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Mersey Collection (#10)

"Discover the enchanting beauty of Mersey: A journey through history and nature" Embark on a captivating voyage along the River Mersey ferry

Background imageMersey Collection: Source Size = 3974 x 2917

Source Size = 3974 x 2917
Calling the Roll on Board the Great Eastern Shortly before her Departure from the Mersey with Troops for Canada

Background imageMersey Collection: Source Size = 3934 x 2522

Source Size = 3934 x 2522
The Channel Fleet in Portland Roads; Blenheim, Termagant, Hero, Mersey, Liffey, James Watt, Algiers

Background imageMersey Collection: Source Size = 3832 x 2599

Source Size = 3832 x 2599
Ocean Steam Navigation: the United States Mail Steamship " atlantic" Entering the Mersey

Background imageMersey Collection: The Dukes Dock & Warehouses, Liverpool, engraved by Thomas Higham, 1829 (engraving)

The Dukes Dock & Warehouses, Liverpool, engraved by Thomas Higham, 1829 (engraving)
XJF497293 The Dukes Dock & Warehouses, Liverpool, engraved by Thomas Higham, 1829 (engraving) by Harwood, John (fl.1818-29) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMersey Collection: The West Prospect of the Town of Liverpool, as it appeared about the year 1680, lithograph

The West Prospect of the Town of Liverpool, as it appeared about the year 1680, lithograph
XJF472280 The West Prospect of the Town of Liverpool, as it appeared about the year 1680, lithograph by John R. Isaac (litho) by Eyes Jnr

Background imageMersey Collection: The Royal Excursion on the River Mersey, Uk

The Royal Excursion on the River Mersey, Uk

Background imageMersey Collection: The George Griswold Entering the Mersey, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

The George Griswold Entering the Mersey, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageMersey Collection: FROM THE MEADOWS NEAR ALREWAS (LEFT), ARMITAGE (RIGHT), UK. Alrewas is a large village

FROM THE MEADOWS NEAR ALREWAS (LEFT), ARMITAGE (RIGHT), UK. Alrewas is a large village and civil parish within Lichfield District, in Staffordshire, England

Background imageMersey Collection: THE PRINCE OF WALES AT LIVERPOOL AND BIRKENHEAD, UK, 1886: Reception of the Prince

THE PRINCE OF WALES AT LIVERPOOL AND BIRKENHEAD, UK, 1886: Reception of the Prince in Liverpool: View in Lord Street; Mr. James Brunlees, Engineer to the Mersey Tunnel; Mr. A.H

Background imageMersey Collection: The Mersey Tunnel Opened by the Prince of Wales, Jan

The Mersey Tunnel Opened by the Prince of Wales, Jan
THE MERSEY TUNNEL OPENED BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, JAN. 20, UK, 1886; The First Ferry Steamer on the Mersey, 1832, The Woodside Ferry Boat, Sectional view of the tunnel

Background imageMersey Collection: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, 1883, Uk. Altringham, Manchester Docks, Mersey

The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, 1883, Uk. Altringham, Manchester Docks, Mersey, Estuary, Runcorn

Background imageMersey Collection: The Fatal Collision at the Mouth of the Mersey between the Inman Mail Steamer city

The Fatal Collision at the Mouth of the Mersey between the Inman Mail Steamer city
The Fatal Collision at the Mouth of the Mersey between the Inman Mail Steamer " city of Brussels" and the Hall Line Steamer " kirby Hall", 1883

Background imageMersey Collection: Slipways at Cammel Lairds, Birkenhead 27 November 1920

Slipways at Cammel Lairds, Birkenhead 27 November 1920

Background imageMersey Collection: New Cunarder Samaria launched at Birkenhead 27 November 1920

New Cunarder Samaria launched at Birkenhead 27 November 1920

Background imageMersey Collection: Mrs Beazley launches the Cunarder Samaria at Birkenhead 27 November 1920

Mrs Beazley launches the Cunarder Samaria at Birkenhead 27 November 1920

Background imageMersey Collection: Picture No. 10862968

Picture No. 10862968
Mersey River at dusk. Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Date:

Background imageMersey Collection: Picture No. 10862967

Picture No. 10862967
"pirit of Tasmaniaլ ferry (no longer in operation) plying to Melbourne across the Bass Strait, entering Mersey River, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Date:

Background imageMersey Collection: Trade card for Sunlight soap, c1900. Little girl carries a shopping basket of Sunlight

Trade card for Sunlight soap, c1900. Little girl carries a shopping basket of Sunlight soap home through the snow. The message is purity, whiteness and less labour

Background imageMersey Collection: Entrance to the first Harecastle tunnel on the Grand Trunk (later Trent and Mersey) Canal

Entrance to the first Harecastle tunnel on the Grand Trunk (later Trent and Mersey) Canal. Built by the English civil engineer James Brindley (1716-1772) between 1770 and 1777

Background imageMersey Collection: The Royal Excursion On The River Mersey

The Royal Excursion On The River Mersey, UK

Background imageMersey Collection: FROM THE MEADOWS NEAR ALREWAS (LEFT), ARMITAGE (RIGHT), UK. Alrewas is a large village

FROM THE MEADOWS NEAR ALREWAS (LEFT), ARMITAGE (RIGHT), UK. Alrewas is a large village and civil parish within Lichfield District, in Staffordshire, England

Background imageMersey Collection: The George Griswold Entering the Mersey, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

The George Griswold Entering the Mersey, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageMersey Collection: UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. England. Industrial

UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. England. Industrial
" UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. England. Industrial revolution. The Prince of Wales opening the railroad tunnel of Mersey. " The Illustrated London News", 30th January, 1886

Background imageMersey Collection: Albert Dock and Mersey skyline from big wheel, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

Albert Dock and Mersey skyline from big wheel, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMersey Collection: SHENANDOAH SURRENDER, 1865. The Confederate cruiser, which continued its wartime activities after

SHENANDOAH SURRENDER, 1865. The Confederate cruiser, which continued its wartime activities after the end of the American Civil War, surrenders at Liverpool, England, in November 1865

Background imageMersey Collection: CANALS. Northern entrance of Harecastle Tunnels. Line engraving, English, late 19th century

CANALS. Northern entrance of Harecastle Tunnels. Line engraving, English, late 19th century

Background imageMersey Collection: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Irish passengers onboard the S. S. Sea Nymph, 1846

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Irish passengers onboard the S. S. Sea Nymph, 1846
IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Irish passengers onboard the S.S. Sea Nymph, 1846, delayed in their departure for America from Liverpool following a collision on the river Mersey with the S.S

Background imageMersey Collection: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Scene onboard the SS Sea Nymph after the collision with the SS Rambler

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Scene onboard the SS Sea Nymph after the collision with the SS Rambler on the river Mersey in 1846. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1846

Background imageMersey Collection: R. M. S. Campania in the Mersey

R. M. S. Campania in the Mersey. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. R. M. S. Campania in the Mersey. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageMersey Collection: MERSEY TUG

MERSEY TUG
Heaving a stern line to a tug before proceeding down the River Mersey, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageMersey Collection: River Mersey

River Mersey
Study of a ships wake, on the River Mersey, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageMersey Collection: Water Pollution

Water Pollution
Water pollution from factory waste, River Mersey, Warrington, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageMersey Collection: The last voyage of the Great Eastern, 1888

The last voyage of the Great Eastern, 1888
The last voyage of the Great Eastern steamship, passing New Brighton and entering the river Mersey. Date: 1888

Background imageMersey Collection: Crowded beach at New Brighton, Merseyside

Crowded beach at New Brighton, Merseyside
A crowded beach at New Brighton, Wallasey, Merseyside, with the Tower Ballroom and a childrens fairground ride in the background. circa 1940s

Background imageMersey Collection: Liverpool, UK, aerial image

Liverpool, UK, aerial image
Liverpool, UK, aerial photograph. The city of Liverpool occupies the north bank of the Mersey Estuary. Black and white regions are areas of water where no photographs were taken

Background imageMersey Collection: Manchester and environs, aerial view

Manchester and environs, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester, one of the largest cities in the UK, is at centre, surrounded by the M60 ring motorway

Background imageMersey Collection: Manchester, aerial view

Manchester, aerial view
Manchester and environs, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester, one of the largest cities in the UK, is at centre left, surrounded by the M60 ring motorway

Background imageMersey Collection: Interior of the Mersey Tunnel

Interior of the Mersey Tunnel, under the River Mersey, Liverpool & Birkenhead

Background imageMersey Collection: LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL
Princes landing-stage, Liverpool, Merseyside

Background imageMersey Collection: The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the Mersey

The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the Mersey
Margaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928

Background imageMersey Collection: Arrival of the Royal Yacht in Liverpool

Arrival of the Royal Yacht in Liverpool
One of the most animated scenes of the Royal visit to Liverpool was the Cruise in Mersey. This visit took place in July 1846 and was a cause for much celebration in the city

Background imageMersey Collection: Crossing the Mersey: The Steam-Ferry between Liverpool and B

Crossing the Mersey: The Steam-Ferry between Liverpool and B
Engraving of St Georges Pier, the Liverpool and Birkenhead ferry landing stage, from the Illustrated London News, 6th February 1886

Background imageMersey Collection: The Landing Stage at Liverpool Docks, 1884

The Landing Stage at Liverpool Docks, 1884
Engraving showing the wooden landing stage at Liverpool docks, crowded with people, with steam ships on the river Mersey in the background, 1884

Background imageMersey Collection: Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-steamer Cheshire, October 1

Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-steamer Cheshire, October 1
Engraving of the Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-Steamer, Cheshire, 31st October 1863. This paddle-steamer ferry was built for the Woodside Ferry Commissioners to a design that allowed up to 2000

Background imageMersey Collection: The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel

The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool. After the opening ceremony the royal train passed through the Mersey tunnel

Background imageMersey Collection: Bridgewater Canal

Bridgewater Canal
Work in progress at Worsley Basin, the terminus of the canal which James Brindley is building for the duke of Bridgewater, from Worsley to the Mersey via Manchester

Background imageMersey Collection: Pollution on the river Mersey near Warrington, UK

Pollution on the river Mersey near Warrington, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageMersey Collection: Polluted scum floating on the river Mersey near Warrington, UK

Polluted scum floating on the river Mersey near Warrington, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock




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"Discover the enchanting beauty of Mersey: A journey through history and nature" Embark on a captivating voyage along the River Mersey ferry, where you'll witness the majestic Three Graces standing proudly in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. As you sail past, let your eyes wander to an antique map depicting the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Birkenhead in the 19th Century. Immerse yourself in maritime heritage as you encounter the mighty Liverpool & Mersey Tug and catch a glimpse of the iconic Training Ship HMS Conway. Marvel at engineering marvels like Anderton Boat Lift that gracefully lifts boats between two canals. Admire the breathtaking Liverpool skyline across the tranquil waters River, offering a picturesque view that encapsulates England's rich history. Spot a charming British Narrowboat gliding peacefully along these serene waters. Venture further to New Brighton on The Wirral peninsula and be captivated by its natural splendor. Witness The Empress of England docked at Gladstone Dock on April 18th, 1957 - a testament to Liverpool's bustling port. Feel the power of Willowgarth Tug Boat as it navigates through these historic waters while taking in an awe-inspiring birds-eye view captured back in 1886. Explore Bridgewater Canal Map showcasing yet another remarkable waterway connecting towns with ease. Mersey is not just a river; it's an embodiment of culture, heritage, and natural wonders that have shaped this region for centuries. So come aboard and let this enchanting journey unfold before your eyes.