Isle Of Wight Collection (page 4)

Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: Isle of Wight (engraving)
8640277 Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: Isle of Wight (engraving) by Bonner, George Wilmot (1796-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isle of Wight)

Lost England: Lost Land in Hampshire and Isle of Wight (litho)
8629763 Lost England: Lost Land in Hampshire and Isle of Wight (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost Land in Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Seaview, Isle of Wight (coloured photo)
8671484 Real Photographs, c.1939: Seaview, Isle of Wight (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaview, Isle of Wight)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Cowes, IOW (coloured photo)
8671455 Real Photographs, c.1939: Cowes, IOW (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes, IOW)

Return of Lord Roberts, 1901
1576521 Return of Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914) returning on the "Alberta" as his reception at Cowes, Isle of Wight

Lost England: Early English chart, showing the comparative area of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Wight
8629761 Lost England: Early English chart, showing the comparative area of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Wight, the last-named almost touching the Mainland (litho) by English School

Our Countryside, 1938: Freshwater Bay (b/w photo)
8671499 Our Countryside, 1938: Freshwater Bay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freshwater Bay)

Sea Adventure: Anson in the "Centurion" (colour litho)
8668734 Sea Adventure: Anson in the "Centurion" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The English and Spanish fleets between Portland Bill and the Isle of Wight on 2 - 3 August 1588
7340030 The English and Spanish fleets between Portland Bill and the Isle of Wight on 2 - 3 August 1588, 1590 (coloured engraving) by Adams

Real Photographs, c.1939: Ventnor, IOW (coloured photo)
8671475 Real Photographs, c.1939: Ventnor, IOW (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventnor, IOW)

Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: Isle of Wight (engraving)
8640278 Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: Isle of Wight (engraving) by Bonner, George Wilmot (1796-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isle of Wight)

The battle off the Isle of Wight on 4 August, 1588, c.1590 (coloured engraving)
7340028 The battle off the Isle of Wight on 4 August, 1588, c.1590 (coloured engraving) by Adams, Robert (1540-95) (after); 38x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Hampshire or the county of Southampton including the Isle of Wight, 1791 (engraving)
7340465 Hampshire or the county of Southampton including the Isle of Wight, 1791 (engraving) by Milne, Thomas (18th century); 50x70.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the English coast, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth harbour, 1693 (coloured engraving)
7339372 Chart of the English coast, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth harbour, 1693 (coloured engraving) by Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert (1632-1712); 64x97 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: Isle of Wight (engraving)
8640276 Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: Isle of Wight (engraving) by Bonner, George Wilmot (1796-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isle of Wight)

The Royal family at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, when Albert Edward, Prince of Wales
955245 The Royal family at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, when Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII was sixteen

Steam yacht Miranda at anchor, 1910. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Miranda at anchor, 1910

The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924

Unknown yacht sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown yacht sailing close-hauled

The five masted windjammer cargo ship Preussen under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The five masted windjammer cargo ship Preussen under sail

The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911

Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

Sailing yachts cross start line. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yachts cross start line

Claude Grahame-White hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White Hydroplane, 1912. The early aviation pioneer, Claude Grahame-White flew his hydroplane at Cowes over the assembled yachts which included the Royal Yacht which had King George V

The hydroplane Brunhilde. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Brunhilde. Brunhilde was built by S. E. Saunders on the Isle of Wight for the Duke of Westminster as a successor to the record breaking Ursula

A group onboard sea sled Miss England, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The studio of Kirk & Sons of Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1935. Kirk & Sons of Cowes were Photographers by Royal Appointment to King George V

The 147 ton ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 147 ton ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899

The magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. The 250 ton schooner Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Designed by William Fife, Waterwitch was not successful in competition and was later redesigned by Charles Nicholson

The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered

The Needles Lighthouse during stormy weather, Isle of Wight, England. Autumn

Aerial view of The Needles, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK. Sep 2020

Watermans arm badge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, c. 1840 (bronze)
2959908 Watermans arm badge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, c.1840 (bronze) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Another order for the worlds largest Hovercraft. British Rail Hovercraft Limited have ordered a 165 ton SR.N4 passenger/car ferry hovercraft from British Hovercraft Corporation

The worlds biggest hovercraft makes it public debut. The SRN 4 on show at Cowes. After ground tests the 165 ton craft will start sea trials in January

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher campaigning at British Hovercraft. 8th June 1983

Isle of Wight Festival. Open pit latrines that have been erected. 21st August 1970

Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Circa 1922. Tyrell Collection

Marsha Hunt sings at The Isle of Wight Music Festival on Saturday 30th August 1969. She is billed as Marsha Hunt and White Trash

Early Coastal Survey Map of the Isle of Wight, Spithead and Portsmouth Harbour 1794
This is a colour reproduction of the attractive coastal chart of the Isle of Wight, Spithead and Portsmouth Harbour originally published in 1794 by Jos Avery

Gareth and Lynette, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Gareth and Lynette, 1874. A bearded man (Andrew Hichens) poses as Gareth reclining with head cast down and eyes closed. A woman (May Prinsep Hichens), poses as Lynette

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"Discover the Charm and Rich History of Isle of Wight" Step back in time as you explore the captivating Isle of Wight, a hidden gem nestled off the coast of England. From its picturesque landscapes to its fascinating historical sites, this island offers an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the golden age of sailing as you witness the majestic 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda gracefully sail close hauled through pristine waters in 1933. Feel a sense of awe at Cowes Week, where the renowned Royal Yacht Britannia glides across the waves during this prestigious event. Transport yourself to centuries past with an old map from 1836 by Thomas Moule, tracing the intricate details that shaped this enchanting island. Wander through Ventnor's charming streets, taking in its quintessential English beauty and immersing yourself in its rich heritage. Marvel at Osborne House, once home to Queen Victoria herself. This grand estate showcases opulent architecture and stunning gardens that transport visitors into a world fit for royalty. Visit St. Catherines Point Lighthouse and let its beacon guide you towards breathtaking views over vast expanses of ocean. Uncover tales from history as you learn about The sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent depicted vividly through an engraving dating back to 1778. Relive one iconic moment when crowds gathered for the legendary Isle of Wight pop festival on August 30th, 1970 - a celebration that left an indelible mark on music history. Nature lovers will be captivated by Freshwater Bay's rugged beauty and Tennyson Down's chalk cliffs towering above it all – offering unparalleled vistas that inspire awe within every visitor. As your journey comes to an end, reflect upon Kirk & Sons' steam yacht Boadicea anchored peacefully nearby – a testament to both timeless elegance and maritime craftsmanship. The Isle of Wight beckons with open arms, inviting you to explore its rich tapestry of history and natural wonders.