Launceston Collection

Antique Map of Tasmania
Antique map of Tasmania from 1867

Map of Cornwall from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub
BAL16023 Map of Cornwall from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub. in London by George Humble, 1627 edition (hand coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Map House, London

Launceston, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Launceston, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

The Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, Cornwall
The Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, Bodmin Moor, near Launceston, Cornwall, England. Date: 1950s

Cataract Gorge
Alexandra suspension bridge over Cataract Gorge in Launceston, Tasmania

1832 Victorian Map of Launceston

Views of Launceston, Cornwall (engraving)
1590593 Views of Launceston, Cornwall (engraving) by Smith, James Burrell (1822-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Launceston, Cornwall)

LAUNCESTON / TURNER 1827
Launceston, Cornwall Date: circa 1827

LAUNCESTON, Cornwall
Launceston, Cornwall, with the ruined castle in the distance Date: 1829

Launceston Castle, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Churchtown, North Hill, Cornwall. 1969
Slate-hung building and cottages with the church tower of the parish church of St Torney in the background. A Triumph Herald motor car with the registration 82 PRL is parked at the side of the road

West Castick, North Hill, Cornwall. 1964
Lane and Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Trebartha Barton, North Hill, Cornwall. 1964
A general view of the Grade II listed late 18th/early 19th century slate-hung farmhouse. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen & Prince Philip at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip being greeted on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country

A Big Wave in the Cataract Gorge, near Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Big Wave in the Cataract Gorge, near Launceston, 1901.The earliest known European to Cataract iver gorge on the South Esk River in Launceston, Tasmania, was William Collins

Telephone box at the Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, England

St. Mary Magdalene church, Launceston, Cornwall, England, UK

Castle at Launceston, Cornwall, England, UK

Tessalated pavement, Launceston, Tasmania

Launceston Tasmania - Victorian period

Launceston, Tasmania

Custom House, Launceston, Tasmania

Tasmania Launceston Cataract Gorge pre-1900

Tasmania Launceston Custom House pre-1900

Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania

1840s Victorian Map of Cornwall

Antique Map of Tasmania
Antique map of Tasmania from 1867

County Map of Cornwall, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Cora Lynn, North Esk River, near Launceston (b / w photo)
6012292 Cora Lynn, North Esk River, near Launceston (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cora Lynn, North Esk River, near Launceston)

Launceston: The George from Kings Bridge (b / w photo)
6012266 Launceston: The George from Kings Bridge (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George from Kings Bridge)

Launceston: The Banking Centre, St John Street (b / w photo)
6012258 Launceston: The Banking Centre, St John Street (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banking Centre, St John Street)

Low Head, at entrance to River Tamar, from East Beach (b / w photo)
6012288 Low Head, at entrance to River Tamar, from East Beach (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Low Head, at entrance to River Tamar, from East Beach)

The Proscenium, King Solomons Caves, Mole Creek (b / w photo)
6012285 The Proscenium, King Solomons Caves, Mole Creek (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proscenium, King Solomons Caves, Mole Creek)

Beauty Point, West Tamar (b / w photo)
6012282 Beauty Point, West Tamar (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty Point, West Tamar)

Launceston: A Riverside Orchard, Leam, River Tamar (b / w photo)
6012277 Launceston: A Riverside Orchard, Leam, River Tamar (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Riverside Orchard, Leam, River Tamar)

Launceston: The Cataract Gorge from the Rapids (b / w photo)
6012275 Launceston: The Cataract Gorge from the Rapids (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cataract Gorge from the Rapids)

Launceston: The Crusoe Hut, Cataract Gorge (b / w photo)
6012265 Launceston: The Crusoe Hut, Cataract Gorge (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crusoe Hut, Cataract Gorge)

Launceston: The Fountain, Princes Square, by Night Illumination (b / w photo)
6012273 Launceston: The Fountain, Princes Square, by Night Illumination (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountain, Princes Square)

Launceston: Electric Power Station, South Esk River (b / w photo)
6012271 Launceston: Electric Power Station, South Esk River (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Power Station, South Esk River)

Launceston: Brisbane Street from intersection of George Street (b / w photo)
6012257 Launceston: Brisbane Street from intersection of George Street (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

One of Launcestons Municipal Parks, Princes Square, showing Christ Church (b / w photo)
6012262 One of Launcestons Municipal Parks, Princes Square, showing Christ Church (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of Launcestons Municipal Parks)

Launceston: Near Rosevears, River Tamar (b / w photo)
6012283 Launceston: Near Rosevears, River Tamar (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near Rosevears, River Tamar)

Launceston: The City Park (b / w photo)
6012281 Launceston: The City Park (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Park)

Launceston: TS Nairana in Home Reach, River Tamar (b / w photo)
6012276 Launceston: TS Nairana in Home Reach, River Tamar (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: TS Nairana in Home Reach, River Tamar)

Launceston: The First Basin and Alexandra Bridge, Cataract Gorge (b / w photo)
6012272 Launceston: The First Basin and Alexandra Bridge, Cataract Gorge (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Basin and Alexandra Bridge)

Launceston: A View in the Gorge near the Entrance (b / w photo)
6012270 Launceston: A View in the Gorge near the Entrance (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View in the Gorge near the Entrance)

Launceston: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar (b / w photo)
6012269 Launceston: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar (b/w photo) by Spurling, Stephen (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: TS Loongana near Dilston, River Tamar)

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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Launceston, a charming town that spans across continents. From Turner's captivating artwork depicting Launceston in 1909 to the antique maps showcasing its place in Cornwall and Tasmania, this is a destination steeped in heritage. Explore Cataract Gorge, where nature's splendor meets adventure, or step back in time at The Jamaica Inn in Bolventor, an iconic piece of Cornwall's past. Marvel at the majestic Launceston Castle standing proudly against the English landscape. Immerse yourself in the Victorian period charm of Launceston, Tasmania, with its tessellated pavement and grand architecture like the Custom House. Whether you're drawn to its European roots or captivated by its Australian allure, it offers a unique blend of cultures that will leave you enchanted.