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Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808

The Spui in The Hague, (from the south?), 1800-1880. Creator: Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
The Spui in The Hague, (from the south?), 1800-1880

Royal Peacock Barge, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Peacock Barge, Late 19th century

Elaine, 1897. Creator: Henry Wolf
Elaine, 1897

View of the city of Paris seen from the Quai de Miramion, 1749. Creator: Nathaniel Parr
View of the city of Paris seen from the Quai de Miramion, 1749. A View of Paris, from the church of Nostre Dame to the Pont de la Tournelle, taken from the Quai de Miramion'

View of the Town Hall and the River Seine in Paris, 1749. Creator: Paul Angier
View of the Town Hall and the River Seine in Paris, 1749. A View of the Town House, or Guild Hall of Paris, wherein are seen at a Distance Pont Mary [Marie], & the Wooden Bridge Called Pont rouge

Sailing barges on the water in front of a Dutch town, 1758-1815. Creator: Nicolaas Wicart
Sailing barges on the water in front of a Dutch town, 1758-1815

Quiet inland waterway with mooring boat, 1758-1815. Creator: Nicolaas Wicart
Quiet inland waterway with mooring boat, 1758-1815

The Muscovite legation visiting Amsterdam, 29 August 1697, 1697-1708. Creator: Abraham Storck
The Muscovite legation visiting Amsterdam, 29 August 1697, 1697-1708

Houses on a Waterway near Crooswijk, 1874. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Houses on a Waterway near Crooswijk, 1874

Overschie in the Moonlight, 1871. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Overschie in the Moonlight, 1871

Landscape with barge, c.1886. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Landscape with barge, c.1886

Summer Afternoon, 1895. Creator: Hans am Ende
Summer Afternoon, 1895

Barges on a River, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Charles Francois Daubigny
Barges on a River, mid-late 19th century

Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, [London], 1857. View of...a portion in progress by Mr. Jay, the contractor, under the Woods and Works

Cityscape, 1860-1905. Creator: Ferdinand Carl Sierig
Cityscape, 1860-1905

Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town, 1830-1837. Creator: Abraham Johannes Couwenberg
Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town, 1830-1837

Barge with skipper, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Barge with skipper, 1832-1880

A Spring Night during the Fishing Season. Study from Lofoten, 1910. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
A Spring Night during the Fishing Season. Study from Lofoten, 1910

Moored barges on a snowy canal, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Moored barges on a snowy canal, 1870-1923

Moored barges, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Moored barges, 1870-1923

Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1870-1923

View over the Seine at the level of the Pont des Arts, 1831. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
View over the Seine at the level of the Pont des Arts, 1831

Three-masters and Dutch sailing barge in the open sea, 1830-1880. Creator: Thomas Sewell Robins
Three-masters and Dutch sailing barge in the open sea, 1830-1880

View of the Halvemaansbrug over the Amstel in Amsterdam, 1878. Creator: Reinier Craeyvanger
View of the Halvemaansbrug over the Amstel in Amsterdam, 1878. Half-moon bridge

View of Pont Marie and the Pont Rouge over the Seine River in Paris, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of Pont Marie and the Pont Rouge over the Seine River in Paris, 1745-1775

View of the built -up Pont au Change over the Seine River in Paris, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the built -up Pont au Change over the Seine River in Paris, 1745-1775

The town of Schoonhoven on the River Rhine in Holland, 1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
The town of Schoonhoven on the River Rhine in Holland, 1787. View of Schoonhoven from the other side of the Lek river, with barge and rowing boat by the river bank

View on the Hogesluis on the Amstel, Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View on the Hogesluis on the Amstel, Amsterdam, 1700-1799. The Amsteldijk and windmills on the Zaagmolensloot. On the left the Bolwerk Westerblokhuis with De Groen mill and the Utrechtsepoort

View on the Hogesluis on the Amstel, Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View on the Hogesluis on the Amstel, Amsterdam, 1700-1799. The Amsteldijk and windmills on the Zaagmolensloot. On the left the Bolwerk Westerblokhuis with De Groen mill and the Utrechtsepoort

View of the Admiralty warehouse in Amsterdam, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Admiralty warehouse in Amsterdam, 1752. A view of the Admiralty at Amsterdam, of the store houses, wharfes and docks, belonging to it and to the East India Company of Holland'

The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. The tower in which "Big Ben" is housed was originally known as St Stephen's Tower

Boats on a River with a Beacon of Light, 1847. Creator: Hendrik Vettewinkel
Boats on a River with a Beacon of Light, 1847

The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam, 1756. Creator: Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam, 1756

Unloading carts at a canal, 1864-1936. Creator: Johannes Cornelis van Essen
Unloading carts at a canal, 1864-1936

Ships in front of a walled city at sunset, 1730-1771. Creator: Jan Matthias Cok
Ships in front of a walled city at sunset, 1730-1771

Landscape with loaded barge near a castle, 1776. Creator: Jan van Lockhorst
Landscape with loaded barge near a castle, 1776

The lock at the Grebbe between Rhenen and Wageningen, 1749. Creator: Jacob van Liender
The lock at the Grebbe between Rhenen and Wageningen, 1749. Paulus van Liender (rejected attribution)

Horses on the beach, a barge and fishermen in the background, c.1867-c.1923. Creator: George Hendrik Breitner
Horses on the beach, a barge and fishermen in the background, c.1867-c.1923

Labourers pulling a heavy cart on Jacob van Lennepkade, Amsterdam, 1900. Creator: George Hendrik Breitner
Labourers pulling a heavy cart on Jacob van Lennepkade, Amsterdam, 1900

Ships at the port of Vlissingen, 1814. Creator: Francois Louis Thomas Francia
Ships at the port of Vlissingen, 1814

Boat on a canal, a house and two windmills, 1801-1873. Creator: George Pieter Westenberg
Boat on a canal, a house and two windmills, 1801-1873

Dutch canal, c.1875-c.1899. Creator: Frederik Jacobus van Rossum du Chattel
Dutch canal, c.1875-c.1899. White house with a red roof in the distance

View of the Nikolaifleet opposite St. Nicholas church in Hamburg, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Nikolaifleet opposite St. Nicholas church in Hamburg, 1742-1801. On the right the Sankt Nikolaikirche. In the background on the left the Sankt Katharinenkirche on the Kleines Fleet

View of the Nikolaifleet opposite St. Nicholas church in Hamburg, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Nikolaifleet opposite St. Nicholas church in Hamburg, 1742-1801. On the right the Sankt Nikolaikirche. In the background on the left the Sankt Katharinenkirche on the Kleines Fleet

View of Zuidhavenpoort and Noordhavenpoort in Zierikzee, 1742-1801. Creator: Johann Balthasar Probst
View of the Zuidhavenpoort and the Noordhavenpoort in Zierikzee, 1742-1801

Boat with lowered mast lying ashore, 1828-1897. Creator: Adrianus Eversen
Boat with lowered mast lying ashore, 1828-1897

View in Brugge, 1828-1897. Creator: Adrianus Eversen
View in Brugge, 1828-1897

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"Barge: Navigating Through History and Beauty" From the picturesque Canaletto paintings depicting the bustling Thames to the Liverpool Docks, where these mighty vessels once ruled the waters, barges have left an indelible mark on our maritime heritage. The iconic image of the Thames Barge Sara gracefully sailing through Maldon, a Blackwater Estuary town in Essex, evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. Inextricably linked to industry, barges played a crucial role in transporting goods such as sugar from Tate & Lyle Refinery or coal from Battersea Power Station along London's waterways. A GWR Publicity Poster from 1946 showcases their efficiency and reliability as they traversed canals and rivers with ease. Venturing beyond British shores, we find ourselves captivated by the enchanting sight of brightly painted barges harmoniously coexisting with oast houses on the River Medway near Maidstone. This idyllic scene reminds us that they are not just utilitarian vessels but also symbols of cultural identity. Across Europe, barge culture thrives along historic waterways like Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—where these sturdy boats navigate breathtaking landscapes alongside Ellesmere Canal. Meanwhile, on Hungary's Danube River lies Buda Castle—a majestic backdrop against which barges glide effortlessly—showcasing their versatility across diverse terrains. Whether it be witnessing Canaletto's art come alive or exploring hidden gems like Maldon or Yalding, each barge tells its own story. These floating marvels connect us to our past while reminding us of their enduring beauty in present-day life. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that have shaped history and continue to inspire awe wherever they sail—the timeless allure of a barge is truly unparalleled.