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Quays Collection

Quays, the picturesque waterfronts that grace various corners of the world, offer a glimpse into the rich maritime heritage and vibrant coastal communities

Background imageQuays Collection: Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland

Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland Date: 1904

Background imageQuays Collection: Excelsior Pavilion and Boat Landing - Lake Minnetonka, USA

Excelsior Pavilion and Boat Landing - Lake Minnetonka, USA
Excelsior Pavilion and Boat Landing - Lake Minnetonka, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageQuays Collection: The Quays, Waterford. County Waterford, Ireland

The Quays, Waterford. County Waterford, Ireland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageQuays Collection: Pennan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pennan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageQuays Collection: The Harbour at Aberaeron, Cardigan Bay, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The Harbour at Aberaeron, Cardigan Bay, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Weymouth, Custom House Quay

UK, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Weymouth, Custom House Quay

Background imageQuays Collection: Boats, houses and harbour, evening, Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe

Boats, houses and harbour, evening, Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imageQuays Collection: Nets on quayside, Brixham harbour, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nets on quayside, Brixham harbour, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageQuays Collection: West India Docks 1810

West India Docks 1810
The West India Docks in the great age of English trade - vessels lining the quays as far as the eye can see. Imports from the West Indies were especially important

Background imageQuays Collection: Port Hercules Harbour, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Port Hercules Harbour, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Norfolk, Blakeney, The Quay and River Glaven

UK, England, Norfolk, Blakeney, The Quay and River Glaven

Background imageQuays Collection: Fishing Boats in Port Lympia, Nice, South of France

Fishing Boats in Port Lympia, Nice, South of France

Background imageQuays Collection: Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) adults, non-breeding plumage, standing in puddle on quay

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) adults, non-breeding plumage, standing in puddle on quay, Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable, Kent, England, February

Background imageQuays Collection: Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock
Tenby, Wales, UK

Background imageQuays Collection: St. Michaels Fortress and Sibenik Harbour, Sibenik, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

St. Michaels Fortress and Sibenik Harbour, Sibenik, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Background imageQuays Collection: Fishing fleet, Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Fishing fleet, Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageQuays Collection: Selling Fish by Docks

Selling Fish by Docks
The fish-market alongside the quays where the fishing-boats dock - housewives and cooks come to buy fish fresh from the sea

Background imageQuays Collection: Port Hercules Harbour at Night, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Port Hercules Harbour at Night, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imageQuays Collection: On the Quay. Creator: William Blair Bruce

On the Quay. Creator: William Blair Bruce
On the Quay, Unknown date

Background imageQuays Collection: English Landscape from Mistley Hall, Essex, 1772. Creator: Elias Martin

English Landscape from Mistley Hall, Essex, 1772. Creator: Elias Martin
English Landscape from Mistley Hall, Essex, 1772

Background imageQuays Collection: Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, c1901. Creator: Unknown

Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, c1901. Sign on building in foreground: Domestic and fancy dry goods, carpets, groceries, camp and island supplies

Background imageQuays Collection: Quayside Figures and a Length of Rope Attached to a Bollard. Creator: Claude-Joseph Vernet

Quayside Figures and a Length of Rope Attached to a Bollard. Creator: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Quayside Figures and a Length of Rope Attached to a Bollard

Background imageQuays Collection: Newcastle on the Tyne, 1894. Creator: Robert Charles Goff

Newcastle on the Tyne, 1894. Creator: Robert Charles Goff
Newcastle on the Tyne, 1894

Background imageQuays Collection: Ramsgate Harbour, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans

Ramsgate Harbour, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
Ramsgate Harbour, [Kent], 1850. Early in the present century, a stone lighthouse was erected on the west pier...The harbour includes an area of forty-eight acres

Background imageQuays Collection: The Landing of Lord Gough at Southampton, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Landing of Lord Gough at Southampton, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Landing of Lord Gough at Southampton, 1850. The gallant hero of Gwalior and Chillianwallah, accompanied by Lady Gough and suite, arrived at Southampton [from India] on Sunday last

Background imageQuays Collection: Putting the Mail on Board the 'Viceroy', 1850. Creator: Unknown

Putting the Mail on Board the "Viceroy", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Putting the Mail on Board the "Viceroy", 1850. Mail sacks being loaded at Galway in Ireland, to be carried across the Atlantic Ocean

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, St. Ives, The Quay beside River Great Ouse

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, St. Ives, The Quay beside River Great Ouse

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, Ely Cathedral with Ely Marina

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Ely, Ely Cathedral with Ely Marina and Great Ouse River in foreground

Background imageQuays Collection: Le Vieux Port at Night, Cannes, South of France

Le Vieux Port at Night, Cannes, South of France

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Weymouth, Custom House Quay

UK, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Weymouth, Custom House Quay

Background imageQuays Collection: United KIngdom, Channel Islands, Gorey, Mont Orgueil Castle or Gorey Castle

United KIngdom, Channel Islands, Gorey, Mont Orgueil Castle or Gorey Castle

Background imageQuays Collection: An Elevated View of Primosten, Croatia, Dalmatian Coast, Europe

An Elevated View of Primosten, Croatia, Dalmatian Coast, Europe

Background imageQuays Collection: The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, 1763 / 1766

The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, 1763 / 1766
The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, 1763/1766

Background imageQuays Collection: Wareham Quay, buildings reflected in River Frome at sunrise. Wareham, Dorset, England, UK

Wareham Quay, buildings reflected in River Frome at sunrise. Wareham, Dorset, England, UK. April 2011

Background imageQuays Collection: Lemon Bridge from Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926

Lemon Bridge from Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926
A good view of Lemon Bridge, taken from Lemon Quay at low water. The modern public toilets, which opened in September 1925, are visible just beyond the bridge parapet

Background imageQuays Collection: The Harbour at Sanary-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Harbour at Sanary-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageQuays Collection: The Harbour at Cassis at Dusk, Cassis, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Harbour at Cassis at Dusk, Cassis, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageQuays Collection: The Harbour at Cassis, Cassis, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Harbour at Cassis, Cassis, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageQuays Collection: The Harbour at Martigues, Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Harbour at Martigues, Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageQuays Collection: The Old Port of Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde at Dusk, Marseille

The Old Port of Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde at Dusk, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageQuays Collection: The Old Port of Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde at Sunset, Marseille

The Old Port of Marseille and Notre-Dame de la Garde at Sunset, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park, Windermere, Ambleside

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park, Windermere, Ambleside

Background imageQuays Collection: Italy, Veneto, Venice, San Giorgio Maggiore Church across Basino di San Marco

Italy, Veneto, Venice, San Giorgio Maggiore Church across Basino di San Marco

Background imageQuays Collection: Harbor with historic ferry ships in Strandvagen, Stockholm, Sweden

Harbor with historic ferry ships in Strandvagen, Stockholm, Sweden

Background imageQuays Collection: Canada, Ontario, Muskoka Region, near Bracebridge

Canada, Ontario, Muskoka Region, near Bracebridge

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Dorset, Lymington, The Quay on Lymington River

UK, England, Dorset, Lymington, The Quay on Lymington River

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Dorset, Lyme Regis, a Gateway Town to the UNESCO World Heritage Site

UK, England, Dorset, Lyme Regis, a Gateway Town to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast, Cobb Harbour

Background imageQuays Collection: UK, England, Dorset, Lyme Regis, a Gateway Town to the UNESCO World Heritage Site

UK, England, Dorset, Lyme Regis, a Gateway Town to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast, Cobb Harbour




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Quays, the picturesque waterfronts that grace various corners of the world, offer a glimpse into the rich maritime heritage and vibrant coastal communities. From Aberdeen Harbour in Scotland to Lake Minnetonka's Excelsior Pavilion and Boat Landing in the USA, these quays hold stories waiting to be discovered. In Scotland's Aberdeenshire region, Pennan stands as a charming village with its own quay overlooking the North Sea. The Quays of Waterford in Ireland beckon visitors with their timeless beauty amidst County Waterford's stunning landscapes. Wales boasts its fair share of captivating quays too. The harbour at Aberaeron on Cardigan Bay showcases an idyllic fusion of boats, houses, and breathtaking views. Tenby Harbour in Pembrokeshire paints a mesmerizing picture during evening hours when lights dance upon the water. England also embraces its coastal allure through quays like Custom House Quay along Dorset's Jurassic Coastline. Blakeney's serene North Norfolk setting offers a tranquil escape where river meets sea at The Quay. Further south lies Brixham Harbour in Devon, England - nets gracefully adorning its quayside as fishermen bring home their bountiful catches. Across time and space is West India Docks 1810; once bustling with trade ships now serves as a reminder of London's maritime past. Moving inland to Salford near Manchester, England unveils Salford Quays' modernity juxtaposed against architectural marvels such as the Lowry Theatre. Finally, Norfolk presents another gem - Blakeney's River Glaven flowing alongside The Quay creates an enchanting sight for all who wander by. Whether you seek historical significance or simply wish to immerse yourself in natural beauty, these diverse quays across Europe and America provide endless opportunities for exploration and wonderment. So venture forth and let each unique destination captivate your senses while embracing their undeniable charm.