Gravesend Collection (#3)

The Heroes of the Sutledge (engraving)
1594441 The Heroes of the Sutledge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Sutledge. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 19 December 1846)

Cholera Precautions in England, the Sailors Hospital, near Gravesend (engraving)
1603557 Cholera Precautions in England, the Sailors Hospital, near Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cholera Precautions in England)

Ruins of the Great Fire at Gravesend (engraving)
1096770 Ruins of the Great Fire at Gravesend (engraving) by Prout, John Skinner (1806-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Great Fire at Gravesend)

Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore (engraving)
1096640 Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident to the Nassau Balloon)

Advert, Thames & Channel Passenger Service, London Steamboat Company Limited, for steamboats calling at various points along the River Thames in London and places further afield in Essex

The Proposed Gordon Camp, Gordon and his "Kings"at Gravesend (engraving)
1040975 The Proposed Gordon Camp, Gordon and his " Kings" at Gravesend (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Gordon Camp)

College for Congregational Ministers Daughters, at Milton, near Gravesend (engraving)
1105362 College for Congregational Ministers Daughters, at Milton, near Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marriage of Maria Alexandrovna and the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1105578 Marriage of Maria Alexandrovna and the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of The Royal Thames Yacht Club season (litho)
1064536 Opening of The Royal Thames Yacht Club season (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of The Royal Thames Yacht Club season)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

General Gordon (engraving)
1061519 General Gordon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gordon. Illustration for The Graphic)

Arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at the Terrace Pier, Gravesend (engraving)
1058453 Arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at the Terrace Pier, Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burning of the "Cospatrick"(engraving)
1053331 The Burning of the " Cospatrick" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of the " Cospatrick")

The Schooner-Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, the Gloriana coming in First at Gravesend (engraving)
1610414 The Schooner-Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, the Gloriana coming in First at Gravesend (engraving) by Weedon

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603419 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

British coats of arms (chromolitho)
2775513 British coats of arms (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British coats of arms: Brighton, Ireland, Gravesend, Channel Islands, Wesminster)

Rosherville Gardens, Gravesend (engraving)
584062 Rosherville Gardens, Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosherville Gardens)

Lloyds Steam-Boat Excursion Guide (engraving)
603033 Lloyds Steam-Boat Excursion Guide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lloyds Steam-Boat Excursion Guide, Greenwich, Woolwich, Southend, Sheerness)

Lloyds Steam-Boat Excursion Guide (engraving)
603034 Lloyds Steam-Boat Excursion Guide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lloyds Steam-Boat Excursion Guide, Greenwich, Woolwich, Southend, Sheerness)

Queens Jubilee Clock Tower, at Gravesend (engraving)
1595348 Queens Jubilee Clock Tower, at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens Jubilee Clock Tower, at Gravesend)

Return of the 31st Regiment from India (engraving)
1617493 Return of the 31st Regiment from India (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the 31st Regiment from India)

Queen of James II. concealed at Gravesend (engraving)
654511 Queen of James II. concealed at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of James II. concealed at Gravesend)

Public arms: Londonderry; Yarmouth; Brecknockshire; Burton-on-Trent; Gravesend (engraving)
6008892 Public arms: Londonderry; Yarmouth; Brecknockshire; Burton-on-Trent; Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival of the Tug "Anglia"with Cleopatras Needle off Gravesend, on the 21st inst (engraving)
3637895 Arrival of the Tug " Anglia" with Cleopatras Needle off Gravesend, on the 21st inst (engraving) by English School

T Burell, plumber, glazier, house and ornamental painter, trade card (engraving)
731558 T Burell, plumber, glazier, house and ornamental painter, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T Burell, plumber, glazier)

Gravesend from Tilbury Fort (engraving)
730559 Gravesend from Tilbury Fort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gravesend from Tilbury Fort)

Rosherville Gardens, Gravesend (engraving)
584066 Rosherville Gardens, Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosherville Gardens)

The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Eastbourne and Gravesend (engraving)
1038770 The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Eastbourne and Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shah of Persia in England (engraving)
1046436 The Shah of Persia in England (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia in England)

Strewing Flowers before the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Gravesend (engraving)
1105579 Strewing Flowers before the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sailing of the Hudsons Bay Companys Ships, from Gravesend (engraving)
1095610 Sailing of the Hudsons Bay Companys Ships, from Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing of the Hudsons Bay Companys Ships)

Landing of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, at Gravesend, on his Way to Marry the Princess Elizabeth
1609332 Landing of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, at Gravesend, on his Way to Marry the Princess Elizabeth, Daughter of James I, 17 October 1612 (engraving) by English School

The Fire at Gravesend (engraving)
1594422 The Fire at Gravesend (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire at Gravesend. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 November 1846)

Princess Alexandra landing at Gravesend, 7 March 1863 (engraving)
1595388 Princess Alexandra landing at Gravesend, 7 March 1863 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Alexandra landing at Gravesend, 7 March 1863)

Arrival at Gravesend on Monday Morning (engraving)
1589877 Arrival at Gravesend on Monday Morning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival at Gravesend on Monday Morning)

Saint Monday, or the Peoples Holiday, Windmill Hill Gravesend (engraving)
2785543 Saint Monday, or the Peoples Holiday, Windmill Hill Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Monday, or the Peoples Holiday)

Gravesend (engraving)
820281 Gravesend (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gravesend. Illustration for Ports)

Raising a Sunken Indiaman in the Thames, near Gravesend (engraving)
1105638 Raising a Sunken Indiaman in the Thames, near Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising a Sunken Indiaman in the Thames, near Gravesend)

The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich, on Saturday, 4 June, the Volante winning the Cutters Prize (engraving)
1103350 The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich, on Saturday, 4 June, the Volante winning the Cutters Prize (engraving) by Weedon

Moonrise off Gravesend (chromolitho)
3656165 Moonrise off Gravesend (chromolitho) by Page, Henry Maurice, (fl.1879-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moonrise off Gravesend)

Cleopatras Needle (engraving)
1049913 Cleopatras Needle (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, an Illustrated History of the Obelisk belonging to Great Britain)

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh traversing the Pier, Gravesend (engraving)
1058460 The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh traversing the Pier, Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Thames Yacht Club Race (engraving)
1057229 The Royal Thames Yacht Club Race (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Thames Yacht Club Race)

The Canterbury Colonists, Scene at Gravesend, on Monday (engraving)
1096840 The Canterbury Colonists, Scene at Gravesend, on Monday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canterbury Colonists, Scene at Gravesend, on Monday)

Gravesend, Kent (engraving)
3638533 Gravesend, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gravesend, Kent. Loose engraving)

John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving)
3627989 John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Macgregor, Rob Roy)

At the Thames Mouth, Shrimping (engraving)
2793023 At the Thames Mouth, Shrimping (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Thames Mouth, Shrimping)

The Queens Embarkation at Gravesend, Sailors carrying Luggage on Board (engraving)
2771631 The Queens Embarkation at Gravesend, Sailors carrying Luggage on Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Embarkation at Gravesend)

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Step into the rich history of Gravesend, a charming town nestled along the banks of the Thames River. From its early beginnings in Milton Place to W. G. Grace's legendary batting at Gravesend in 1913, this place is steeped in captivating stories. Transport yourself back to the bustling streets circa 1840, where you can almost hear the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and catch a glimpse of life during that era. Hop aboard a Thames Paddle Steamer and embark on a scenic journey along the river, immersing yourself in breathtaking views that have inspired artists for centuries. For some old-fashioned entertainment, head over to Mutoscope at Gravesend and indulge in vintage amusement with their fascinating moving pictures. The enchantment continues as you explore Rosherville Gardens, an idyllic escape boasting picturesque landscapes captured beautifully in engravings. Delve into maritime heritage at Training Ship Cornwall located in nearby Purfleet, Essex – witness firsthand how young sailors were trained for seafaring adventures. Marvel at the ambitious proposal for a Thames Barrage put forth by visionaries right here in Gravesend back in 1904 – evidence of its historical significance as an influential hub. Discover hidden gems like T Burrell's trade card featuring intricate engravings that showcase local craftsmanship or plan your next adventure with Southern Railway Excursions' enticing advert beckoning you to explore more wonders beyond this captivating town. Gravesend proudly stands as a testament to Kent's rich past while embracing modernity with open arms. Soak up its charm and let it transport you through time.