English Channel Collection (page 5)

Southampton Water, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Southampton Water, 1887

The Sea at Bognor, 1895. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Sea at Bognor, 1895

The Sea at Bognor, 1895. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Sea at Bognor, 1895

Wreck of the "Superb" Steamer, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Wreck of the "Superb" Steamer, 1850
Wreck of the "Superb" Steamer, 1850. The wreck of the Superb occurred on the Minquiers Rocks [about 15 km south of Jersey in the Channel Islands] and resulted in the loss of eleven persons

Wreck of the "Superb", as Seen through a Telescope, from Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the "Superb", as Seen through a Telescope, from Jersey, 1850. The wreck...occurred on the Minquiers Rocks [south of Jersey in the Channel Islands]

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Ships laying a telegraph cable between England and France

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer...1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer "Paying Out" the Electric Wire, 1850

The Royal Yacht Squadron Saluting the French Squadron - sketched by the Hon. Dudley Pelham, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Yacht Squadron Saluting the French Squadron - sketched by the Hon. Dudley Pelham, 1850. French and British warships at a naval review off the coast of Cherbourg

Margate, Outer View of the Pier, Coast of Kent, and from Fort Cliffs, published June 1, 1805

Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights, June 1, 1805
Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights, published June 1, 1805

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) with sunburst close to the surface, Cornwall, UK, .English Channel

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870. Smeatons lighthouse at Eddystone Rocks on the English Channel remained in use until 1877 when erosion of the rocks under the lighthouse caused it to shake whenever large

Mouth of Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Smallspotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) on sea floor, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Dulse (Palmaria palmata) English Channel, off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands, July

Dover sole (Solea solea) camouflaged on sea floor, Channel Islands, UK August

Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) swimming profile, Channel Islands, UK July

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England, UK. November 2011

Marbled electric ray (Torpedo marmorata) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England
This detailed map of Sussex is from Dugdales England and Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G.Cole and engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England And Wales

Stars and Milky Way over Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast, with the lights of Weymouth and Portland beyond, Dorset, England, UK, December 2013

Hastings East Sussex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Hastings, East Sussex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Eastbourne East Sussex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

United Kingdom with mask
Color satellite image of the United Kingdom, with mask

British Isles
Color satellite image of the British Isles

United Kingdom with borders and mask
Color satellite image of the United Kingdom, with borders and mask

British Isles with borders
Color satellite image of the British Isles, with borders

Horses and The Lifeguard Lookout Station on The Beach at Deauville, Calvados, Cote Fleurie, Deauville, Normandy, France

The Lifeguard Lookout Station on The Beach at Deauville, Calvados, Cote Fleurie, Deauville, Normandy, France

Aerial view of Old Harry Rocks, Jurassic coast, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset, England, UK

Aerial view at sunrise of the Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, Southern England

Aerial view at sunrise of the Old Harry Rocks, chalky formations near Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, Jurassic Coast, southern England

Durdle Door, Jurassic coast, Dorset, England, UK

Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

UK, England, Dorset, Portland Bill, Portland Bill Lighthouse, Sunset

Snow On The Seven Sisters and Coastguard Cottages, Seaford Head, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Martello Tower No 5, L Ancresse Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands

England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Sunrise over Bognor Regis Beach

Dover Castle (oil on canvas)
NGW185759 Dover Castle (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 90.5x116.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton near surface, Falmouth, English Channel, Cornwall, UK. July

The cross channel ferry Stena Horse leaves Folkestone as David Jason films the Darling Buds of May on the landing stage at harbour 29th May 1991

Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

George Greenwell aboard the sailing barge Ardwina of the Isle of Wight April 1936 " LENSMAN" TURNS PENMAN TO PICTURE THE LIFE OF A BARGEE LENSMAN

Two Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

The Last of England, 1852-1855. Creator: Ford Madox Brown
The Last of England, 1852-1855. This is a painting about emigration, the couple are departing for Australia. The subject itself - departure in desperate circumstances for a foreign land - has

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

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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.