Thames River Collection (page 9)

TOWER OF LONDON, 1795. The Tower of London on the River Thames. Lithograph, English, 1795

ENGLAND: LONDON, c1543. Detail of Anthonis van den Wyngaerdes Panorama of London, c1543, showing the Tower of London and Billingsgate wharf on the Thames River

LONDON: THAMES RIVER, 1819. View of the Tower of London. Aquatint, English, 1819

LONDON: WATERFRONT, 1900. A section of the waterfront along the Thames River in London, England, looking towards the Tower Bridge. Drawing, 1900, by Joseph Pennell

LONDON: LAMBETH PALACE. Lambeth Palace, London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, viewed from across the Thames River. Line drawing, English, 1896

LONDON: BILLINGSGATE, c1915. View of the wharf at Billingsgate, London, England, where fishing boats delivered their catch straight to market. Photographed c1915

VIEW OF OXFORD, c1885. View of the Thames River at Oxford (where it is known as the Isis). Lithograph, c1885

THE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT London, England. Photographed c1895

LONDON, ENGLAND, 1510. The earliest known printed view of London, England, showing the spire of Old St. Pauls at the center. Woodcut from Richard Pynsons Chronicle of England, 1510

VISSCHER: LONDON, 1616. Claes Jansz Visschers 1616 view of London, England, and the southern approach to London Bridge

LONDON: FLEET RIVER. Detail Entrance to the Fleet River, London. Oil on canvas by a follower of Samuel Scott, 18th century

LONDON: WESTMINSTER, 1647. Part of Westminster, with Parliament House, Westminster Hall, and the Abbey. Etching, 1647, by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677)

TOWER OF LONDON, c1543. Drawing by Anthony van Wyngaerde, c1543

LONDON: CANNON STREET, 1866. The Cannon Street railroad station, the terminus of the South Eastern Railway. Wood engraving, English, 1866

THAMES EMBANKMENT, 1866. Workers cutting the piles which form the cofferdam of the Thames embankment, in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1866

THAMES EMBANKMENT, 1865. Contstruction of the Thames River embankment, as seen from the Westminster Bridge in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1865

THAMES EMBANKMENT, 1862. Driving the first pile of the Thames River embankment, in front of the mansion of the Duke of Buccleuch. Wood engraving, English, 1862

THAMES EMBANKMENT, 1857. Construction of the Thames River embankment at Chelsea, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1857

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1866. Spectators on the Hammersmith Bridge, watching the Oxford and Cambridge Universities yearly boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1866

SEVEN BISHOPS TRIAL, 1688. Seven Church of England bishops, accused of seditious libel, are taken to the Tower, 1688. Contemporary English playing card

LONDON: FROST FAIR, 1684. View from the middle of the frozen Thames River of the Frost Fair held on the river during the severe winter of 1683-84. London is on the left and Southwark on the right

POLLUTION: THAMES RIVER. Cartoon on the polluted state of the Thames River. Illustration, 1858

ROYAL HENLEY REGATTA, 1872. Riverside picnic during the Royal Henley Regatta at Henley-on-Thames, England, 1872. Contemporary English wood engraving

ROYAL HENLEY REGATTA, 1902. The Royal Henley Regatta race at Henley-on-Thames, England. Stereograph, 10 July 1902

LONDON: STREET LAMP, 1870. Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1870

OLD LONDON BRIDGE, c1600. Earliest full view of the Old London Bridge, c1600. Chromolithograph, 1881, after a contemporary drawing

WWI: AMERICAN TROOPS. American troops crossing Westminster Bridge in London during World War I. The British houses of parliament are in the background. Photograph, c1917

SHIPS: HMS COMMONWEALTH. HMS Commonwealth, launched in 1903, formed part of the Third Battle Squadron which guarded the Thames Estuary and the approaches to London during World War I

Henley Regatta
Boats on the Thames during Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, 1889. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dock Boys
circa 1865: A view across the River Thames towards Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

St Johns Chapel
circa 1890: The interior of the Norman Chapel of St John in the Tower of London, a fortress on the River Thames begun soon after 1066, and later extended

The Byward Tower
circa 1890: The Byward Tower, at the Tower of London, a fortress on the River Thames, begun shortly after 1066; used as a palace, a main state prison, and, nowadays, as a museum

The White Tower
circa 1870: The White Tower, at the Tower of London, a fortress on the River Thames. It has served as a palace and a main state prison, and nowadays is a museum

Tower Armoury
circa 1890: The Armoury in the Tower of London, the fortress on the Thames begun soon after 1066 and later extended. It has served as a palace, a main state prison and in modern times as a museum

The Bloody Tower
1890: The Bloody Tower in the Tower of London, a fortress in the City of London, on the River Thames, begun soon after 1066; later extended as used as a palace and main state prison

Bridge Opens
circa 1895: Tower Bridge on the Thames opens to allow vessels to pass. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Craft On Thames
circa 1895: Craft on the Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Frosty City
circa 1910: A frozen Thames River with St Pauls Cathedral in the background. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Thames View
circa 1890: Customs House and Billingsgate Market across the River Thames in London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Hampton Court
circa 1900: Boats moored on the River Thames at Hampton Court Palace, Middlesex. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

GEORGE FREDERICK HANDEL (1685-1795). German (naturalized British) composer. Handels royal water concert on the Thames for King George I of England, 1717

Sunrise, Tower Bridge, River Thames, London

The pink dome
The St.Pauls cathedral of London at sunset.In the foreground the Millennium Bridge

The Blue Thames
Tower Bridge of London in the sunlight

POLLUTION CARTOON, c1828. Monster Soup. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1828, commenting on the consequences for Londons water supply resulting from the pollution of the Thames River

THAMES POLLUTION, 1849. The City Narcissus. Cartoon, 1849, on the Corporation of Londons opposition to any plans for the cleansing and improved management of the Thames

GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1849. The California Movement. A satirical English cartoon of 1849 showing steamboats on the Thames River bound for California

TECUMSEH: THAMES, 1813. Tecumseh exhorting his warriors at the Battle of the Thames in 1813. Pen and ink drawing by C.W. Jefferys

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The majestic Thames River flows through the heart of London, England, offering a picturesque view of the city's iconic landmarks. As captured by Canaletto in his masterpiece "Thames, " this waterway has witnessed centuries of history and continues to be an integral part of London's identity. Standing proudly along its banks is St Thomas Hospital, a historic institution that has provided care for generations. Just across from it stands the magnificent Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben towering above them all. The sight of Westminster Bridge gracefully spanning the river is truly enchanting. London's rich history comes alive as we remember the devastating Great Fire of 1666. This catastrophic event forever changed the landscape but also paved the way for rebuilding and renewal. Today, Lake Havasu City pays homage to this resilient spirit by housing a relocated piece of London's famous Tower Bridge. Gazing at the City of London skyline from afar reveals architectural marvels like the Walkie Talkie building, Leadenhall building, and The Gherkin. These modern structures blend harmoniously with historical gems such as Wenceslaus Hollars' detailed depiction in "View of London" from 1647, showcasing both Globe Theatre and Bear Garden. Transporting us back to medieval times is none other than the formidable Tower of London. Its imposing presence serves as a reminder not only of its past role as a fortress but also its significance in British history. Artists have long been captivated by these scenes; Andr Derain immortalized Big Ben on canvas in 1906 while Oxford oarsmen rowed tirelessly against this very backdrop. A stroll down Historic Whitehall takes us further into Britain's storied past with grand buildings steeped in tradition and power. And no visit would be complete without admiring Tower Bridge majestically suspended over Thames River – an engineering marvel that symbolizes both strength and beauty. In every corner where Thames River winds its way through London, it tells a tale of resilience, progress, and timeless beauty.