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Waterways Collection (#7)

"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: A Dutch Canal (oil on canvas)

A Dutch Canal (oil on canvas)
695528 A Dutch Canal (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Willem (1839-95); 70x86 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWaterways Collection: Repairing the Breach in the Canal at Edgbaston, Birmingham (engraving)

Repairing the Breach in the Canal at Edgbaston, Birmingham (engraving)
1613756 Repairing the Breach in the Canal at Edgbaston, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repairing the Breach in the Canal at Edgbaston)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Destruction of the Crinan Canal, the Canal at Dunardrie, looking East (engraving)

The Destruction of the Crinan Canal, the Canal at Dunardrie, looking East (engraving)
1609806 The Destruction of the Crinan Canal, the Canal at Dunardrie, looking East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Destruction of the Crinan Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the British Institution (engraving)

Opening of the British Institution (engraving)
1601980 Opening of the British Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the British Institution)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Princes Route to India, El Kantara, Suez Canal (engraving)

The Princes Route to India, El Kantara, Suez Canal (engraving)
1621433 The Princes Route to India, El Kantara, Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes Route to India, El Kantara, Suez Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal

On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal, showing the White Pass in October 1897 (litho)
1615061 On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal, showing the White Pass in October 1897 (litho) by English School

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

Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
1595356 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: Sketch-Plan of the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)

Sketch-Plan of the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
1595360 Sketch-Plan of the Panama Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch-Plan of the Panama Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Panama Ship Canal (engraving)

The Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
1595359 The Panama Ship Canal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panama Ship Canal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 June 1888)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal, Works of the Manchester Docks in Progress, View near Throstlenest

The Manchester Ship Canal, Works of the Manchester Docks in Progress, View near Throstlenest, on the Irwell (engraving)
1596062 The Manchester Ship Canal, Works of the Manchester Docks in Progress, View near Throstlenest, on the Irwell (engraving) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)

The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1596052 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Romance of the Ship Canal (b / w photo)

The Romance of the Ship Canal (b / w photo)
1604793 The Romance of the Ship Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of the Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Lock-Gate, Toil (engraving)

The Lock-Gate, Toil (engraving)
1591183 The Lock-Gate, Toil (engraving) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Gate, Toil. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1885)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Regatta at Venice during the International Geographical Congress (engraving)

Regatta at Venice during the International Geographical Congress (engraving)
1590661 Regatta at Venice during the International Geographical Congress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon (engraving)

The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon (engraving)
1590311 The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Sluice Gate (charcoal & w / c on paper pasted on card)

The Sluice Gate (charcoal & w / c on paper pasted on card)
1214305 The Sluice Gate (charcoal & w/c on paper pasted on card) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 18.9x28.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Opening of the Baltic Canal, Departure of Mr Gladstone from Tilbury on Board the 'Tantallon

The Opening of the Baltic Canal, Departure of Mr Gladstone from Tilbury on Board the "Tantallon Castle"
1628327 The Opening of the Baltic Canal, Departure of Mr Gladstone from Tilbury on Board the " Tantallon Castle" (engraving) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, Intended Docks at Manchester (engraving)

The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, Intended Docks at Manchester (engraving)
1624206 The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal, Intended Docks at Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal)

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

The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1624209 The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by Smith, James Burrell (1822-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Manchester Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Past and Present (engraving)

Past and Present (engraving)
1060662 Past and Present (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past and Present. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Scenes on the Banks of the Suez Canal (engraving)

Scenes on the Banks of the Suez Canal (engraving)
1056930 Scenes on the Banks of the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Banks of the Suez Canal)

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

Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II (engraving)
1041497 Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II)

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

Notes on the Manchester Canal, I (engraving)
1041482 Notes on the Manchester Canal, I (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Canal, I)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Bridge of Sighs and the Portion of the Doges Palace which is said to be in a Dangerous

The Bridge of Sighs and the Portion of the Doges Palace which is said to be in a Dangerous Condition (litho)
1064132 The Bridge of Sighs and the Portion of the Doges Palace which is said to be in a Dangerous Condition (litho) by English School

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, Venice, where Richard Wagner died (engraving)

The Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, Venice, where Richard Wagner died (engraving)
1044005 The Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, Venice, where Richard Wagner died (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, Venice)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Ismaila, on the Suez Canal (engraving)

Ismaila, on the Suez Canal (engraving)
1098963 Ismaila, on the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ismaila, on the Suez Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The King of Holland laying the Foundation-Stone of the Amsterdam Ship-Canal Locks (engraving)

The King of Holland laying the Foundation-Stone of the Amsterdam Ship-Canal Locks (engraving)
1099531 The King of Holland laying the Foundation-Stone of the Amsterdam Ship-Canal Locks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Workmen loading Dromedaries (engraving)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Workmen loading Dromedaries (engraving)
1103868 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Workmen loading Dromedaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Opening of the Vicenza and Venice Railway (engraving)

Opening of the Vicenza and Venice Railway (engraving)
1101679 Opening of the Vicenza and Venice Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Vicenza and Venice Railway)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, the Cutting near Chalouf (engraving)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, the Cutting near Chalouf (engraving)
1103912 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, the Cutting near Chalouf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Gondolas conveying Passengers and Luggage over the Lagoon to Venice (engraving)

Gondolas conveying Passengers and Luggage over the Lagoon to Venice (engraving)
1103603 Gondolas conveying Passengers and Luggage over the Lagoon to Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Sketches in Venice (engraving)

Sketches in Venice (engraving)
1103602 Sketches in Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Venice)

Background imageWaterways Collection: To Our Friends Who Have Never Been to Venice (chromolitho)

To Our Friends Who Have Never Been to Venice (chromolitho)
1060224 To Our Friends Who Have Never Been to Venice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Our Friends Who Have Never Been to Venice)

Background imageWaterways Collection: A Venetian Fruit Seller (engraving)

A Venetian Fruit Seller (engraving)
1052966 A Venetian Fruit Seller (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Venetian Fruit Seller)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Venice in Winter, a Scene on the Grand Canal (litho)

Venice in Winter, a Scene on the Grand Canal (litho)
1051676 Venice in Winter, a Scene on the Grand Canal (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice in Winter, a Scene on the Grand Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Recent Plans for Improved Channel Communication (engraving)

Recent Plans for Improved Channel Communication (engraving)
1058148 Recent Plans for Improved Channel Communication (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Plans for Improved Channel Communication)

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

The Isthmus of Suez Canal (engraving)
1097820 The Isthmus of Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Landscape and Cattle (engraving)

Landscape and Cattle (engraving)
1097722 Landscape and Cattle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landscape and Cattle)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Suez Canal (engraving)

The Suez Canal (engraving)
1107455 The Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Assar Mahal in Beejapore (engraving)

Assar Mahal in Beejapore (engraving)
819142 Assar Mahal in Beejapore (engraving) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assar Mahal, Beejapore)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Water supply of London: The New River Company (engraving)

Water supply of London: The New River Company (engraving)
604280 Water supply of London: The New River Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water supply of London)

Background imageWaterways Collection: England and Wales, navigable waterways (litho)

England and Wales, navigable waterways (litho)
6013708 England and Wales, navigable waterways (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England and Wales, navigable waterways)

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

The Opening of the Baltic Canal (engraving)
1628248 The Opening of the Baltic Canal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Baltic Canal)

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

Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1626149 Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Manchester Ship Canal)

Background imageWaterways Collection: Scene of the Explosion on the Regents Canal, on Friday Morning, 2 October (engraving)

Scene of the Explosion on the Regents Canal, on Friday Morning, 2 October (engraving)
1589303 Scene of the Explosion on the Regents Canal, on Friday Morning, 2 October (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Bursting of the Stour Valley Canal, the Damage to the Embankment (b / w photo)

The Bursting of the Stour Valley Canal, the Damage to the Embankment (b / w photo)
1592654 The Bursting of the Stour Valley Canal, the Damage to the Embankment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWaterways Collection: The Monmouthshire Canal at Newport, 1800-1850 (oil on canvas)

The Monmouthshire Canal at Newport, 1800-1850 (oil on canvas)
3963686 The Monmouthshire Canal at Newport, 1800-1850 (oil on canvas) by Walter, Joseph (1783-1856); 34.5x43.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery




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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.