Coast Collection (page 9)

EyeUbiquitous_20100092
England, Kent, Margate Kings Gate chalk headland, arch and beach

Portreath, Cornwall, September 1928
A GWR publicity view of Portreath, near Redruth in Cornwall, September 1928. Portreath beach lies below with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine on the North Cornish coast

The outer harbour with boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
A view of the outer harbour with boats, from the inner harbour at low tide. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861

The outer harbour approach with boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view of the harbour approach with fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock. The photograph is taken from the outer harbour wall, with men and boys and possibly Jonathan Couch

The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E. F. Harrison) with the wreck of the SS Escurial in
SS Escurial, an iron built schooner-rigged screw steamer built by Alex Stephens of Lighthouse, Govan, for Raeburn and Verel of Glasgow in 1879, was outward bound from Cardiff, laden with 1

Chapel Rock / Peak Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860s
A view of Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, and the entrance to Polperro harbour. An open boat with a number of people can be seen in the foreground. Lobster pots have been left to dry

Timber Barque off Pendennis, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1897. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician

The Stile, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ladies sitting on the stile beyond north quay with the estuary behind. Looking towards Pentire. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Corfe Castle, early morning llight and mist, Corfe Castle, Dorset, UK. September 2014

Twr Mawr lighthouse, Llanddwyn Island, late evening light, Anglesey, North Wales, UK, September 2013

Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1930s
A view of Narrowcliff, with fields and buildings and the Kilbirnie Hotel on the far right. The Kilbirnie was run by Mr and Mrs Ernest Crocker, formerly of Kilbirnie, Cliff Road, at the time

Fishing boat off Porthleven, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s
The Penzance registered Porthleven fishing boat, PZ57 Hetty May, under sail off Porthleven with several fishermen on board. Another fishing boat can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Unknown

Shingle beach and chalk cliffs along the North Sea coast at Yport, Normandy, France, June 2018

England, Northumberland, Howick Bathing House. Howick Bath House, on the Northumberland Heritage Coast, shortly after dawn

View from Cromwells Castle N090229
Cromwells Castle, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. View from upper level looking south west towards Bryher

Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather

Wheal Call Count House looking west from Porth Ledden, Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Wheal Call Count House from a house above Porth Ledden with The Brisons in the distance. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland

Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900
A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown

Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) close up of snout, Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo

The yacht Tartar DP033930
Brodsworth Hall, South Yorkshire. The yacht Tartar in full sail. Stormy sea with buoy in the foreground and headland with lighthouse in the background. Unknown artist. Inventory number 9000 7699

Aerial view of the Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site along the shore of the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. May 2017

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at RSPB Leighton Moss Bird Reserve, Silverdale, Lancashire, England, UK. February 2016

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of Perranporth beach and the sand dunes on the August Bank Holiday. The photograph is taken from Cliff Road, overlooking a tennis court in the foreground

Children on beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Three children, a boy in a sailor suit, a girl in a dress and hat and a small child in a sunbonnet are playing on the beach

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1921
Two men and a little boy with four large fish on a stick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall. 1910
A good view of Porthpean beach looking north east on a busy summers day. The white building with the well tended garden is Porthpean House

Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England

Oldshoremore Beach and dunes in evening light, Kinlochbervie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, April 2014

Warebeth Beach at dawn with view to Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with tricolor and ruby colourations on beach, Texel, Netherlands

Rough seas during Storm Ruth, Ile d Ouessant, Armorique Regional Park. Iles du Ponant, Finistere, Brittany, France, Iroise Sea. 8th February 2014

General view of Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908
General view of the east side of the beach and village, with boats on the shore. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Historical map of Palestine with the twelve tribes of Israel. Colored steel engraving, published in 1886

Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of the European Alps. Lithograph, published in 1897

Morecambe Sailing Club race watch tower DP175085
Morecambe Sailing Club race watch tower, intertidal zone, seafront, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire. General view with Cumbrian hills beyond

Bedruthan, St Eval, Cornwall. 1906
Queen Bess Rock at Bedruthan Beach. The rock was named during the Victorian era because of the likeness to Elizabeth I. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Cable Beach Sunset Time
Playing on the beach is always fun but at sunset it is truly magnificent

Wave in Pristine ocean
Large wave breaking at Greenly Beach, Southern Ocean, Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Panoramic view of St Kilda Pier Melbourne
Several Boats docked in front of the Melbourne Skyline

Martello tower IC266_002
Cut-away reconstruction drawing showing the internal arrangement of a typical two-storey Martello tower on the south-coast in the early 19th century, with soldiers drilling outside. Chris Evans, 1997

Reflections On Chestermans Beach Of Frank Island Near Tofino
British Columbia, Canada

The Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Black rocks protruding through rough seas with stormy clouds, Crete, Greece

Morecambe seafront WSA01_01_07983
Marine Road West, West End, Morecambe, Lancashire. The West End seafront from the south, with cars and a bus in the foreground. Walter Scott

Rusting, decaying old fishing boat, Reykjanesskagi, Southern Peninsula or Reykjanes, Iceland

Aerial view, high-rise buildings, holiday resort on the beach, Roses, Golf de Roses, Catalonia, Spain

Holy Island AL0201_031_01
Holy Island, Northumberland, View looking out from caves on the coast. Photographed by George Washington Wilson 1890-1910

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.