Channel Collection

Kiss of the Oceans - Atlantic meets Pacific - Panama Canal
The Kiss of the Oceans - The Atlantic meets the Pacific due to the construction of The Panama Canal - A lovely allegorical card relating to this phenomenal engineering project

Gertrude Ederle, American swimmer, 1926. On 6 August 1926 Ederle (1905-2003) became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, which she achieved in a time of 14 hours and 30 minutes

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Aerial image of Lundy Island looking from north to south, Bristol Channel, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Black and white image of an old bicycle by the Singel canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Cobham Air Routes Poster
Poster, Cobham Air Routes, offering flights to Guernsey in 2 hours. With a map of the south coast. 20th century

Black and white imge of an old bicycle by the Singel canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Canal, village and Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of South East England, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire 1891
Antique Map of Map of South East England, showing Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and the Isle of Wight 1891

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

Red bicycle by the Herengracht canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Jersey Airways Poster
Poster, Jersey Airways Ltd, Regular Daily Services, Multi-Engined Air-Liners. Showing a De Havilland biplane with a map below. 20th century

Another Wash-out by W. Heath Robinson
Training at home for the cross Channel swim with a man swimming suspended from a window with watering cans. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

View across the Caledonian Canal to Ben Nevis and Fort William, Corpach, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Jersey Airways Poster
Jersey Airways Ltd poster, showing a passenger biplane flying from the south coast of Britain to Jersey. Listing duration and costs of flights from London and Portsmouth. 20th century

A Swimming Stroke of Genius
A simple device by which a cross channel swim may be rendered both easy and pleasant- not to mention luxurious. Please note

Narrow boat on the Llangollen Canal going through the locks at Grindley Brook, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map / Channel Islands 18C
Map of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and the Scilly Isles

Map - Guernsey
Map by M. F. Peck - Guernsey

Gorey Harbour, and Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales, c. 1250 (1944)
Many place-names are still recognisable today. The word Auster, written over the English Channel at the bottom, refers to wind bringing heavy cloud cover and fog

Silver City plane at Lydd, Kent, for Channel crossing
Silver City plane at Lydd, Kent, with a car being loaded ready for a Channel crossing. Date: 1962

England, North Yorkshire, Whitby
Picturesque Whitby View. The ancient seaport of Whitby, Yorkshire is is a beautiful and picturesque natural harbour situated on England's North East Coast. - July 2006

Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015 / 6718
Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel. Computer model showing the structure of propofol anaesthetic drug molecules (spheres)

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. The developement of the lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks in the English Channel, from the 1696 wooden structure til 1879. Wood engraving, French, 1879

Poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer, France
Poster for French railways, advertising Boulogne sur Mer and its Casino

Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930

Jersey, Corbiere Lighthouse by moonlight, Channel Islands, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
A clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king

Franco-British Exhibition, London - Unity
Franco-British Exhibition, White City, Shepherds Bush, London - Unity. The main focus of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540
The Embarkation at Dover c1540. Henry VIII and his fleet setting sail from Dover to Calais on 31 May 1520 on the way to meet Francis I at The Field of Cloth of Gold

La Corbiere Lighthouse, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
View of La Corbiere Lighthouse, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: circa 1970s

Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands
View of Mont Orgueil Castle (Gorey Castle), Jersey, Channel Islands, with flowers in the foreground. Date: circa 1970s

Herm, Channel Islands, Blacksmiths Cottage, La Rosiere Steps
Blacksmiths Cottage and La Rosiere Steps at Herm (Haerme) - one of the Channel Islands and part of the Parish of St Peter Port in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Date: circa 1930s

An Old Farm, Guernsey, Channel Islands Date: 1934

Harriet Quimby getting ready for flight 1912
Harriet Quimby (1875 1912), American airwoman and a movie screenwriter. In 1911, she was awarded a U.S. pilots certificate by the Aero Club of America

Hoi An ancient town at night
Hoi An ancient town is famous spot in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Hoian is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Emigrant Ship Leaving Belfast (1852). Wilson, James Glen 1827-1863. This painting, by a young artist from County Down, shows a departing ship, probably bound for America

Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Jurassic Coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cargo ship Tresillian wrecked in storm, 1954
Cargo ship Tresillian of the Hain Steamship Co. (St Ives) lost on the night of 29th to 30th November 1954 in St Georges Channel near Ireland with heavy loss of life

Guernsey Airways Poster
Guernsey Airways Ltd, poster giving a stylised route map of flights from London and Southampton to Channel Islands, and Dinard on the French coast. 20th century

Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1767, Lymm, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boat and lock, Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. Artist: William Daniell
Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

La Rocco Tower, Saint Ouens Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Distant view of La Rocco Tower, Saint Ouens Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands, dating back to the late 18th century. Date: circa 1970s

Poster, Guernsey Airways, offering frequent services to and from the Channel Islands, with a map showing places and flight durations. circa 1936

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"Channeling the Essence of Connection: From Kiss of the Oceans to Historic Pathways" Discover the captivating allure of channels as they weave stories across continents, bridging vast oceans and connecting diverse cultures. In a black and white image, an old bicycle rests gracefully by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, where Atlantic meets Pacific through the iconic Panama Canal. Aerially gazing upon Lundy Island from north to south, we witness the power of channels in shaping landscapes and fostering exploration. Meanwhile, a vibrant red bicycle stands proudly by Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, epitomizing the charm that can be found along these waterways. Delving into history's embrace with D-Day memories flooding ashore, we are reminded of how channels have played pivotal roles in times of war. A poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer transports us back to an era when coastal towns thrived on their connection to these vital lifelines. The Eddystone Lighthouse emerges from wood engravings as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous waters within the English Channel. Witty illustrations like "Another Wash-out" by W. Heath Robinson remind us that even with modern advancements, nature still holds sway over our channel-bound endeavors. From Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal to Stoke Bruerne's charming Waterways Museum along Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire - each stop offers glimpses into different facets life; be it engineering marvels or serene village settings. Lastly, a Jersey Airways poster beckons travelers towards new horizons accessible only through air channels above seas and land. In this tapestry woven by channels worldwide – whether kissed by oceans or serving as gateways between nations – lies an intricate network that unites humanity while preserving its rich heritage for generations yet unborn.