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Sidmouth Collection (#2)

Welcome to Sidmouth, a charming coastal town located in South Devon, England, UK

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Camellia Walk, Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Camellia Walk, Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth by W. Carruthers Affleck

Background imageSidmouth Collection: County Map of Devon, c. 1777

County Map of Devon, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth (b / w photo)

Sidmouth (b / w photo)
3631805 Sidmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidmouth. Illustration for Pictorial England and Wales (Cassell, c 1895).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Jacobs Ladder, Sidmouth (colour litho)

Jacobs Ladder, Sidmouth (colour litho)
2795388 Jacobs Ladder, Sidmouth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacobs Ladder, Sidmouth. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Photograph of Royal London Hotel, Sidmouth, Devon

Photograph of Royal London Hotel, Sidmouth, Devon. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond

Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond, view from the River Thames. Palladian villa in the Tuscan style by Sir Robert Taylor for Lord Mayor of London Charles Asgill

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal

Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
2494876 Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, pub. 1808 (hand coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageSidmouth Collection: High Peak, Sidmouth (colour litho)

High Peak, Sidmouth (colour litho)
726608 High Peak, Sidmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Peak, Sidmouth.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth (colour litho)

Sidmouth (colour litho)
726704 Sidmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidmouth.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The Blessing of New Taxes!!!, c. 1819 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Blessing of New Taxes!!!, c. 1819 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562150 The Blessing of New Taxes!!!, c.1819 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The Front from Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth (colour litho)

The Front from Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth (colour litho)
728121 The Front from Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Front from Connaught Gardens)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth from Peak Hill (colour litho)

Sidmouth from Peak Hill (colour litho)
728118 Sidmouth from Peak Hill (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidmouth from Peak Hill.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: New Promenade and River Sid, Sidmouth (colour litho)

New Promenade and River Sid, Sidmouth (colour litho)
727993 New Promenade and River Sid, Sidmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Promenade and River Sid, Sidmouth.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching)

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching)
3244703 British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Benchams, near Sidmouth (colour litho)

Benchams, near Sidmouth (colour litho)
6026937 Benchams, near Sidmouth (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benchams, near Sidmouth)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Fall of Chit Cliff, Sidmouth (engraving)

Fall of Chit Cliff, Sidmouth (engraving)
1618073 Fall of Chit Cliff, Sidmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of Chit Cliff, Sidmouth)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Watering-Places of Devon (engraving)

Watering-Places of Devon (engraving)
1097120 Watering-Places of Devon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering-Places of Devon)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The Esplanade, looking E, Sidmouth (colour litho)

The Esplanade, looking E, Sidmouth (colour litho)
728128 The Esplanade, looking E, Sidmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Esplanade, looking E, Sidmouth.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The Esplanade, Looking E, Sidmouth (colour litho)

The Esplanade, Looking E, Sidmouth (colour litho)
726607 The Esplanade, Looking E, Sidmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Esplanade, Looking E, Sidmouth.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Conspirators or Delegates in Council, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving)

Conspirators or Delegates in Council, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562152 Conspirators or Delegates in Council, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, Devon (engraving)

Sidmouth, Devon (engraving)
5220616 Sidmouth, Devon (engraving) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidmouth, Devon)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, the Promenade and Beach (b / w photo)

Sidmouth, the Promenade and Beach (b / w photo)
3091834 Sidmouth, the Promenade and Beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidmouth, the Promenade and Beach)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The West End of Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1936

The West End of Sidmouth Beach, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at Sidmouth in Devon, August 1936. Holidaymakers are spread out on the shingle beach enjoying the summer sunshine and lounging in deckchairs

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, August 1931

Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon, taken from Salcombe Hill in August 1931. People are strolling along the promenade while there is a high tide

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, August 1931

Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon, taken from Salcombe Hill in August 1931. People are strolling along the promenade in the distance while men in the foreground are standing near small

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936

Sidmouth from Connaught Gardens, Devon, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of Sidmouth in Devon seen from Connaught Gardens to the west of the town. Taken in August 1936 the image shows the shingle beach at low tide with many holidaymakers enjoying

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmount, West end of Esplanade, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford

Sidmount, West end of Esplanade, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Sidmount, West end of Esplanade, 1870s

Background imageSidmouth Collection: John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803. May 1, 1803

John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803. May 1, 1803
John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Exeter EX10 8 Map

Exeter EX10 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX10 8

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The York Hotel, and Library, Sidmouth, 1832. Creator: P Heath

The York Hotel, and Library, Sidmouth, 1832. Creator: P Heath
The York Hotel, and Library, Sidmouth, 1832. View of the seafront in the town of Sidmouth, on the south coast of Devon. [Fisher, Son & Co, London, 1832]

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, From the Cliffs, Towards Seaton, 1832. Creator: P Heath

Sidmouth, From the Cliffs, Towards Seaton, 1832. Creator: P Heath
Sidmouth, From the Cliffs, Towards Seaton, 1832. View of the town of Sidmouth on the south coast of Devon. [Fisher, Son & Co, London, 1832]

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, c1896. Artist: JA Bellinger

Sidmouth, c1896. Artist: JA Bellinger
Sidmouth, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageSidmouth Collection: The Benefits of a Northern Excursion, or R-l pastime at home (ie) fiddling and dancing!, c1822

The Benefits of a Northern Excursion, or R-l pastime at home (ie) fiddling and dancing!, c1822. King George IV in Highland dress dancing on one toe; he is attended by Viscount Sidmouth; Lady

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank

Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Duke of York, Duke of Clarence and Prince of Wales at the door of the House of Commons. Henry Addington, Charles Fox and William Pitt speak

Background imageSidmouth Collection: How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks

How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks
How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. George IV and Queen Caroline are tied back to back; the Queens hand is held by the figure of Justice; Lord Brougham stands on the left; the King is

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, 1808

Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, 1808
Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, pub. 1808 (hand coloured etching)

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth - The Promenade and Beach, 1895

Sidmouth - The Promenade and Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, 1825-27, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner

Sidmouth, 1825-27, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Sidmouth, c1825-27, (1938). Painting held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Jacobs Ladder, as seen from Cliff Walks, Sidmouth, Devon, early 20th century

Jacobs Ladder, as seen from Cliff Walks, Sidmouth, Devon, early 20th century. From Denniss Aqua-Tone series of postcards

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Red car driving through water, Sidmouth, Devon

Red car driving through water, Sidmouth, Devon
Red car driving through water in a street in Sidmouth, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Early morning sunlight glows against the distinctive red cliffs of High Peak, viewed

Early morning sunlight glows against the distinctive red cliffs of High Peak, viewed from the beach at Sidmouth, Devon, England. Winter

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Burning red cliffs at Sidmouth on the Jurassic Coast, Devon, England. Winter

Burning red cliffs at Sidmouth on the Jurassic Coast, Devon, England. Winter

Background imageSidmouth Collection: View of houses overlooking Sidmouth seafront, Sidmouth, Devon, England. Winter

View of houses overlooking Sidmouth seafront, Sidmouth, Devon, England. Winter

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Visiting The Sick

Visiting The Sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1806, Charles Fox Sitting In An Armchair, Obviously Ill. On One Side Of Him Is Mrs

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sandstone cliffs of the Jurassic Coast at Sidmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Sandstone cliffs of the Jurassic Coast at Sidmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, Devon - View from the Cliffs (West)

Sidmouth, Devon - View from the Cliffs (West). Date: 1936

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, Devon - Esplanade and Peak Hill

Sidmouth, Devon - Esplanade and Peak Hill. Date: 1936

Background imageSidmouth Collection: Sidmouth, Devon - High Peak

Sidmouth, Devon - High Peak. Date: 1936




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Welcome to Sidmouth, a charming coastal town located in South Devon, England, UK. This picturesque destination holds a rich history and breathtaking natural beauty that will captivate your senses. In 1805, Sidmouth played an unexpected role in the Battle of Trafalgar when Admiral Nelson outlined his battle plans here. Imagine standing on these very grounds where one of Britain's greatest naval victories was strategized. As you explore this quaint town, make sure to visit Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth in East Devon. These stunning gardens offer a tranquil escape with vibrant flowers and lush greenery that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. Stroll along the seafront at Sidmouth and transport yourself back to August 1931. Feel the nostalgia as you witness the uncorking of old sherry bottles from 1805 - a true taste of history. For those seeking adventure, venture out to Ladram Bay near Sidmouth. Here you can experience the rugged beauty of cliffs meeting crystal-clear waters while enjoying activities like swimming or exploring hidden coves. Take a trip to The Village in East Budleigh, just outside of Sidmouth. This idyllic village is steeped in charm and offers glimpses into traditional English life with its quaint cottages and friendly locals. Don't miss witnessing Minehead Hobby Horse during your stay. This unique tradition showcases folklore dances dating back centuries – an enchanting spectacle that will immerse you in local culture, and is part of the Jurassic Coast, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its remarkable beach and cliffs. Marvel at nature's masterpiece as you walk along this ancient coastline – it truly is a sight not to be missed. So come discover all that Sidmouth has to offer – from its historical significance intertwined with Admiral Nelson's battle plans for Trafalgar to its stunning landscapes along the Jurassic Coastline – there's something here for everyone.