Irish Sea Collection (#6)

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

Phytoplankton bloom off the coast of Ireland
January 15, 2002 - Phytoplankton bloom off the coast of Ireland

The Isle of Man (also known as Mann) is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland

Contrails converging on Dublin, Ireland
March 18, 2009 - Contrails converging on Dublin, Ireland

Satellite view of Northern Europe
April 6, 2002 - This true-color image showcases Northern Europe. Shown are the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, northern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Western Germany, the Netherlands

Satellite image of smog over the United Kingdom
April 22, 2011 - Satellite image of smog over the United Kingdom

Devonshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF291053 Devonshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Map of Ireland (hand coloured engraving)
XCF286477 Map of Ireland (hand coloured engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273151 Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chart showing the sea coast of England and Wales, plate from A Compleat Sett
XYC261681 Chart showing the sea coast of England and Wales, plate from A Compleat Sett of Mapps of England and Wales in General

Menai Straits, Wales - The Britannia Tubular Railway Bridge from Cyclopaedia
KW188337 Menai Straits, Wales - The Britannia Tubular Railway Bridge from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts & Manufactures, edited by Charles Tomlinson, c.1880s (engraving) by English School

IRELAND, 1797. Map of Ireland by Daniel Augustus Beaufort, 1797

Hadrians Wall also called the Roman Wall, Picts Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia

Hadrians Wall also called the Roman Wall, Picts Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia

English balloonist. Sadlers crash into the Irish Sea during his attempt to cross it in October 1812
JAMES SADLER (1753-1828). English balloonist. Sadlers crash into the Irish Sea during his attempt to cross it in October 1812. 19th century engraving

Sheep fences and rock walls along the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

View of coastal promontory and Martello tower, James Joyce Tower and Museum, Forty Foot, Sandycove, Dublin Bay, County Dublin, Ireland, October

View of coastal harbour and town, Holyhead, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales, October

View from cliffs across Irish Sea at sunset, St. Davids Head, Pembrokeshire, Wales, May

Stormy sea and Victorian pier in seaside resort town, North Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, January

Stormy sea and promenade in seaside resort town, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, January

Wales, United Kingdom, satellite image C014 / 0084
Wales, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Wales in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

Wales, UK, satellite image
Wales, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Wales in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

Northern Ireland, UK, satellite image
Northern Ireland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

England, UK, satellite image
England, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing England in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

Isle of Man, satellite image C016 / 3886
Isle of Man, satellite image. North is at bottom. Visible features include fields and hills (shades of green), beaches and barren or dry areas (brown), clouds (white, across upper left)

Isle of Man, satellite image C013 / 5151
Isle of Man, satellite image. North is towards top left. Visible features include fields and hills (shades of green), beaches and clouds (white), lakes and reservoirs (dark blue)

IRELAND: KILLINEY BAY, c1840. View of Killiney Bay, south of Dublin, Ireland, on the Irish Sea. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

ENGLAND: LIGHTHOUSE, 1863. Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, England, built in 1848 and destroyed by gales in 1863. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1863

IRELAND: KILLINEY HILL. Steel engraving, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

IRELAND: DUBLIN BAY, c1840. As viewed from Kingstown Quarries. Steel engraving after William Henry Bartlett

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view along the promenade at the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view from the South Pier of the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) adult, surfacing, Irish Sea, august

Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, agricultural areas are brown, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Southern United Kingdom (UK). Satellite image of the southern part of the UK. North is at top. This view is about 560 kilometres across

British Isles from space
False-colour satellite image of the British Isles and north-west Europe captured on a relatively cloud-free day. The whole of the UK and Ireland is visible, as is part of France

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view of the North Pier at the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view from the North Pier of the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

Coastal scenery on the Mull of Galloway Scotland most southerly tip UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Gallie Craig Tea room and cafe on the Mull of Galloway Scotland UK. A Turf roofed building on Scotlands most
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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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.