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Blyth Collection

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Blyth, a charming town located in Northumberland

Background imageBlyth Collection: Turner Street, Blyth, Northumberland

Turner Street, Blyth, Northumberland
Turner Street, Blyth, near Cramlington, Northumberland, England. Showing the Cash Boot Company Date: 1920s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Nothumberland

Blyth Nothumberland
Blyth, Northumberland, on the North Sea coast

Background imageBlyth Collection: Pinhole camera image of view along timber walkway of Blyth Pier towards lighthouse

Pinhole camera image of view along timber walkway of Blyth Pier towards lighthouse, Blyth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBlyth Collection: The Four-Paddle-Wheel Danube Steamer 'Tachtalia', 1854. Creator: Unknown

The Four-Paddle-Wheel Danube Steamer "Tachtalia", 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Four-Paddle-Wheel Danube Steamer "Tachtalia", 1854. Under a charter granted by the Austrian Government, the exclusive privilege of the regular traffic of the Danube is conferred

Background imageBlyth Collection: Hedley, Young & Co, Blyths oldest and biggest family store

Hedley, Young & Co, Blyths oldest and biggest family store, has been taken over by Allen and Company of South Shields. The firm, which first opened 98 years ago was bought out late last week for 40s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Cowpen Hall, the stately home in Blyth which may be demolished. 12th February 1963

Cowpen Hall, the stately home in Blyth which may be demolished. 12th February 1963

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Waterloo Road early 1900s

Blyth Waterloo Road early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Turner Street early 1900s

Blyth Turner Street early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Railway Station early 1900s

Blyth Railway Station early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Regent Street early 1900s

Blyth Regent Street early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth High Ferry early 1900s

Blyth High Ferry early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Market Place early 1900s

Blyth Market Place early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Fishing Boats early 1900s

Blyth Fishing Boats early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Hall Shustoke early 1900s

Blyth Hall Shustoke early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Fish Quay early 1900s

Blyth Fish Quay early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth early 1900s

Blyth early 1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth early1900s

Blyth early1900s

Background imageBlyth Collection: 1840s Victorian Map of Nottinghamshire

1840s Victorian Map of Nottinghamshire

Background imageBlyth Collection: England, Northumberland, Cambois

England, Northumberland, Cambois. Marker posts in the north sea near Blyth

Background imageBlyth Collection: County Map of Northumberland, c. 1777

County Map of Northumberland, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Tait

Blyth Tait 3 Day Eventing, Cross Country Cross Country Athens, Greece 17 August 2004 Date: 17 August 2004

Background imageBlyth Collection: View of Blyth Harbour, showing a three island collier at Blyth Staiths with the power

View of Blyth Harbour, showing a three island collier at Blyth Staiths with the power
5917114 View of Blyth Harbour, showing a three island collier at Blyth Staiths with the power station in the background (b/w photo)

Background imageBlyth Collection: Music cover, The Loveliest Night of the Year

Music cover, The Loveliest Night of the Year, from the film, The Great Caruso, starring Mario Lanza and Ann Blyth

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Sands, 1882 (gouache, charcoal pencil and brown chalk on grey brown paper)

Blyth Sands, 1882 (gouache, charcoal pencil and brown chalk on grey brown paper)
650540 Blyth Sands, 1882 (gouache, charcoal pencil and brown chalk on grey brown paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 43.2x57.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blyth Sands)

Background imageBlyth Collection: The New General Railway Station at Perth (engraving)

The New General Railway Station at Perth (engraving)
6016195 The New General Railway Station at Perth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New General Railway Station at Perth)

Background imageBlyth Collection: Tthe starboard side of the Blyth Harbour Commissioners launch John Dent

Tthe starboard side of the Blyth Harbour Commissioners launch John Dent
5917116 Tthe starboard side of the Blyth Harbour Commissioners launch John Dent passing the staiths (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; eTyne & Wear Archives &

Background imageBlyth Collection: Blyth Harbour, showing an amount of colliers lying alongside Blyth Staiths with a Harbour

Blyth Harbour, showing an amount of colliers lying alongside Blyth Staiths with a Harbour
5917115 Blyth Harbour, showing an amount of colliers lying alongside Blyth Staiths with a Harbour Commission launch in the foreground (b/w photo)

Background imageBlyth Collection: View of Blyth Harbour (b / we photo)

View of Blyth Harbour (b / we photo)
5917113 View of Blyth Harbour (b/we photo) by English Photographer; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: taken from the power station looking downstream)

Background imageBlyth Collection: View of Blyth Harbour looking downstream with many vessels waiting to load (b / w photo)

View of Blyth Harbour looking downstream with many vessels waiting to load (b / w photo)
5917109 View of Blyth Harbour looking downstream with many vessels waiting to load (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageBlyth Collection: Busy scene at Blyth market place. 3rd August 1959

Busy scene at Blyth market place. 3rd August 1959

Background imageBlyth Collection: Don Quixote in the Sable Mountains, October 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth

Don Quixote in the Sable Mountains, October 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth
Don Quixote in the Sable Mountains, October 20, 1782. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Soldiers Death (from The Life and Death of a Soldier), May 1, 1781

Soldiers Death (from The Life and Death of a Soldier), May 1, 1781. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth
Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Rustick Dancers, November 9, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth

Rustick Dancers, November 9, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth
Rustick Dancers, November 9, 1780. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Fishermen, November 9, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth

Fishermen, November 9, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth
Fishermen, November 9, 1780. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Banditti Going Out, November 9, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth

Banditti Going Out, November 9, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth
Banditti Going Out, November 9, 1780. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Nebuchadnezzar Recovering His Reason, October 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth

Nebuchadnezzar Recovering His Reason, October 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth
Nebuchadnezzar Recovering His Reason, October 20, 1782. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: An Aga of the Janizaries, July 19, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

An Aga of the Janizaries, July 19, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
An Aga of the Janizaries, July 19, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Three Oriental Heads, March 5, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth

Three Oriental Heads, March 5, 1780. Creator: Robert Blyth
Three Oriental Heads, March 5, 1780. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Storming a Banditti Stronghold, May 1, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth

Storming a Banditti Stronghold, May 1, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth
Storming a Banditti Stronghold, May 1, 1782. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Going Out in the Morning, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Going Out in the Morning, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Going Out in the Morning, November 15, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Killing an Enemy, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Killing an Enemy, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Killing an Enemy, November 15, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Enjoying Domestic Happiness, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Enjoying Domestic Happiness, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Enjoying Domestic Happiness, November 15, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Retiring Wounded from Battle, July 19, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Retiring Wounded from Battle, July 19, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Retiring Wounded from Battle, July 19, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Going Out in the Morning, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Going Out in the Morning, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Going Out in the Morning, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Stripping the Slain, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Stripping the Slain, November 15, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Stripping the Slain, November 15, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Two Soldiers and Child Holding a Helmet, July 19, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth

Two Soldiers and Child Holding a Helmet, July 19, 1779. Creator: Robert Blyth
Two Soldiers and Child Holding a Helmet, July 19, 1779. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Background imageBlyth Collection: Packhorse with Soldiers, June 23, 1784. Creator: Robert Blyth

Packhorse with Soldiers, June 23, 1784. Creator: Robert Blyth
Packhorse with Soldiers, June 23, 1784. After John Hamilton Mortimer




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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Blyth, a charming town located in Northumberland. From its humble beginnings to its bustling streets, it has seen it all. Take a stroll down Turner Street, where the echoes of the past still linger. This quaint road tells tales of days gone by, with buildings that have stood strong for centuries. It's a glimpse into the heart and soul of Blyth. Venture further into this historic town and you'll discover Blyth Pier, captured perfectly through a pinhole camera image. The timber walkway stretches out towards the lighthouse, offering breathtaking views that will transport you to another era. Travel back to the early 1900s as you explore Waterloo Road, Turner Street, Railway Station, Regent Street - each street holds secrets from yesteryears. These snapshots from history paint a vivid picture of life in Blyth during simpler times. The High Ferry stands proudly amidst these scenes frozen in time. A symbol of connection and transportation across waterways that were once vital arteries for trade and travel. Wander through Market Place and witness the hustle and bustle that defined daily life long ago. The vibrant atmosphere filled with merchants selling their wares is sure to ignite your imagination. Blyth's fishing boats are an integral part of its identity even today but imagine them sailing gracefully along the coast during those early 1900s years when they were at their peak. They were not just vessels; they represented livelihoods intertwined with tradition passed down through generations. In Shustoke Hall lies another piece of Blyth's story waiting to be discovered – an architectural gem steeped in grandeur dating back over a century ago. Its walls hold whispers from eras long forgotten yet preserved within every brick. Lastly, visit Fish Quay where fishermen would return after braving treacherous waters on their quest for the day's catch.