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Wharf Collection (#7)

"Captivating Wharfs: From Coastal Cornish Charm to Exotic Caribbean Delights" Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives

Background imageWharf Collection: Genoa from the Terrace (engraving)

Genoa from the Terrace (engraving)
8676806 Genoa from the Terrace (engraving) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genoa from the Terrace)

Background imageWharf Collection: Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho)

Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho)
8635838 Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough)

Background imageWharf Collection: Barnstaple: The Docks (b/w photo)

Barnstaple: The Docks (b/w photo)
8674437 Barnstaple: The Docks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Docks)

Background imageWharf Collection: British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)

British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672636 British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks being shipped to Russia, World War II, 1942)

Background imageWharf Collection: The pier, Hastings (b/w photo)

The pier, Hastings (b/w photo)
8642991 The pier, Hastings (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pier, Hastings)

Background imageWharf Collection: Port in vaults of London dock (b/w photo)

Port in vaults of London dock (b/w photo)
8641404 Port in vaults of London dock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port in vaults of London dock)

Background imageWharf Collection: Path, Pave, Peak, Pear, Peep, Pick, Pick, Pier, Pike, Pill, Pipe, Pipe (engraving)

Path, Pave, Peak, Pear, Peep, Pick, Pick, Pier, Pike, Pill, Pipe, Pipe (engraving)
8650000 Path, Pave, Peak, Pear, Peep, Pick, Pick, Pier, Pike, Pill, Pipe, Pipe (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Path, Pave, Peak, Pear, Peep)

Background imageWharf Collection: An old bit of Broadstairs from the Pier (colour litho)

An old bit of Broadstairs from the Pier (colour litho)
8647772 An old bit of Broadstairs from the Pier (colour litho) by Gardner, William Biscombe (1847-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old bit of Broadstairs from the Pier)

Background imageWharf Collection: Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho)

Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho)
8677353 Wallflowers, Quechua, distaff and quay (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quarantaine (wallflowers), Quechua, quenouille (distaff) and quay

Background imageWharf Collection: Hunstanton: View from the Pier (b/w photo)

Hunstanton: View from the Pier (b/w photo)
8650727 Hunstanton: View from the Pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Pier)

Background imageWharf Collection: Photocard, 1930s: Bombay (coloured photo)

Photocard, 1930s: Bombay (coloured photo)
8671661 Photocard, 1930s: Bombay (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombay)

Background imageWharf Collection: Coastwise: Merseyside (b/w photo)

Coastwise: Merseyside (b/w photo)
8671409 Coastwise: Merseyside (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merseyside)

Background imageWharf Collection: The Suez Canal

The Suez Canal
3562308 The Suez Canal by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: The Suez Canal, Egypt 1870-1885 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageWharf Collection: Splendid Jem, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham

Splendid Jem, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving)
536811 Splendid Jem, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); (add.info.: Splendid Jem)

Background imageWharf Collection: An engraving depicting St Katherine's Dock, London, 19th century

An engraving depicting St Katherine's Dock, London, 19th century
5310664 An engraving depicting St Katherine's Dock, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: View of the Royal Docks of Chatham, County Kent, England, on the River Medway

View of the Royal Docks of Chatham, County Kent, England, on the River Medway
MMM5480609 View of the Royal Docks of Chatham, County Kent, England, on the River Medway, the heart of England's maritime power, where ships were built, maintained, equipped

Background imageWharf Collection: Sketches of shipping in Portsmouth harbour, 1826 (etching)

Sketches of shipping in Portsmouth harbour, 1826 (etching)
7341698 Sketches of shipping in Portsmouth harbour, 1826 (etching) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); 12.4x20.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Henry Moses (artist)

Background imageWharf Collection: The Quai du Louvre and the Pont des Arts, Paris, France in the 19th century

The Quai du Louvre and the Pont des Arts, Paris, France in the 19th century
5614319 The Quai du Louvre and the Pont des Arts, Paris, France in the 19th century; (add.info.: The Quai du Louvre and the Pont des Arts, Paris, France in the 19th century)

Background imageWharf Collection: Illustration depicting a scene during the London Dock Labourers Strike, 1889 (engraving)

Illustration depicting a scene during the London Dock Labourers Strike, 1889 (engraving)
5616364 Illustration depicting a scene during the London Dock Labourers Strike, 1889 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter
CUL4862936 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter. Australia (18th c.). English colony of New South Wales

Background imageWharf Collection: Alejandro MALASPINA, Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer (engraving)

Alejandro MALASPINA, Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer (engraving)
CUL4862888 Alejandro MALASPINA, Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer (engraving) by Suria, Tomas (1789-1794); (add.info.: MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809)

Background imageWharf Collection: Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). Battle of Trafalgar, two leagues from cadiz. Etching

Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). Battle of Trafalgar, two leagues from cadiz. Etching. SPAIN
CUL4869563 Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). Battle of Trafalgar, two leagues from cadiz. Etching. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageWharf Collection: Avignon, the banks of the Rhone, its famous bridge and the palace of the popes, beg 20th (postcard)

Avignon, the banks of the Rhone, its famous bridge and the palace of the popes, beg 20th (postcard)
PCT4293335 Avignon, the banks of the Rhone, its famous bridge and the palace of the popes, beg 20th (postcard); (add.info.: Avignon, the banks of the Rhone)

Background imageWharf Collection: London docks mid 19th century (engraving)

London docks mid 19th century (engraving)
6117993 London docks mid 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: View of the London docks in the mid 19th century. From Monuments Anciens et Modernes by Jules Gailhabaud)

Background imageWharf Collection: Painting depicting Eritrea, North Africa

Painting depicting Eritrea, North Africa
3521931 Painting depicting Eritrea, North Africa; (add.info.: Painting depicting Eritrea, North Africa. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850

A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850
3330580 A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a state barge being used to dock a large boat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850

A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850
3330578 A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a state barge being used to dock a large boat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850

A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850
3330523 A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: Harriott Riverboat Cruises

Harriott Riverboat Cruises
2902184 Harriott Riverboat Cruises; (add.info.: Docked beside the uniquely built River walk Amphitheater, this elegant 19th century riverboat is center stage of Montgomerys entertainment district)

Background imageWharf Collection: Modernization of naval transport in the USSR, c.1930 (poster)

Modernization of naval transport in the USSR, c.1930 (poster)
2069750 Modernization of naval transport in the USSR, c.1930 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. USSR (Russia). Modernization of the Naval Transportation in USSR

Background imageWharf Collection: Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut)

Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut)
1574642 Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut); (add.info.: Tobacco house in the London Docks. Woodcut, London, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWharf Collection: The Lake Steamer 'Lady Elgin', 1860

The Lake Steamer "Lady Elgin", 1860
1577588 The Lake Steamer "Lady Elgin", 1860; (add.info.: The Lake Steamer "Lady Elgin", as she lay at her wharf at Chicago on the day before she was lost. From a photograph by S)

Background imageWharf Collection: Beach and Pier, Paignton (coloured photo)

Beach and Pier, Paignton (coloured photo)
8675029 Beach and Pier, Paignton (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach and Pier, Paignton. Illustration for Souvenir of Paignton, c 1910)

Background imageWharf Collection: Photocard, 1930s: Buenos Aires (coloured photo)

Photocard, 1930s: Buenos Aires (coloured photo)
8671659 Photocard, 1930s: Buenos Aires (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buenos Aires)

Background imageWharf Collection: Real Photographs, c.1939: Liverpool (coloured photo)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Liverpool (coloured photo)
8671453 Real Photographs, c.1939: Liverpool (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liverpool)

Background imageWharf Collection: Merchant ship, 15th Century (woodcut)

Merchant ship, 15th Century (woodcut)
8672865 Merchant ship, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant ship, 15th Century)

Background imageWharf Collection: Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving)

Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving)
8676493 Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London)

Background imageWharf Collection: Hastings from the pier (b/w photo)

Hastings from the pier (b/w photo)
8642989 Hastings from the pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings from the pier)

Background imageWharf Collection: Bognor: Bognor from the Pier (b/w photo)

Bognor: Bognor from the Pier (b/w photo)
8644161 Bognor: Bognor from the Pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognor from the Pier)

Background imageWharf Collection: The pier, St Leonards-on-Sea (b/w photo)

The pier, St Leonards-on-Sea (b/w photo)
8642997 The pier, St Leonards-on-Sea (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pier, St Leonards-on-Sea)

Background imageWharf Collection: Scotland: Ballachulish, from above the Pier (b/w photo)

Scotland: Ballachulish, from above the Pier (b/w photo)
8654976 Scotland: Ballachulish, from above the Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballachulish, from above the Pier)

Background imageWharf Collection: Hunstanton: View from the Pier (b/w photo)

Hunstanton: View from the Pier (b/w photo)
8650726 Hunstanton: View from the Pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Pier)

Background imageWharf Collection: Pier Bridge, 1893 (etching and drypoint on cream paper)

Pier Bridge, 1893 (etching and drypoint on cream paper)
8696792 Pier Bridge, 1893 (etching and drypoint on cream paper) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageWharf Collection: A weyschuit being hauled ashore in a crowded harbour, c.1672 (graphite)

A weyschuit being hauled ashore in a crowded harbour, c.1672 (graphite)
7341551 A weyschuit being hauled ashore in a crowded harbour, c.1672 (graphite) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 44.3x86.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWharf Collection: A ship & fishing vessels nr a pier, 1807 (pen and ink, watercolour)

A ship & fishing vessels nr a pier, 1807 (pen and ink, watercolour)
7339131 A ship & fishing vessels nr a pier, 1807 (pen and ink, watercolour) by Gore, Charles (1729-1807); 19.1x28.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWharf Collection: London Docks, 1824 (etching)

London Docks, 1824 (etching)
7341700 London Docks, 1824 (etching) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); 11.8x18.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Henry Moses (artist)

Background imageWharf Collection: View of Bellagio, on Lake Como

View of Bellagio, on Lake Como
3561536 View of Bellagio, on Lake Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Como 1890 ca. Photographer: Bosetti, C.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageWharf Collection: View of the Portsmouth docks, from the window of the Royal Navy's arsenal

View of the Portsmouth docks, from the window of the Royal Navy's arsenal
MMM5480483 View of the Portsmouth docks, from the window of the Royal Navy's arsenal, with a description of a waterfront tavern




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"Captivating Wharfs: From Coastal Cornish Charm to Exotic Caribbean Delights" Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall: A picturesque wharf nestled in the enchanting coastal town of St Ives, where history and art merge seamlessly. A dusk view of Clevedon Pier, Somerset: As twilight paints the sky with hues of gold and lavender, Clevedon Pier stands tall as a timeless symbol of seaside tranquility. St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands: Discover a vibrant wharf in this tropical paradise that beckons you to soak up the sun and immerse yourself in island life. Sennen Cove, Cornwall: With its rugged cliffs and pristine sandy beaches, Sennen Cove's wharf offers a glimpse into the untamed beauty of England's southwestern coast. Tate & Lyle Refinery: Witness the bustling activity at this industrial wharf as it plays a vital role in refining sweetness for our daily lives - sugar. The harbour and village, Polperro, Cornwall: Step back in time as you wander through Polperro's charming streets lined with colorful cottages and fishing boats bobbing gently at the quay. Statue by Tom Murphy near Albert Dock: Pay homage to legendary singer-songwriter Billy Fury at this waterfront tribute that adds musical notes to Liverpool's iconic docklands. Kinsale Harbour, County Cork: Immerse yourself in Irish charm as you stroll along Kinsale Harbour's lively quayside filled with cozy pubs serving hearty fare and tales aplenty. Findochty Harbour, Moray Scotland: Nestled on Scotland's northeastern coast lies Findochty Harbour - an idyllic spot where fishermen bring their catch ashore amidst breathtaking Scottish landscapes. Exeter Quay, Devon England .