Coastal Collection (#10)

The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Creator: Peter Graham
The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Illustration to a ballad of the same name by Robert Southey, published in 1802. A warning bell for shipping had been installed on a dangerous sandstone reef off

Corfe Castle, early morning llight and mist, Corfe Castle, Dorset, UK. September 2014

Twr Mawr lighthouse, Llanddwyn Island, late evening light, Anglesey, North Wales, UK, September 2013

Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1930s
A view of Narrowcliff, with fields and buildings and the Kilbirnie Hotel on the far right. The Kilbirnie was run by Mr and Mrs Ernest Crocker, formerly of Kilbirnie, Cliff Road, at the time

Fishing boat off Porthleven, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s
The Penzance registered Porthleven fishing boat, PZ57 Hetty May, under sail off Porthleven with several fishermen on board. Another fishing boat can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Unknown

Beesands, Devon
Beesands - a small settlement located midway between Hallsands and Torcross on the coast of Start Bay in South Devon, England. Date: circa 1920s

Shingle beach and chalk cliffs along the North Sea coast at Yport, Normandy, France, June 2018

Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather

Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900
A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown

Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) digging in sand, foraging for crabs on beach, Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo

Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) close up of snout, Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo

Fishing fleet in the Hayle Estuary, Lelant, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the fishing fleet, under full sail, leaving the Hayle Estuary at high tide. Some vessels are using their large oars or sweeps to move the boat away from the shore to catch the wind

Aerial view of the Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site along the shore of the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. May 2017

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of Perranporth beach and the sand dunes on the August Bank Holiday. The photograph is taken from Cliff Road, overlooking a tennis court in the foreground

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1921
Two men and a little boy with four large fish on a stick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Terrace, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall. 1960
Originally built as five sea captains houses in 1821, the houses have a commanding position overlooking the early 19th century harbour. They are Grade II listed buildings. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall. 1910
A good view of Porthpean beach looking north east on a busy summers day. The white building with the well tended garden is Porthpean House

Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England

Cawsand from the beach, Rame, Cornwall. 1890s
Two large sailing vessels are on the beach. Nearest to the camera is the William, nearest the camera with the Star of Peace half obscured behind the William

Oldshoremore Beach and dunes in evening light, Kinlochbervie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, April 2014

Warebeth Beach at dawn with view to Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with tricolor and ruby colourations on beach, Texel, Netherlands

Rough seas during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park. Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

General view of Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908
General view of the east side of the beach and village, with boats on the shore. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll, c1883. Artist: William McTaggart
A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll, c1883. Painting held by Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, Aberdeen. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912, (1914). Artist: Edward Reginald Frampton
The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912. This painting depicts the imminent arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland in AD 430. After an original work by Edward Reginald Frampton (1870-1923)

Pembroke Castle, Wales, c1829. Artist: JMW Turner
Pembroke Castle, Wales, c1829. Painting held in The Holburne Museum of Art, Bath. From The Studio Volume 81. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Picture No. 11981741
Otter, Road sign warning of otter crossing causeway Benbecula, Outer Hebrides Date:

Stern trawler Conqueror on rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall
Stern trawler Conqueror on the rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall, December 1978. Date: 1978

View from the lighthouse, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa
View from the lighthouse, Monrovia, capital and main port of Liberia, West Africa, with Broad Street on the right. Date: circa 1920

Waterside view, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa
Waterside view, Monrovia, capital of Liberia, West Africa. Date: circa 1920

Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, Scotland
Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: circa 1938

Arthurs Seat Hotel, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Arthurs Seat Hotel and Grounds, Sea Point, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

Nidden (Nida), Lithuania - sand dunes
Nidden (Nida), Lithuania, high rolling sand dunes (Parnidis Dune) overlooking the Curonian Lagoon and and Cape Grobstas. circa 1910s

Map of La Palma, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908

Map, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
Map of Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of California, USA, with inset scenes. 1935

Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane
Fairey Campania two-seat carrier-borne reconnaissance or coastal patroller seaplane, which entered production in early 1917. It was mounted on a wheeled trolley for takeoff from a ships flight deck

Paragon Park, Nantasket Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Night view of Paragon Park and the Schlitz Palm Garden, Nantasket Beach, Hull, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1908

Torre Abbey Sands beach, Torquay, Devon
Aerial view of Torre Abbey Sands beach, Torquay, Devon. Date: circa 1958

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis
The battle of the beachhead -- an airmans view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background

Wave in Pristine ocean
Large wave breaking at Greenly Beach, Southern Ocean, Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Cartwrights Great Wheel - Skegness, Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1905

Mount Athos, Greece - Holy Monastery of Iviron
Holy Monastery of Iviron or Iveron, an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Hotel Burlington, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset. Includes an inset view of Moonrise from the Balcony of the Hotel. Date: circa 1910

Isle of Sheppey, UK, aerial view C014 / 6171
Isle of Sheppey. Aerial photograph of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK

Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490
Ross Arctic search expedition. 19th-century artwork of the ships HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator caught in pack ice in Baffin Bay off Devils Point in the Arctic

Whisky Galore (1949)
On location during the shoot of Alexander MacKendricks directorial debut

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.