Dover Collection (#15)

Guns Shell Dover from French Coast, 1940, (1940). On 22nd August 1940, cross-channel guns stationed in France shelled the coast of Dover destroying residential areas. From The War in Pictures

Cutter Entering Dover Harbour, 1819. Artist: Robert Havell
Cutter Entering Dover Harbour, 1819. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Queen Anne receiving the Act of Union from the Duke of Queensberry, 1707 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Landing of King Charles II at Dover, 1660 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Dover, from the Beach, Kent, 1846. Artist: Henry Winsor Bond
Dover, from the Beach, Kent, 1846. After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864). From Dugdales England and Wales Delineated, by Thomas Dugdale. [L. Tallis, London, 1846]

Shakeseares Cliff, Dover. Kent, 1831. Artists: Henry Gastineau, Henry Adlard
Shakeseares Cliff, Dover. Kent, 1831. After Henry Gastineau (1791-1876). [Geo Virtue, London, 1831]

The Pent, Dover, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
The Pent, Dover. 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Dover-Evening, c1895. Artist: John William Buxton Knight
Dover-Evening, c1895. From The Studio Volume 43, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1908]

Louis Bleriot on the pier at Dover after his flight across the English Channel, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Dover, from the Beach, 19th century. Artist: Francis
Dover, from the Beach, 19th century

Landing place, outer harbour, Dover, Kent, 19th century. Artist: E Finden
Landing place, outer harbour, Dover, Kent, 19th century

Dover, Kent, 19th century. Artist: E Francis
Dover, Kent, 19th century

Dover Pier, Kent, 19th century. Artist: Appelton
Dover Pier, Kent, 19th century. View showing Dover Castle on the clifftop in the background

Dover Castle, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Charles II receiving the Duchess of Orleans at Dover, 1670 (1804). Artist: William Bromley
Charles II receiving the Duchess of Orleans at Dover, 1670 (1804). Charles and his sister, Henrietta Anne Stuart, negotiated the Secret Treaty of Dover

The cliffs and wrecked Preussen, Dover, 20th century

Main guard, Royal naval depot, Fleet House and Archcliffe Fort, Dover, c1916
Main guard, Royal naval depot, Fleet House and Archcliffe Fort, Dover, c1915-1916. The tunnel guard, eastern arm

Departure of Henry VIII from Dover, May 1520, (1902). From a painting attributed to E Volpe, in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace

English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

The Stag, the Bull, and the Bear, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Stag, the Bull, and the Bear, 19th century. A railway fable

Dover, Kent, 1860. Artist: E Finden
Dover, Kent, 1860. Ships in rough weather off the Channel port of Dover

Dover, 1875. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
Dover, 19th century. The famous white cliffs of Dover, England. From the collection of Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

Langdon Bay and Cliffs, east of Dover Harbour, Dover, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Langdon Bay and Cliffs, east of Dover Harbour, Dover, Kent, 20th century. The bay is known for the Langdon Bay Hoard - a collection of Bronze Age metal objects found nearby in 1974

The Norman Keep of Dover Castle, 12th century
Dover Castle Walls, a late Norman castle originally constructed by William I, 12th century

Dover Castle Walls, 12th century. Artist: William the Conqueror
Dover Castle Walls, a late Norman castle originally constructed by William I, 12th century

Roman Pharos, 1st century
Roman Pharos (lighthouse), 1st century

A Roman lighthouse in Dover, 1st century
A Roman lighthouse (Pharos), in Dover, 1st century

Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. The orphaned David Copperfield, having run away from his poverty-ridden London existence

Port Esperance near Hobart, Tasmania

South Eastern and Chatham Railway Dover Boat Train. Date: circa early 20th century

The Cuckoo by Charles E. Brookfield (19 May 1857 20 October 1913) adapted from Decore by H. Meilhac (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 27th January 1888)

Cinderella starring Iris Hoey
Cinderella flyer promoting a production at the Lyceum Theatre. The photos, from the left, are of Simeta (sic) Marsden as Dandini

Sailing vessel Andreas at Dover, Kent
Sailing vessel SV Andreas at Dover, Kent. Date: early 20th century

Queen Victoria the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland
Queen Victoria, (1819-1901) - Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Advertorial card for W. F

Belgium - Boarding the Ferry to Dover at Ostende. Promotional postcard for the Belgium National Railway. Date: 1920

Dover Castle, Kent - Aerial View. circa 1930s

Shakespeares Cliff, Dover. Moore, James 1819 - 1883

Memorial to Captain Webb (Cross-channel swimmer) - Dover
Dover, Kent, England - Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) famous cross-channel swimmer, the first to achieve this feat between Dover and Calais in 1875

London, Chatham and Dover Railways station at Victoria
London, Chatham and Dover Railways Terminus at Victoria, London (left) and the London, Brighton and South Coast railway (right)

Portrait of Agnes J Burke, writer, described as the prettiest of Paris correspondents, the social link between The Boulevard and Pall Mall. 1880

Patients waiting for VAD transport
Three stretchers with patients are on the ground at the back of some vehicles. The patients have probably just arrived by ambulance train at Ramsgate Town Station

Georgiana Lady Dover 3
GEORGIANA baroness DOVER (nee Howard) wife of George Agar- Ellis, first baron. with their child Date: 1804 - 1860

George 1st Baron Dover 2
GEORGE JAMES WELBORE AGAR- ELLIS, first baron DOVER statesman with his autograph Date: 1797 - 1833

Georgiana Lady Dover 1
GEORGIANA baroness DOVER (nee Howard) wife of George Agar- Ellis, first baron. Date: 1804 - 1860

George 1st Baron Dover 1
GEORGE JAMES WELBORE AGAR- ELLIS, first baron DOVER statesman with his autograph Date: 1797 - 1833

View of English Workings
A general view of the English workings in St Margarets Bay, near Dover, Date: circa 1882

Blackfriars Station
The terminus of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway is at first known as Ludgate Hill Station. Date: 1863

Rail Accident Beckenham
Wreckage from the rail accident near Beckenham, on the London, Chatham and Dover railway line Date: 1866

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"Dover: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Dover, a coastal town in Kent, England, holds within its embrace a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. From deceiving invaders with the state of the tide to being the gateway for luxurious travel between London and Calais, it has witnessed countless tales unfold. In 1947, amidst post-war optimism, a couple strolls arm in arm on a railway platform beside the opulent locomotive known as the "Golden Arrow. " This train linked London to Dover, where eager passengers embarked on ferries bound for Calais in France. It was an era filled with hope and dreams of exploration. Venturing beyond the bustling town center lies St Margarets Bay at Cliffe - a serene haven nestled along the coast. Here one can find tranquility amidst picturesque landscapes that seem straight out of a painting. And if you venture further into Wales, even goats take leisurely walks through charming countryside paths. Sports enthusiasts will find solace at Crabble Cricket ground - an iconic venue where cricket matches have been played for generations. The spirit of unity is celebrated at Franco-British Exhibition held in London; it serves as a reminder that despite differences, collaboration brings forth progress. The White Cliffs stand tall as proud sentinels guarding this historic town's shores. These majestic cliffs are not only visually stunning but also serve as symbols of resilience throughout centuries past. They have witnessed wars fought and victories won – enduring testaments to England's strength. Traveling down Old Dover Road Blackheath takes us back in time; it whispers stories from days gone by when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very streets. Meanwhile, Cotswold Games dating back to the 17th century evoke images of merriment-filled festivities celebrating English traditions. Even across waters lie connections between nations: rowers from Oxford bravely crossing the English Channel in 1885, showcasing the indomitable spirit of sportsmanship.