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Waterways Collection (#4)

"Journeying through Time: Exploring the Enchanting Waterways" Step back in time to Sandplace, by the Liskeard to Looe Canal in Morval, Cornwall

Background imageWaterways Collection: Commercial Shipping Activity, Rotterdam

Commercial Shipping Activity, Rotterdam
Barges of a German flotilla loading goods at Konig's harbour in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam. Due to a significant increase in inland shipping

Background imageWaterways Collection: Kolk Kade Quay, Rotterdam

Kolk Kade Quay, Rotterdam
Barges of a German flotilla moored at Kolk Kade, a large quay in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam. Due to a significant increase in inland shipping

Background imageWaterways Collection: England, West Midlands, Kinver

England, West Midlands, Kinver. Narrowboat moored on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Kinver

Background imageWaterways Collection: Winter on the Grand Union Canal Narowboat Inland

Winter on the Grand Union Canal Narowboat Inland
Winter, on, the, Grand, Union, Canal, Narowboat, Inland, Waterways, Watercolour, painting, Robert, Aichen, 12022889

Background imageWaterways Collection: Sunrise on the Cut

Sunrise on the Cut by Alan Firth

Background imageWaterways Collection: Wintertime at Great Haywood Junction, Trent and Mersey Canal

Wintertime at Great Haywood Junction, Trent and Mersey Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageWaterways Collection: Summertime at Cropredy Lock, Oxford Canal

Summertime at Cropredy Lock, Oxford Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageWaterways Collection: Springtime on the Lapworth Flight, Stratford Canal

Springtime on the Lapworth Flight, Stratford Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageWaterways Collection: Lift Bridge, Wrenbury, Llangollen Canal

Lift Bridge, Wrenbury, Llangollen Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageWaterways Collection: Stoke Bruerne Grand Union Canal Narowboat Inland

Stoke Bruerne Grand Union Canal Narowboat Inland
Stoke, Bruerne, Grand, Union, Canal, Narowboat, Inland, Waterways, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Firth, 12021636

Background imageWaterways Collection: Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, Llangollen Canal

Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, Llangollen Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageWaterways Collection: Map of Bruges and the Feudal Grounds (oil on canvas)

Map of Bruges and the Feudal Grounds (oil on canvas)
490264 Map of Bruges and the Feudal Grounds (oil on canvas) by Lobberecht, Joannes (18th century) ; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageWaterways Collection: Map of Bruges (oil on canvas)

Map of Bruges (oil on canvas)
490265 Map of Bruges (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (16th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageWaterways Collection: Map of Bruges and the Waterways (oil on canvas)

Map of Bruges and the Waterways (oil on canvas)
490263 Map of Bruges and the Waterways (oil on canvas) by Lobberecht, Joannes (18th century) ; 177x232 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageWaterways Collection: Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)

Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)
488665 Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d.c.1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageWaterways Collection: Hotel de Ville, Utrecht, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout

Hotel de Ville, Utrecht, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout
Hotel de Ville, Utrecht, 1833

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Explosion on the Regents Canal (engraving)

The Explosion on the Regents Canal (engraving)
1053162 The Explosion on the Regents Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Explosion on the Regents Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho)

The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho)
1056626 The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving)

Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving)
1052359 Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by Balloon Post)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Abbeville (engraving)

Abbeville (engraving)
1625874 Abbeville (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbeville. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 August 1871)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Canal (engraving)

The Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Canal (engraving)
1039189 The Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Canal (engraving) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: High-Level Bridge over the North Sea and Baltic Canal, at Levensau (litho)

High-Level Bridge over the North Sea and Baltic Canal, at Levensau (litho)
1039178 High-Level Bridge over the North Sea and Baltic Canal, at Levensau (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works (engraving)

Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works (engraving)
1627051 Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal Works)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Works of the Panama Canal, near Corrosita Hill (engraving)

Works of the Panama Canal, near Corrosita Hill (engraving)
1622784 Works of the Panama Canal, near Corrosita Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the Panama Canal, near Corrosita Hill)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498529 Native Houses, Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal, cutting the First Sods of the Canal

The Manchester Ship Canal, cutting the First Sods of the Canal, View towards Eastham Ferry (engraving)
1046298 The Manchester Ship Canal, cutting the First Sods of the Canal, View towards Eastham Ferry (engraving) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Proposed Manchester Ship-Canal (engraving)

The Proposed Manchester Ship-Canal (engraving)
1044044 The Proposed Manchester Ship-Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Manchester Ship-Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Sir Charles Augustus Hartley, KCMG, FRSE (engraving)

Sir Charles Augustus Hartley, KCMG, FRSE (engraving)
1044892 Sir Charles Augustus Hartley, KCMG, FRSE (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Augustus Hartley, KCMG, FRSE)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Difficulties in the Completion of the Panama Canal, some Views of the Works (engraving)

The Difficulties in the Completion of the Panama Canal, some Views of the Works (engraving)
1047775 The Difficulties in the Completion of the Panama Canal, some Views of the Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the Suez Canal, the Illuminations at Port Said (engraving)

Opening of the Suez Canal, the Illuminations at Port Said (engraving)
1104394 Opening of the Suez Canal, the Illuminations at Port Said (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Suez Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal by the German Emperor (litho)

Opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal by the German Emperor (litho)
1628287 Opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal by the German Emperor (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Opening of the Baltic Canal (engraving)

The Opening of the Baltic Canal (engraving)
1628244 The Opening of the Baltic Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Baltic Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Eve at the Helm (litho)

Eve at the Helm (litho)
1063655 Eve at the Helm (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve at the Helm)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the Suez Canal, the Procession of Ships in the Canal (engraving)

Opening of the Suez Canal, the Procession of Ships in the Canal (engraving)
1104402 Opening of the Suez Canal, the Procession of Ships in the Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Suez Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the Suez Canal, Arrival of the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, at Port Said

Opening of the Suez Canal, Arrival of the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, at Port Said
1104392 Opening of the Suez Canal, Arrival of the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, at Port Said, the British Squadron saluting (engraving) by Weedon

Background imageWaterways Collection: Winter in Holland, the Emperors Canal, Amsterdam (engraving)

Winter in Holland, the Emperors Canal, Amsterdam (engraving)
1103066 Winter in Holland, the Emperors Canal, Amsterdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Holland, the Emperors Canal, Amsterdam)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Suez Canal Works (engraving)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Suez Canal Works (engraving)
1103927 Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Suez Canal Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Ismailia and the Fresh-Water Canal (engraving)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Ismailia and the Fresh-Water Canal (engraving)
1103898 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Ismailia and the Fresh-Water Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: First Breaking Ground for the Lake Huron and Ontario Ship Canal (engraving)

First Breaking Ground for the Lake Huron and Ontario Ship Canal (engraving)
1103680 First Breaking Ground for the Lake Huron and Ontario Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Sultan Mahomed Shahs tomb in Beejapore (engraving)

Sultan Mahomed Shahs tomb in Beejapore (engraving)
819146 Sultan Mahomed Shahs tomb in Beejapore (engraving) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan Mahomed Shahs tomb, Beejapore)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Canal across the Isthmus of Suez (engraving)

The Canal across the Isthmus of Suez (engraving)
2773497 The Canal across the Isthmus of Suez (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canal across the Isthmus of Suez)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving)

The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving)
1614488 The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal Celebration)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving)
1604797 The Romance of the Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b / w photo)

The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b / w photo)
1604785 The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Queen and Princess Beatrice, on Board the 'Enchantress, 'passing down the Canal (b / w photo)

The Queen and Princess Beatrice, on Board the "Enchantress, "passing down the Canal (b / w photo)
1604784 The Queen and Princess Beatrice, on Board the " Enchantress, " passing down the Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Completion of the Assouan Dam, View from the North-West, showing the Finished Dam with

The Completion of the Assouan Dam, View from the North-West, showing the Finished Dam with the Navigation Canal
1600862 The Completion of the Assouan Dam, View from the North-West, showing the Finished Dam with the Navigation Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWaterways Collection: New Bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice (engraving)

New Bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice (engraving)
1601539 New Bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b / w photo)

The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b / w photo)
1600949 The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of the Great Nile Dam)




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"Journeying through Time: Exploring the Enchanting Waterways" Step back in time to Sandplace, by the Liskeard to Looe Canal in Morval, Cornwall. Around 1890, this picturesque waterway offered a serene escape into nature's embrace. Travel further to Ballydehob Viaduct in Co Cork, Ireland. This magnificent 12 Arch Viaduct stands as a testament to human engineering prowess and adds an air of grandeur to the surrounding landscape. Cross borders and immerse yourself in the beauty at L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Vaucluse, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur region, France. Here, tranquil canals wind their way through charming villages and lush greenery. Discover history along the Kennet and Avon Canal at Pewsey near Marlborough, Wiltshire. This idyllic stretch of water offers a glimpse into England's past while providing a peaceful haven for boating enthusiasts. Marvel at Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour in Co Antrim, Ireland. The imposing castle overlooks a bustling harbor where ships come and go against a backdrop of rugged coastal beauty. Return once more to Waterways at L'Isle sur la Sorgue for another enchanting experience amidst its meandering canals. Lose yourself in this captivating corner of Provence Alpes Cote d Azur region that exudes timeless charm. Witness life on Fradley Junction Trent and Mersey Canal Narrowboat as it glides gracefully along these historic waterways. Experience tranquility aboard one of these traditional vessels that have been navigating Britain's canals for centuries. Embark on an extraordinary adventure legging through Shrewley Tunnel on Grand Union Canal. Delve into the depths beneath ancient brick arches as you traverse this remarkable feat of engineering from yesteryears.