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Chatham Collection (#4)

Chatham, a town with a rich history and diverse attractions, holds numerous stories within its borders

Background imageChatham Collection: McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 57-0351

McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 57-0351
Canadian Armed Forces - McDonnell F-101B-90-MC Voodoo 101029 (msn 529), on arrival at RCAF Chatham, New Brunswick, for 416 Squadron CAF

Background imageChatham Collection: HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

Background imageChatham Collection: WILLIAM PITT THE ELDER -DEATH

WILLIAM PITT THE ELDER -DEATH
PITT THE ELDER 1ST EARL OF CHATHAM English politician - prelude to his death 7 April 1778

Background imageChatham Collection: A Royal Train South Eastern and Chatham Railway

A Royal Train South Eastern and Chatham Railway
A, Royal, Train, South, Eastern, and, Chatham, Railway, No, 516, Steam, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Charles, T, Howard, 12021830

Background imageChatham Collection: John Speeds map of Kent, 1611

John Speeds map of Kent, 1611
Image from Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine presenting an exact geography of the Kingdomes of Ireland, Scotland, Ireland, and the Iles adioyning with The Shires, Hundreds

Background imageChatham Collection: DDE-90039097

DDE-90039097
USA, Massachusetts, Chatham, Boats in Harbor, Evening Light (Large format sizes available). Date: 13/08/2013

Background imageChatham Collection: The Rebellion in the Soudan, Reinforcements leaving Portsmouth (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Soudan, Reinforcements leaving Portsmouth (engraving)
1061461 The Rebellion in the Soudan, Reinforcements leaving Portsmouth (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

Background imageChatham Collection: The Gordon Statue for Khartoum, temporarily erected in St Martins Place

The Gordon Statue for Khartoum, temporarily erected in St Martins Place, the Unveiling by the Duke of Cambridge (litho)
1600820 The Gordon Statue for Khartoum, temporarily erected in St Martins Place, the Unveiling by the Duke of Cambridge (litho) by Stewart

Background imageChatham Collection: Intended New Blackfriars Bridge, London, the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Bridge

Intended New Blackfriars Bridge, London, the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Bridge, at Blackfriars (engraving)
5213636 Intended New Blackfriars Bridge, London, the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Bridge, at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School

Background imageChatham Collection: The Siege Operations at Chatham, the Assault on Prince Henrys Bastion (engraving)

The Siege Operations at Chatham, the Assault on Prince Henrys Bastion (engraving)
1048868 The Siege Operations at Chatham, the Assault on Prince Henrys Bastion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege Operations at Chatham)

Background imageChatham Collection: Our Military during Polling Time, a Mock Election at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham (engraving)

Our Military during Polling Time, a Mock Election at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham (engraving)
1045358 Our Military during Polling Time, a Mock Election at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChatham Collection: The Launch of the 'Princess of Wales', at Chatham, the New Battleship Afloat (litho)

The Launch of the "Princess of Wales", at Chatham, the New Battleship Afloat (litho)
1043665 The Launch of the " Princess of Wales", at Chatham, the New Battleship Afloat (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChatham Collection: The Return of the Soldiers and Sailors from Egypt (engraving)

The Return of the Soldiers and Sailors from Egypt (engraving)
1061208 The Return of the Soldiers and Sailors from Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Soldiers and Sailors from Egypt)

Background imageChatham Collection: The Latest Additions to the Navy, the Three Most Powerful Warships in the World (litho)

The Latest Additions to the Navy, the Three Most Powerful Warships in the World (litho)
1064121 The Latest Additions to the Navy, the Three Most Powerful Warships in the World (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Additions to the Navy)

Background imageChatham Collection: Launch of HMS 'Victorious'at Chatham (litho)

Launch of HMS "Victorious"at Chatham (litho)
1100329 Launch of HMS " Victorious" at Chatham (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of HMS " Victorious" at Chatham)

Background imageChatham Collection: Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire, launched at Chatham on Tuesday Last (engraving)

Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire, launched at Chatham on Tuesday Last (engraving)
1106059 Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire, launched at Chatham on Tuesday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire)

Background imageChatham Collection: The Junction of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway with the Metropolitan Railway

The Junction of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway with the Metropolitan Railway, near Smithfield (engraving)
1098920 The Junction of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway with the Metropolitan Railway, near Smithfield (engraving) by English School

Background imageChatham Collection: The Railway-Bridge about to be erected across Ludgate-Hill by the London, Chatham

The Railway-Bridge about to be erected across Ludgate-Hill by the London, Chatham
1102870 The Railway-Bridge about to be erected across Ludgate-Hill by the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company (engraving) by English School

Background imageChatham Collection: The Ludgate Hill Station of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (engraving)

The Ludgate Hill Station of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (engraving)
583043 The Ludgate Hill Station of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ludgate Hill Station of the London)

Background imageChatham Collection: The London, Chatham and Dover Railway Station at Blackfriars, London (engraving)

The London, Chatham and Dover Railway Station at Blackfriars, London (engraving)
586520 The London, Chatham and Dover Railway Station at Blackfriars, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London)

Background imageChatham Collection: Cricket Team Photograph - The Cotswold Hunt XI

Cricket Team Photograph - The Cotswold Hunt XI which beat the Beaufort Hunt in a match at Stowell Park, Cheltenham by 77 runs

Background imageChatham Collection: Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Herefordshire Date: 1932

Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Herefordshire Date: 1932

Background imageChatham Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Chatham, Triumphal Arches (engraving)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Chatham, Triumphal Arches (engraving)
1611742 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Chatham, Triumphal Arches (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Chatham)

Background imageChatham Collection: Royal Engineers Sports at Chatham (engraving)

Royal Engineers Sports at Chatham (engraving)
1616534 Royal Engineers Sports at Chatham (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Engineers Sports at Chatham)

Background imageChatham Collection: Scene of the Recent Explosion at the Royal Engineer Establishment, Chatham (engraving)

Scene of the Recent Explosion at the Royal Engineer Establishment, Chatham (engraving)
1612718 Scene of the Recent Explosion at the Royal Engineer Establishment, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChatham Collection: Death of the 'Lion Queen, 'in Wombwells Menagerie, at Chatham (engraving)

Death of the "Lion Queen, "in Wombwells Menagerie, at Chatham (engraving)
1611906 Death of the " Lion Queen, " in Wombwells Menagerie, at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the " Lion Queen)

Background imageChatham Collection: North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge

North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge
1610425 North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)

Background imageChatham Collection: Sketch of Command House PH, Chatham, Kent

Sketch of Command House PH, Chatham, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Command House

Background imageChatham Collection: The old Arctic exploring ship, HMS Resolute, broken up at Chatham Dockyard

The old Arctic exploring ship, HMS Resolute, broken up at Chatham Dockyard. Two sailors contemplate the wreck. Date: 1879

Background imageChatham Collection: Her Majesty inspecting the Wounded Troops, at Fort Pitt Hospital, Chatham (engraving)

Her Majesty inspecting the Wounded Troops, at Fort Pitt Hospital, Chatham (engraving)
1602059 Her Majesty inspecting the Wounded Troops, at Fort Pitt Hospital, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChatham Collection: Asylum for the Temporary Reception of Insane Soldiers, at Fort Pitt, Chatham (engraving)

Asylum for the Temporary Reception of Insane Soldiers, at Fort Pitt, Chatham (engraving)
1587408 Asylum for the Temporary Reception of Insane Soldiers, at Fort Pitt, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChatham Collection: Greenwich Pensioners

Greenwich Pensioners
Group of Greenwich Pensioners, the Naval equivalent of a Chelsea Pensioner. Although the initial concept of a Greenwich pensioner was that of someone living in the Royal Hospital Greenwich

Background imageChatham Collection: The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Companys New Double Steam-Ship, Calais-Douvres

The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Companys New Double Steam-Ship, Calais-Douvres
1590050 The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Companys New Double Steam-Ship, Calais-Douvres, for the Channel Passage (engraving) by English School

Background imageChatham Collection: Railway locomotives, 1837-1886

Railway locomotives, 1837-1886
Great Western, North London, London Chatham & Dover, St Helens and Sligo Leitrim & Northern County Railways locomotives, 1837-1886. Each illustrated with key details/measurements for the engines

Background imageChatham Collection: Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt, Vice Admiral, 1667-1702 (oil on canvas)

Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt, Vice Admiral, 1667-1702 (oil on canvas)
5673097 Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt, Vice Admiral, 1667-1702 (oil on canvas) by Baen, Jan de (1633-1702); 111x92.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageChatham Collection: Map of underground and overground stations, South London

Map of underground and overground stations, South London
Map of underground and overground stations connecting the City to South London. The overground lines are the London & South Western Railway and the London Chatham & Dover Railway

Background imageChatham Collection: Railway station at Margate, Kent 1864

Railway station at Margate, Kent 1864
Railway station at Margate, Kent, on the East Kent (London, Chatham and Dover) Railway route. Date: 1864

Background imageChatham Collection: London, Chatham, and Dover railway bridgeworks at Blackfriars (engraving)

London, Chatham, and Dover railway bridgeworks at Blackfriars (engraving)
583027 London, Chatham, and Dover railway bridgeworks at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Chatham)

Background imageChatham Collection: Chatham naval barracks and William Congreves rockets

Chatham naval barracks and William Congreves rockets for the British military used in the Napoleonic Wars from 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Background imageChatham Collection: Poster, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, ferry crossings

Poster, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, ferry crossings from Calais to Dover and from Boulogne to Folkestone. circa 1901

Background imageChatham Collection: Entrance to Victoria Station, London

Entrance to Victoria Station, London. Date: circa 1908

Background imageChatham Collection: Siege Operations at Chatham, springing a Mine (engraving)

Siege Operations at Chatham, springing a Mine (engraving)
1607596 Siege Operations at Chatham, springing a Mine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Chatham, springing a Mine)

Background imageChatham Collection: Royal Engineers Memorial Arch, Chatham, Kent

Royal Engineers Memorial Arch, Chatham, Kent
Royal Engineers, South African Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks, Chatham, Kent, commemorating those who served in the Boer War. Date: 1905

Background imageChatham Collection: Launch of the Goliath (engraving)

Launch of the Goliath (engraving)
1586890 Launch of the Goliath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Goliath. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 July 1842)

Background imageChatham Collection: Farewell Dinner to Admiral Sir James Stirling, at Chatham (engraving)

Farewell Dinner to Admiral Sir James Stirling, at Chatham (engraving)
1618742 Farewell Dinner to Admiral Sir James Stirling, at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farewell Dinner to Admiral Sir James Stirling)

Background imageChatham Collection: Siege Operations at Chatham, Explosion of a Mine (engraving)

Siege Operations at Chatham, Explosion of a Mine (engraving)
1626007 Siege Operations at Chatham, Explosion of a Mine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Chatham, Explosion of a Mine)

Background imageChatham Collection: Launch of 'The Cressy'Screw Steam-Ship, at the Royal Dockyard, Chatham (engraving)

Launch of "The Cressy"Screw Steam-Ship, at the Royal Dockyard, Chatham (engraving)
1097181 Launch of " The Cressy" Screw Steam-Ship, at the Royal Dockyard, Chatham (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChatham Collection: View of Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

View of Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with people and rickshaws. Date: circa 1930s




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Chatham, a town with a rich history and diverse attractions, holds numerous stories within its borders. From the German cruiser SMS Emden's fateful encounter with HMAS Sydney during World War I to the majestic Chatham Class Light Cruiser built in 1911-13, this place has witnessed significant events. Situated in Kent on the banks of the Medway River since 1907, Chatham boasts connections to influential figures like William Pitt, a renowned British politician from the eighteenth century. The General Gordon Statue stands tall as a tribute to this historic figure who left an indelible mark on Chatham. The vibrant cultural scene is evident through various forms of entertainment that have graced Chatham over time. A poster advertising The Better Ole at Theatre Royal captures the essence of theatrical performances that have enthralled audiences for decades. Notable incidents also find their place in Chatham's narrative. The tragic tale of Ellen Bright's death at Wombwells Menagerie in 1850 serves as a reminder of past misfortunes and human resilience. Across continents, even Massachusetts' own Chatham showcases American pride with flags waving proudly against picturesque coastal backdrops. Fishing boats dotting the harbor add charm to Cape Cod's landscape while embodying New England traditions. Music enthusiasts will appreciate Count Basie taking center stage in Kent during his iconic performance captured by Brian Foskett. This momentous event highlights how music transcends boundaries and brings people together. For those seeking entertainment closer to home, The Gaiety music hall offers delightful evenings filled with laughter and joy for locals and visitors alike. Lastly, Jezreels Tower stands tall in nearby Gillingham—a testament to architectural marvels that grace this region—offering breathtaking views and historical significance all rolled into one structure. Intriguing tales unfold throughout every corner of Chatham—from naval battles and political legacies to captivating performances and natural beauty.