Thames Estuary Collection

Ferguson TE20, Little Grey Fergie tractor, on snow covered grazing marsh at sunset, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Ferguson TE20, Little Grey Fergie tractor, on snow covered grazing marsh at sunset, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, february

Pathway and boardwalk in wetland habitat, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, august

Isle of Sheppey, UK, aerial view C014 / 6171
Isle of Sheppey. Aerial photograph of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK

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

The towers of the Red Sands Fort –part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts
The towers of the Red Sands Fort - part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts, the armed towers built in the Thames estuary to protect the Kent coast during the Second World War, near Whitstable

The towers of the Red Sands Fort - part of the decommissioned Maunsell Forts, the armed towers built in the Thames estuary to protect the Kent coast during the Second World War, near Whitstable

Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable
5996957 Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable, Kent (litho) by English School

Domestic Cattle, cows, herd standing in grazing marsh habitat, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, august

The Inn, Purfleet, 1869. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
The Inn, Purfleet, 1869

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

La surveillance de la mer; l''Amphion touchait une mine et coulait en quelques instants, 1914
La surveillance de la mer; Le lendemain 7 aout, l''Amphion, au cours de son perilleux service, touchait une mine et coulait en quelques instants, 1914

Long-line fishing in the North Sea, off to sea down the Thames, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Long-line fishing in the North Sea, off to sea down the Thames, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

UK, Southend, Southend pier, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Grade II listed pier at the Thames estuary-side town of Southend-on-Sea, the longest pleasure pier in the world at 2158 metres (7080 feet), Essex, England

UK, Southend, Kursaal, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Kursaal, a Grade II listed building dating from 1901 and believed to be one of the first purpose built amusement parks, at the Thames estuary-side town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

Beached boats at the low tide at Leigh on Sea, Essex, England

Low tide reflections at Leigh on Sea, Essex, England

Beach huts reflections at low tide, Tankerton beach, near Whitstable, Kent, England

Whitstable harbour, built in 1832, the first harbour in England to be served by a railway (Crab and Winkle Line), Whitstable, Kent, England

UK, England, Essex, Thames Estuary, Southend, Shoeburyness

St. George and the Dragon: Zeppelin L15 in the Thames, April 1916
STC309842 St. George and the Dragon: Zeppelin L15 in the Thames, April 1916, illustration from The Naval Front by Gordon S

The Port of London, 1834 (colour litho)
HJA321584 The Port of London, 1834 (colour litho) by Harding, James Duffield (1798-1863); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Military Ballooning, Experiments at Shoeburyness (engraving)
1606085 Military Ballooning, Experiments at Shoeburyness (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Ballooning, Experiments at Shoeburyness)

Hay Barges in the Thames Estuary (oil on canvas)
SOU443642 Hay Barges in the Thames Estuary (oil on canvas) by Herbert, Alfred (d.1861); 73.6x111.8 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; English

Siege Operations at Chatham, Attack by the Flying Bridge on the Redan (engraving)
1611274 Siege Operations at Chatham, Attack by the Flying Bridge on the Redan (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Chatham)

Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving)
1107452 Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames)

Looking back at Southend from the end of the longest pier in the world. Southend, Essex. 1st June 1963

Hadleigh Castle, 1828 to 1829. Creator: John Constable
Hadleigh Castle; Sketch of Hadleigh Castle; Verso: Study of Five Horned Cattle; Five Horned Cattle, 1828 to 1829

Coastal Scene with Cliffs, ca. 1814. Creator: John Constable
Coastal Scene with Cliffs; Coastal Scene with Cliffs and a View of Hadleigh Castle (?); Coastal Scene with Cliffs (Hadleigh Bay?); Hadleigh from the Thames, ca. 1814

Off the Nore, between 1840 and 1845. Creator: JMW Turner
Off the Nore; Squally Weather, between 1840 and 1845. Thames estuary and the North sea

Hadleigh Castle, The Mouth of the Thames--Morning after a Stormy Night, 1829
Hadleigh Castle, The Mouth of the Thames--Morning after a Stormy Night; Hadleigh Castle, 1829

Hadleigh Castle: Large Plate, 1830-32. Creator: David Lucas
Hadleigh Castle: Large Plate, 1830-32

Passing the Nore Light, 1842. Creator: Unknown
Passing the Nore Light, 1842. Royal Navy ships Monkey, Black Eagle, Shearwater, Royal George, Salamander, Radamanthus and Fearless passing the Nore Lightship marking a sandbank at the mouth of

The Flag-Ship "Ocean", saluting the Royal Squadron, at the Nore, 1844
The Flag-Ship " Ocean", saluting the Royal Squadron, at the Nore, 1844. Royal Navy warship fires cannon in greeting as Queen Victorias yacht passes the Nore

The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness: The Cable Passed from the Hulk to the Great Eastern, 1865

West Cliff and Sands, 1929. Creator: Unknown
West Cliff and Sands, 1929. Westcliff-on-Sea, seaside resort in Essex on the Thames Estuary

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK, 26 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK, 26/5/10. Overview of the amusement pier and area of Clacton-on-Sea with a Noddy train in the foreground, on the River Thames Estuary, Essex, England, UK

UK, Southend, Southend overview, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
An overview of the sea, beach and residential highrise at the Thames estuary-side town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

Clacton: The Beach, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Clacton: The Beach, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Pier, Southend-on-Sea, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Pier, Southend-on-Sea, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Gravesend, Kent, c1830. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Gravesend, Kent, c1830. View with ships and boats on the Thames, including Indiamen and paddle steamers

Whitstable - The West Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Herne Bay - The Front, Showing Clock Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Southend - From the Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Whitstable, Kent, 19th century. Artist: J Horsburgh
Whitstable, Kent, 19th century. View towards the town with people working on the oyster beds. After an original painting by JMW Turner

HMS Worcester, 1937. The school ship of the Thames Nautical Training College. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

Fishing upon the Blythe Sand, Tide Setting in, 1809. Artist: JMW Turner
Fishing upon the Blythe Sand, Tide Setting in, 1809. From the Tate Gallery, London

Composite photograph of London taken by Landsat 2, 29 July 1975. Satellite photograph taken from an altitude of 905 km (560 miles)

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Empty deckchairs on Jubilee Beach in Southend on a cloudy day

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"Exploring the Thames Estuary: A Journey through Nature and History" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Thames Estuary, as you stroll along a picturesque pathway and boardwalk nestled within a vibrant wetland habitat. Located in Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Essex, England, this tranquil spot offers a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. In August, witness the harmonious dance between man and machine as a Ferguson TE20 tractor known as Little Grey Fergie traverses a snow-covered grazing marsh at sunset in Elmley Marshes N. N. R. Delve into history as you gaze upon the towering remnants of Red Sands Fort - formidable structures that once protected Kent's coast during World War II near Whitstable. Admire an advertisement from yesteryears showcasing Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, renowned producers of Whitstable Native Oysters. Study Canvey Island's city street map in Essex UK to plan your next adventure or marvel at an aerial view of Isle of Sheppey. At Tankerton beach near Whitstable, witness mesmerizing reflections on low tide while admiring charming beach huts dotting the shoreline. Explore Whitstable harbour - England's first railway-served harbor built in 1832 via Crab and Winkle Line - where maritime heritage comes alive. No visit to the Thames Estuary is complete without experiencing Southend's iconic landmarks. Take a leisurely stroll along Southend pier or step back in time at Kursaal amusement park with its nostalgic charm captured by Ethel Davies' lens. Discovering the Thames Estuary means immersing oneself not only in its natural wonders but also its rich historical tapestry. From serene wetlands to wartime fortresses, this enchanting region promises unforgettable experiences for all who venture here.