Cinque Ports Collection

Map of the Cinque Ports (Victorian engraving)
An old map of the Cinque Ports, which are five historic ports on the south-eastern corner of Kent, England. The Confederation of Cinque Ports (Cinque is pronounced asinka)

The Duke of Wellington
2613384 The Duke of Wellington.; (add.info.: The Duke of Wellington, Lord Warden of the cinque ports. Original painting by John Lilley. Painted for the corporation of Dover for their town hall)

Presentation of Lord Palmerston's portrait to the inhabitants of Dover... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Lord Palmerston's portrait to the inhabitants of Dover - the Premier addressing the town council in the Maison Dieu Hall

Antique Map of the Cinque Ports, (French: Five Ports) - 19th Century
Cinque Ports, (French: Five Ports) medieval confederation of English Channel ports in southeastern England, formed to furnish ships and men for the king's service

The Court of the Brotherhood and Guestling of the Cinque Ports, the Procession from the Church of St Clement
1628957 The Court of the Brotherhood and Guestling of the Cinque Ports, the Procession from the Church of St Clement, Hastings (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Cinque Ports (engraving)
1591832 The Cinque Ports (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cinque Ports. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1891)

The Right Honourable W H Smith, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (b / w photo)
1591830 The Right Honourable W H Smith, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable W H Smith)

Monument of Gervase Alard, Admiral of the Cinque Ports, in the Church at Winchelsea (engraving)
6025162 Monument of Gervase Alard, Admiral of the Cinque Ports, in the Church at Winchelsea (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Gervase Alard)

Walmer Castle, Kent, the Official Residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (b / w photo)
1605942 Walmer Castle, Kent, the Official Residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walmer Castle, Kent)

Cinque Ports, Sandown Castle, Kent (engraving)
1601511 Cinque Ports, Sandown Castle, Kent (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinque Ports, Sandown Castle, Kent)

Walmer Castle, the New Lord Warden (engraving)
1603327 Walmer Castle, the New Lord Warden (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walmer Castle, the New Lord Warden)

Installation of Lord Palmerston as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (engraving)
2773587 Installation of Lord Palmerston as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Session of the Court of Claims, 17 July, Notable Petitioners (b / w photo)
1628936 The First Session of the Court of Claims, 17 July, Notable Petitioners (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Installation of Lord Palmerston as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Arrival of His Lordship at Dover Castle
1619753 The Installation of Lord Palmerston as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Arrival of His Lordship at Dover Castle (engraving) by English School

The Cinque Ports (engraving)
1591831 The Cinque Ports (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cinque Ports. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1891)

Norman doorway of St Nicholas Church, New Romney, Kent (b / w photo)
5999741 Norman doorway of St Nicholas Church, New Romney, Kent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman doorway of St Nicholas Church, New Romney)

The Cinque Ports (engraving)
1619756 The Cinque Ports (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cinque Ports. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 September 1861)

The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, the New Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (engraving)
1592270 The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, the New Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava)

The Marquis of Salisbury leaving the College Close at Dover after his Installation as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
1605701 The Marquis of Salisbury leaving the College Close at Dover after his Installation as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (engraving) by English School

The Town of Rye, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
The Town of Rye, 1835. In medieval times, Rye was an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation on the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by sea

The Barbican, Sandwich, 1907. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
The Barbican, Sandwich, 1907. Historic town on the river Stour in Kent, UK

Ecclesbourne Cliff, Hastings, East Sussex, early 20th century

Illustration by William Hyde. From The Cinque Ports, 1900-1. Artist: William Hyde Wollaston
Illustration by William Hyde. From The Cinque Ports, 1900-1. From The Studio Volume 21 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900-1.]

Walmer Castle, Kent, c1888. The official residence of the Warden of the Cinque Ports. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Sandwich, engraved by E. Challis, 1841 (engraving)
XJF465120 Sandwich, engraved by E. Challis, 1841 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Cinque Ports, Sandwich is a town in Kent)

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The Cinque Ports, also known as the Five Ports, hold a rich history that is beautifully captured in these antique engravings and photographs. This Victorian engraving of the Cinque Ports map showcases the strategic coastal locations that made up this alliance in the 19th century. The Court of the Brotherhood and Guestling of the Cinque Ports is depicted in a black and white photo, capturing a solemn procession from the Church of St Clement in Hastings. One notable figure associated with the Cinque Ports was Lord Warden W H Smith, whose portrait can be seen in another monochromatic photograph. His official residence, Walmer Castle in Kent, stands proudly overlooking its domain as shown in yet another captivating image. Gervase Alard, Admiral of the Cinque Ports, is commemorated through an intricate engraving within Winchelsea's church. Sandown Castle in Kent is also immortalized through an engraving showcasing its grandeur. The installation ceremony for Lord Palmerston as Lord Warden receives special attention with two separate engravings capturing his arrival at Dover Castle and his induction into this prestigious position. Lastly, a black and white photograph captures petitioners during The First Session of the Court of Claims on July 17th - their faces filled with hope and anticipation. These glimpses into history offer us insight into both significant events and everyday life within this historic alliance known as the Cinque Ports.