Channel Collection (page 5)

Sunset view along the Grand Canal to Santa Maria Della Salute church with gondoliers in silhouette, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Paddy fields and waterway with local boat, Kashmir, India

Windmills at Kinderdijk at dawn, near Rotterdam, Holland, The Netherlands

Reflection of buildings in water of a canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Windmills in early morning mist, Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Holland, Europe

The Canal du Midi, near Capestang, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

Annecy, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alps, France, Europe

The Turkish Bridge over the River Neretva dividing the town, Mostar, Bosnia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Europe

Narrow boat moored waiting to enter Craft Lock, Sutton Green, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan and narrowboat near the British Waterways Board workshops, Worcester and Birmingham canal, Tardebigge, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ducks swimming in the Worcester and Birmingham canal, Astwood locks, Hanbury, Worcestershire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boat trips along the canals, Brugge (Bruges), Belgium, Europe

Gabled Houses and 13th c. Belfry along the canals, Bruges, Belgium

Blanchard Flies Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Channel Ferry 1882
Embarking on a channel steamer at Folkestone harbour

Brighton in 1789 (Beach)
Embarking from Brighthelmstone for Dieppe, part of a route from London to Paris advertised as ninety miles nearer than by way of Dover and Calais

Blanchard Channel Cross
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Napoleon at Boulogne
At Boulogne, he looks across the Channel and wishes there was a tunnel whereby he could invade England

Futuristic fast food stops on the Channel crossing
A futuristic scene showing fast food stops for aeroplane pilots on the Channel crossing

Lighthouse DP248862
Dovercourt Lighthouses and Causeway, Marine Parade, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. General view of the outer lighthouse from the north-west, with stormy sky above and two lightning flashes behind

The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
3732772 The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1783)

A Bermuda floating dock being towed down the Channel from Woolworth, 1850
3330503 A Bermuda floating dock being towed down the Channel from Woolworth, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Bermuda floating dock being towed down the Channel from Woolworth)

Second Anglo-Dutch War 1665-1667. English fleet under Monck and the Dutch under Ruyter in the English Channel, 1666
527984 Second Anglo-Dutch War 1665-1667. English fleet under Monck and the Dutch under Ruyter in the English Channel, 1666. After engraving published Amsterdam, 1666.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ships sailing through the ice in the Wide Channel, 1860 (engraving)
1579599 Ships sailing through the ice in the Wide Channel, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting ships sailing through the ice in the Wide Channel)

The rival gardeners, 1803
1574974 The rival gardeners, 1803; (add.info.: The rival gardeners. King George III of England and Napoleon I tend to their respective plants on opposite sides of a stream labelled "The)

Underwater working in diving suit. 19th century (engraving)
672982 Underwater working in diving suit. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Avranches, France, c.1900 (painting)
2145127 Avranches, France, c.1900 (painting) by Cheron, Olivier (1854-1935); (add.info.: Geography. France. Normandy, Avranches. Painting by Olivier Cheron, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

The Armada off Powey (line engraving)
1579696 The Armada off Powey (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Armada off Powey and the English fleet pursuing the Spanish up the Channel. Engraved by J)

S.J. Mackie's design for a channel passenger steamer, 1850
3359471 S.J. Mackie's design for a channel passenger steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting S.J. Mackie's design for a channel passenger steamer)

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les
530322 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les Boraques near Calais, France

Sunset in Venice
Alla Simacheva

The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore), Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden, on the other side
FLO4722019 The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore), Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden, on the other side

The Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr Joseph Simmons
3732761 The Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr Joseph Simmons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr)

Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) English swimmer. First man to swim the English Channel, 24-25 August 1875
530607 Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) English swimmer. First man to swim the English Channel, 24-25 August 1875. Took 21 3/4 hours to cross from Dover to Calais

Underwater construction site. 19th century (engraving)
672983 Underwater construction site. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo)
533646 English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo); (add.info.: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer)

Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel, 1909 (illustration)
2093181 Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Transport. Aviation. The french aviator Louis Bleriot cross the Channel between France and England)

Panama Canal: cutting a channel to divert the river Chagres during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal
529966 Panama Canal: cutting a channel to divert the river Chagres during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal. West Indian labourers filling trolleys with spoil

First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor
528362 First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor, and American Dr John Jeffries from Dover to Guines, 2 hours 30 mins

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. American Civil War - view of the sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, '...from the plan and information supplied by Mr

The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial, 1864. 'Our Engraving represents the new paddle-wheel steam-boat Prince Imperial

Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. Whitaker. 'The course was three times round the bay

Barcelona F1 Test
(L to R): Ignacio Arrola, Marketing Director of the Canal Latin America, Tatxo Benet, CEO Imagina/Mediapro Group and Liborio Garcia

A young African elephant, Loxodonta Africana, crossing the Savuti Channel, Linyanti, Botswana

Barcelona F1 Test
Ignacio Arrola, Marketing Director of the Canal Latin America, at F1 Latin America Channel launched at Formula One Testing, Day Four, Barcelona, Spain, 1 March 2015

Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869. Creator: Paul Huet
Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869

Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria returns to England on the Royal Yacht....a farewell visit was paid by the Emperor and Empress;

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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.