Irish Sea Collection (#5)

Kingstown - General View of the Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Port St. Mary - The Town and Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

St. Anne s-On-Sea - The South Promenade, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Laxey - General View, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Portpatrick - The Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Ramsey - From the Albert Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Castletown - From the Pier, Showing the Castle of Rushen, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Rostrevor - Woodside, Rostrevor, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Port Erin - Bradda Head, with the Milner Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Port Erin - Panoramic View of the Town and Its Vicinity, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Ardglass - General View of the Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Howth - General View of the Harbour and Irelands Eye, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Criccieth - View of the Beach and the Castle, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Wicklow - General View of the Town and the River, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Newcastle, Co. Down. - The Strand, with Slieve Donard, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Colwyn Bay - The Sands, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Lytham - From the Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Rhyl - The Esplanade, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Donaghadee - View from the Church Tower, Showing Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Llandudno - Looking Down from the Mountain, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Aberystwith - View of the Bay, Showing the Castle and the University College, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Llanfairechan - The Village and Penmaenmawr Mountain, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

New Brighton - Showing the Port and the Lighthouse, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Penmaenmawr - The Town, the Mountain and the Sea, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Map of Ireland, c1910. Artist: Gull Engraving Company
Map of Ireland, c1910. [Encyclopaedia Britannica Co]

Penmaenmawr, c1900. Penmaenmawr is a town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, which was formerly in the parish of Dwygyfylchi. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales

Warrenpoint - From Omeath, on the Opposite Side of Carlingford Lough, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Bray - The Promenade and Bray Head, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A Duel Between Brigs, c1817. Artist: Thomas Whitcombe
A Duel Between Brigs, c1817. An engagement between the American brig USS Argus and the British brig HMS Pelican off At Davids Head, Pembrokeshire, Wales, on 14 August 1813

Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, c1920. [Valentines & Sons Ltd. Dundee and London]

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, Anglesey, c1920

Conway Bay, 1880. Artist: George Sheffield
Conway Bay, 1880. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Sadler over the Lighthouse, Dublin, 19th century. Artist: Robert Havell
Sadler over the Lighthouse, Dublin, 19th century. William Windham Sadler (1796-1824), balloonist and gas engineer. This picture shows sadler over the lighthouse in Dublin, on 24th July 1817

Rockery Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, c1940

Douglas Bay from Onchan Head, Isle of Man, c1930s-c1940s(?). Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Douglas Bay from Onchan Head, Isle of Man, c1930s-c1940s(?). View showing a Manx Electric Railway tram on the right of the picture

Storm, Blackpool, Lancashire, c1905. Postcard posted in 1905

Fishing boats in Port St Mary harbour, Isle of Man, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume II, 1924-1926

A Stormy Day near Llandudno, Wales, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley
A Stormy Day near Llandudno, Wales, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

Map of Anglesey, 1924-1926. Illustration from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, (Hutchinson and Co, 1924-1926)

Port Erin, Isle of Man, c1905. [Misch & Stocks Camera Graphics, Isle of Man]

Lytham, Lancashire, 19th century. Artist: R Wallis
Lytham, Lancashire, 19th century

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, Wales, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Douglas Head Lighthouse, Isle of Man, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Ships bringing provisions to the English host, Richard IIs campaign in Ireland, 1399, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

Spaldrick Bay and Bradda Head, Isle of Man, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Conwy. Celtic cross at St. Tudno churchyard on the Great Orme
United Kingdom, Wales, Colwyn. Celtic cross at St. Tudno churchyard on the Great Orme, Wales

IRELAND: HOWTH, c1895. The village of Howth and Irelands Eye in County Dublin, Ireland. Photochrome, c1895

MAP: IRELAND, 1606. Baptista Boazios map of Ireland. Engraving, published by Abraham Ortelius, 1606

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The Irish Sea: A Tapestry of Beauty and History Gazing down from space, the Irish Sea reveals its enchanting allure as it shimmers under the night sky, separating Scotland and England. This satellite image captures the mesmerizing expanse that connects these lands. On one side lies Lancashire's Lytham St Annes, a coastal gem in England where golden sands meet rolling waves. Further south, Baily Lighthouse stands tall on Howth Peninsula in County Dublin, Ireland - a beacon guiding ships through treacherous waters. Venturing westward brings us to Wales and its captivating Menai Strait. Here, nature weaves an intricate tapestry of rugged beauty between mainland Wales and Anglesey Island. Traveling back in time to 1895, Pwllheli emerges as a sheltered corner nestled within this maritime realm. The tranquility of Whitehaven Harbour during the mid-19th century is etched forever in an engraving from c1840-50 - a testament to human ingenuity coexisting with nature's grandeur. Yet even amidst serene scenes lie moments of mystery. Fog envelops the Skellig Islands off County Kerry's coast; Great Skellig Michael takes center stage while Little Skellig peeks shyly from behind - an ethereal sight that captivates all who witness it. Delving further into history reveals Whitehaven's bustling harbor during 1814-1825; artist William Daniell immortalizes this vibrant hub where trade thrived amid breathtaking surroundings. In Britannia's Realm circa 1880 (c1930), John Brett paints a vivid picture encompassing not only land but also sea - showcasing how intertwined they are within this region rich with heritage. And let us not forget Hadrian's Wall standing resolute against time itself – a symbol of ancient Roman engineering marvels that once guarded Britannia’s northern frontier.