English Channel Collection (#44)

White Cliffs of Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Manneporte arch and chalk cliffs, Etretat, Normandy, FRANCE

Utah Beach is the westernmost beach of the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II, it is near Sainte-Marie-du-Mont in the region of Basse-Normandie, France

House with a nice display of geraniums in the department of Manche, France

A view of the white cliffs of Dover in England from a German gun battery at Cap Blanc Nez in the Pas-de-Calais department in Northern France

Cliffs on coast of Normandy at Etretat, Seine Maritime, France

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish fleet sailing toward Calais, France, where they hope to meet the Duke of Parma and his army. Line engraving with portraits of English admirals along the border, 1739

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Ships set on fire by the English fleet and sent toward the Spanish Armada, to scatter their fleet at Calais, 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The first engagement between the English Royal Navy and the Spanish Armada, 1588. Line engraving with portraits of English admirals on the border, 1739

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Armada fighting against the English Royal Navy, 1588. Line engraving

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Armada suffering heavy losses during a battle against the English Royal Navy, 1588. Line engraving

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The 2nd Fight betweene ye English and Spanish Fleetes being the 23 of June 1588 wherein only Cock an Englishman being with his little Vessell in ye Midst of ye Enemies died

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. English map, engraved 1590 by Augustine Ryther, after Roberto Adamo, showing the Spanish Armada tightly packed in the English Channel off the coast of Cornwall, late July 1588

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Armada in a semi-circle in the English Channel between Calais, France, and Tilbury, England. Line engraving from George Carletons A Thankful Remembrance of Gods Mercy

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish and English fleets en route to Calais, France, during the attempted Spanish invasion of England, 1588. Engraving by Augustine Ryther, after Roberto Adamo

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Map showing different positions of the Spanish Armada and the English Royal Navy, 1588. Engraving by Augustine Ryther, from Expeditionis Hispanorum, 1590

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada (left) led by Duke Medina-Sidonia and the English Royal Navy led by Sir Francis Drake, 1588. Dutch engraving, 16th century

View of coastline, viewed from Hastings Country Park, Covehurst Bay, English Channel, East Sussex, England, july

Rocks on beach and in sea under sandstone cliffs, Fairlight Cove, Covehurst Bay, near Hastings, East Sussex, England, july

Harpoon Weed (Asparagopsis armata) and Kelp (Laminaria sp. ) underwater, growing on shallow rocky reef, Brandy Bay
Harpoon Weed (Asparagopsis armata) and Kelp (Laminaria sp.) underwater, growing on shallow rocky reef, Brandy Bay, Dorset, England, august

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) woodland habitat at edge of beach at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Coastal bay with geological formations, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) growing on cliff habitat above high tideline, Isle of Portland in distance, White Nothe, Dorset, England, october

Tamarisk (Tamarix gallica) introduced species, habit, growing at edge of beach, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Common Orache (Atriplex patula) leaves, growing on pebbles at edge of beach, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Common Orache (Atriplex patula) growing on pebbles at edge of beach at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) habit, woodland habitat at edge of beach, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Japanese Wireweed (Sargassum muticum) introduced invasive species, Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) and Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) fronds, growing in rockpool at low tide, Bembridge

Fishing rubbish on beach at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Subtropical palms and aloes growing in terraced scree garden, in botanic gardens with sheltered microclimate, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, july

Balloon washed up on rocky shore, Dancing Ledge, Dorset, England, october

Plastic spray bottle floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Rusty buoy in coastal botanic gardens with sheltered microclimate, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, july

Cuttlefish pots on quayside, West Bay, Dorset, England, january

Coastline with geological rock formations and Kimmeridge clay erosion, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Flat Wrack (Fucus spiralis) fronds, on exposed rocks at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of coastline with darker clays and white chalk cliffs, Kimmeridge to Lulworth, Dorset, England, november

View of coastline with steep cliffs and rocky shoreline, near Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Ammonite fossil in exposed rock on beach, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

View of village, church, farmland and sea in distance, Preston, Dorset, England, october

Sea-lace (Chorda filum) fronds, exposed on rocks at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, october

Common Gorse (Ulex europaeus) close-up of seedpods, growing in gulley of slumped sea cliff, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Giant Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) patch growing on pebbles at edge of beach, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Fish Room Cleaner plastic container floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorest, England, september

Chalk rocks on beach, with eroded sand and clay sea cliffs, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of beach at high tide at sunset, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Entrance channel to harbour with incoming tide at dawn, Bembridge Harbour, Bembridge, Wight, England, june

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The English Channel, a stunning body of water that separates the southern coast of England from northern France, is a sight to behold. From the picturesque town of Salcombe in Devon to the breathtaking view of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head in East Sussex, this channel offers an array of mesmerizing landscapes. Weymouth and Lyme Regis in Dorset showcase their coastal charm along the English Channel, with sandy beaches and quaint seaside towns. As night falls, it transforms into a captivating spectacle when viewed from space, illuminating the UK like a shining gem. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex, where the River Cuckmere meets the English Channel amidst South Downs National Park. The area boasts dense growths of Bootlace seaweed that create an enchanting underwater world. Further west lies Wheal Coates in Cornwall—a testament to its mining history—where an abandoned tin mine stands as a reminder of past endeavors. Meanwhile, Old Harry Rocks on Swanage's Jurassic Coast welcomes visitors with awe-inspiring sunrises that paint vibrant hues across the sky. Historical maps such as Matthew Paris's depiction from 1250 and a map dating back to 1891 offer glimpses into how these regions have evolved over time. And no mention would be complete without mentioning Durdle Door—a natural limestone arch located at Lulworth Cove—which has earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its geological significance. The English Channel truly encompasses diverse beauty—from charming coastal towns to ancient landmarks—and serves as a gateway connecting countries and cultures alike. Its allure continues to draw visitors who seek solace within its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings.