Coastal Collection

Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, A. G. Sherwood Hunter (1846-1919)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, June 1897. This painting is a wonderful record of a lantern procession held to commemorate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897

Spa Pavilion Gardens and Beach, Felixstowe, Suffolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908
The RNLI Lifeboat Arab II being towed across the sands at Harlyn Bay to be launched, followed by a mixed group of men, women and children

Harbour walls, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
The inner and outer harbour walls from the landward side with boats and men on the inner wall. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861

Aerial view of the beach and cliffs at Beer, East Devon. Date: 1960s

Scenery near Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Scotland - Painted by artist Alexander Cameron for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon - Painted 1939 Date: 1939

Fishing Pinks in Breaking Waves, c.1875-c.1885. Creator: Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Fishing Pinks in Breaking Waves, c.1875-c.1885

The coast at Hornbæk, 1866-1915. Creator: Carl Ludvig Locher
The coast at Hornbaek, 1866-1915

Peeling Potatoes - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire
A young girl peeling a large tub Potatoes in the rear yard of a Fish & Chip Shop at Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Washing Potatoes - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire
The proprietor/owner washes Potatoes in a rotary hand-cranked washer prior to peeling at the rear yard of a Fish & Chip Shop at Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Young girl preparing chips - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
A young girl (likely the daughter of the shop owner) prepares chips at a Fish & Chip Shop in Morecambe Lancashire. Note the wonderful chipper machine on the counter

Young boy and hot fat fryers - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
Young boy (the son of the owner) standing next to the hot fat fryers - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Dipping plaice in batter - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
The owner/proprietor dipping plaice (or another type of flat fish) into a ceramic pot of batter in a Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire, before placing into the hot fat fryer behind

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Seal colony on Scroby Sands, Norfolk, 2021

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Mixed sea shells on beach, Claigan, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK. April

Portman Ravine, Southbourne, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

A boy plays with a black dog in the harbour at Garlieston, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. He thows stones for the dog, which jumps about in the water Date: 1994

Seaton shingle beach
People stand and sit on the wooden boat launching pontoon on the shingle beach at Seaton, East Devon, England. The white cliffs in the distance are are at Beer Head

Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, Essex coast
The pirate radio ship, Radio Caroline, anchored off the Essex coast near Walton-on-the-Naze, with a boat alongside. circa 1966

Harbour (known around the world as Port Wenn)
Harbour (known around the world as Port Wenn the home of Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes, on TV) Port Isaac, North Cornwall, UK Date:

The Beach at Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland
The Beach at Ballybunion, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922
Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Esplanade, Lawns & Head, Bray, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Trebarwith Strand at sunset and high water, Trebarwith, north Cornwall, UK. October 2017

Felpham Beach, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Date: early 20th century

Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

South Africa - Table Mountain, Cape Town
CRH-823 South Africa - Table Mountain, Cape Town Sunset Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
Portobello - a coastal suburb of Edinburgh. Formerly a beach resort, it is located three miles to the east of the city centre, facing the Firth of Forth Date: 1937

Portree Harbour - Isle of Skye - Scotland
GET-1814 Portree Harbour - Isle of Skye - Scotland Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Four fishermen, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
The four fishermen are, from left to right: James Curtis (grandfather of Emma Oliver), Jack Langmaid, William Rowe and William Oliver

RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900
The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background. The lifeboat has a full compliment of women

Picture No. 11981471
Hartland Quay - Devon - UK Date:

Bay of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
View of the Bay of Avalon, with the Casino in the background, Casino Point, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Date: 1939

Picture No. 10741261
Portland Bill, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England Date:

Picture No. 10741258
Lyme Regis, showing The Cobb, the harbour wall, coastal town, Lyme Bay, Dorset Date:

England, Northumberland, Newbiggin by the sea. Coal dust revealed by a retreating wave on the Newbiggin by the sea beach

Godrevy Island and Lighthouse - from Gwithian - thrift - Cornwall - UK
DAC-269 Godrevy Island and Lighthouse - from Gwithian - thrift Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Old Pier - Weston Super Mare Date: 1910

Tate & Lyle Refinery
A coastal barge sailing by the famous Tate and Lyle sugar refinery works, Plaistow Wharf, off Silvertown, North Woolwich, east London

England, Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay. Incoming tide engulfs the causeway linking St Marys Island & lifehouse to the mainland

Majorca The port & marina viewed from the pine walk, Polenca
DAD-957 MAJORCA - Pollensa (Pollenca) The port & marina viewed from the pine walk David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The wreck of the collier Bessie, with all that remains of the wrecked Vulture in the surf beyond, Carbis Bay, Lelant
A view of the Bessie wrecked at Carbis Bay, broadside to the surf, with the machinery of the Vulture beyond. SS Bessie (ON 49984) was an iron three masted brigantine rigged steamer of 287 tons gross

View of Salcombe and harbour from Snapeaes Point in the early morning light. Salcombe, South Devon, UK, September 2010

The Rumps, Pentire Head, late evening light with the Devon Coastal Path, Polzeath, Cornwall, UK. June 2015

Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel
Burgh Island is a small tidal island on the coast of South Devon. There are several buildings on the island, the largest being the Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel

Tucking Pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Cadgwith harbour with fishermen, fishing boats and a tucking net full of pilchards. Photographer: Unknown

Caravans in Martello Camp, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Martello Caravan Camp at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This photograph was taken from the top of the Martello Tower, which gave the camp its name

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"Coastal Charms: Exploring the Seaside Splendors Around the World" Journey back in time to a Cornish village as we witness the enchanting Jubilee Procession, captured by A. G. Sherwood Hunter (1846-1919). Discover the picturesque harbor known worldwide as Port Wenn, where tranquility meets coastal beauty. Set sail on a nostalgic adventure aboard the Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, along the captivating Essex coast. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Ballybunion's beach in County Kerry, Ireland – nature at its finest. Transport yourself to Perranporth beach in Cornwall and witness surfers riding waves during an unforgettable June day in 1922. Stroll along Bray's Esplanade, Lawns & Head in County Wicklow and let your worries fade away with each crashing wave. Step into history with four hardworking fishermen from Polperro, Cornwall – a glimpse into their lives during the late 1800s. Lose yourself amidst Felpham Beach near Bognor Regis; West Sussex's hidden gem offering serenity by the sea. Embark on an exotic journey to Santa Catalina Island's Bay of Avalon; California unveils its coastal allure like never before. Travel across oceans to Cape Town and marvel at Table Mountain's majestic presence overlooking South Africa's stunning coastline. Experience Cadgwith's timeless tradition of tucking pilchards.