River Traffic Collection

Building of the first Russian museum Kunstkamera (Kustkammer) and historic Rostral Columns in Saint Petersburg, Russia

General view of the old Vauxhall Bridge (coloured engraving)
605022 General view of the old Vauxhall Bridge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the old Vauxhall Bridge)

Hungerford Suspension Bridge crossing the Thames (engraving)
605018 Hungerford Suspension Bridge crossing the Thames (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungerford Suspension Bridge)

Tower Of London London England English 1831 19th Century
The Tower of London. After a print dated 1831 engraved by W. Miller, from a work by J.M.W. Turner

View of the Winter Palace from Vasilyevsky Island, 1796 (oil on canvas)
BAL486575 View of the Winter Palace from Vasilyevsky Island, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Mayr, Johann Georg (1760-1816); 77x117 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Gravesend, engraved by H. Adlard, published in Findens Ports and Harbours
XJF465134 Gravesend, engraved by H. Adlard, published in Findens Ports and Harbours, 1842 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inverness, engraved by W. Miller, 1836 (engraving)
XJF468564 Inverness, engraved by W. Miller, 1836 (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Bridge and Broomielaw, Glasgow, c. 1840 (engraving)
XJF468548 New Bridge and Broomielaw, Glasgow, c.1840 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Strammongate Bridge, Kendal, engraved by E. Finden, 1830 (engraving)
XJF468546 Strammongate Bridge, Kendal, engraved by E. Finden, 1830 (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Walton Bridge seen from the Middlesex Shore, 1755 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
XYC288950 Old Walton Bridge seen from the Middlesex Shore, 1755 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 28.9x67.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Port of London (colour engraving)
XCF276467 The Port of London (colour engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1839; ); English, out of copyright

Shipping on the Thames at Greenwich (oil on canvas)
BAL2074 Shipping on the Thames at Greenwich (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); City Club, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Boats on Can Tho River at sunset, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Boats on Can Tho River at dawn, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Children sit on the promenade at Gravesend river front and look out over the Thames shipping. 1939

Children stand on the sea defences at Gravesend river front and look out over the Thames shipping. 1939

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"Captivating River Traffic: A Glimpse into Historic Waterways" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry as we journey through time and space. From the grandeur of Russia's Kunstkamera to the iconic Rostral columns, witness the birth of cultural landmarks along these bustling water channels. Step back in time with a vivid glimpse of London's past, where old Vauxhall Bridge stands proudly amidst a vibrant cityscape. Hungerford Suspension Bridge gracefully spans across the mighty Thames, connecting communities and fostering trade. Traveling further south, we find ourselves at The Hospital of the Salpetriere in Paris. This historic institution witnessed countless river scenes unfold before its eyes, capturing both beauty and hardship within its walls. Crossing continents, let us venture to Mesopotamia's Baghdad where life thrives on the banks of Tigris. These mesmerizing river scenes tell tales of ancient civilizations that flourished along these waters for centuries. Closer to home, behold St. Petersburg's Winter Palace majestically overlooking Vasilyevsky Island from afar. Its regal presence is mirrored by Gravesend’s picturesque harbor captured by H. Adlard—an enchanting scene immortalized in Findens Ports and Harbours. Inverness beckons us next with W. Miller’s engraving showcasing its charming bridge—a testament to Scotland's enduring connection with rivers throughout history. Meanwhile, Glasgow unveils New Bridge and Broomielaw—symbols of progress amidst an industrial landscape during mid-19th century Britain. Lastly, Kendal invites us into its embrace through E. Finden’s intricate engravings depicting Strammongate Bridge—a gateway bridging past and present—reflective of how rivers shape our towns' identities over time. Join us on this captivating voyage through river traffic; each image tells a unique story etched upon their shores—the ebb and flow echoing humanity's eternal connection to these life-giving waterways.