Thames Barge Collection

Topsail barge under sail on the Thames, London, c1905

Prospect of Whitby CXP01_01_111
Prospect of Whitby, Wapping Wall, Wapping, Tower Hamlets, Greater London. The river elevation of the Prospect of Whitby pub seen from south-west on the riverbank at Wapping

Thames Barges at Maldon, Essex
Two Thames barges with sails set are becalmed on a windless day and their red sails are reflected in the calm water

Sailing vessels moored at Rochester DIX02_01_188
Sailing vessels moored beside timber warehouses at Rochester, Medway, Kent. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

Anchored on the Medway DIX02_01_189
Sailing vessels including a tall ship at anchor on the River Medway below Rochester Bridge, Kent. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

Shipping in the Pool of London: A Vista from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, c1935. Barges on the River Thames. From " Wonderful London, Volume 1", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Prospect of Whitby CXP01_01_112
Prospect of Whitby, Wapping Wall, Wapping, Tower Hamlets, Greater London. The river elevation of the Prospect of Whitby pub seen from south on the riverbank at Wapping

Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, [London], sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. 'a great fire broke out in the waterside premises of Messrs

Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. 'A novel kind of sailing-match...was that which took place on the Thames, on Friday week under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Yacht Club

The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. The tower in which "Big Ben" is housed was originally known as St Stephen's Tower

"Go Below the Bridges in One of the Port of London Authority's Launches and Visit Dockland" Shipping in the Royal Albert Dock, 1937. Ships and barges on the River Thames in London

"At Tilbury Lie the Steamers Which Carried To England A Fraction of the Mighty Coronation... 1937
"At Tilbury Lie the Steamers Which Carried To England A Fraction of the Mighty Coronation Crowd", 1937. Barges and steamships at the port of Tilbury on the River Thames

Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Intended new bridge over the Thames at Blackfriars, [London], 1862. Bridge designed by Joseph Cubitt, ...the estimated cost of which is £265, 000. Messrs

George Greenwell aboard the sailing barge Ardwina of the Isle of Wight April 1936 " LENSMAN" TURNS PENMAN TO PICTURE THE LIFE OF A BARGEE LENSMAN

Maldon, Essex, England, UK, 24 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Maldon, Essex, England, UK, 24/5/10. Traditional Thames Barges moored at Maldon, a popular sailing location and ancient town located at the junction of the Rivers Chelmer and Blackwater, Madon

Toll house OFH01_01_01_f02_14
Old Putney Bridge, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. The north end of the old Putney Bridge with the toll house on its right and the barge Rochester in the foreground

Thames barge CXP01_01_109
A Thames barge operated by Woods Brick Makers, sailing in the Thames Estuary

Grey and Silver: Old Battersea Reach, 1863. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Grey and Silver: Old Battersea Reach, 1863. Barges on the Thames, London

A Foggy Day on the Thames, c. 1889, printed October 1889. Creator: Joseph Gale
A Foggy Day on the Thames, c. 1889, printed October 1889. Photogravure, from " Sun Artists, number 1" (1889)

Mortlake Terrace, 1827 (oil on canvas)
4073445 Mortlake Terrace, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 92.1 x 122.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

This is one of a series of pictures showing the first landing Barge kitchen, a converted Thames barge arriving off the Normandy beachhead

Royal Victoria Docks Docklands London Barge Oct 1934 A view of the Premier Flour Mills of Joseph Rank Ltd on the River Thames

London by night Boats illuminated by night along the River Thames 1951

Photography / Night. Illuminated Bridge. Albert Bridge. March 1975 75-01590-002
Photography/Night. Illuminated Bridge. Albert Bridge. March 1975 75-01590-002

Dolphins in The Thames At Greenwich. A school of between 25 and 30 dolphins were seen swimming upstream with the Thames tide this afternoon (Friday) between Woolwich and Greenwhich

Grey and Silver: Chelsea Wharf, c. 1864 / 1868. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Grey and Silver: Chelsea Wharf, c. 1864/1868

Battersea Reach, c. 1863. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Battersea Reach, c. 1863

Orleans House, Twickenham; once the residence of Louis Philippe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Orleans House, Twickenham; once the residence of Louis Philippe, 1844. View of Orleans House, a Palladian villa built in 1710 on the banks of the Thames at Twickenham, (now in west London)

England, London, View from Downings Roads Moorings across the River Thames

London Bridge looking North, 1895. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
London Bridge Looking North, 1895. Traffic on London Bridge over the River Thames, with Fishmongers Hall on the left, the church of St Magnus the Martyr on the right, and the Monument behind

At the Foot of the Mast on a Thames Barge, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
At the Foot of the Mast on a Thames Barge, c1935. On board a commercial sailing barge on the River Thames in London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Barges Aground At Mortlake With The Tide at Full Ebb, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Barges Aground At Mortlake With The Tide at Full Ebb, c1935. Thames sailing barges on the banks of the River Thames at low tide in west London

Thames barge, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Thames barge, 1951. Boat on the River Thames in London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Hungerford Suspension Bridge, 1850, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Hungerford Suspension Bridge, 1850, (1881). View of the bridge and boats on the River Thames in London, with Nelsons Column in the distance

Boats and warehouses on the River Thames, Lambeth, London, 1906. View from Westminster Bridge towards riverside factories and ship-building yard, with barges on the River Thames

View of Tower Bridge under construction with river traffic in the foreground, London, c1893. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Entrance to St Katharines Dock, London, c1925

Topsail barge on the Thames with its top mast lowered, London, c1905. The barge is loaded with hay or esparto

Topsail barges at anchor on the Thames, some with topsails lowered, London, c1905

View of Maidstone Wharf, Queenhithe, City of London, 1865. Artist: Alfred Slocombe
View of Maidstone Wharf, Queenhithe, City of London, 1865

At the foot of the mast on a Thames Barge, London, 20th century

Sailing barges in St Katherines Dock, London

Boats in St Katherines Dock, London

Thames barge in St Katherines Dock, London

Thames sailing barge, Snape, Suffolk. This type of sailing vessel developed in the 19th century, carrying cargo on the Thames Estuary and further afield along the east and south coasts

The Victoria Tower and the Houses of Parliament, London, 1900. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Houses of Parliament, London, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Houses of Parliament, London, late 19th century. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)

Sailing Barges moored on the River Thames. September 1973

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Thames Barges: A Glimpse into the Rich Maritime History Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Thames Barges, as we explore their significance through various historical snapshots. From Maldon, Essex to Rochester and beyond, these sailing vessels have left an indelible mark on England's maritime heritage. At Maldon, Essex, a picturesque scene unfolds before your eyes. Thames Barges gracefully glide along the river's edge, their majestic presence a testament to their enduring legacy. These vessels were not mere modes of transportation but symbols of trade and prosperity that once thrived along this bustling waterway. In Rochester, we witness another enchanting sight - sailing vessels moored peacefully against the backdrop of a serene landscape. The tranquility exuded by these barges belies their former role as hardworking cargo carriers navigating treacherous waters with unwavering determination. The iconic Prospect of Whitby stands tall amidst its surroundings; its weathered facade tells tales of countless voyages embarked upon from this historic establishment. As you gaze upon it, you can almost hear echoes of sailors' laughter mingling with clinking glasses - a reminder that these barges were not just workhorses but also social hubs for seafarers seeking respite from life at sea. Anchored on the Medway River lies yet another symbol history. Their sturdy hulls stand firm against the current while awaiting their next adventure across vast seas or narrow channels alike. These moments capture both the stillness and anticipation that permeate every barge's existence. Ethel Davies immortalizes one such moment in her photograph taken in Maldon, Essex on May 24th, 1910. Her lens captures the essence of these magnificent vessels as they proudly sail through time under clear skies and gentle winds – a snapshot frozen forever in our collective memory.