Chatham Collection (#5)

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

Launch of HMS Waterloo at Chatham 1833
Launch of His Majestys ship, HMS Waterloo at Chatham in 1833. HMS Waterloo was a 120-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. Date: 10 June 1833

Adverts including for holiday excursions, 1912
Page from The Bystander with adverts for South Eastern and Chatham Railway August bank holiday rail travel; August Holiday Excursions with L.S.W.R.; the seaside resorts of East Anglia served by

St Marys National Schools and New Drinking-Fountain at Chatham (engraving)
1103081 St Marys National Schools and New Drinking-Fountain at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Fourth of June"at Eton (engraving)
1050583 The " Fourth of June" at Eton (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Fourth of June" at Eton)

The Siege Operations at Chatham (engraving)
1048870 The Siege Operations at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege Operations at Chatham)

With the Honourable Artillery Company at Chatham during the Easter manoevres (engraving)
1064363 With the Honourable Artillery Company at Chatham during the Easter manoevres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Sketches at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham (engraving)
1061187 Sketches at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham)

Notes at a "Bridging Camp"of the Royal Engineers at Wouldham, near Chatham (engraving)
1055644 Notes at a " Bridging Camp" of the Royal Engineers at Wouldham, near Chatham (engraving) by English School

Rewards for Saving Life (engraving)
1054354 Rewards for Saving Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rewards for Saving Life)

HMS "Blake", the Protected Cruiser recently launched at Chatham, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1046800 HMS " Blake", the Protected Cruiser recently launched at Chatham, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Wyllie

Launch of the New Armour-Plated Ship "Rodney"at Chatham by the Duchess of Edinburgh (engraving)
1045922 Launch of the New Armour-Plated Ship " Rodney" at Chatham by the Duchess of Edinburgh (engraving) by Wyllie

The Statue of General Gordon at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham (engraving)
1047309 The Statue of General Gordon at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege Operations at Chatham (engraving)
1057499 Siege Operations at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Chatham)

The New Soldiers and Seamens Home at Chatham (engraving)
1049792 The New Soldiers and Seamens Home at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Soldiers and Seamens Home at Chatham)

St Pauls Church, Chatham, consecrated on Thursday (engraving)
1601906 St Pauls Church, Chatham, consecrated on Thursday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Church, Chatham, consecrated on Thursday)

Nelsons First Footing in the Navy, Chatham (colour litho)
3638347 Nelsons First Footing in the Navy, Chatham (colour litho) by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelsons First Footing in the Navy, Chatham)

Sketch Map of London showing the position of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (engraving)
586527 Sketch Map of London showing the position of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of the works for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway Bridge at Blackfriars, London (engraving)
586506 General view of the works for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway Bridge at Blackfriars, London (engraving) by English School

Sinking a cylinder for one of the stone piers (engraving)
586507 Sinking a cylinder for one of the stone piers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The works for the London)

General view of the works for the London, Chatham and Dover railway bridge at Blackfriars (engraving)
583486 General view of the works for the London, Chatham and Dover railway bridge at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School

Monument of the Earl of Chatham (engraving)
603685 Monument of the Earl of Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of the Earl of Chatham in Westminster Abbey)

The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres (engraving)
1056153 The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres)

Memorial Arch to the Officers and Sappers of the Royal Engineers who fell in the Russian War (engraving)
2772869 Memorial Arch to the Officers and Sappers of the Royal Engineers who fell in the Russian War (engraving) by English School

The Princess of Wales launching the New War-Ship "Prince of Wales"at Chatham, 25 March (b / w photo)
1629535 The Princess of Wales launching the New War-Ship " Prince of Wales" at Chatham, 25 March (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fitting out the New Steam-Frigate "Euryalus, "at Chatham (engraving)
1618785 Fitting out the New Steam-Frigate " Euryalus, " at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Military Bazaar at Chatham (engraving)
1619390 Military Bazaar at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Bazaar at Chatham)

Embarkation of Troops for the East Indies (engraving)
1586964 Embarkation of Troops for the East Indies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embarkation of Troops for the East Indies)

The late Outbreak among the Convicts at Chatham (engraving)
1612792 The late Outbreak among the Convicts at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Outbreak among the Convicts at Chatham)

Admiralty Works, St Marys Isle, Chatham, the Brick-Field (engraving)
1611051 Admiralty Works, St Marys Isle, Chatham, the Brick-Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiralty Works, St Marys Isle, Chatham)

Launch of His Majestys Ship, Waterloo, Chatham (engraving)
6001119 Launch of His Majestys Ship, Waterloo, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of His Majestys Ship, Waterloo, Chatham)

The Arsenal at Chatham (engraving)
5212938 The Arsenal at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arsenal at Chatham)

Dutch perspective on the naval raid on the Thames (engraving)
820130 Dutch perspective on the naval raid on the Thames (engraving) by Schellinks, Willem (1627-78); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chatham (b / w photo)
3631704 Chatham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatham. Illustration for Pictorial England and Wales (Cassell, c 1895).); © Look and Learn

HMS "Shannon"(chromolitho)
2790855 HMS " Shannon" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Shannon." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

The new station of the Metropolitan and London, Chatham and Dover railway, Farringdon Road, London (engraving)
584021 The new station of the Metropolitan and London, Chatham and Dover railway, Farringdon Road, London (engraving) by English School

View of Ludgate Circus, with St. Pauls Cathedral behind (b / w photo)
XJF466242 View of Ludgate Circus, with St. Pauls Cathedral behind (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving)
1054441 The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham)

The War of the Future, Steam Sappers "Marching Past"at Chatham (engraving)
1049883 The War of the Future, Steam Sappers " Marching Past" at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War of the Future)

Military Athletics at Chatham (engraving)
1049696 Military Athletics at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Athletics at Chatham)

HMS "Forte, "the New Second Class Protected Cruiser, launched at Chatham on Saturday (litho)
1063273 HMS " Forte, " the New Second Class Protected Cruiser, launched at Chatham on Saturday (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Forte)

The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Station at Blackfriars (engraving)
1102978 The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Station at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London, Chatham)

General View of the Works for the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Bridge at Blackfriars (engraving)
1102763 General View of the Works for the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Bridge at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School

London, Chatham, and Dover Railway-Bridge Works at Blackfriars, sinking a Cylinder for one of the Circular Stone Piers
1102762 London, Chatham, and Dover Railway-Bridge Works at Blackfriars, sinking a Cylinder for one of the Circular Stone Piers (engraving) by English School

The Siege Operations at St Marys Creek, Chatham, on Saturday Last (engraving)
1103346 The Siege Operations at St Marys Creek, Chatham, on Saturday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege Operations at St Marys Creek)

Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS "Victoria, "at Chatham (engraving)
1055578 Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS " Victoria, " at Chatham (engraving) by English School

Siege Operations at Chatham (engraving)
1057500 Siege Operations at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Chatham)

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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.