Dover Collection

St Margarets Bay, St Margarets At Cliffe, Kent
St Margarets Bay, St Margarets At Cliffe, Dover, near Kingsdown, Kent, England. Date: 1940s

Crabble Cricket ground, Dover
The lovely Crabble cricket ground at Dover, Kent, which was used by Kent County Cricket Club from 1907 to 1976. The match in progress is between Kent and Yorkshire

Goats take a walk in Wales
A herd of goats walk the quiet streets in Llandudno, north Wales, Tuesday March 31, 2020. A group of goats have been spotted walking around the deserted streets of the seaside town during

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

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

White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A couple walk arm in arm on a railway platform, beside the luxury locomotive the Golden Arrow, which linked London to Dover, where passengers caught the ferry to Calais, France. Date: 1947

Maison Basque restaurant, Mayfair, 1940s
People outside the Maison Basque restaurant, 11 Dover Street, Mayfair, London, 1947 Date: 1947

Old Dover Rd Blackheath
Old Dover Road Blackheath London SE3

White Cliffs of Dover
The famous White Cliffs of Dover, Kent, England

Cotswold Games 17th C
Cotswold Olimpick Games organised by Robert Dover, including shin kicking and other local sports

ENGLAND: ROWING, 1885. The row of an Oxford crew across the English Channel from Dover to Calais - halfway across. Engraving, 1885

Winston Churchill Visiting Coastal Defences near Dover

Ferry terminal at Dover harbour, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dover / Admiralty Pier
Dover, Kent: on the Admiralty Pier

White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cross channel ferries in Dover harbour, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

EXPL2A-00238
Danish Viking ship " Raven" at sea, showing oars and sails. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dover Castle from the Pier, Kent Date: 1907

Poster, The Continent via Dover-Ostend, Belgian State Railways and Mail Packets. Date: circa 1930s

Come Lad, Slip Across and Help, recruiting poster from World War I, pub. by The
" Come Lad, Slip Across and Help", recruiting poster from World War I, pub. by The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London, 1915 (colour litho)

A Sectional Drawing of The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
A Sectional Drawing through the extensive premises of The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London

Arrival of the Unknown Warrior, Dover Marine Railway Station
Arrival of the Unknown Warrior at Dover Marine Railway Station at the Western Docks on 10 November, 1920. 1920

Powis Castle Garden View
Powis castle from its garden, Wales. Perched high on a rock above the world-famous garden terraces, Powis Castle was originally built circa 1200

WW2 Christmas card, Lloyds Bank, showing the white cliffs of Dover. Date: 1944

USA, Delaware, Dover, Legislative Hall, Delaware State House, dusk

The North View of Dover-Castle, in the County of Kent. c1735. Artists: Samuel Buck
The North View of Dover-Castle, in the County of Kent. c1735. An earlier earthen castle was rebuilt in stone in the 1180s by King Henry II

Teasing Tirpitz, or luring a U boat to Dover, Heath Robinson
A battered British plane suspends a tiny toy boat on a string, fooling a German U boat into pursuing it all the way to Dover. Another mischievous war tactic dreamed up by William Heath Robinson

Blanchard and Jeffries crossing English Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries crossing the English Channel by balloon. They left Dover, crossed the sea, and landed near Blanay, between Calais and Boulogne

Sir Douglas Haig and Vice Admiral Keyes at Dover
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) inspecting a Royal Navy guard of honour on their arrival at Dover, Kent. circa December 1918

Poster advertising Belgian railways
Poster advertising trips between Dover and Ostend

St. Margarets Bay, near Dover, Kent. A small bay, with a shingle beach and chalk cliffs, it was for many centuries a smugglers haunt and the scene of many shipwrecks

Aerial image of Dover Harbour (Port of Dover), with ferry arriving, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of Dover Castle over the white Cliff of Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Charles II and General Monk
LLM338174 Charles II and General Monk by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II and General Monk)

The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Dover, 31 December 1887, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611882 The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Dover, 31 December 1887, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Prosperi, Liborio (1854-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

UK, England, Kent Dover South Foreland Lighthouse

William Eldred, Gunner
WILLIAM ELDRED Master gunner of Dover Castle, Kent. Date: CIRCA 1646

The Key of England celebrates its pageant, 1908
The Key of England (Dover Castle) celebrates its pageant: Dovers history in living pictures, 1908. 1 - Gawaynes last words to King Arthur; 2 - King Arthur; 3 - King John kneeling before Pandolfo

Central Parade, Deal, England
Central Parade, Deal, near Dover, Kent, England. Showing a Swift Vintage Car. Date: 1920s

RMS Moldavia - P&O Line - in harbour at Dover. Date: circa 1910s

Jan Breydel arriving at Dover with Haig and others
The hospital ship Jan Breydel arriving at Dover with Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and other British army generals, soon after the end of the First World War. Date: circa December 1918

Sir Douglas Haig, Vice Admiral Keyes and Sir A Bodkin
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) being received at Dover by Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin (1862-1957)

Romans in Britain 54Bc
Following his preliminary expedition of 55 BC, Julius Caesar and his 5 Roman legions (25, 000 men) and 2, 000 cavalry land again in Britain between Deal and Dover

DOVER PIER - 1925
Admirality Pier Dover, Kent

Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Dover: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Dover, a coastal town in Kent, England, holds within its embrace a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. From deceiving invaders with the state of the tide to being the gateway for luxurious travel between London and Calais, it has witnessed countless tales unfold. In 1947, amidst post-war optimism, a couple strolls arm in arm on a railway platform beside the opulent locomotive known as the "Golden Arrow. " This train linked London to Dover, where eager passengers embarked on ferries bound for Calais in France. It was an era filled with hope and dreams of exploration. Venturing beyond the bustling town center lies St Margarets Bay at Cliffe - a serene haven nestled along the coast. Here one can find tranquility amidst picturesque landscapes that seem straight out of a painting. And if you venture further into Wales, even goats take leisurely walks through charming countryside paths. Sports enthusiasts will find solace at Crabble Cricket ground - an iconic venue where cricket matches have been played for generations. The spirit of unity is celebrated at Franco-British Exhibition held in London; it serves as a reminder that despite differences, collaboration brings forth progress. The White Cliffs stand tall as proud sentinels guarding this historic town's shores. These majestic cliffs are not only visually stunning but also serve as symbols of resilience throughout centuries past. They have witnessed wars fought and victories won – enduring testaments to England's strength. Traveling down Old Dover Road Blackheath takes us back in time; it whispers stories from days gone by when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very streets. Meanwhile, Cotswold Games dating back to the 17th century evoke images of merriment-filled festivities celebrating English traditions. Even across waters lie connections between nations: rowers from Oxford bravely crossing the English Channel in 1885, showcasing the indomitable spirit of sportsmanship.