English Channel Collection (page 9)

The Raider on the Shore, 1940 (w/c with black crayon and brown pastel on paper)
GLS230513 The Raider on the Shore, 1940 (w/c with black crayon and brown pastel on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 40.1x58.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Norman Archipelago, 1881 (oil on canvas)
MAN430850 The Norman Archipelago, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Brett, John (1831-1902); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: part of the Channel Islands;); © Manchester Art Gallery

Cliffs at Pourville, rising sun, 1897 (oil on canvas)
7294361 Cliffs at Pourville, rising sun, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Cliffs at Pourville, rising sun, 1897, Claude Monet)

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183104 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR155377 The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159175 Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Dense growth of Bootlace seaweed (Chorda filum) in shallow water, with a Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp). clinging on between strands, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel. July

The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon, June 24, 1789. Creator: John Murphy
The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon on the 23rd of July, 1785, Off the Coast of Yarmouth; Most Providentially Discovered and Taken Up by the Argus Sloop

Battle of the Downs, 21st October 1639 (coloured engraving)
354831 Battle of the Downs, 21st October 1639 (coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (17th century); (add.info.: The forces of Admiral Antonio de Oquendo were defeated by the Dutch fleet of Admiral)

Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) floating on surface of open ocean, Falmouth, English Channel, Cornwall, UK. September

Diverse array of algae species including Sargassum weed (Sargassum horneri), Kelp (Laminariales), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) on shallow reef with juvenile Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)

The Blowing-up of a Petroleum ship at Calais, 1888. Creator: Charles William Wyllie
The Blowing-up of a Petroleum ship at Calais, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Engagement between the English and Spanish Fleets off the Isle of Wight, 1588, after a Tapestry in Creator: Unknown
Engagement between the English and Spanish Fleets off the Isle of Wight, 1588, after a Tapestry in the Old House of Lords, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38

The Naval Mobilisation, "B"Squadron at Portland Roads, 1888. Creator: William Lionel Wyllie
The Naval Mobilisation, " B" Squadron at Portland Roads, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

In the Days of the Channel Tunnel: Precautions and Possibilities (litho)
7185894 In the Days of the Channel Tunnel: Precautions and Possibilities (litho) by Harrison, Charles (d.1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Days of the Channel Tunnel)

The Beach at Dover (oil on panel)
UCL281339 The Beach at Dover (oil on panel) by Russell, Walter Westley (1867-1949); 29.9x49.9 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; © UCL Art Museum, University College London

The Honourable [East India] Companys ship Bessborough in three positions in the Channel with her decks crowded with
5615566 The Honourable [East India] Companys ship Bessborough in three positions in the Channel with her decks crowded with people (oil on canvas) by Elliott, William (fl.1784-1791) (attr)

Map of Alderney and the Casquets
" Vintage map from 1880 of Alderney and the Casquets. Alderney is the most northerly of the Channel Islands. It is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency

Map of Portland
" Vintage map from 1880 of Portland a limestone tombolo or tied island, 6 kilometres long by 2.4 kilometres wide, in the English Channel."

Map of Jersey
" Vintage engraving from 1880 of Jersey a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself

1883 British Isles Map

Eddystone Lighthouse, off Plymouth, late 19th century (colour litho)
3245430 Eddystone Lighthouse, off Plymouth, late 19th century (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Coastline and Portland Bill Lighthouse at sunset. Isle of Portland, Dorset, England, UK. January 2016

"Bateaux sur le rivage normand"(Boats at the Normandy Shore) Peinture de Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-1828)
FIA5327183 " Bateaux sur le rivage normand" (Boats at the Normandy Shore) Peinture de Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-1828) 1823-1824 Dim

Busy Shipping Lanes in the Channel (oil on canvas)
6436382 Busy Shipping Lanes in the Channel (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 43x58.5 cm; Private Collection

Battle of La Hougue, Nine Years War, 1692 (engraving)
7147320 Battle of La Hougue, Nine Years War, 1692 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of La Hougue, Nine Years War, 1692)

Coronation naval review, Spithead, 1902 (colour litho)
7172851 Coronation naval review, Spithead, 1902 (colour litho) by Laurence, S.M. R.B.A. (1812-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation naval review, Spithead, 1902)

Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert (colour litho)
7172766 Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Yacht Victoria)

The Armada coming up the English Channel (engraving)
7188158 The Armada coming up the English Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armada coming up the English Channel)

Sur la falaise pres de Dieppe. Peinture de Claude Monet (1840-1926), 1897. Huile sur toile. Impressionnisme
FIA5326882 Sur la falaise pres de Dieppe. Peinture de Claude Monet (1840-1926), 1897. Huile sur toile. Impressionnisme. Dim : 65x100, 5cm

A 36 Gun Frigate off the Coast of Devon (oil on canvas)
6452901 A 36 Gun Frigate off the Coast of Devon (oil on canvas) by Webster, George (fl.1797-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Webster, George (fl.1797-1832))

"Paysage marin pres de Villerville dans le Calvados"(The Seashore near Villerville)
FIA5340487 " Paysage marin pres de Villerville dans le Calvados" (The Seashore near Villerville) Peinture de Charles Francois Daubigny (1817-1878) 1875 85x149 cm Musee de l Ermitage

"Vue de la Manche a Nieuport (Nieuwpoort) en Belgique"Peinture de Alfred William (Willy) Finch (1854-1930)
FIA5383326 " Vue de la Manche a Nieuport (Nieuwpoort) en Belgique" Peinture de Alfred William (Willy) Finch (1854-1930) vers 1889, pointillisme - Londres, National gallery by Finch

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

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) swimming near surface, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Detail of Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Small Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp. ) attached to Bootlace weed / Mermaid
Small Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp.) attached to Bootlace weed / Mermaids hair (Chorda filum), Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK. English Channel

Grey top-shell (Gibbula cineraria) grazing on Golden kelp (Laminaria ochroleuca). Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Face of an Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius), Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Detail of a St Johns stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) growing on seaweed, Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK, English Channel

RF - Tompot blenny fish (Parablennius gattorugine) peering out from hole under Swanage Pier, Dorset, UK, (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Nocturne: Blue and Gold - Southampton Water, 1872. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Nocturne: Blue and Gold - Southampton Water, 1872. Boats off the Hampshire coast. A sparsely painted waterside scene in dark tones with minimal ghostly shapes suggesting ships

Trouville (Grey and Green, the Silver Sea), 1865. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Trouville (Grey and Green, the Silver Sea), 1865. Sailing boats off the north coast of France

The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, 1867. Creator: Claude Monet
The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, 1867

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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.