Alum Collection

Alum Chine Suspension Bridge, Bournemouth, Dorset
Alum Chine Suspension Bridge, Bournemouth, near Poole, Dorset, England. Date: 1920s

Alum Bay, Isle of Wight
Sailing boats in the natural harbour formed by this pictureque bay

Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1960s

Illustration of Baker Holding Loaf of Bread Containing Alum
Illustration of baker holding a poisonous loaf of bread. Common additives to bread in the 19th century included alum, plaster of paris and chalk

Bournemouth, Dorset - Alum Chine Beach

An engraving depicting the digging of alum from crystallising pans, 19th century
5311338 An engraving depicting the digging of alum from crystallising pans, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG

Saltley Alum Rock Road Birmingham early 1900s

Alum Bay, from Headon Hill, Isle of Wight - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Needles, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Alum Chine and West Parade, Bournemouth, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Alum Bay, Isle of Wight by W.W. Quatremain

Alum Bay and The Needles, Isle of Wight by W.W. Quatremain

The Needles and Alum Bay Isle of Wight Landscape
The, Needles, and, Alum, Bay, Isle, of, Wight, Landscape, scene, England, Watercolour, painting, Charles, Bool, 12021785

Alum Bay Isle of Wight, England
19th century vintage photograph: Alum Bay is a bay near the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight, England, within close sight of the Needles rock formation

Steeping, evaporating and crystallising, Hurlet Alum Works
Three stages in the production of alum -- steeping pits, evaporating boiler and crystallising coolers at the Hurlet Alum Works, near Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843

Alum root or wild cranesbill, Geranium maculatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

View from Alum Chine Suspension Bridge, Bournemouth, Dorset. circa 1910

Poisoning Case in Hong Kong (engraving)
729191 Poisoning Case in Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisoning Case in Hong Kong)

Crystalization of Alum (engraving)
3624848 Crystalization of Alum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crystalization of Alum)

The Poisonings at Hong-Kong (engraving)
1587416 The Poisonings at Hong-Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poisonings at Hong-Kong)

View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei
1275108 View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Alum Mine at Hurlet near Glasgow 1843
Interior of an underground alum mine at Hurlet near Glasgow. The miners, with candles attached to their helmets, dig into the rocks and cart away the mineral in wheelbarrows

Black Gang Chine, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear
Black Gang Chine amusement complex, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear and very brave young girl happy to accept its embrace. Date: circa 1930s

Souvenir of Alum Bay
A glass container, housing sands of different colours from Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, and with a sand painting depicting rocks. A splendid example of Victorian kitsch. Date: 19th century

Alum Bay & The Needles. Artwork by W. W. Quatremain. Isle of Wight recipe book

Bakers with bread on a Christmas card -- He knows which side his bread is buttered. Date: circa 1890s

Productions of the Solfaterra, 1776
Productions of the Solfaterra, Plate LIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving)

View of Solfaterra, 1776
View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving). 1

General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Artist: Havell & Son
General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Steeping crumbled ore in water in pits to dissolve out salts which will be processed to produce alum

Alum Rock Park, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
Train tunnel in Alum Rock Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA. Date: circa 1908

The Suspension Bridge, Alum Chine, Dorset
The Suspension Bridge, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1920s

Alum Bay from the West
Slide showing a photo of Alum Bay on the coast of the Isle of Wight. Part of Box 366. Date: circa 1900

South Coast of England - Alum Bay from the west
Victorian Glass Lantern slide from a series on the South Coast of England - Alum Bay from the west. Part of box 218 Boswell Collection; listed, Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Coloured cliffs, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England. Date: circa 1920s

Picture No. 10741201
Aerial image of South (Southern) England, UK: The Needles, a row of three stacks of chalk, and Lighthouse, off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, Alum Bay Date:

Picture No. 10741200
The Needles, a row of three stacks of chalk and Lighthouse, off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, Alum Bay Date:

General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area. From George Walker The Costume of Yorkshire Leeds 1814, Aquatint

Hurlet alum mine near Glasgow, Scotland, showing miners extracting ore. Light is provided by candles fixed to their helmets. From The Penny Magazine (London, October 1843). Engraving

Chemistry equipment, including glass flasks, saltpetre, alum

Alum Cliffs close-up of cliffs of alum whose shallow ridges indicate ancient weathering Waiotapu geothermal area
SAS-806 Alum Cliffs - close-up of cliffs of alum whose shallow ridges indicate ancient weathering Waiotapu geothermal area, Rotorua, North Island

Alum Bay and the Needles, Isle of Wight, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Alum Chine, Bournemouth - the bridge Date: 1905

Alum Bay Cliffs
The famous multi-coloured cliffs at Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England. Date: 1930s

Fossil animal, 18th century

Engraving of fossil crocodile
Fossil crocodile. 18th century engraving depicting a fossil skeleton of a crocodile. This was discovered at Whitby, Yorkshire, in the alum shales in 1758 by Captain William Chapman

Alum shale quarry, artwork
Alum shale quarry. Historical artwork of an alum shale quarry on the Yorkshire coast, UK. Alum is the double sulphate of aluminium and either potassium or ammonia

Hackfall Spring
The alum spring at Hackfall, Yorkshire

Solfatara Volcano C17Th
Sightseers at the Solfatara volcano near Naples, Italy, which coninuously sends forth streams of smoke & where sulphur and alum is made

Alum Bay I. O. W
Famed for its coloured sands

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Alum, a hidden gem in the UK. From the magnificent Alum Chine Suspension Bridge in Bournemouth, Dorset to the stunning views Bay on the Isle of Wight, this coastal paradise will leave you in awe. Take a step back in time as you stroll along Saltley Alum Rock Road in Birmingham, reminiscing about its early 1900s charm. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders at Headon Hill, where Alum Bay unfolds before your eyes with its vibrant colors and dramatic cliffs. The iconic Needles stand tall against the backdrop of this picturesque bay, creating an unforgettable sight. Indulge in tranquility as you explore Alum Chine and West Parade along Bournemouth's coastline. Feel the gentle breeze caress your face as you take a leisurely walk through this charming area. Don't forget to bring home a souvenir from Alum Bay to cherish these cherished memories forever. Whether it's basking under the sun at Alum Chine or marveling at nature's artistry at Alum Bay, there is something for everyone here. Let yourself be captivated by the allure of these enchanting destinations and create lasting memories amidst their timeless beauty.