Barge Collection (page 10)

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

Pont Neuf, plate one from the Paris Set, 1904. Creator: David Young Cameron
Pont Neuf, plate one from the Paris Set, 1904

Barges at Auteuil, 1900. Creator: Gustave Leheutre
Barges at Auteuil, 1900

Hamburg Speicherstadt
Dieter Walther

Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930

Steamer Little Delta and barge on sand bar, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Steamer Little Delta and barge on sand bar, between c1900 and c1930

Party of exiles and convicts embarking on river barge at Tumen [ie, Tiumen]... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Party of exiles and convicts embarking on river barge at Tumen [ie, Tiumen], western Siberia, between 1885 and 1886. Male convicts and exiles wait to board barge for Tomsk

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

Group of convicts at head of inclined plane leading to barge, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Group of convicts at head of inclined plane leading to barge, between 1885 and 1886

Queen Elizabeth II at The Way We Were Museum at Wigan Pier. 21st March 1986

The White Horse, 1818-1819. Creator: John Constable
The White Horse, 1818-1819

Tower Bridge, London, June 1929
A view across the Thames to Tower Bridge. In the 1920s the Thames was a hive of activity. Here the river is busy with barges and steaming tug boats. I

Palace of Westminster, London, c. 1930
A view across the Thames to the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Several barges can be seen in the foreground going about their daily work

River Widening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, saw barges with cages of stones, cranes, diggers

FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-SWIMMING
A woman in swimsuit poses in front of the Eiffel Tower on the banks of the Seine River, in July 1949 in Paris. (Photo by - / AFP)

Royal Barge, Golant (St Sampson), Cornwall. December 1992
A barge that was once used to transport Queen Victoria to St Michaels Mount is being restored by Golant boatbuilder, John Fuge

Broadstairs, Kent - The Sands and Pier. Date: circa 1911

St Pauls from Bankside, London, 1883. Artist: William Richardson
St Pauls from Bankside, Southwark, London, 1883; view across the Thames with barges and ships on the water

Waterloo Bridge - A Rainy Day, c1917. Artist: Emile Claus
Waterloo Bridge - A Rainy Day, c1917. From The Studio Volume 70, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

Solar Boat / Khufu ship dating back to 2500 bc, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
Solar Boat/Khufu ship dating back to 2500 bc, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Juba, South Sudan. Barges transporting goods on the river Nile

France, Brittany, Morbihan, Josselin, Chateau de Rohan castle on the Oust River at dusk

Handbill of the Great Western Transportation Company, 1835 (litho)
PNP246640 Handbill of the Great Western Transportation Company, 1835 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catherine Howard is conveyed to the tower, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation
STC373613 Catherine Howard is conveyed to the tower, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Skinner

New York City, Brooklyn, Pier 66 Maritime, the Lightship Frying Pan Bar & Grill and the John J. Harvey fireboat
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Barge loading materials from the holds on the Rhymney canal, in Great Britain Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

The Grand Canal with the Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice Venice Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Hungarian fishermen on a barge. Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

"Japan" album: Japanese on a barge Japan. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

View of Hamburg, with the churches of St. Petri and St. Jakobi Germany Hamburg.. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Japanese village and barge on the river Japan. Date of Photograph:1868 - 1877

View of a river landscape in winter. Three large barges are moving along the water. Over a tall fence, a wooden cabin and some houses are visible

Barge on a canal Europe. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

A venetian canal with two boats drawn up on shore in the foreground. Other boats are in the canal Venice. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Brief stretch of the pasig river in Manila with a few boats at anchor. Along the banks of the river humble stone houses and small huts on piles The Phillipines Manila. Date of Photograph:1863-1875 ca

New York City, East River Scene with view of Brooklyn Bridge Park from Manhattan Bridge

New York City, East River view from Williamsburg, Brooklyn

New York City, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn Bridge

New York City, views of Manhattan through Brooklyn Bridge, barge under bridge

The Ganges in Benares India Benares. Date of Photograph:1965

Bengala, "Sunderbunds" Ganges canals India Bengala. Date of Photograph:1965

Benares, ships with oars in the Ganges India Benares. Date of Photograph:1965

West Bengala, long-boat and shipways India West Bengala. Date of Photograph:1965

The Shanghai port, 1974 China Shanghai. Date of Photograph:1974

Barges out of service, Genoa Genoa Port. Date of Photograph:1973

Deposit in the Venice lagoon Venice. Date of Photograph:1980-1989

View of Felce Pass near the rural center of Mesola, Ferrara hinterlands. Mesola Felce Pass. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

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"Barge: Navigating Through History and Beauty" From the picturesque Canaletto paintings depicting the bustling Thames to the Liverpool Docks, where these mighty vessels once ruled the waters, barges have left an indelible mark on our maritime heritage. The iconic image of the Thames Barge Sara gracefully sailing through Maldon, a Blackwater Estuary town in Essex, evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. Inextricably linked to industry, barges played a crucial role in transporting goods such as sugar from Tate & Lyle Refinery or coal from Battersea Power Station along London's waterways. A GWR Publicity Poster from 1946 showcases their efficiency and reliability as they traversed canals and rivers with ease. Venturing beyond British shores, we find ourselves captivated by the enchanting sight of brightly painted barges harmoniously coexisting with oast houses on the River Medway near Maidstone. This idyllic scene reminds us that they are not just utilitarian vessels but also symbols of cultural identity. Across Europe, barge culture thrives along historic waterways like Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—where these sturdy boats navigate breathtaking landscapes alongside Ellesmere Canal. Meanwhile, on Hungary's Danube River lies Buda Castle—a majestic backdrop against which barges glide effortlessly—showcasing their versatility across diverse terrains. Whether it be witnessing Canaletto's art come alive or exploring hidden gems like Maldon or Yalding, each barge tells its own story. These floating marvels connect us to our past while reminding us of their enduring beauty in present-day life. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that have shaped history and continue to inspire awe wherever they sail—the timeless allure of a barge is truly unparalleled.