Barge Collection (page 12)

LIVERPOOL DOCKS 1950S
A grain warehouse at the dockside, Liverpool, Merseyside. The lighter (barge) on the right is being unloaded by means of suction equipment. Date: 1950s

The Tower of London and Tower Wharf, June 1929
A view north over the Thames to the Tower of London and Tower Wharf. The Thames was a busy river, as seen by the number of barges in the foreground

Namur, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Namur, 1890. The Citadel of Namur on the confluence of Sambre and Meuse rivers was a disputed territory between Spain, France, England

Maldon, Essex, England, UK, 24 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Maldon, Essex, England, UK, 24/5/10. Traditional Thames Barges moored at Maldon, a popular sailing location and ancient town located at the junction of the Rivers Chelmer and Blackwater, Madon

The Bay of Naples, 1909. Artist: Albert Marquet
The Bay of Naples, 1909. Albert Marquet was born in Bordeaux, France. He was both very young and very poor when he went to Paris to study at the School of Decorative Arts under Gustave Moreau

Aldwarke lock on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation near Rotherham - coal transport by barge from Aldwarke Colliery. Date: circa 1920

Windsor Castle, c. 1829 (watercolour)
3086778 Windsor Castle, c.1829 (watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Japan - Poling a barge along the Hozu River
Japan - A brave boatman poling a barge solo along the Hozu River - a part of Katsura River in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Date: circa 1910s

Toll House on Putney Bridge, London
Old Toll House at the Northern end of Putney Bridge, London. Built by local master carpenter Thomas Phillips to a design by architect Sir Jacob Acworth

Hay Barges on the Thames, 1905. Artist: Arthur Streeton
Hay Barges on the Thames, 1905. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Le Degel A Gand, c1902, (1906-7). Artist: Albert Baertsoen
Le Degel A Gand, c1902. Otherwise known as The Thaw in Ghent. From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]

5th Div. Wash. D.C. school on outing along C&O Canal, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. 5th Div. Wash. D.C
5th Div. Wash. D.C. school on outing along C&O Canal, (1899?). School children looking at barge

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

Word on the Water - a bookstore on a canal barge, Regents Canal, London, England

Regents Canal, London, England

Blade Runner Two 35067_026
A wind turbine blade aboard Blade Runner Two, a shallow water barge, on the River Medina, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 2021

England, Hampshire, Basingstoke, Odiham, Basingstoke Canal and Narrowboat

UK, England, West Midlands, Droitwich Spa, Vines Park, The Droitwich canal

Twin hulled barge JLP01_10_05466
Woolston, City of Southampton. A twin hull barge being towed down river from Woolston, Hampshire, for use in the construction of the Peel Common Sewage Works outfall at Browndown

Parts for an oil platform JLP01_10_01079A
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A part being transported by barge to the dock at Graythorp. In the early 1970s Laing Pipelines Offshore constructed the Graythorp fabrication yard

Trinity Buoy Wharf DP183930
Orchard Place, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Leamouth, Tower Hamlets, Greater London. General view of the east side of Trinity Buoy Wharf from the west, showing containers on the quayside

The Karaweik boat reflected in the waters of the Kandwagyi Lake in Yangon, Myanmar

The "Karaweik"barge with the stupa of the "Shwedagon Pagoda"
The " Karaweik" barge with the stupa of the " Shwedagon Pagoda" in the background, Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon, Myanmar

England, London, City of Westminster, Little Venice, Colourful Narrow Boats and Canal

England, London, Tower Bridge, Thames Cruise Boat Passing Through Open Tower Bridge

Karaweik Palace on Kandawgyi Lake at dusk, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar

UK, England, London, Southwark, Canary Wharf skyline and old barges on River Thames

Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis Visitors Center, Riverside Drive, Memphis Pyramid

Nashville, Tennessee, Barge, Cumberland River, John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, Previously Called The Shelby Street Bridge, Barge

England, London, Southwark, Tower Bridge Opening at Sunrise

Herengracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands

France, Paris, Canal St-Martin, barge in canal locks by the Quai de Jemmapes

Old Town Skyline & The River Danube, Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Amstel River at dawn, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Montelbaanstoren on Oudeschans canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Old Harbour, Wurzburg, Bavaria, Germany

Houseboats on Raamgracht Canal, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Prinsengracht Canal, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Newark, UK. The Barge pub sits on the river trent in winter

Europe, United Kingdom, England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield, Victoria Quays

France, Alsace, Strasbourg, City and river at night

France, Paris, Eiffel Tower and tourist boat on River Seine

River Rhine at sunrise, Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Agriculture in the Middle Ages
Peasants sowing and cultivating fields outside a walled town in the Middle Ages. Printed halftone reproduction of a medieval manuscript miniature

Coal barges on the Thames, London, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Thames barge Date: early 1900s

A Thames barge, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Thames barge, Maldon, Essex Date: early 1900s

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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.