Burgh Collection

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, England
Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, near Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England. Date: 1920s

Bigbury-on-Sea - The Burgh Island Hotel Tractor
Transportation in the Sea Tractor over to the Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon, allowing guests to travel to/from the mainland at High Tide

Burgh Island Hotel advertisement
Advertisement for the art deco Burgh Island Hotel at Bigbury-on-Sea in South Devon. Date: 1931

The Coat of Arms of Peebles, a royal burgh in Tweeddale, Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Date: circa 1900

Emma de Burgh, tattooed lady, 1897
Emma de Burgh, tattooed lady. The work on her back depicts the Last Supper, by Da Vinci, and was regarded at the time to be one of the finest piece of tattooing produced in America

Frank de Burgh, tattooed man, 1897
Frank de Burgh, tattooed man, displays his chest and forearms, which bear the name of his wife, Emma, and a forget-me-not motto, depicted on a scroll, held aloft by a maiden

Motor / Ferry Car
A ferry car taking people to and from Burgh Island off the Devon coastline

KIRKCALDY, FROM THE SOUTH-EAST, UK. A town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland

Crofters Houses - Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Crofters Houses at Stornoway, a burgh on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Date: circa 1910s

Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
1904

Rustic sports in the Park - north view of Harewood House, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Rustic sports in the Park - north view of Harewood House, 1845. Celebrations at Harewood House near Leeds in Yorkshire. The events which gave rise to the Festival were the Coming of Age

Lochgilphead Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lochgilphead is a town and former burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Kirkcaldy, From The South-east, UK. A Town And Former Royal Burgh In Fife, On The East Coast Of Scotland

Burgh Castle Walls
The great bastion and walls of the Roman built Burgh Castle, Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

Portrait of the Governors of the Kloveniersdoelen, 1642. Creator: Govaert Flinck
Portrait of the Governors of the Kloveniersdoelen, 1642

St Mary the Virgin - Burgh St. Peter, Norfolk, England. In 1793 Rev. Samuel Boycott, who was both lord of the manor and vicar of the parish

Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Elizabeth de Burgh (c1289-1327) was the second wife and queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland

Sea Ferry and Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury on Sea, South Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

United States. Niagara Falls. Engraving by Van der Burgh. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland
Newton Stewart - a former burgh town in the historical county of Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. Date: circa 1930s

The City of Bruges, 1562 (colour litho)
490348 The City of Bruges, 1562 (colour litho) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Elder (c.1520-90); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Ellon (b / w photo)
7191189 Ellon (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ellon. Illustration for Porters Views of Aberdeen and District (James Porter, Aberdeen, c 1905)

Cameron Van Der Burgh South Africa London 2012 Olympic Games Mens 100m Backstroke Final Stratford, London, England 29 July 2012 Date: 29 July 2012

The Battle of Dover (Battle of Sandwich), 24 August 1217, part of the First Barons War (1215-1217). An English fleet led by Hubert de Burgh attacked a French armada, forcing them to return to Calais

The young Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, imprisoned at the Chateau de Falaise, is guarded by Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent. Arthur had at one time been Richard Is preferred successor

Races at Wheat Croft - Col. Thompsons "Hamlet"winning the Lascelles Cup, 1845
Races at Wheat Croft - Col. Thompsons " Hamlet" winning the Lascelles Cup, 1845....Horse-races, in Wheat Croft, a piece of land well adapted for a course

The Nobilitys Ball, in the Banqueting-Room of Harewood House, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Nobilitys Ball, in the Banqueting-Room of Harewood House, 1845. Celebrations at Harewood House near Leeds in Yorkshire

SANCTUARY VIOLATED
De Craucombe seizes Hubert de Burgh, even though he has claimed sanctuary Date: 1232

Suffolk Coastal IP13 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Suffolk Coastal IP13 6

The Marquis of Clanricarde, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Clanricarde, 1847. Portrait of British Whig politician Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde (1802-1874)

Hubert de Burgh taken from sanctuary at Boisars, France, 1232 (1864). Hubert de Burgh (1180-1243) was an advisor to King John of England who advised John to sign the Magna Carta

Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1232 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1864. Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland, (1165-1243)

The English Burgh (MS. Jun. xi. ), 1902
The English Burgh (MS. Jun. xi.), 1902. A burgh was an autonomous corporate entity in Scotland and Northern England, usually a town, or toun in Scots

The Battle of Dover, 24 August 1217, (c1880). The Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover took place on 24 August 1217 as part of the First Barons War

The Earl of Chester interposing between Henry III and De Burgh, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Earl of Chester interposing between Henry III and De Burgh, c1860, (c1860). Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester (1170-1232) halting a conflict between Henry III (1207-1272)

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Artist: William Frederick Yeames
Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Painting housed in the Manchester Art Gallery. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Characters from the William Shakespeare play, The Life and Death of King John, set during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216)

Old Cross and Clachnacuddin Stone and Inverness Burgh Arms Date: circa 1900

Elandre Van Der Burgh & Joiner
Elandre Van Der Burgh and Joiner Scotland A V South Africa Rugby Union Scotland A V South Africa Rugby Union 09 November 1994 Date: 09 November 1994

CULROSS, FROM THE PIER (LEFT), CULROSS ABBEY (RIGHT), UK. The town of Culross, Gaelic: Cuileann Ros, is a former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland

English Cathedrals - Elgin Cathedral - Ruined structure. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Elgin Cathedral is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland

Emily Countess of Cork
EMILY DE BURGH, countess of CORK and ORRERY wife of Richard Boyle, ninth earl Date: CIRCA 1840

Ulrick of Clanricarde
ULRICK de BURGH, marquis of CLANRICARDE and second earl of St ALBANS, Lord Deputy of Ireland, Royalist commander during the Civil War. Date: 1604 - 1657

Ulrick of Clanricarde 2
ULRICK de BURGH, marquis of CLANRICARDE and second earl of St ALBANS, Lord Deputy of Ireland, Royalist commander during the Civil War. Date: 1604 - 1657

Saint Babylas / Burgh Eng
SAINT BABYLAS Martyred bishop of Antioch Date: ? - 251

Aberfeldy is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, on the River Tay. A small market town, Aberfeldy is located in Highland Perthshire Date: circa 1910s

Elgin Cathedral Nave, looking East, Moray, Scotland. Date: circa 1930s

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Discover the enchanting charm Island in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England. This hidden gem nestled on the coast of the United Kingdom offers a captivating escape to another era. Step back in time as you embark on the Sea Horse Ferry and make your way to Burgh Island Hotel, an iconic landmark that exudes elegance and grandeur. Immerse yourself in history as you explore this picturesque island with its rich heritage. Admire the vintage Motor/Ferry Car that transports guests across the water, providing a unique experience unlike any other. Marvel at the stunning views from Kingsbridge and witness breathtaking sunsets over Europe's coastline. Burgh Island holds fascinating tales within its walls - from Frank de Burgh, the tattooed man who captured imaginations in 1897, to Emma de Burgh, known as the tattooed lady of her time. Their stories add intrigue and mystery to this extraordinary place. For those seeking adventure beyond Burgh Island's shores, venture further into Scotland where you'll find Kirkcaldy - a historic royal burgh boasting architectural wonders like The Coat of Arms of Peebles and rustic sports at Harewood House Park. Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute also awaits with its own unique charm. Indulge yourself at The Burgh Island Hotel Tractor while taking in panoramic views or lose yourself amidst nature's beauty along Bigbury-on-Sea's golden sands. Whether it's relaxation or exploration you seek, let Burgh be your sanctuary away from everyday life.