Coast Collection (page 4)

The four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Before 1912
A view of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu, built by early 1902, showing the guide wires and signal station buildings. View from across the beach at Poldhu

Boats on the beach at Beer, Devon
Early morning beach scene at the village of Beer, Devon 1935

Butt of Lewis lighthouse, Port Nis / Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. March, 2015

Sunrise at Rattray Head Lighthouse, north-east Scotland, January 2014. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually

Picture No. 11981490
Charlestown - Harbour at Sunset - Cornwall - UK Date:

Cannon Beach, view from Ecola State Park, Oregon, USA

Castlerock Beach, County Derry, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Europe

View from Horn Head over Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, Ireland, Europe

Azores lighthouse, Maia, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal

White Sands Beach, Sennen, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Picture No. 10983721
Seascape Scotland Atlantic Coast, close to Mallaig, Isle of Rhum and Eigg behind Date:

Scotland, UK, satellite image
Scotland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Scotland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

VW T2 Devon Bay Camper 1972 orange white

Severn Bridge N110334
SEVERN BRIDGE. Gloucestershire. General view of the suspension bridge built in the 1960s. The bridge is picked out by warm sunlight

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut, 1556

Hale-Bopp comet
Hale-Bopp. Artwork of the comet Hale-Bopp above an ocean shore. Hale-Bopp was one of the brightest comets of the 20th century, and was seen for much of early 1997. A comet is a lump of ice and rock

1838 Mantells Geological Strata Section
An idealised geological section drawn by Gideon Mantell to accompany his book " Wonders of Geology" 1838. It shows the nomenclature in use during the early part of the nineteenth century

Cornish tin mines, 19th century
Cornish tin mines, 19th-century artwork. These mines are in the parish of St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, UK. 19th-century tin mines in this area date back to 1721

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Jaguar Mk 2 British

Picnic on the beach BB98_02415
KENNACK SANDS, St Keverne, Cornwall. A group having a picnic on the beach at Kennack. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Son between 1896 and 1914

West Pier Brighton EAW022258
WEST PIER, Brighton. First built in 1866 as Brightons second pier, to bring holidaymakers to Brighton by steamer. The pier head was extended and a pavilion added in 1893

Fishing boats, Dungeness Beach N100296
DUNGENESS BEACH, Kent. Fishing boats drawn up on the shingle with seagulls in the foreground

Blackpool in 1920 EPW002080
BLACKPOOL TOWER, Lancashire. Aerial view taking in the tower, the sea front and beach, the Winter Gardens and the big wheel in July 1920

Clacton-on-Sea a98_17446
CLACTON-ON-SEA, Essex. A view of the pier complete with rollercoaster. In the foreground seaside holidaymakers lounge in deckchairs while a small boat offers sea trips

Clevedon Pier N071846
CLEVEDON PIER, North Somerset. General view of the pier taken from the beach

The Kursaal, Bexhill EPW000121
THE KURSaL, de la Warr Parade, Bexhill, Sussex, photographed in 1920. The Kursaal or " Cure Hall" was built in 1896 as Bexhills first entertainment pavilion

Dartmouth Castle K021151
DARTMOUTH CASTLE, Devon. Gun tower 1481 & St. Petrox Church 1641 at harbour entrance

Reculver Towers N060974
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT, Kent. Twin 12th-century church towers in late afternoon sunshine with scattered clouds

Reculver Towers N060972
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT, Kent. Twin 12th-century church towers bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun at low tide

Martello Tower, Slaughden N071131
MARTELLO TOWER, Slaughden, Suffolk. View towards the entrance of the quatrofoil, 19th-century defensive fort

Lowestoft beach N000042
LOWESTOFT BEACH, Suffolk. A groyne on the beach at Lowestoft

Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse N030022
BURNHAM-ON-SEA LIGHTHOUSE, Somerset. Exterior view from the west of the Burnham Low Lighthouse Lighthouse on Legs, built in 1832

Grey Seal young resting on beach stretching it's body Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-4 Grey Seal - resting on beach stretching it's body Lincolnshire, England Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dartmouth Castle K021155
DARTMOUTH CASTLE, Devon. View from entrance to Dart Estuary. Gun Tower 1481, North Gun Platform 1539-44, St. Petrox Church 1641

St Catherines Chapel K020298
ST CATHERINEs CHAPEL, Abbotsbury, Dorset. Looking across Chesil Beach towards Portland Bill

Fishing boats in Amble Harbour K011713
AMBLE HARBOUR, Northumberland. View of fishing boats moored in the harbour

sunset over Ventura Pier on Pacific Ocean
Sunset over Ventura Pier on Pacific Ocean

Fishing boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view of fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, probably waiting for high water to enter the harbour

The harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
The harbour from the slipway near The Three Pilchards. Amongst the moored boats are those with registration numbers 23FY, 49FY, 351(?)FY, 50FY and 78FY

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
Houses and the waterfront on the east side of the village with lime kiln in the background. Island House is the property end-on in the foreground

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view taken from Osprey Cottage of the southern end of the village with the houses on the western side and the path leading to Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock

William Arthur Chesterfield, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982
Fisherman William Arthur Chesterfield (born 1927) on the quay tending his nets. Identified by family members, William was skipper of the family owned boats Christabel and, later, Frances

Fishing boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Possibly 1940s
Polperro Harbour with fishing boats: FY185, FY20, FY30, FY52 and possibly FY12. Houses can be seen extending up the hillside/cliffside. Photographer: Unknown

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. August / September 1921
Fisherman on the beach with fish on a line. He is identified as Frank Roberts, fishing for bass. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Pulpit Rock - Portland Bill
This is Pulpit Rock a few hundred metres from Portland Bill lighthouse in Dorset. The artificial stack of rock was left in the 1870s after a natural arch was cut away by quarrymen at the Bill Quarry

Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1890
Hand coloured glass lantern slide showing Cape Cornwall from the NE side, above Porth Ledden (Porthledden). Wheal Call Counthouse can be seen on the left

City map of Alexandria, Egypt, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Alexandria, Egypt. Lithograph, published in 1897

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"Captivating Coastal Charms: A Journey Through Time" Embark on a picturesque voyage along the coast, as we explore the timeless beauty captured in various artworks and posters. From the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter to the vibrant GWR poster showcasing Cornwall in 1938, these glimpses into history transport us to an era of simpler pleasures. The BR poster from the 1950s titled "Downland Rambles" invites us to wander through scenic landscapes, while LMS/LNER's captivating artwork of Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea (1923-1947) beckons with its alluring charm. Meanwhile, Swanage's BR poster circa 1955 entices visitors with promises of idyllic coastal experiences. Travel back to June 1922 and witness surfers riding waves at Perranporth beach in Cornwall, their exhilaration palpable even through time. Clevedon Pier stands tall and proud in two stunning photographs - one capturing its essence during daylight hours (N071847), while another showcases its ethereal beauty at sunset (K990506). Further north lies Bamburgh Castle, majestically perched on a rugged coastline (K021974). Its imposing presence serves as a reminder of both strength and elegance amidst nature's grandeur. In contrast, four fishermen from Polperro take center stage in an old photograph dating back to the late 1800s; their resilience echoing through generations. As we journey further along this enchanting coastline, Weston-super-Mare's BR poster from 1948-1965 lures us with promises of leisurely seaside escapes. Finally, Druridge Bay unveils its dramatic expanse of sand dunes fringing a picturesque beach - nature's masterpiece awaiting our admiration. Coastal wonders have forever captivated hearts throughout history; they are windows into the past and gateways to tranquility.