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"Journeying through time and space, the river weaves tales of history and beauty

Background imageRiver Collection: Old London Bridge a98_05984

Old London Bridge a98_05984
Extract from an engraving showing the City of London from Southwark. Major monuments are recorded, including Old London Bridge

Background imageRiver Collection: Highly detailed USA Road Map

Highly detailed USA Road Map
Highly detailed map of United States with roads, states, big cities, rivers and some other objects

Background imageRiver Collection: Thames Barrier, London 24994_024

Thames Barrier, London 24994_024
THAMES BARRIER, Woolwich Reach, London. Aerial view. A flood control structure built between 1974 and 1984 to help protect London from flooding

Background imageRiver Collection: Map of Exeter in Devon, England Victorian Engraving, 1840

Map of Exeter in Devon, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Exeter in Devon, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Background imageRiver Collection: Nene Park, Irthlingborough EAW688697

Nene Park, Irthlingborough EAW688697
NENE PARK, Irthlingborough. Aerial view of the home of Rushden & Diamonds Football Club since the merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1991. Photographed in 2001

Background imageRiver Collection: Tees Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough N100022

Tees Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough N100022
TEES TRANSPORTER BRIDGE, Middlesbrough, Cleveland. General night view of the gondola bridge built across the River Tees in 1911

Background imageRiver Collection: Classic view of the historic city of Salzburg with famous Festung Hohensalzburg

Classic view of the historic city of Salzburg with famous Festung Hohensalzburg and Salzach river illuminated in beautiful twilight during scenic Chri Classic view of the historic city of Salzburg

Background imageRiver Collection: Bradford-on-Avon, June 1925

Bradford-on-Avon, June 1925
A lone car crosses the iconic Town Bridge in the historic town of Bradford-on-Avon. The small building situated on the right of the bridge is an old prison lock-up

Background imageRiver Collection: Horsham West Sussex UK City Street Map

Horsham West Sussex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Horsham, West Sussex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Background imageRiver Collection: Old bridge and Aqueduct OFH01_01_01_f02_01

Old bridge and Aqueduct OFH01_01_01_f02_01
Old Putney Bridge, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. The view from St Mary's Church tower in Putney looking across Thames towards Fulham with pedestrians on the old Putney Bridge to the right

Background imageRiver Collection: The South Bank EPW006152

The South Bank EPW006152
The South Bank, Hungerford Bridge and Charing Cross, London, from the south-east, 1921. Thirty years before the site was used for the Festival of Britain

Background imageRiver Collection: Ferrari F355 Spider 1996 Yellow

Ferrari F355 Spider 1996 Yellow
FER636211

Background imageRiver Collection: Milky Way over the Murray River. Australia

Milky Way over the Murray River. Australia
Milky Way over the Murray River. Victoria. Australia

Background imageRiver Collection: Devils Bridge, dating from around 1370, crossing over River Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Devils Bridge, dating from around 1370, crossing over River Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England, November

Background imageRiver Collection: Battersea Power Station a077607

Battersea Power Station a077607
BATTERSEA POWER STATION, London. View of the station in Battersea, as seen at dusk from across the River Thames in Westminster

Background imageRiver Collection: Durham Cathedral K011466

Durham Cathedral K011466
DURHAM CATHEDRAL, Durham. View of cathedral on hill by river. Built from 1073 to 1274

Background imageRiver Collection: CANALETTO: THAMES

CANALETTO: THAMES
The River Thames with St. Pauls Cathedral on Lord Mayors Day. Oil on canvas by Giovanni Antonio Canaletto, c1750

Background imageRiver Collection: Tower Bridge under construction a83_01325

Tower Bridge under construction a83_01325
TOWER BRIDGE, London. The bridge under construction around 1889. This picture was taken from the River Thames with shipping in the foreground

Background imageRiver Collection: Battersea Power Station a98_05903

Battersea Power Station a98_05903
BATTERSEA POWER STATION, London. View from the north bank of the River Thames at night. It was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1937 and was the largest brick building in europe

Background imageRiver Collection: Caen Hill Locks with narrow boats - Wiltshire - UK

Caen Hill Locks with narrow boats - Wiltshire - UK
ME-2140 Caen Hill Locks with narrow boats Wiltshire - UK Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageRiver Collection: DE JONGH - Old London Bridge K080027

DE JONGH - Old London Bridge K080027
Kenwood House, Hampstead, London. " Old London Bridge" 1630 by Claude DE JONGH (active 1615 died 1663). Iveagh Bequest number IBK 952

Background imageRiver Collection: Barnard Castle J860320

Barnard Castle J860320
BARNARD CASTLE, Durham. North west view, across the River Tees

Background imageRiver Collection: Herdwick Sheep and Shepherd

Herdwick Sheep and Shepherd Date:

Background imageRiver Collection: Engraving of Marble Hill House J900203

Engraving of Marble Hill House J900203
MARBLE HILL HOUSE, Twickenham, Middlesex. " The Countess of Suffolks House" after Augustin Heckell. Coloured engraving. 1749

Background imageRiver Collection: Sunday Afternoon on la Grande Jatte 1884. Oil on canvas. by Georges Seurat

Sunday Afternoon on la Grande Jatte 1884. Oil on canvas. by Georges Seurat (1859-1891) French Post-Impressionist painter. Parisians enjoying a summer afternoon in a park. Water River Seine France

Background imageRiver Collection: Map of Florence known as Della Catena Map of Florence, Attributed to Francesco di Lorenzo

Map of Florence known as Della Catena Map of Florence, Attributed to Francesco di Lorenzo Rosselli, 1470, illustration
Cartography, Italy, 15th century. Map of Florence known as The Della Catena Map of Florence. Attributed to Francesco di Lorenzo Rosselli, 1470

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP: PHILIPPINES, 1905. Map of the Philippine Islands printed in the United States in 1905

MAP: PHILIPPINES, 1905. Map of the Philippine Islands printed in the United States in 1905

Background imageRiver Collection: Canary Wharf J060021

Canary Wharf J060021
CANARY WHARF, Docklands, London. The Canary Wharf business district. High rise buildings at night with lights reflected in the river Thames

Background imageRiver Collection: A correct plan of the town of Sheffield by William Fairbank, 1771

A correct plan of the town of Sheffield by William Fairbank, 1771
Scale 440 yards : 3.3 inches. Shows the Bull Stake, slaughterhouses, Town Mill, Irish Cross. Original at Local Studies y09647

Background imageRiver Collection: Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory, Victoria

Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory, Victoria. Wilsons Promontory National Park Fondly known as ‘The Prom, Wilsons Promontory is one of Victoria's best loved national parks

Background imageRiver Collection: Melbourne Cricket Ground & Yarra River Parklands Aerial

Melbourne Cricket Ground & Yarra River Parklands Aerial
Aerial image of the Yarra river with the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) The MCG, also known as The G, is an iconic sports stadium located in Yarra Park in the city of Melbourne with a capacity of

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP OF ITALY, c1585. By Ignazio Danti from Sistine Chapel Gallery of Maps

MAP OF ITALY, c1585. By Ignazio Danti from Sistine Chapel Gallery of Maps

Background imageRiver Collection: St Thomas Hospital

St Thomas Hospital
August 1919: St Thomas Hospital on the south bank of the River Thames, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageRiver Collection: Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales

Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England. This curving limestone cliff feature was formed by glacial action. It used to have a waterfall running over it

Background imageRiver Collection: Antique map, Liverpool and Birkenhead, England, 19th Century

Antique map, Liverpool and Birkenhead, England, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, Liverpool and Birkenhead, England, 19th Century

Background imageRiver Collection: Tyne Bridge at night N080496

Tyne Bridge at night N080496
TYNE BRIDGE, Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Night view of the Tyne Bridge with The Sage music centre beyond

Background imageRiver Collection: Segedunum Roman Fort J960244

Segedunum Roman Fort J960244
HADRIANs WALL, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. Segedunum Roman Fort. An aerial view reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team. hadrian

Background imageRiver Collection: Workman Bridge, Evesham CC56_01122

Workman Bridge, Evesham CC56_01122
WORKMAN BRIDGE, Evesham, Worcestershire. A view of the Bridge built in 1866 leading into the town from Bengeworth. Showing the River Avon

Background imageRiver Collection: Krakatoa sunsets, 1883 artworks

Krakatoa sunsets, 1883 artworks
Krakatoa sunsets. Artwork of the spectacular red and orange sunsets caused in London, England, by the August 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, a volcano thousands of kilometres away in Indonesia

Background imageRiver Collection: Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20

Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20
TOWER OF LONDON, TOWER BRIDGE & GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY BUILDING, London. Aerial view. The new Greater London Authority offices, designed by Foster & Partners, 1998-2002

Background imageRiver Collection: Irvine California US City Street Map

Irvine California US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Irvine, California, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Background imageRiver Collection: A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. and J. Fairbank, 1815

A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. and J. Fairbank, 1815
Includes Greenland Engine.Original at Local Studies S33S

Background imageRiver Collection: sky, skyline, memorial, wtc, 911, floodlight, lights, celebration, illuminated, skyscraper

sky, skyline, memorial, wtc, 911, floodlight, lights, celebration, illuminated, skyscraper, waterfront, lower manhattan, twin towers, world trade center, glow, buildings, september 2011

Background imageRiver Collection: View of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England

View of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

Background imageRiver Collection: Forth Bridge

Forth Bridge
Construction of the Forth Bridge, on the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian, 23rd June 1888. The steel cantilever construction was designed by John Fowler

Background imageRiver Collection: Nottingham EAW025936

Nottingham EAW025936
Nottingham, 15 August 1949. Aerofilms Ltd cellulose nitrate negative. Aerofilms view of Nottingham records the construction of the new, H-shaped County Hall

Background imageRiver Collection: Grand Canyon - panoramic view from Grandview Point into the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon - panoramic view from Grandview Point into the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River - dusk - Grand Canyon
SAS-1911 Grand Canyon - panoramic view from Grandview Point into the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River dusk - Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim - Arizona - USA Steffen & Alexandra Sailer

Background imageRiver Collection: Tyne Bridges N080495

Tyne Bridges N080495
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE / GATESHEAD, Tyne and Wear. Twilight view up river towards the Swing Bridge, High Level Bridge and Tyne Bridge

Background imageRiver Collection: Marlow Bridge

Marlow Bridge
Suspension bridge of 1831-6. IoE 46189

Background imageRiver Collection: Late evening at the bridges over the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Late evening at the bridges over the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
The three bridges are (from foreground to the back) : the Tyne bridge, The Swing bridge and the high level bridge. Gateshead is to the left and Newcastle to the right

Background imageRiver Collection: Chatham Dockyard EAW223251

Chatham Dockyard EAW223251
Chatham Docks, Chatham, from the north-east, showing Rochester and the Thames. A number of vessels are in the naval dockyard. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1972

Background imageRiver Collection: Battersea Power Station N130002

Battersea Power Station N130002
BATTERSEA POWER STATION, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 5BP. View from north west, looking over the River Thames

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP: SCOTLAND. Line engraving, 19th century

MAP: SCOTLAND. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP OF FRANCE, c1900. With inset detail of Paris and surrounding area

MAP OF FRANCE, c1900. With inset detail of Paris and surrounding area

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP: HAWAII, 1905. Map of the Hawaiian Islands printed in the United States in 1905

MAP: HAWAII, 1905. Map of the Hawaiian Islands printed in the United States in 1905

Background imageRiver Collection: Map of the City of Dublin, 1797

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Background imageRiver Collection: ROWING TEAM, c1913. The Cambridge rowing team on a river. Photograph, c1913

ROWING TEAM, c1913. The Cambridge rowing team on a river. Photograph, c1913

Background imageRiver Collection: Arlington Row, Bibury CC72_00992

Arlington Row, Bibury CC72_00992
ARLINGTON ROW, Bibury, Gloucestershire. Looking up the well-known row of Cotswold stone cottages on the river Coln. These were converted into dwellings in the early 17th century from a monastic

Background imageRiver Collection: HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge a98_05144

HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge a98_05144
TOWER BRIDGE, Stepney, London. Looking down onto the foredeck of the cruiser HMS Belfast. Being guided up the River Thames by two tugs on the approach to Tower Bridge

Background imageRiver Collection: Hereford Cathedral N090335

Hereford Cathedral N090335
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL, Herefordshire. View across the river Wye towards the Cathedral

Background imageRiver Collection: Tower Bridge a076902

Tower Bridge a076902
TOWER BRIDGE, London. The bridge seen from riverside gantries, looking east. The Thames is still a major port, with Thames barges and other vessels moored in mid stream

Background imageRiver Collection: Warwick Castle K991541

Warwick Castle K991541
WARWICK CASTLE, Warwick, Warwickshire. A view of the castle from the east with River Avon in the foreground

Background imageRiver Collection: Tower Bridge J060036

Tower Bridge J060036
TOWER BRIDGE, London. Tower Bridge at night with the river Thames in the forground and the " Gherkin" Swiss Re Tower framed by the bridge

Background imageRiver Collection: Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911

Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911
Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers

Background imageRiver Collection: St Pauls Cathedral viewed from Southwark Bridge RSL01_01_01

St Pauls Cathedral viewed from Southwark Bridge RSL01_01_01
View of St Pauls Cathedral from Southwark Bridge, London. Attributed to Alfred Rosling. c.1855. Albumen print

Background imageRiver Collection: Industrial Revolution in the 1800s

Industrial Revolution in the 1800s - scanned 1878 engraving

Background imageRiver Collection: Illustration of four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant and crossing the River Jordan

Illustration of four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant and crossing the River Jordan

Background imageRiver Collection: Berwick-upon-Tweed (England) in the evening sun

Berwick-upon-Tweed (England) in the evening sun
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

Background imageRiver Collection: Sunset at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon

Sunset at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon with view of Crooked River. This tremendously beautiful, and enormously popular

Background imageRiver Collection: The Mighty Forth Rail Bridge at dusk

The Mighty Forth Rail Bridge at dusk
The Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth taken from South Queensferry. The Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageRiver Collection: The historic bridge at Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

The historic bridge at Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageRiver Collection: Calstock viaduct, Cornwall. After 2nd March 1908

Calstock viaduct, Cornwall. After 2nd March 1908
The Calstock viaduct and quay with lift. The Viaduct was completed on 2nd March 1908. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageRiver Collection: London Power Station

London Power Station
2nd July 1955: Battersea power station in London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7838 - What can The Citizen Do ? - pub. 1958 (Photo by Michael Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageRiver Collection: AZORES MAP, c1584. Engraved map by Abraham Ortelius

AZORES MAP, c1584. Engraved map by Abraham Ortelius

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP OF MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Map of the Macedonian Empire following the conquests of Alexander

MAP OF MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Map of the Macedonian Empire following the conquests of Alexander the Great, 4th century B.C

Background imageRiver Collection: MAP: CUBA, 1900. Map of Cuba printed in the United States, c1900

MAP: CUBA, 1900. Map of Cuba printed in the United States, c1900

Background imageRiver Collection: Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant

Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant
Hebrews carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageRiver Collection: hippo mother with young one, Chobe river, Chobe Nationalpark, Botswana

hippo mother with young one, Chobe river, Chobe Nationalpark, Botswana
SM-2764 Hippo mother with young one Chobe river, Chobe Nationalpark, Botswana Hippopotamus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageRiver Collection: Kaieteur Waterfalls. Guyana South America. Fall's drop is 780 feet

Kaieteur Waterfalls. Guyana South America. Fall's drop is 780 feet
NG-281 Kaieteur Waterfalls. Guyana South America. Fall's drop is 780 feet Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageRiver Collection: Millennium Bridge N080492

Millennium Bridge N080492
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Floodlit view of the Millennium Bridge at twilight with The Sage and Tyne Bridge beyond

Background imageRiver Collection: Coastal Grizzlies or Alaskan Brown Bears - fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls

Coastal Grizzlies or Alaskan Brown Bears - fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska. July
TOM-1214 Coastal Grizzlies or Alaskan Brown Bears - fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls Katmai National Park, Alaska. July Ursus arctos horribilis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

Background imageRiver Collection: Chatsworth House a069788

Chatsworth House a069788
CHATSWORTH HOUSE, Chatsworth Park, Chatsworth, Derbyshire. A view from river level looking through one of the arches of the Three Arch Bridge over the River Derwent in Chatsworth Park

Background imageRiver Collection: Millennium Walkway, Derbyshire K031256

Millennium Walkway, Derbyshire K031256
MILLENNIUM WALKWAY, New Mills, Peak District, Derbyshire. General view taken from the waters edge

Background imageRiver Collection: St Pauls Cathedral CC97_00536

St Pauls Cathedral CC97_00536
ST PAULs CATHEDRAL, City of London. A general view looking across the River Thames from bankside and towards St Pauls with a passenger paddle steamer moored at the opposite bank




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"Journeying through time and space, the river weaves tales of history and beauty. From the majestic Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough N100022 to the iconic Battersea Power Station a077607, its waters reflect stories of progress and innovation. As it flows past Durham Cathedral K011466, an architectural masterpiece standing tall for centuries, the river whispers secrets of faith and devotion. Captivating our gaze once more is the enchanting Battersea Power Station a98_05903, a symbol of urban regeneration amidst London's ever-changing skyline. In contrast, an engraving of Marble Hill House J900203 transports us back to a bygone era where elegance reigned supreme. The brushstrokes of DE JONGH's Old London Bridge K080027 paint a vivid picture of bustling trade along this lifeline that sustains cities. Hovering above Melbourne Cricket Ground & Yarra River Parklands Aerial, we witness nature harmoniously coexisting with human endeavors. Amidst these grand scenes lies simplicity - Herdwick Sheep grazing peacefully under the watchful eye of their shepherd. Their presence reminds us that even in modern times, rural traditions endure alongside urban landscapes. CANALETTO: THAMES captures the timeless allure of this mighty waterway as it winds its way through historic landmarks and picturesque scenery. Barnard Castle J860320 stands proudly on its banks while Malham Cove in Yorkshire Dales showcases nature's raw power etched into limestone cliffs. Finally, our journey concludes at Tower Bridge 21766_20 guarding over the venerable Tower of London - guardians both old and new protecting this cherished city from any harm that may come its way. " In every twist and turn lies another chapter waiting to be discovered; let us follow this river's course as it connects people, places, and memories throughout time.

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