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Hamburg, Germany - Port Area (Steinhoft) Date: 1901

Roubaix, France - The Old Canal - in the north of the country, located near the cities of Lille and Tourcoing and the Belgian border. Date: circa 1910s

Unloading Timber 1930S
Unloading timber from barges, an unfamiliar London scene, near the Surrey Docks. Date: 1930s

Coastal Sailing Barges
The coastal sailing barges Marjorie, Millie and Saltcote Belle, on the River Stour Estuary, near Harwich, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Chelsea Foreshore
Stretching along the foreshore to the west of Chelsea Bridge, London, is this long line of old sailing barges. This Barges Graveyard houses many bohemian artistic Londoners. Date: 1940s

Danube Sunset
Industrial barges at sunset, on the River Danube, Budapest, Hungary. Date: 1930s

Winter in London : A view from Westminster Pier, showing County Hall and industrial barges on the River Thames during a snowstorm. Date: 1950s

Bridge of England - Guangzhou, China
Bridge of England over to Shamian Island - Guangzhou, China Date: circa 1910

Algeria - Oran - View from the Pier Date: circa 1910s

Barges and tourist pontoon boats moored together on river, Tulcea, River Danube, Danube Delta, Dobrogea, Romania, may

John Deere 1010E Forwarder loading logs onto timber barge, Archipelago Sea, Baltic Sea, Sweden, june

Grapple loading logs onto timber barge, Archipelago Sea, Baltic Sea, Sweden, june

Lorry with grapple loading logs onto timber barge, Archipelago Sea, Baltic Sea, Sweden, june

Interior of John Deere 1010E Forwarder loading logs onto timber barge, Archipelago Sea, Baltic Sea, Sweden, june

Snow covered riverbank and wreck of old barge partly submerged by incoming tidal river at sunset, River Taw, Fremington Quay, near Heanton Punchardon, near Braunton, Devon, England, december

Cargo barges, Don River, Russia
Cargo barges on a river. Barges like these are used to carry industrial cargo and raw materials. This is the Don River at the point where is passes through the Russian city of Rostov-na-Donu

Barge under the Hoger Brug (Higher Bridge) on the River Ms, Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

View from Vierseenbick viewpoint, Rhine River, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Bringing Fresh milk to the Cadburys Factory
Canal narrow boats/barges bringing fresh milk for Cadburys Milk Chocolate through the canal system running close by the Cadburys Factory at Bournville, Birmingham

Auray, France - The river with moored steam barges

Czech Republic - Decin - on the border with Germany - a spa town. Cargo transported by road, rail and water all passes through the town

The Pool of London and Tower Bridge, London

Great Yarmouth Docks
Great Yarmouth Dockyards. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Ships in Dock
A large cargo steamship in Dock, alongside a row of low barges. Watercolour sketch by Raymond Sheppard Date: circa late 1940s

Moored ships
Ships Moored up by a woodyard. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

View of Tower Bridge from the Thames
A view from the middle of the River Thames looking west toward Tower Bridge, London. Watercolour sketch by Raymond Sheppard

The port at Oran, Algeria close to the Harbour Mole

The Waterfront - Algiers
The waterfront of Algiers, Algeria, showing the elegant colonaded seafront and the houses of the city rising up the hill behind

Izmir, Turkey - The Harbour
A view of the harbour at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey with boats moored up against the quay

Izmir, Turkey - Customs House and Warehouses
Barges and quayside with a passing camel train, alongside the Customs House and Warehouses at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Battersea Reach
The Thames at Battersea, with hay-barges moored at the bank

Grain elevators filling barges

Westminster Bridge, London, 1855
Engraving showing a view of Westminster Bridge, from the South bank of the River Thames, 1855. Several sailing barges, loaded with hay, can be seen in the foreground

The Thames Embankment Works, London, 1864
Engraving showing men and barges in the River Thames at the commencement of the Thames Embankment works, near Westminster Bridge, 1864

The Tower of London, 1883
Engraving showing the White Tower, Tower of London, with sailing barges in the foreground in the River Thames, 1883

Barges on the Thames
Barges in the Pool of London

Shower Bath / Ackermann
A stylish young gent barges in on someone partaking of a shower bath and a young lady who is undressing - no doubt he wants to know why women always take so long!

Charing Cross Railway Bridge, March 1860
Engraving of the Charing Cross railway bridge over the Thames, with Westminster in the distance, from the Illustrated London News, 31st March 1860

Guarding London against Cholera
A photograph showing the authorities inspecting canal barges. As a result of a serious outbreak of cholera in Russia, European countries took stringent measures to prevent the spread of the disease

Bournes River Steam Train, 1849
Engraving of John Bournes proposal for a River Steam Train for use on the rivers of India, 1849. At that time, India had a poor transport network and Mr

Limehouse Docks, at the entrance to the Regents Canal. Cargoes are transferred from the sea-going vessels to barges for transport on the canal

Acccident in London docks, the ship Eastminster, when it cap
The iron clipper ship, the Eastminster, shown capsized in London Docks. Strong winds blew her over causing her to hit and sink three barges. The crew escaped wet but unharmed

Thames at Nine Elms
The river bank at NINE ELMS, South Lambeth : barges are being loaded from a steam crane at Nine Elms pier

Westminster Bridge 1827
A view of the old bridge, showing the raised inward- facing alcoves at the top of each arch pillar

Manchester Railway / 1833
Entrance into Manchester across Water Street. This is an interesting variant on a well known engraving, with added factory chimneys and technological advances

Various Battlefields
Valleys, mountains, woodland, fields, water, ice - each kind of terrain calls for different military strategies, ranging from incendiary cannon-balls to invasion barges

Coal barge on the scenic Three Gorges section of the Yangzi River between Wanxian and Yichang, China, Asia

Barge moored on the Canal du Midi, Trebes, Aude Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

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"Barges: Navigating History and Beauty on the Waterways" Explore the enchanting world of barges, where history intertwines with picturesque landscapes. Step aboard the Thames Barge Sara in Maldon, a Blackwater Estuary town renowned for its majestic Thames Sailing Barges in Essex. Feel the gentle sway as you glide along Pont Des Arts in Paris or witness the bustling activity at Hull Harbour. Immerse yourself in the rich maritime heritage as you marvel at a Thames Sailing Barge unloading cargo at Battersea Power Station, offering a glimpse into London's industrial past. Transport yourself to Lancashire, where cotton barges once dominated waterways, symbolizing an era of trade and prosperity. Travel back in time to witness horse-drawn canal barges gracefully meandering through tranquil canals, evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Admire The King's State Barge during Henley Royal Regatta of 1912; a vibrant color lithograph capturing regal elegance amidst fierce competition. Journey further into history as Wallingford Castle undergoes bridge repairs in 1810; an engraved masterpiece by Robert Havell the Younger showcasing architectural prowess against a backdrop of barge-filled waters. Relive July 1864 when sailing barge matches captivated spectators along the Thames; a thrilling display of skill and determination. Barges hold stories untold within their sturdy frames - tales of trade routes forged, communities connected, and dreams realized upon these floating vessels. Whether it be for commerce or leisurely exploration, these iconic symbols continue to grace our waterways with their timeless charm. So venture forth and embrace this captivating world that bridges past and present – where barges silently navigate rivers and estuaries alike – reminding us that beauty lies not only within grand palaces but also within humble vessels that have stood steadfast throughout centuries gone by.