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Launceston Collection (#2)

Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Launceston, a charming town that spans across continents

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar (b / w photo)

Launceston: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar (b / w photo)
6012269 Launceston: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: View from Upper Brisbane Street, overlooking Brisbane and Paterson Streets

Launceston: View from Upper Brisbane Street, overlooking Brisbane and Paterson Streets
6012268 Launceston: View from Upper Brisbane Street, overlooking Brisbane and Paterson Streets, State High School in centre (b/w photo) by Spurling

Background imageLaunceston Collection: The Alum Cliffs, Mersey River (b / w photo)

The Alum Cliffs, Mersey River (b / w photo)
6012290 The Alum Cliffs, Mersey River (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alum Cliffs, Mersey River)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Denison Gorge, on Scottsdale Railway (b / w photo)

Denison Gorge, on Scottsdale Railway (b / w photo)
6012287 Denison Gorge, on Scottsdale Railway (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denison Gorge, on Scottsdale Railway)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: The Kings Bridge and Entrance to Cataract Gorge (b / w photo)

Launceston: The Kings Bridge and Entrance to Cataract Gorge (b / w photo)
6012267 Launceston: The Kings Bridge and Entrance to Cataract Gorge (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Bridge and Entrance to Cataract Gorge)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: A Riverside Reserve, The Royal Park (b / w photo)

A Riverside Reserve, The Royal Park (b / w photo)
6012264 A Riverside Reserve, The Royal Park (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Riverside Reserve, The Royal Park)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn (b / w photo)

A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn (b / w photo)
6012263 A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn (b / w photo)

A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn (b / w photo)
6012251 A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Section of Launceston from Trevallyn)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: The Elphin Road, Launceston (b / w photo)

The Elphin Road, Launceston (b / w photo)
6012284 The Elphin Road, Launceston (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elphin Road, Launceston)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: Brisbane Street from intersection of Charles Street (b / w photo)

Launceston: Brisbane Street from intersection of Charles Street (b / w photo)
6012259 Launceston: Brisbane Street from intersection of Charles Street (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Panorama of Launceston from Welman Street (b / w photo)

Panorama of Launceston from Welman Street (b / w photo)
6012305 Panorama of Launceston from Welman Street (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of Launceston from Welman Street)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: At the Bridestowe Lavender Estate, Lilydale (b / w photo)

At the Bridestowe Lavender Estate, Lilydale (b / w photo)
6012289 At the Bridestowe Lavender Estate, Lilydale (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Bridestowe Lavender Estate, Lilydale)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: The Dutch Garden, City Park (b / w photo)

Launceston: The Dutch Garden, City Park (b / w photo)
6012280 Launceston: The Dutch Garden, City Park (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch Garden, City Park)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: Charles Street, from intersection of Brisbane Street (b / w photo)

Launceston: Charles Street, from intersection of Brisbane Street (b / w photo)
6012261 Launceston: Charles Street, from intersection of Brisbane Street (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Street)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: Cameron Street, Town Hall and Post Office on left

Launceston: Cameron Street, Town Hall and Post Office on left, Public Library and Municipal Substation on right
6012260 Launceston: Cameron Street, Town Hall and Post Office on left, Public Library and Municipal Substation on right (b/w photo) by Spurling

Background imageLaunceston Collection: At the St Leonards Picnic Grounds (b / w photo)

At the St Leonards Picnic Grounds (b / w photo)
6012279 At the St Leonards Picnic Grounds (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the St Leonards Picnic Grounds)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: The Cataract Gorge from the Refreshment Rooms (b / w photo)

Launceston: The Cataract Gorge from the Refreshment Rooms (b / w photo)
6012278 Launceston: The Cataract Gorge from the Refreshment Rooms (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cataract Gorge from the Refreshment Rooms)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston: Chalmers Church, viewed from the Princes Square (b / w photo)

Launceston: Chalmers Church, viewed from the Princes Square (b / w photo)
6012274 Launceston: Chalmers Church, viewed from the Princes Square (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chalmers Church, viewed from the Princes Square)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)

The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)
1043988 The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mining District of Beaconsfield)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston, An Autumn Morning (colour litho)

Launceston, An Autumn Morning (colour litho)
6021490 Launceston, An Autumn Morning (colour litho) by Nicholls, George Franck (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launceston, An Autumn Morning)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Jobs Pillar, Corra Lynn, near Launceston (b / w photo)

Jobs Pillar, Corra Lynn, near Launceston (b / w photo)
2813586 Jobs Pillar, Corra Lynn, near Launceston (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs Pillar, Corra Lynn, near Launceston)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston from Cataract Hill, New Zealand

Launceston from Cataract Hill, New Zealand
19th century vintage photograph: Launceston from Cataract Hill, New Zealand

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Woollen Mills, Launceston (b / w photo)

Woollen Mills, Launceston (b / w photo)
5988521 Woollen Mills, Launceston (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woollen Mills, Launceston)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston (b / w photo)

Launceston (b / w photo)
5988525 Launceston (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launceston. Illustration for Australia Unlimited by Edwin J Brady (George Robertson)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: An Electric Power Station, Tasmania (b / w photo)

An Electric Power Station, Tasmania (b / w photo)
2813595 An Electric Power Station, Tasmania (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Electric Power Station, Tasmania)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Coats of arms of British towns and cities (chromolitho)

Coats of arms of British towns and cities (chromolitho)
2775505 Coats of arms of British towns and cities (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coats of arms of British towns and cities: Carlisle, Montrose)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: South Gate, Launceston (chromolitho)

South Gate, Launceston (chromolitho)
3624220 South Gate, Launceston (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Gate, Launceston)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

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)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston Castle (engraving)

Launceston Castle (engraving)
2793629 Launceston Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launceston Castle)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Public arms: Lerwick; Atherton; Brackley; Launceston; Kings Lynn (engraving)

Public arms: Lerwick; Atherton; Brackley; Launceston; Kings Lynn (engraving)
6008934 Public arms: Lerwick; Atherton; Brackley; Launceston; Kings Lynn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: St Andrew s, Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)

St Andrew s, Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)
1625723 St Andrew s, Launceston, Tasmania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrew s, Launceston, Tasmania)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston, the 'Northern Capital'of Tasmania (coloured photo)

Launceston, the "Northern Capital"of Tasmania (coloured photo)
5992023 Launceston, the " Northern Capital" of Tasmania (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launceston)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Cataract Gorge, showing the Cataract Bridge (b / w photo)

Cataract Gorge, showing the Cataract Bridge (b / w photo)
2813685 Cataract Gorge, showing the Cataract Bridge (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cataract Gorge, showing the Cataract Bridge)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston, Tasmania (b / w photo)

Launceston, Tasmania (b / w photo)
2813568 Launceston, Tasmania (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launceston, Tasmania)

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Foxhunt Meeting, The Square, Week St Mary, Bude (Launceston), Cornwall, England

Foxhunt Meeting, The Square, Week St Mary, Bude (Launceston), Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Three Rivers WD3 5 Map

Three Rivers WD3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Three Rivers WD3 5

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Cornwall PL15 7 Map

Cornwall PL15 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL15 7

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Cornwall PL15 8 Map

Cornwall PL15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL15 8

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Cataract Gorge, from the Bridge, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Cataract Gorge, from the Bridge, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Cataract Gorge, from the Bridge, Launceston, 1901. The earliest known European visitor to Cataract iver gorge on the South Esk River in Launceston, Tasmania, was William Collins

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Government Offices, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Government Offices, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Government Offices, Launceston, 1901. City in the north of Tasmania, settled by Europeans in March 1806 and named after Launceston, Cornwall. From " Federated Australia"

Background imageLaunceston Collection: In the Cataract Gorge, 1901. Creator: Unknown

In the Cataract Gorge, 1901. Creator: Unknown
In the Cataract Gorge, 1901. The earliest known European visitor to Cataract iver gorge on the South Esk River in Launceston, Tasmania, was William Collins, who discovered its entrance in 1804

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston By Night (Brisbane Street), 1901. Creator: Unknown

Launceston By Night (Brisbane Street), 1901. Creator: Unknown
Launceston By Night (Brisbane Street), 1901. City in the north Tasmania, settled by Europeans in March 1806 and named after Launceston, Cornwall. From " Federated Australia"

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Corra Lynn, Near Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Corra Lynn, Near Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Corra Lynn, Near Launceston, 1901. Corra Lynn gorge on the North Esk River, near Launceston. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Cars parked at the MCC Lands End Trial, Launceston, Cornwall, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell

Cars parked at the MCC Lands End Trial, Launceston, Cornwall, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG, Riley, Austin. Place: Launceston, Cornwall. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 18/19.4.30

Background imageLaunceston Collection: MG M types at the MCC Lands End Trial, Launceston, Cornwall, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell

MG M types at the MCC Lands End Trial, Launceston, Cornwall, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG M. Reg. No. YC7641. No: 229. Driver: Francis, P.S. MG M. Vehicle Reg. No. OF7405. Entry No: 225. Driver: Nelson, J.D. MG M. Vehicle Reg. No. OU3416. Launceston, Cornwall. M.C.C. Lands End Trial

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department

Launceston Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Launceston Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Launceston Castle was originally built as a motte and bailey fortification by the Normans, possibly as early as 1067

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston Castle, Cornwall, 19th century. Artist: E Francis

Launceston Castle, Cornwall, 19th century. Artist: E Francis
Launceston Castle, Cornwall, 19th century. Launceston Castle was originally built as a motte and bailey fortification by the Normans, possibly as early as 1067

Background imageLaunceston Collection: Launceston, from Cataract Bridge, Tasmania, Australia, 1886

Launceston, from Cataract Bridge, Tasmania, Australia, 1886. Launceston is a small city in the north of the state of Tasmania




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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Launceston, a charming town that spans across continents. From Turner's captivating artwork depicting Launceston in 1909 to the antique maps showcasing its place in Cornwall and Tasmania, this is a destination steeped in heritage. Explore Cataract Gorge, where nature's splendor meets adventure, or step back in time at The Jamaica Inn in Bolventor, an iconic piece of Cornwall's past. Marvel at the majestic Launceston Castle standing proudly against the English landscape. Immerse yourself in the Victorian period charm of Launceston, Tasmania, with its tessellated pavement and grand architecture like the Custom House. Whether you're drawn to its European roots or captivated by its Australian allure, it offers a unique blend of cultures that will leave you enchanted.