English Channel Collection (page 46)

Tree stump on beach with incoming tide at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Plastic carrier bag washing up on beach, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

View of sandy beach and chalk sea cliffs, Culver Cliff, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Rocky outcrop and seaweed on beach with incoming tide at sunset, Bembridge Ledge, Foreland, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Vegetated gulley of slumped sea cliff, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Rocks exposed on beach with incoming tide at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Freshwater flowing from pebbles onto beach, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Boats in harbour at sunset, Bembridge Harbour, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Sailing boat moored on beach with incoming tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Remains of breakwater on beach with incoming tide at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Signal mast at sailing club, in harbour at sunset, Bembridge Harbour, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Kayaks with fishing rods, pulled up on beach, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Exposed rocky outcrop on beach at low tide, with lifeboat boathouse, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of beach and lifeboat boathouse at sunset, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of coastline and hamlet near seaside town, Steephill Cove, Steephill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, july

Tree stumps on beach with incoming tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Boats at mooring in harbour, Wootton Creek, Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, England, july

Milk carton floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Vineyard with rows of grape vines growing on south-facing slope of chalk downland, Adgestone Vineyard, Adgestone, Isle of Wight, England, july

Botanic gardens with sheltered microclimate, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, july

Rockpool with seaweed at low tide, Broadbench, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, august

Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flowering, growing in gulley of slumped sea cliff, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Slumped sea cliff with Reading Formation reddish coloured marls, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Zodiac inflatable lifeboats in storage canisters on ferry, The Solent, Isle of Wight, England, july

Wightlink ferry at sea, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, april

Long-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female, clinging to Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Dorset, England, august

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) and Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) on exposed rocks at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) cuttlebone, washed up on sandy beach, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Fragrant Evening Primrose (Oenothera stricta) introduced species, flowering, growing on coastal sand dune habitat, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) immature, swimming at sea, Keyhaven, Hampshire, England, october

Dover-Calais telegraph cable
First cross-Channel telegraph cable. Historical artwork of the composition of the first telegraph cable linking England and France. This was laid in 1851 by the British engineer Jacob Brett

English Channel balloon crossing, 1785
English Channel balloon crossing. French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) and US surgeon John Jefferies (1745-1819) arriving in Calais, France

Wood cargo on a pier, ready for loading on to a ship or on to lorries. Photographed in Whitstable, Kent, England

Portsmouth docks, UK, aerial image
Portsmouth docks, UK, aerial photograph. Portsmouth is a major port on the south coast of England. It has a population of around 190, 000 (2003)

Aircraft wing taken from the aeroplane. At top is the English Channel, with the UK at bottom left

Louis Bleriot, French engineer
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French engineer, aviation pioneer and the first person to make a powered flight across the English Channel

Louis Bleriot, French aviator
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French engineer, aviation pioneer and the first person to make a powered flight across the English Channel

South-East England, satellite image. North is at top. This view is about 280 kilometres across, stretching from Bristol (grey area, centre left) to the eastern coast of Kent (far right)

Channel Islands, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and urbanised areas are pale brown. The Channel Islands are a group of British crown dependent islands off

Brittany region, France, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is shown in green, water in blue, and urban areas in grey

Southern United Kingdom (UK). Satellite image of the southern part of the UK. North is at top. This view is about 560 kilometres across

France. True-colour satellite image of France (darker colours). North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation green and snow white

British Isles from space
False-colour satellite image of the British Isles and north-west Europe captured on a relatively cloud-free day. The whole of the UK and Ireland is visible, as is part of France

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. The Latin text labels show Dover (left) and Calais (right). This was said to be the scene seen from the cliffs of Folkestone in August 1588 by 10-year-old William

Cows in a field. Photographed on Jersey in the Channel Islands

Coastal storm waves breaking over a sea wall at high tide during Force 8 winds. This section of sea wall is located in Lepe, a small village on the Solent in Hampshire

Wash behind a cross-channel ferry. Turbulence in the water, or wash, is created by the ferrys propeller

Seaweed covered beach. These are mostly kelps, tangles and oar weeds. There is a covering of several feet after the seaweed was washed on to the beach after a storm

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The English Channel, a stunning body of water that separates the southern coast of England from northern France, is a sight to behold. From the picturesque town of Salcombe in Devon to the breathtaking view of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head in East Sussex, this channel offers an array of mesmerizing landscapes. Weymouth and Lyme Regis in Dorset showcase their coastal charm along the English Channel, with sandy beaches and quaint seaside towns. As night falls, it transforms into a captivating spectacle when viewed from space, illuminating the UK like a shining gem. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex, where the River Cuckmere meets the English Channel amidst South Downs National Park. The area boasts dense growths of Bootlace seaweed that create an enchanting underwater world. Further west lies Wheal Coates in Cornwall—a testament to its mining history—where an abandoned tin mine stands as a reminder of past endeavors. Meanwhile, Old Harry Rocks on Swanage's Jurassic Coast welcomes visitors with awe-inspiring sunrises that paint vibrant hues across the sky. Historical maps such as Matthew Paris's depiction from 1250 and a map dating back to 1891 offer glimpses into how these regions have evolved over time. And no mention would be complete without mentioning Durdle Door—a natural limestone arch located at Lulworth Cove—which has earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its geological significance. The English Channel truly encompasses diverse beauty—from charming coastal towns to ancient landmarks—and serves as a gateway connecting countries and cultures alike. Its allure continues to draw visitors who seek solace within its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings.