Clyde Collection

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Splendid
Swiftsure class submarine HMS Splendid is pictured off Scotland in 1995

BONNIE AND CLYDE, 1933. American criminal Bonnie Parker (1911-1934) playing at holding up her partner, Clyde Barrow (1909-1934). Photographed in 1933

The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited was a Scottish shipbuilding company in the Govan area on the Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. 5th January 1966

The Lobnitz Shipyard, Renfrew, Scotland, 1912
Photograph showing the Lobnitz yard at Renfrew on the River Clyde. The Lobnitz company was famous for its rock-cutters and dredgers

R. M. S. Queen Mary leaving Clydebank, March 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary leaving John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, for Greenock on 24th March 1936. Several of the seven tugs involved in manoevering the Queen Mary down the Clyde are

RMS Queen Mary leaving Clyde shipyards, near Glasgow
RMS Queen Mary (Cunard-White Star liner) leaving the John Brown shipyards on the River Clyde, near Glasgow, on her completion. Date: 1934

Clyde paddle steamer Mercury approaching a jetty in Western Scotland in August 1913 Date: 1913

Batemans Bay, Clyde River, NSW, Australia
Batemans Bay, Clyde River, New South Wales, Australia. Batemans Bay was named by Lieutenant James Cook on his voyage of discovery along this coast in 1770

National Electric Grid
Part of Britains National Grid, this is the sub-station at Yoker, near Glasgow, Scotland. The tower is 90 metres tall and carries the lines across the Clyde

HMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First Time
Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute sails up the Clyde estuary into her home port of Faslane, Scotland for the first time following the journey from Barrow-in-Furness shipyard

T. S. Duchess of Hamilton, Caledonia Steam Packet Company
T.S. Duchess of Hamilton, Caledonia Steam Packet Company. Clyde Steamers

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. New Broomielaw Tradeston Bridge crossing the River Clyde in Glasgow

Rolls-Royce Clyde powered prototype Westland Wyvern TF2, VP120, during thrust measuring trials at Yeovil

The Erskine Bridge - a multi span cable-stayed box girder bridge spanning the River Clyde in west central Scotland which opened on July 2, 1971. Date: circa 1972

Construction of Bells Bridge across River Clyde, Glasgow
A man working on Bells Bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The pedestrian bridge was constructed in 1988 to coincide with the Glasgow Garden Festival

Head of the Holy Loch, Clyde (1880). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1880

Glasgow / The Broomielaw
A paddle steamer at the quayside Date: 1907

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, whistles used for signalling
Queen Marys three giant whistles two on the fore funnel and one on the midships funnel, were fitted. Each were seven feet in length, and could be heard five miles away, but so low pitched

SILENT FILM STILL: ACCIDENTS. Five & Ten Cent Annie with Louise Fazenda & Clyde Cook

Broomielaw, Glasgow early 1900's

Advert, Clyde Paper Company, Rutherglen, Scotland
Advert for Clyde Paper Company Ltd, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. 1905

Clyde / Falls / Lanark
Falls of the Clyde, Lanark Date: 1904

Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin, 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin, 1776. Painting by Clyde O. DeLand

The Clyde at Glasgow (b / w photo)
2794723 The Clyde at Glasgow (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clyde at Glasgow)

Glasgow (colour litho)
2797826 Glasgow (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glasgow. Illustration for card from game called The Kingdoms Of Europe by John Jaques)

New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery

Helensburgh / Clyde 1906
Helensburgh and the Clyde, viewed from the golf links

Technical Drawing of the Tunnel under the River Clyde at Glasgow, Uk, 1890

Queen launches the ship that bore her name
In September 1938 HM the Queen launched the ship that bore her name. In October 1946 the Queen returned to the Clyde. She accompanied the vessel during the speed trials off the Isle of Arran

Olga Nethersoles version of Sapho by Clyde Fitch. Date 1900

Balclutha, New Zealand
Clyde Street, Balclutha, New Zealand, South Island

The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850
3330914 The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'The Gauntlet', an iron clipper built on the Clyde for the Indian and Australian trades)

The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850
3331140 The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'The Gauntlet', an iron clipper built on the Clyde for the Indian and Australian trades)

The yacht 'Livadia', 1850
3330520 The yacht 'Livadia', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the yacht 'Livadia' being fitted out on the Clyde for the Tsar of Russia)

The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850
3331141 The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'The Gauntlet', an iron clipper built on the Clyde for the Indian and Australian trades)

Men punching rivet holes in steel plate, 1850
3359118 Men punching rivet holes in steel plate, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of men punching rivet holes in steel plate. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The cutting and punching of sheet iron in a Clyde shipyard, 1850
3359236 The cutting and punching of sheet iron in a Clyde shipyard, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the cutting and punching of sheet iron in a Clyde shipyard)

The yacht 'Livadia', 1850
3330694 The yacht 'Livadia', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the yacht 'Livadia' being fitted out on the Clyde for the Tsar of Russia)

HMS Wild Swan
673484 HMS Wild Swan; (add.info.: HMS Wild Swan was an Osprey-class sloop built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1870s, She was launched in 1877 and became a base ship in 1904, being renamed Clyde)

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving)
541195 Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1854
1581438 Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1854; (add.info.: Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde 1792 - 1863, British Army officer.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

bon and cly
Pavol Stranak

The Clyde Near Carmyle, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Clyde Near Carmyle, 1889

Ardossan, plate seventeen from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Ardossan, plate seventeen from the Clyde Set, 1889

Colzean Castle, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Colzean Castle, n.d

Ailsa, plate twenty from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creator: David Young Cameron
Ailsa, plate twenty from the Clyde Set, 1889

Albert, Railway, and Victoria Bridges, plate six from the Clyde Set, 1889. Creators: David Young Cameron, F. Goulding
Albert, Railway, and Victoria Bridges, plate six from the Clyde Set, 1889

The Vale of Clyde, 1898. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Vale of Clyde, 1898

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"Clyde: A Journey Through History and Innovation" Step aboard the Royal Navy Submarine HMS Splendid, a vessel that once sailed proudly along the River Clyde. Witness its strength and power as it navigates through treacherous waters. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited. This Scottish shipbuilding company has left an indelible mark on maritime history with its exceptional craftsmanship and groundbreaking designs. Discover the legacy of The Lobnitz Shipyard, Renfrew, Scotland, established in 1912. Its skilled workers meticulously crafted magnificent vessels that graced the River Clyde's shores. Behold the majestic sight of RMS Queen Mary leaving Clyde shipyards near Glasgow. As this iconic ocean liner sets sail, it symbolizes both elegance and engineering prowess. Transport yourself to Paris in 1923 with Barbette (Van der Clyde), a marvel of architecture standing tall against the city skyline. Its beauty captivates all who gaze upon it. Witness history unfold as R. M. S. Queen Mary departs from Clydebank in March 1936. This momentous occasion marks another triumph for Scottish shipbuilding expertise. Experience nostalgia aboard the charming Clyde paddle steamer Mercury. Let its gentle churning paddles take you on a leisurely journey along Australia's Batemans Bay, nestled within the serene surroundings of the Clyde River. Marvel at technological advancements with Scotland's National Electric Grid—a network that powers homes and industries across vast landscapes while connecting communities through electricity. Take a step back in time to Broomielaw, Glasgow early 1900s—an era when bustling docks lined this vibrant waterfront district—where trade thrived amidst towering ships ready for their next voyage. Explore nature's wonders along Clydesdale Falls Lanark—a picturesque landscape where cascading waterfalls meet lush greenery—a sanctuary offering tranquility away from urban bustle.