River Lee Collection

A Rainy Day at Flanders Weir, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Rainy Day at Flanders Weir, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxiv from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

River Lee Waterfront, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Ware, Herts, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Ware, Herts, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate ii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Saint Fin Barres Cathedrall, a Gothic Revival three-spire cathedral in the city of Cork, Ireland completed in 1879 on the south side of the River Lee

St. Patricks Bridge, Cork, Opened on Thursday, engraved by T
XJF441295 St. Patricks Bridge, Cork, Opened on Thursday, engraved by T.N. Wilson, published in The Illustrated London News, December 14 1861 (engraving) by English School

Launch of the "Paramatta" Steam-ship at Blackwall on Monday week, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the "Paramatta" Steam-ship at Blackwall on Monday week, 1858. Paddle steam-ship, built by the Thames Iron and Shipbuilding Company

Launch of H.M. Dispatch Gun-Boat "Vigilant", at Messrs. Mare and Co.'s, Blackwall, 1856. Vessel...of 670 tons burden, 180 feet in length, 28 feet beam

Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: M Jackson
Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850....call to mind the semi-snaky creatures that furnish our dramatis personae - pseudo-serpents

Ireland, County Cork, Cork City, St. Fin Barres Cathedral, 19th century, from the River Lee, morning

River Lee and St Mary's Dominican Catholic Church, Shandon, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

South Gate Bridge, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

South Gate Bridge and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

St Mary's Dominican Catholic Church, Shandon, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Al fresco cafe by the Shandon Bridge, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Shandon Bridge, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

River Lee, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

The October Hole, Near Hoddesdon, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The October Hole, Near Hoddesdon, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate x from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

The Ferry Boat Inn, Tottenham, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Ferry Boat Inn, Tottenham, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxviii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Stanstead from the Lea, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Stanstead from the Lea, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate viii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Poplars and Pollards on the Lea, Near Broxbourne, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Poplars and Pollards on the Lea, Near Broxbourne, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xix from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation

Kings Weir, River Lea, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Kings Weir, River Lea, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

The Black Pool, Near Hoddesdon, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Black Pool, Near Hoddesdon, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate ix from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Keepers Cottage, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Keepers Cottage, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate v from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation

The Old Rye House Inn, 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Old Rye House Inn, 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate xv from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Footbridge Near Tottenham, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Footbridge Near Tottenham, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxvi from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Footbridge Near Chestnut, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Footbridge Near Chestnut, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxiii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Fields Weir, Near Rye House, 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Fields Weir, Near Rye House, 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate xvii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Broxbourne Church, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Broxbourne Church, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xx from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

The Shoot, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Shoot, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate vi from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Footbridge Near Chingford, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Footbridge Near Chingford, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxv from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

A Backwater on the Lea, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Backwater on the Lea, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate vii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

St Patricks Bridge, Cork, opened on Thursday (engraving)
1619984 St Patricks Bridge, Cork, opened on Thursday (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patricks Bridge, Cork, opened on Thursday)

The New Northgate Iron Bridge at Cork (engraving)
1103258 The New Northgate Iron Bridge at Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Northgate Iron Bridge at Cork)

Hughes ferry boat over the River Lea (engraving)
605105 Hughes ferry boat over the River Lea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hillyers Bridge)

Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day (b / w photo)
1629634 Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Industrial Exhibitions opened on May Day)

Advertisement for H Watts Mount Pleasant tavern and tea garden, High-Hill Ferry, Clapton (engraving)
3105764 Advertisement for H Watts Mount Pleasant tavern and tea garden, High-Hill Ferry, Clapton (engraving) by English School

View of the River Lee (engraving)
605089 View of the River Lee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the River Lee, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Cork River in Ireland (engraving)
819293 Cork River in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After H Bibby, engraved by A H Payne)

Sniggling for eels (engraving)
605095 Sniggling for eels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sniggling for eels on the River Lee)

Evening on the River Lee, Below Blackrock Castle, Co. Cork (oil on canvas)
CH469065 Evening on the River Lee, Below Blackrock Castle, Co. Cork (oil on canvas) by Atkinson, George Mounsey Wheatley (fl.1806-84)

An Incident in a South African Campaign, swimming Horses across a River (b / w photo)
1063185 An Incident in a South African Campaign, swimming Horses across a River (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Rock Castle, from River Lee (engraving)
5223113 Black Rock Castle, from River Lee (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Rock Castle, from River Lee)

Hillyers Bridge (engraving)
816411 Hillyers Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hillyers Bridge. Hughes (Ferry Boat) River Lea, between Walthamstow and Tottenham

Blackrock Castle, River Lee, Near Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland

Patricks Bridge showing Father Mathews Statue, c1910. [J. Lizars, Glasgow, c1910]

The River Lee, Cork
People rowing on the River Lee in Cork City, Ireland

Gougane Barra, County Cork, Ireland
Old chapel of Gougane Barra situated by a lake and framed by green trees at sunrise; Gougane Barra, County Cork, Ireland

Facade Of A City Hall Along A River, Lee River, Cork, Republic Of Ireland

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The River Lee, flowing through the picturesque town of Ware in Hertfordshire during the 1880s, was a sight to behold. Captured by the talented photographer Peter Henry Emerson, its serene beauty was immortalized for generations to come. Moving southwards, we find ourselves in Cork, Ireland, where the River Lee takes on a whole new character. St. Finbars Cathedral stands proudly along its banks since 1898, an architectural marvel whose creator remains unknown but whose grandeur is undeniable. Further downstream lies St. Patricks Bridge, a symbol of connectivity and progress engraved by the skilled hand of T. This bridge opened on a memorable Thursday and has since become an integral part of Cork's landscape. As we meander along the river's path in County Cork, we encounter various landmarks that add charm to this enchanting region. The stunning St Mary's Dominican Catholic Church in Shandon stands tall against the backdrop of the River Lee while South Gate Bridge gracefully arches over its waters. A delightful al fresco cafe beckons visitors near Shandon Bridge—a perfect spot to enjoy a cuppa while taking in breathtaking views of both bridge and river alike. Cork truly comes alive with vibrant energy as it embraces its connection with the River Lee. From bustling streets adorned with historic buildings like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral to tranquil waterfront promenades that invite leisurely strolls—this city effortlessly blends old-world charm with modern allure. The River Lee itself becomes a focal point as it winds through this captivating landscape; its gentle flow reflecting centuries worth of stories etched into every stone lining its shores. In County Cork's heartland lies another gem—the River Lee Waterfront—an idyllic oasis where locals and tourists alike gather to bask in nature's splendor or simply unwind amidst peaceful surroundings.