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"Journey through Time

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Coast Scene, 1810 (watercolour on paper)

Coast Scene, 1810 (watercolour on paper)
7528521 Coast Scene, 1810 (watercolour on paper) by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821); 33x22 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: From the Charles Lees Collection By Henry Edridge (1769-1821)

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Brighton Beach with a Rainbow: Colliers Unloading, c.1792 (watercolour on paper)

Brighton Beach with a Rainbow: Colliers Unloading, c.1792 (watercolour on paper)
7528530 Brighton Beach with a Rainbow: Colliers Unloading, c.1792 (watercolour on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 25.5x17 cm; Gallery Oldham

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Notre Dame and the western tip of Ile Saint-Louis, 1769 (oil on canvas)

Notre Dame and the western tip of Ile Saint-Louis, 1769 (oil on canvas)
902391 Notre Dame and the western tip of Ile Saint-Louis, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 46x84 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: View of the Louvre Palace, the Pont Neuf and the Quai des Orfevres seen from the Quai des Grands

View of the Louvre Palace, the Pont Neuf and the Quai des Orfevres seen from the Quai des Grands Augustins
902387 View of the Louvre Palace, the Pont Neuf and the Quai des Orfevres seen from the Quai des Grands Augustins, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Fishing Boats, c.1820 (watercolour on paper)

Fishing Boats, c.1820 (watercolour on paper)
7528547 Fishing Boats, c.1820 (watercolour on paper) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); 27x21 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

Background imageWater Transport Collection: A Calm, date unknown (watercolour and pencil on paper)

A Calm, date unknown (watercolour and pencil on paper)
7528544 A Calm, date unknown (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Cotman, Miles Edmund (1810-58); 33.5x23.5 cm; Gallery Oldham

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper)

Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper)
7528518 Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper) by Owen, Samuel (1768-1857); 21x14.5 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1902-03 (painting)

Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1902-03 (painting)
7422814 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1902-03 (painting) by Houbron, Frederic Anatole (1851-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. France)

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Pont Neuf and the town views from the Conti quay, c.1772 (oil on canvas)

Pont Neuf and the town views from the Conti quay, c.1772 (oil on canvas)
902392 Pont Neuf and the town views from the Conti quay, c.1772 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 46x83.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: The Samaritaine pump, Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cite and the Conti quay see from the Louvre quay

The Samaritaine pump, Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cite and the Conti quay see from the Louvre quay
902390 The Samaritaine pump, Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cite and the Conti quay see from the Louvre quay, before 1771 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet

Background imageWater Transport Collection: The canal Saint-Martin at the the Quay de Valmy, 1905 (oil on canvas)

The canal Saint-Martin at the the Quay de Valmy, 1905 (oil on canvas)
XIR156258 The canal Saint-Martin at the the Quay de Valmy, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Boggs, Frank Myers (1855-1926); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: The Concorde Bridge seen from Queen's Course, 1833 (w/c)

The Concorde Bridge seen from Queen's Course, 1833 (w/c)
902367 The Concorde Bridge seen from Queen's Course, 1833 (w/c) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); 15.5x24.8 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Port Saint-Bernard seen from the Arsenal, 1752 (oil on canvas)

Port Saint-Bernard seen from the Arsenal, 1752 (oil on canvas)
902394 Port Saint-Bernard seen from the Arsenal, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Jean-Baptiste (1715-93); 57.4 x 94.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: The archbishop's palace seen from the left bank, 1756 (oil on canvas)

The archbishop's palace seen from the left bank, 1756 (oil on canvas)
902388 The archbishop's palace seen from the left bank, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 47x83 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: The Salpetriere seen from la Rapee, c.1752 (oil on canvas)

The Salpetriere seen from la Rapee, c.1752 (oil on canvas)
902386 The Salpetriere seen from la Rapee, c.1752 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 47x84 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageWater Transport Collection: The Boating Party, (oil on canvas)

The Boating Party, (oil on canvas)
989926 The Boating Party, (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 73x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boating Party. Francisco Miralles y Galup (1848-1901)

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Homeward Bound, (oil on canvas laid on board)

Homeward Bound, (oil on canvas laid on board)
657736 Homeward Bound, (oil on canvas laid on board) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward Bound. William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Old Windsor Lock HT02833

Old Windsor Lock HT02833
Old Windsor Lock, Old Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead, Berkshire. A boating party on the river Thames by the old Lock showing the pretty lock keeper's cottage on the far bank

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Feathers Boat House OFH01_01_01_f09_01

Feathers Boat House OFH01_01_01_f09_01
Feathers Boat House, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, Greater London. The Feathers Boat House, also known as The Feathers Tavern, seen across the canal running parrallel to the River Wandle

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Eight Bells OFH01_01_01_f08_08

Eight Bells OFH01_01_01_f08_08
Eight Bells Public House, Lower Richmond Street, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. The old Eight Bells public house on Lower Richmond Road (then Windsor Street) seen from Putney embankment

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Billingsgate OFH01_01_01_f11_02

Billingsgate OFH01_01_01_f11_02
Billingsgate, City and County of the City of London, Greater London. Shipping moored on the River Thames probably viewed from a point close to Tower Dock

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Toll house OFH01_01_01_f02_14

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

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Old bridge and Aqueduct OFH01_01_01_f02_01

Old bridge and Aqueduct OFH01_01_01_f02_01
Old Putney Bridge, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. The view from St Mary's Church tower in Putney looking across Thames towards Fulham with pedestrians on the old Putney Bridge to the right

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Old Putney Bridge OFH01_01_01_f01_14

Old Putney Bridge OFH01_01_01_f01_14
Old Putney Bridge, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. The view from Putney showing the old Putney Bridge crossing the River Thames with the Fulham tollhouse in the background

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Twickenham Yacht Club PLA01_03_0902

Twickenham Yacht Club PLA01_03_0902
Twickenham Yacht Club, Riverside, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Members of the Twickenham Yacht Club sailing in front of the club's boat house on Riverside, Twickenham

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Sailing dinghy PLA01_01_031

Sailing dinghy PLA01_01_031
Edgbaston Reservoir, Rotton Park, Birmingham. Members of the Midland Sailing Club sailing an Optimist sailing dinghy at Edgbaston Reservoir

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Chequers Inn BB026174

Chequers Inn BB026174
Chequers Inn, Bablock Hythe, Northmoor, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The Chequers Inn viewed across the Thames at Bablock Hythe Ferry

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Roebuck Ferry Cottage BB026142

Roebuck Ferry Cottage BB026142
Roebuck Ferry Cottage, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire. Roebuck Ferry Cottage at Tilehurst viewed across the River Thames. The sign on the front of the cottage reads " THAMES CONSERVANCY

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lock Keepers House BB026082

Lock Keepers House BB026082
Lock Keepers House, Goring, Goring-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The Lock Keepers House and Goring Lock viewed from the south east with a Thames skiff in the lock in the foreground

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Building Plymouth Wharf JLP01_01_033_13

Building Plymouth Wharf JLP01_01_033_13
PLYMOUTH WHARF, CITY OF PLYMOUTH. A team of men fixing steel reinforcements during the construction of Plymouth Wharf. Plymouth Wharf was built by Laing in the early 1950s

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Canalside JLP01_10_49387b

Canalside JLP01_10_49387b
NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA, KING EDWARDS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM. A view from Cambrian Wharf looking south west towards the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, which is in the final stages of construction

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Done fishing DP085522

Done fishing DP085522
Gugh, Isles of Scilly. View of beached derelict fishing boat and a rib

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Thames barge CXP01_01_109

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

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_106

Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_106
WATERLOO BRIDGE, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames showing the old Waterloo Bridge under demolition with a Thames sailing barge passing beneath it

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_098

Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_098
WATERLOO BRIDGE, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. Two crane vessels on the River Thames seen beneath the old Waterloo Bridge during its demolition

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lynmouth Harbour BAR03_01_450

Lynmouth Harbour BAR03_01_450
LYNMOUTH HARBOUR, LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON. A view over boats in Lynmouth Harbour at low tide, with sunlight falling on mist over houses on Riverside Road and Lynmouth Street

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Sailboats BAR03_01_454

Sailboats BAR03_01_454
Instow, North Devon. Three yachts with red sails, and yachts with white sails beyond, sailing in the River Torridge at Instow

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_004

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_004
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936. The Lion Brewery is on the right

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_001

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_001
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_003

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_003
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936. The Lion Brewery is on the right

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_002

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_002
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_008

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_008
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_007

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_007
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_005

Lambeth Shot Tower CXP01_01_005
SHOT TOWER AND LEAD WORKS, BELVEDERE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames towards the shot tower at Lambeth Lead Works in 1936. The Lion Brewery is on the right

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Southampton Docks HT02598

Southampton Docks HT02598
Southampton Docks. The bow of the Elbe, a large rigged ship docked next to warehouses in the port, with a large steam ship visible in the background. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1878

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Coniston Water DD004389

Coniston Water DD004389
CONISTON WATER, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA. A man launching a rowing boat from a small jetty at the edge of Coniston Lake. Photographed in 1996 for the London Midland and Scottish Railway

Background imageWater Transport Collection: Town Jetty Southampton CC39_00483

Town Jetty Southampton CC39_00483
TOWN JETTY, SOUTHAMPTON, photographed in 1978 showing two large ships. The ship in the foreground is being unloaded with a crane

Background imageWater Transport Collection: De Waag (Weighing House) and Crane on the Spaarne, Haarlem, 1660-98 (oil on panel)

De Waag (Weighing House) and Crane on the Spaarne, Haarlem, 1660-98 (oil on panel)
7414900 De Waag (Weighing House) and Crane on the Spaarne, Haarlem, 1660-98 (oil on panel) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 35--45.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam



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"Journey through Time: Exploring Water Transport from the Endurance to the Great Eastern" Step aboard and embark on a captivating voyage through history as we delve into the world of water transport. Our first stop takes us back to Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary vessel, SS Endurance. With its majestic bow leading the way, this exploratory ship braved treacherous waters in pursuit of discovery. Next, we find ourselves amidst the Battle of Trafalgar, captured on canvas for eternity. The clash of naval powers immortalized in oil showcases both the might and vulnerability that water transport entails. As we fast forward to 1939, a vibrant Southern Railway poster entices travelers towards Ramsgate. This color lithograph beckons with promises of seaside adventures and leisurely cruises along picturesque coastlines. Witnessing SS Endurance gracefully departing Millwall Docks reminds us of the intricate dance between land and sea that defines maritime travel. The vessel's departure symbolizes boundless possibilities awaiting those who dare to venture beyond familiar shores. Traveling further back in time, an aquatint print reveals a viaduct spanning across Sankey Valley in 1831. Its partly hand-colored details bring forth a sense of awe at mankind's engineering prowess when conquering natural obstacles for efficient transportation routes. The mention of Colossus Of Rhodes evokes images of ancient marvels standing tall against azure skies - a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with grandiose vessels throughout history. A twin steam-ship emerges from our narrative as another remarkable feat achieved by water transport enthusiasts. This technological advancement represents progress and innovation within maritime industries. Shifting our focus to cartography, a colorful lithograph map showcases South Africa's vastness in 1931. It highlights how waterways played an integral role in connecting diverse regions while facilitating trade and exploration across this magnificent continent. San Samuele captures Venice's timeless allure through a watercolor painting.