Harwich Collection (#2)

Harwich, from the Sea, Essex (engraving)
981470 Harwich, from the Sea, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harwich, from the Sea, Essex)

The Torpedo-Boat Destroyer "Salmon, "damaged in Collision off Harwich on 2 December (b / w photo)
1628674 The Torpedo-Boat Destroyer " Salmon, " damaged in Collision off Harwich on 2 December (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sketches at the Antwerp Dog Show (engraving)
1622581 Sketches at the Antwerp Dog Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Antwerp Dog Show)

A Little Sport in Belgium (engraving)
1616149 A Little Sport in Belgium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Sport in Belgium)

Harwich (engraving)
1607658 Harwich (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harwich. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 August 1854)

Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet (engraving)
1044465 Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet)

Children being evacuated, pictured leaving Harwich. June 1940

MA Barnstable Chatham Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Barnstable Harwich Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Quiesence
Harwich, Essex, UK. July 10, 2011. Image shows a serene view a 19th century lighthouse in Harwich at sunrise

Tendring CO12 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tendring CO12 3

London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) - SS Prague - launched in 1929. Built by John Brown and Company at Clydebank, a sister of Vienna and Amsterdam

The Koh-I-Noor Nearing Harwich, c1896. Artist: Chester Vaughan
The Koh-I-Noor Nearing Harwich, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Harwich, c1910. A Sea port and Borough at the mouth of the river Orwell. Fish Harbour, large Shipping Trade, Fisheries. Population, 13, 620. Card from The Counties of England - A Geographical Game

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Wychmere Harbour at Harwich Port in Massachusetts

Paddle steamer Harwich, people boarding

Press ganging. Log of the HMS Harwich, 1744 Date: 1744

Train Ferry between Harwich and Zeebrugge
The Train Ferry - Boat service between Harwich, Essex, England and Zeebrugge, Belgium. Inaugurated in 1924. Date: circa 1930

Young sailor of HMS Ganges, WW1
A young sailor in the uniform of HMS Ganges during the First World War, with a wireless operators badge on his sleeve. The Ganges was a Royal Navy training ship

HMS Penelope, British light cruiser, WW1
HMS Penelope, British Arethusa-class light cruiser, launched 1914, served with the 5th LCS (Harwich Force) during the early part of the First World War, decommissioned 1924

Milk for school children, 1955
Before Margaret Thatcher the milk snatcher put and end to free school milk for the over sevens, all primary school children would enjoy their daily third pint ration at school

Harwich - The Quay and Great Eastern Hotel, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Harwich - The Beach at Low Tide, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Harwich, North Sea Trawlers, c1900. Artist: Albert Ernest Markes
Harwich, North Sea Trawlers, c1900. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Harwich, Essex, 19th century. Artist: E Finden
Harwich, Essex, 19th century

Ships lined up on a beach. Date: circa 1920s

Victoria Hotel, Dovercourt, Harwich, England
Victoria Hotel, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England. Date: 1908

General View from the Gardens, Felixstowe, Suffolk
General View from the Gardens, Felixstowe, near Harwich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1900s

Beach & Promenade, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Beach & Promenade, Felixstowe, near Harwich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1900s

The Promenade & Beach, Felixstowe, Suffolk
The Promenade & Beach, Felixstowe, near Harwich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1900s

The Promenade, Felixstowe, Suffolk
The Promenade, Felixstowe, near Harwich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1900s

Red Cross nurses on parade in Harwich during World War I Date: 1914

LNER leaflet designed by H. L. Oakley
Leaflet cover for the LNER Continental Services designed with silhouettes by H. L. Oakley of the ports, Harwich, Hook of Holland, Grimsby and Hamburg. Date: 1924

Sinking of German ship, Konigin Luise, by G. H. Davis
The sinking of the German mine layer, Konigin Luise, off Harwich in the early stages of the First World War. Showing the position of the Lance when firing the three fatal shots. Date: August 1914

Press ganging. Log of the HMS Harwich, 1744 Date: 1744

Study Standing Youth 17th century Red chalk sheet
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Harwich, Essex, engraved by Henry Adlard, c. 1832 (engraving)
XJF451338 Harwich, Essex, engraved by Henry Adlard, c.1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Adlard (fl.1828-69); ); English

Mistley Quay, near Harwich, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451331 Mistley Quay, near Harwich, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Harwich, from the sea, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451326 Harwich, from the sea, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

HARWICH: THE QUAY, UK. A town in Essex, England and one of the Haven ports, located on the coast with the North Sea to the east. It is in the Tendring district

HARWICH HARBOUR, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

SKETCHES ON THE MEUSE BETWEEN NAMUR AND GIVET, 1883: 1. Parkiston Station and Quay, Harwich, G.E. Line. 2. Namur, Just Above the Confluence of the Sambre and the Meuse, from the Brussels Railway. 3

Harwich: The Low Lighthouse and Beacon Hill Harwich Lighthouse Harwich: Sea and Lighthouse, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

WORLD WAR I: SURRENDER. The surrendered German U-155 also knows as Deutschland
WORLD WAR I: SURRENDER. The surrendered German U-155 also knows as " Deutschland" at the Port of Harwich, England. Photograph, c1918

WORLD WAR I: U-BOAT. Close up of surrendered German U-Boat 48 on its way to Harwich Harbor. Photograph, c1918

WORLD WAR I: SUBMARINE. Surrendered German Mercantile Submarine on its way to be interned at Harwich Harbor, England. Photograph, c1918

Picture No. 10741180
Harwich International Port, one of the Haven ports, EssexNorth Sea Date:

HARWICH: THE QUAY, UK. A town in Essex, England and one of the Haven ports, located on the coast with the North Sea to the east. It is in the Tendring district

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Harwich, a town steeped in history and maritime tales. From the exhilarating Shamrock V races to the heroic efforts of Ben Dale, a lifeboatman from Harwich, this coastal gem has witnessed it all. In the midst of World War I, HMS Arethusa stood tall as a British light cruiser accompanied by destroyers, protecting these shores with unwavering determination. Meanwhile, Victorian cast iron lighthouses adorned the beach at Dovercourt, illuminating the path for sailors and guiding them safely home. The echoes of war resonated further as HMS Empress aircraft carrier sailed through these waters during its crucial role in World War I. The Parish Church in nearby Felixstowe stood as a symbol of hope and solace for those affected by conflict. Mistley Quay served as an important hub for trade and commerce, connecting Harwich to distant lands. It was here that stories were exchanged between sailors from far-flung corners of the world. The brave crew aboard HMS Maidstone - submarine Depot Ship - exemplified courage and resilience amidst treacherous seas. Their unwavering dedication ensured safe passage for submarines under their care. Transporting us back in time to early 1900s is Dovercourt's picturesque Sands near Harwich. This idyllic retreat offered respite to weary travelers seeking tranquility along its sandy shores. Harwich Docks stood proudly during the Victorian period, witnessing countless ships come and go – each carrying dreams and aspirations across vast oceans. These docks became a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. And let us not forget the historic trial of the first steam lifeboat at Harwich in 1889 – an event that revolutionized rescue operations at sea forevermore. This groundbreaking innovation saved countless lives over time while cementing Harwich's place in maritime history. As we explore every corner of this enchanting town on England's eastern coast, we uncover layers upon layers of captivating stories.