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Waterways Collection (#6)

"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: Opening of the Suez Canal, the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle

Opening of the Suez Canal, the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, entering the Canal at Port Said (engraving)
1104393 Opening of the Suez Canal, the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, entering the Canal at Port Said (engraving) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Amsterdam Sea Canal Harbour Works (engraving)

The Amsterdam Sea Canal Harbour Works (engraving)
1104346 The Amsterdam Sea Canal Harbour Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amsterdam Sea Canal Harbour Works)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks
1104071 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez (engraving) by English School

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

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal (engraving)
1103875 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Bridge over the Intended Canal in the Grounds of the Paris Exhibition Palace (engraving)

Bridge over the Intended Canal in the Grounds of the Paris Exhibition Palace (engraving)
1103538 Bridge over the Intended Canal in the Grounds of the Paris Exhibition Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Illustrations from Egypt (engraving)

Illustrations from Egypt (engraving)
1103075 Illustrations from Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from Egypt)

Background imageWaterways Collection: St Benedicts College and Monastery, Fort Augustus, Caledonian Canal (engraving)

St Benedicts College and Monastery, Fort Augustus, Caledonian Canal (engraving)
1106845 St Benedicts College and Monastery, Fort Augustus, Caledonian Canal (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

The Opening of the Corinth Canal (engraving)
1062854 The Opening of the Corinth Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Corinth Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Two Queens driving round the Canals at Amsterdam to see

Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Two Queens driving round the Canals at Amsterdam to see the Illuminations (litho)
1063768 Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Two Queens driving round the Canals at Amsterdam to see the Illuminations (litho) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho)

A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho)
1061374 A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Canal through the Isthmus of Corinth, now in Course of Construction (engraving)

The Canal through the Isthmus of Corinth, now in Course of Construction (engraving)
1046070 The Canal through the Isthmus of Corinth, now in Course of Construction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Venice, by Charles Yriarte (engraving)

Venice, by Charles Yriarte (engraving)
1059496 Venice, by Charles Yriarte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice, by Charles Yriarte)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Canal Boat Life in England (engraving)

Canal Boat Life in England (engraving)
1053461 Canal Boat Life in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal Boat Life in England)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Boats of Venice (litho)

Boats of Venice (litho)
1055890 Boats of Venice (litho) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boats of Venice. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageWaterways Collection: A River Scene with Barges, c. 1803 (pen)

A River Scene with Barges, c. 1803 (pen)
6198767 A River Scene with Barges, c.1803 (pen) by Long, Amelia (1762-1837); 28.6x43.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Amelia Long (1772-1837)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Background imageWaterways Collection: Scene of the late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point (engraving)

Scene of the late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point (engraving)
1608805 Scene of the late Accident at the City Canal Dock-Gates, Blackwall Point (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Skating in the Regents Canal Tunnel (engraving)

Skating in the Regents Canal Tunnel (engraving)
1602027 Skating in the Regents Canal Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating in the Regents Canal Tunnel)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Panama Port (engraving)

Panama Port (engraving)
1611352 Panama Port (engraving) by Hildebrandt, Eduard (1818-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panama Port. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 September 1868)

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

The Romance of the Ship Canal (litho)
1604792 The Romance of the Ship Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Map showing the Course of the Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (colour litho)

Map showing the Course of the Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (colour litho)
1624512 Map showing the Course of the Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The St Petersburg and Cronstadt Maritime Canal, opened by the Emperor and Empress of Russia

The St Petersburg and Cronstadt Maritime Canal, opened by the Emperor and Empress of Russia, on Wednesday
1591124 The St Petersburg and Cronstadt Maritime Canal, opened by the Emperor and Empress of Russia, on Wednesday, 27 May (engraving) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Suez Canal, General View of the Town of El-Girsh, taken from the Mounds thrown up in

The Suez Canal, General View of the Town of El-Girsh, taken from the Mounds thrown up in excavating the Trench or
1588171 The Suez Canal, General View of the Town of El-Girsh, taken from the Mounds thrown up in excavating the Trench or Rigole de Service for the Maritime Canal (engraving) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Blackfeet girls (colour photo)

The Blackfeet girls (colour photo)
3106206 The Blackfeet girls (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blackfeet girls)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Ca d Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) in Venice (chromolitho)

Ca d Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) in Venice (chromolitho)
736008 Ca d Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) in Venice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ca d Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) in Venice

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

Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498527 Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably taken by French photographer Emile Gsell)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Rural Life in Holland, II (engraving)

Rural Life in Holland, II (engraving)
1054223 Rural Life in Holland, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rural Life in Holland, II)

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

The Naval Demonstration at the Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Canal (engraving)
1628332 The Naval Demonstration at the Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b / w photo)

The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b / w photo)
1628246 The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Baltic Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving)

The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving)
1614286 The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the Henares Canal of the Iberian Irrigation Company in Spain (engraving)

Opening of the Henares Canal of the Iberian Irrigation Company in Spain (engraving)
1620500 Opening of the Henares Canal of the Iberian Irrigation Company in Spain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
1595357 Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: My Little Dutch Tour (engraving)

My Little Dutch Tour (engraving)
1595620 My Little Dutch Tour (engraving) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Little Dutch Tour. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 September 1888)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Waterman and Bargemen moving goods and passengers, 1808 (colour litho)

Waterman and Bargemen moving goods and passengers, 1808 (colour litho)
810264 Waterman and Bargemen moving goods and passengers, 1808 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by William Miller)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Ferry Crossing the Syr-Darya River at Khujand in Tajikistan (chromolitho)

Ferry Crossing the Syr-Darya River at Khujand in Tajikistan (chromolitho)
735506 Ferry Crossing the Syr-Darya River at Khujand in Tajikistan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Census (engraving)

Census (engraving)
2773404 Census (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Census. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving)

Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving)
1041529 Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, III)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Block in the Suez Canal, Procession of Steamers after the Renewal of Traffic (engraving)

The Block in the Suez Canal, Procession of Steamers after the Renewal of Traffic (engraving)
1040978 The Block in the Suez Canal, Procession of Steamers after the Renewal of Traffic (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Fetes (engraving)

The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Fetes (engraving)
1054624 The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Fetes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Fetes)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Regatta on the Grand Canal (engraving)

The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Regatta on the Grand Canal (engraving)
1054640 The Geographical Congress at Venice, the Regatta on the Grand Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Geographical Congress at Venice)

Background imageWaterways Collection: A Venetian Fruit-Boat (engraving)

A Venetian Fruit-Boat (engraving)
1052664 A Venetian Fruit-Boat (engraving) by Goodall, Walter (1830-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Venetian Fruit-Boat)

Background imageWaterways Collection: 'An Exchange of Compliments', a Scene on a Dutch Canal (litho)

"An Exchange of Compliments", a Scene on a Dutch Canal (litho)
1042233 " An Exchange of Compliments", a Scene on a Dutch Canal (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Views of the Panama Canal Works from the Isthmus Railway (engraving)

Views of the Panama Canal Works from the Isthmus Railway (engraving)
1050337 Views of the Panama Canal Works from the Isthmus Railway (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of the Panama Canal Works from the Isthmus Railway)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the New Maritime Canal from Cronstadt to St Petersburg (engraving)

Opening of the New Maritime Canal from Cronstadt to St Petersburg (engraving)
1045056 Opening of the New Maritime Canal from Cronstadt to St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Sketches in Canton (engraving)

Sketches in Canton (engraving)
1107195 Sketches in Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Canton)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Plan of the Town and Inland Port of Ismailia (engraving)

Plan of the Town and Inland Port of Ismailia (engraving)
1103899 Plan of the Town and Inland Port of Ismailia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Town and Inland Port of Ismailia)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Amsterdam Sea Canal (engraving)

The Amsterdam Sea Canal (engraving)
1104345 The Amsterdam Sea Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amsterdam Sea Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Lake Timsah (engraving)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Lake Timsah (engraving)
1103886 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Lake Timsah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Lake Timsah)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal near Kantara (engraving)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal near Kantara (engraving)
1103885 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal near Kantara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal near Kantara)




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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.