Mounts Bay Collection

Across Mounts Bay, c1880. Artist: Elizabeth Adela Forbes
Across Mounts Bay, c1880. Painting held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Mount's Bay, 1868. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Mount's Bay, 1868

A man and girl looking out to St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

A view from St Michaels Mount looking towards Marazion, Cornwall. Probably 1895
A view from St Michaels Mount with the harbour and cottages in the foreground. The walkway to Marazion is covered at high tide with a view of Marazion in the distance

St Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, looking towards Marazion, Cornwall. Probably 1895
A view from St Michaels Mount with the watch box and harbour in the foreground. The causeway to Marazion is covered at high tide with a view of Marazion in the distance

View from Cudden Point, St Hilary, to Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. 1977
View north west along coast towards Perranuthnoe Churchtown. Photographer: Charles Woolf

UK, England, Cornwall, Marazion, Mount's Bay, St Michael's Mount

Mounts Bay, c. 1899 (oil on artists board)
619254 Mounts Bay, c.1899 (oil on artists board) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 22.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Penzance Life-Boat, Richard Lewis, going out to the North Britain, wrecked in Mounts Bay (engraving)
1611526 The Penzance Life-Boat, Richard Lewis, going out to the North Britain, wrecked in Mounts Bay (engraving) by English School

Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta (engraving)
1609124 Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta)

"Mounts Bay, "Cornwall (engraving)
1618947 " Mounts Bay, " Cornwall (engraving) by Jackson, Samuel Phillips (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mounts Bay, " Cornwall)

The Channel Fleet anchored at Mounts Bay, getting out the Boats (litho)
1100107 The Channel Fleet anchored at Mounts Bay, getting out the Boats (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Michaels Mount, Cornwall, England, from The Gallery of Geography
KW188563 St. Michaels Mount, Cornwall, England, from The Gallery of Geography by Rev. Thomas Milner, published c.1880 (engraving) by Sargent, G. F

Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta, in Mounts Bay, "The Grand Turk, "and "The Lily of Devon"
1617356 Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta, in Mounts Bay, " The Grand Turk, " and " The Lily of Devon" (engraving) by Condy

The "New Bedford, "Whaling Boat of 1 1 / 2 Ton, in which Captain and Mrs Crapo crossed the Atlantic
1049594 The " New Bedford, " Whaling Boat of 1 1/2 Ton, in which Captain and Mrs Crapo crossed the Atlantic (engraving) by English School

The Naval Manoeuvres, Arrival of the Channel Squadron in Mounts Bay (engraving)
1605621 The Naval Manoeuvres, Arrival of the Channel Squadron in Mounts Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

A girl looking out to St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

Kynance Cove, Cornwall. 7th November 1962

Mounts Bay, Cornwall, 1916-1924. Creator: Benjamin Haughton
Mounts Bay, Cornwall, 1916-1924

The Post-Office and Bellows, c1870. Blowholes at Kynance Cove on the Lizard peninsula in Mounts Bay, Cornwall. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

The Steeple, Kynance Cove, c1870. Steeple Rock at Kynance Cove on the Lizard peninsula in Mounts Bay, Cornwall. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

St. Michaels Mount, Cornwall, c1870. St Michaels Mount is a small tidal island in Mounts Bay, Cornwall, England, From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Kynance Rocks, Cornwall, c1870. Kynance Cove on the Lizard peninsula in Mounts Bay, Cornwall. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

St Michaels Mount, c1880. Creator: Unknown
St Michaels Mount, c1880. View of St Michaels Mount, a small tidal island off the coast of Cornwall. The monastic buildings date from the 12th century

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Sunrise at St Michael's Mount near Penzance in West Cornwall

St. Michael's Mount Mount's Bay Cornwall England
St. Michael's Mount, Mount's Bay, Cornwall, England, seen from the rocks at Marazion in the 19th century. From Around The Coast

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St Michael's Mount at dusk from the causeway

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St Michael's Mount at dusk from the causeway

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A spectacular view of St Michaels mount from Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens in Cornwall

Castle on a hilltop, Cornwall, England
Castle of St. Michael perched on top of a rocky hill along a shoreline, surrounded by trees with blue sky; Cornwall County, England

High tide at Mounts Bay in Marazion, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of boats and coastal fishing village, Mousehole, Cornwall, England, May

Tourists walking in seawater covering manmade causeway from tidal island, St. Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, May

View of manmade causeway and tidal island at low tide, St. Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, May

Seawater covering manmade causeway to tidal island, St. Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, May

Bootlace Worm (Lineus longissimus) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, November

Starlet Cushion Star (Asterina gibbosa) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, November

Bristled Chiton (Acanthochitona fascicularis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, November

Common Brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, November

Cudden Point - looking to Land's End - near Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, UK
DAC-825 Cudden Point - looking to Land's End near Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mullion Cliffs - view towards Porthleven - Cornwall - UK
DAC-1082 Mullion Cliffs - view towards Porthleven Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

St Michael's Mount - from the beach at Marazion - at sunset - Cornwall
DAC-65 St Michael's Mount - from the beach at Marazion - at sunset Cornwall David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Captivating Mounts Bay: A Glimpse into Cornwall's Coastal Beauty" Step back in time to the late 19th century and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Mounts Bay, as captured by renowned artist Elizabeth Adela Forbes. Her masterpiece "Across Mounts Bay, c1880" transports us to a serene landscape where St. Michaels Mount majestically stands against the backdrop of Marazion, Cornwall. Fast forward to 1895, and we find ourselves on top of St. Michaels Mount, gazing out towards Marazion once again. The view is simply breathtaking; it's no wonder this spot has been an inspiration for countless artists throughout history. In September 1968, a man and girl stand at the edge of Mounts Bay, their eyes fixed upon the captivating sight of St. Michaels Mount rising from the sea, and is a moment frozen in time that encapsulates the timeless allure of this coastal gem. Moving ahead to 1977, we shift our perspective to Cudden Point in St Hilary. From here, Perranuthnoe unfolds before our eyes – a picturesque village nestled along the shores of Mounts Bay. The view is nothing short of spectacular; one can almost feel the salty breeze caressing their face. The historical significance of this bay becomes evident through various engravings depicting life-saving efforts such as Richard Lewis' Penzance Life-Boat heading out to rescue those stranded on North Britain wrecked within these treacherous waters. During regatta season, Penzance comes alive with excitement as locals gather along its shores for thrilling boat races amidst stunning views over Mounts Bay – an event immortalized in engravings that capture both beauty and festivity. Mounts Bay holds a special place not only in art but also maritime history.