Severn Collection

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

The city of Worcester and River Severn, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Leonards church and town from the River Severn, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Iron Bridge over the River Severn, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, UK

Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge, Shropshire
He is pictured with a coracle on his back at the bottom of his garden on the banks of the River Severn. Mr Rogers died aged 88 in 2003. First published The Times Date: 1987

JOHN KEATS (1795-1821). English poet. Oil on canvas, 1821, by Joseph Severn

Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn
A boy and his bicycle on the banks of the River Severn at Bewdley Bridge, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

English Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Iron Bridge over the River Severn, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, UK

The Severn Tunnel, c1886
This image of the English portal of the tunnel was probably taken soon after it was completed

Shrewsbury School
King Edward VI Grammar School, overlooking the River Severn at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was founded by the boy King Edward VI and augmented by Queen Elizabeth I Date: founded 1552

Wales / Newtown
Bridge over the River Severn at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Severn Estuary and First Severn Bridge, near Chepstow, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The worlds first Ironbridge built by Abraham Darby over the River Severn at Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Marys church and town from the River Severn, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

New, second, Severn Bridge, River Severn, Avon, England, UK, Europe

Tewkesbury and the River Severn, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Worcester Cathedral and River Severn, Worcester - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Severn Tunnel Diver
The brave diver Alexander Lambert descending the shaft into the flooded tunnel. In Fleuss diving gear, he closed the headwall door and prevented further flooding

The Tempest. Prospero and Ariel. Private Collection

Down the Severn in a Sheep Trough. A boy paddles a raft he has built from a sheep trough and two barrels

Sir Francis Drakes House near Severn Bridge, Gatcombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Llanidloes Bridge
The old bridge over the River Severn at Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire, north Wales. Date: 1960s

Railway bridge across the river Severn
The new bridge across the Severn. The view as it will appear from Gatcomb, with the docks in the distance

England / Worcester
A striking picture of Worcester, Worcestershire, with its old cathedral and the graceful spire of St. Andrews church, set beside the River Severn

Thomas Telfords Bridge built in 1826 over the River Severn, Holt Fleet, Worcestershire, England, UK, Europe

The Second (New) Severn Bridge, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

John Keats / J Severn
JOHN KEATS English poet

Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England
530303 Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England. First iron bridge in world, built between 1776 and 1779

Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England
530302 Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England. First iron bridge in world, built between 1776 and 1779

The Albert Edward Bridge of the Coalbrookdale Railway over the Severn, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Albert Edward Bridge of the Coalbrookdale Railway over the Severn, [Shropshire], 1864. Engraving '...from an excellent photograph taken by Mr. W

New Bridge over the Severn, at Upton, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Bridge over the Severn, at Upton, 1854. Moveable bridge in Worcestershire. The piers and abutments are of Forest of Dean stone, built on piles; the tubes and girders being of wrought-iron

The Imperial Hotel at Great Malvern, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Hotel at Great Malvern, 1862....a truly magnificent building...situated on the east side of the West-Midland Railway...The Imperial Hotel has been built from designs

Image 2 The Great Spring
Other Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Image 2 The Great Spring

Image 1 Cross section of tunnel
Other Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Image 1 Cross section of tunnel

Pengwern Boat House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, a rowing club on the River Severn. Date: circa 1900s

Kingsland Bridge toll booth, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Collecting tolls at the Kingsland Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The Kingsland Bridge is a privately owned toll bridge, spanning the River Severn

Spry - the last Severn Trow
Shipwight working on the ribs of Spry, the last Severn Trow. Spry was rebuilt by the Upper Severn Navigation Trust (which is now The Spry Trust) in conjunction with the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn

Image 3 Sudbrook Pumping Station
Other Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Image 3 Sudbrook Pumping Station

Tom Keats, 19th century. Portrait of the brother of the poet John Keats, who cared for him while he was suffering from tuberculosis

UK, England, Shropshire, Telford, Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ironbridge, The Iron Bridge over River Severn

Restoring the Iron Bridge 33512_008
The Iron Bridge undergoing restoration. It was the worlds first single span cast iron bridge constructed over the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in 1779, Ironbridge, Shropshire, 2018

Restoring the Iron Bridge 33512_001
The Iron Bridge undergoing restoration. It was the worlds first single span cast iron bridge constructed over the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in 1779, Ironbridge, Shropshire, 2018

United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Clevedon, Clevedon Victorian Pier at sunset

Image 4 Beam engines
Other Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Image 4 Beam engines

RAF A400M Atlas City of Bristol Over the Severn Bridge
A Royal Air Force Atlas A400M transport aircraft flying over the Severn Bridge in the West of England. The Atlas Airbus A400M is a multi-national four engined turboprop military transport aircraft

Laying railway tracks in the Severn Tunnel, 1930s maybe

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"Journey along the Severn: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Art" Discover the enchanting beauty of Severn, a river that weaves through time and landscapes. From the medieval Mappa Mundi to the picturesque city of Worcester in Worcestershire, England, this captivating waterway has witnessed centuries unfold. As you stroll along its banks, admire St. Leonard's church standing proudly in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The town's reflection dances on the gentle ripples of the River Severn, creating a mesmerizing sight. Crossing over to Shrewsbury via English Bridge takes you into another realm altogether. This historic bridge connects past and present as it spans across the flowing waters beneath it. Imagine walking in the footsteps of John Keats himself as he found inspiration from this very view. Speaking of Joseph Severn - an artist who immortalized Keats with his brushstrokes - let us not forget his remarkable portrait capturing both talent and friendship. His oil painting serves as a reminder that art can transcend time and connect souls throughout history. Delve deeper into local lore by meeting Eustace Rogers – Ironbridge's last coracle man – whose stories echo through generations. Witnessing him navigate these ancient boats on the River Severn is like stepping back in time to witness a disappearing tradition firsthand. Ironbridge itself stands tall as an architectural marvel spanning this mighty river. Its elegant arches tell tales of industrial revolution prowess while harmoniously blending with nature's grandeur surrounding it. The allure doesn't end there; venture further downstream to Newtown in Wales for breathtaking views where boyhood dreams are born alongside bicycles near serene stretches of the River Severn. And finally, pay homage to knowledge at Shrewsbury School overlooking this majestic waterway—a place where young minds have flourished for centuries amidst such inspiring surroundings. Let your imagination flow freely like water within The Severn Tunnel, a testament to human ingenuity and engineering brilliance.