harbour, Scotland, UK, July 2016

Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924
A view of Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall in February 1924. People are taking a stroll along the promenade in the sunshine past the grand Falmouth Hotel

View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
View over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff. Boats are moored in the harbour

Picnic party on Cliffs, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably early 1860s
Unidentified group in their Sunday best enjoying a picnic on the cliff on the east side of the harbour. Fishing nets can be seen draped over the Duke of Cornwall pier

Cheviot sheep grazing eroding machair at front of sand dunes, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching, northern Massachusetts, USA.June. Endangered species

The east side of Polzeath beach, St Minver, Cornwall. 1907
Pentire Point from the area of Polzeath beach marked on the 1908 Ordnance Survey maps as Crockett Haven. There are two people paddling in the sea and a number of people on the rocks above

The harbour light, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982
A general view of the harbour light on Victoria Pier. A man and woman are at the end of the pier. Built in 1896, the lighthouse marks the south breakwater. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Fishing boats, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. Undated
Mounts Bay fishing boats setting sail in calm water. Hand coloured slide to give the impression of night. Photographer: Gibson

Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) silhouettes at sunset, Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos

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"Captivating Coastal Charms: A Journey Through Time" Embark on a picturesque voyage along the coast, as we explore the timeless beauty captured in various artworks and posters. From the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter to the vibrant GWR poster showcasing Cornwall in 1938, these glimpses into history transport us to an era of simpler pleasures. The BR poster from the 1950s titled "Downland Rambles" invites us to wander through scenic landscapes, while LMS/LNER's captivating artwork of Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea (1923-1947) beckons with its alluring charm. Meanwhile, Swanage's BR poster circa 1955 entices visitors with promises of idyllic coastal experiences. Travel back to June 1922 and witness surfers riding waves at Perranporth beach in Cornwall, their exhilaration palpable even through time. Clevedon Pier stands tall and proud in two stunning photographs - one capturing its essence during daylight hours (N071847), while another showcases its ethereal beauty at sunset (K990506). Further north lies Bamburgh Castle, majestically perched on a rugged coastline (K021974). Its imposing presence serves as a reminder of both strength and elegance amidst nature's grandeur. In contrast, four fishermen from Polperro take center stage in an old photograph dating back to the late 1800s; their resilience echoing through generations. As we journey further along this enchanting coastline, Weston-super-Mare's BR poster from 1948-1965 lures us with promises of leisurely seaside escapes. Finally, Druridge Bay unveils its dramatic expanse of sand dunes fringing a picturesque beach - nature's masterpiece awaiting our admiration. Coastal wonders have forever captivated hearts throughout history; they are windows into the past and gateways to tranquility.