Water Way Collection

Canal, village and Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Budapest, Hungary, Danube River, Parliament House, Calvinist Church

Venice travel poster
Attractive poster for the French National Railways, Chemin de Fers de l Est, advertising Venice (or Venise) as a holiday destination

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal at Skipton, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Foxton Locks
Staircase flight of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal. Foxton, Leicestershire. IoE 191334

Narrow boat entering the bottom lock of the five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Delph Locks
A closely-spaced flight of narrow locks on the Stourbridge Canal. Known locally as " Nine Locks" although only eight now remain. IoE 217976

Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1767, Lymm, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Crane, Shropshire Union Canal
Picturesque view of boats on the canal with the crane behind. IoE 255688

Snow on the Basingstoke Canal, Staceys bridge and towpath, Winchfield, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century
Manchester Ship Canal, 19th-century artwork. This canal, constructed between 1887 and 1893, opened on 1 January 1894. It provided a route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, UK

Ben Nevis reflected in the Caledonian Canal, early morning, Corpach, near Fort William, Western Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Docks, Bristol, England, UK, Europe

Canal lock built from iron because of sandy soil conditions, Beeston Iron Lock, Shropshire Union Canal, Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire, England, october

Woman rowing woven skiff, Ha Long Bay (Ha-Long Bay), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Canal du Midi, near Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

The five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boat on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Tardebigge Locks, Worcestershire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Knowle Locks, Autumn, The Grand Union Canal, West Midlands, England

Thurne Broad, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gibralter, Europe

Canal du Midi, near Capestang, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal, in the basin at Skipton, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal, negotiating the five lock ladder at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Regents Canal (Grand Union), Regents Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View from the top of the five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, including a mill, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The black basalt lava stone cathedral. The La Galeote hotel. L Herault river. Agde town. Languedoc. France. Europe. St Etienne cathedral from the 12 century

Atlantis, artwork
Atlantis. Artists impression of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

USA, Vermont, Windsor. Longest covered bridge in the US, Connecticut River

Canal du Midi. Argens-Minervois. Languedoc. France. Europe

BOSTON MAP, 1903. A map of Boston, Massachusetts. Engraving, 1903

Hippos fighting, Hippopotamus amphibius, in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Tunstall windmill, River Bure, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrowboat moving through canal staircase lock, Bunbury Locks, Shropshire Union Canal, Bunbury, Cheshire, England, january

Lancaster Canal, UK
Lancaster Canal. This section is near Carnforth, Lancashire, England. The banks and towpath are overgrown with bushes, trees, flowers, grasses and other plants

Canada, British Columbia, Johnstone Straight, Orcas (Orcinus orca)

The Statue of Liberty and ferry, Liberty Island, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Grand Canal at dusk, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Gondolas, S. Marco Canal, island and church of S. Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Gondolas on canal near S.Maria Formosa, Venice, Italy

Paddy fields and waterway with local boat, Kashmir, India

Windmills at Kinderdijk at dawn, near Rotterdam, Holland, The Netherlands

Florida, West Palm Beach, Flagler Memorial Bridge

Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Yacht on Intracoastal Waterway
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Florida, Fort Lauderdale, upscale home with yacht along the Intracoastal waterway
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Florida, Fort Lauderdale, upscale home along the Intracoastal waterway
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"Exploring the World's Waterways: A Journey Through History and Beauty" Embark on a captivating voyage as we navigate through the enchanting waterways that have shaped cities, connected nations, and mesmerized travelers for centuries. Our journey begins in Dublin, where a vintage map from 1797 unveils the intricate network of canals that once crisscrossed this vibrant city. As we move westward, our next stop takes us to Pedro Miguel Locks in Panama Canal, Central America - an engineering marvel that showcases human ingenuity at its finest. Leaving behind tropical landscapes, we find ourselves in Stoke Bruerne's charming village and Waterways Museum along the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire. Here, history comes alive as narrowboats glide peacefully through picturesque surroundings. Continuing our adventure across Europe, we are captivated by Venice's timeless allure depicted on a vintage travel poster. The romantic gondolas gracefully traverse its iconic waterways while revealing hidden corners of this floating masterpiece. Further east lies Budapest with its majestic Danube River flowing beneath Parliament House and Calvinist Church. This breathtaking scene reminds us of how rivers have been vital lifelines throughout history. Heading north to Skipton within Yorkshire Dales National Park, narrowboats dotting the Liverpool Leeds canal offer a glimpse into England's industrial past amidst stunning natural beauty. Foxton Locks beckons us next with its impressive staircase lock system showcasing yet another feat of engineering brilliance. Delph Locks along Bridgewater Canal transport us back to 1767 when this historic waterway was completed - connecting communities and fueling trade during Britain's Industrial Revolution. Further along Shropshire Union Canal stands an elegant crane silently witnessing centuries-old stories unfold. As winter blankets Staceys bridge and towpath on Basingstoke Canal near Winchfield with snowflakes dancing delicately upon frozen waters; it serves as a reminder that these waterways possess a unique charm in every season.