Dover Collection (page 22)

Blackfriars Station, City of London
Blackfriars Station in the City of London is the terminus for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, but some trains go through to Holborn Viaduct

Aerial image of Dover Castle with Dover Harbour beyond, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dover / Common Sole - coastal NW Europe & Med
PM-9891 Dover / Common Sole coastal NW Europe & Med Solea solea Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Dover Sole. Atlantic and North Sea. Flatfish living on seabed
PM-10219 Dover Sole. Atlantic and North Sea Solea solea Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

White cliffs of Dover viewed from cross channel ferry, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Marina and castle beyond, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boats, with Dover castle beyond, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, England, UK

Blanchard Flies Channel2
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Old London Museum
Poster advertising the old London Museum in Dover Street, Mayfair

HENRYs SHIP 1520
Man-of-War in which Henry VIII, King of England, embarked in 1520 at Dover to come to France

Naval Action 1652
NAVAL ACTION OFF DOVER Admiral Blake defeats Tromp in the first action of the war

Blanchard Crossing / Cig
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies over the Channel, which they are the first people to cross by air, from Dover to the forest of Guines, near Andres

Louis-Philippe / Anon Lith
LOUIS-PHILIPPE Dover, October 1849, when he arrived in exile after fleeing France, in disguise

Ostend-Dover Steamer
The Ostend - Dover cross channel ferry is watched by North Sea fishermen

Bleriot before Take-Off
Anzani, who built Bleriots motor, exchanges a few final words before the aviator takes off on his history-making flight to Dover

Atlantic Telegraph
sections of Atlantic and other cables: Dover-Calais 1851 first Atlantic 1857 second Atlantic 1865 Berlin-Halle 1876

Passengers on Platform
A group of rail passengers stand on a platform with their luggage before boarding the Golden Arrow luxury train from London-Dover-Calais

Channel Road Bridge between Calais and Dover

Dover Harbour 1850
A steam packet (with sail) enters Dover harbour

Charles 2 Lands at Dover
THE RESTORATION Charles II lands at Dover and is greeted by his supporters

Georgiana Lady Dover 2
GEORGIANA baroness DOVER (nee Howard) wife of George Agar- Ellis, first baron. with her autograph

George 1st Baron Dover 3
GEORGE JAMES WELBORE AGAR- ELLIS, first baron DOVER statesman

Charles II Restored
Charles II lands at Dover and is saluted as King of England by General Monk who kneels before him

Bleriot Near Dover
The intrepid Frenchman approaches the white cliffs of Dover, on which he is about to land after being airborne for 37 minutes

St Martins Priory C19
PRIORY OF SAINT MARTIN of Tours, Dover, Kent in use as a farm since the 18th century. The Gate house was to become the library of Dover College Prep School in the 1870s

St Martins Priory
PRIORY OF SAINT MARTIN of Tours, Dover, Kent in use as a farm during the 18th century. Founded in 1131 under Henry I & dissolved in 1535 under Henry VIII

Castle & White Cliffs
Dover Castle & environs with a key marking out various new roads, two churches, signal house & Guildford Battery which is linked to the castle by a passage through the rock

Dover Castle & Town
A view showing Dover Castle with the town just visible in the distance

Dover by Bartlett
A view over Dover showing the Castle, the white cliffs and harbour beneath a rainbow

Vice-Admiral Roger Keyes
Admiral Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes. British admiral, commander of the Dover Patrol in World War One

Saxon Ships
Three Saxon sailing vessels in the English Channel off Dover. Note the head having its eyes pecked out by a passing seagull

At the Channel 1805
INVASION PLANS - Contemplating England across the Straits of Dover, he thinks that with a superior navy - or a tunnel - he could be in London in four days !

Van Tromp Defeats Blake
Van Tromp leads the Dutch in the defeat of the English, led by Blake in the Dover Roads

The Restoration 1660
THE RESTORATION Charles II lands at Dover

Act of Union 1707
The Act of Union presented to Queen Anne, by the Duke of Queensbury and Dover

Bleriots Landing, Dover
First flight across the English Channel; after landing in North Fall Meadow, Dover

Dover Bombed 1940
Dive-bombing Dover : highly imaginative Italian depiction showing German Stukas attacking the harbour

Dover / Market Place 1909
The market place, Dover

Dover / White Cliffs 1887
The white cliffs of Dover

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"Dover: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Dover, a coastal town in Kent, England, holds within its embrace a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. From deceiving invaders with the state of the tide to being the gateway for luxurious travel between London and Calais, it has witnessed countless tales unfold. In 1947, amidst post-war optimism, a couple strolls arm in arm on a railway platform beside the opulent locomotive known as the "Golden Arrow. " This train linked London to Dover, where eager passengers embarked on ferries bound for Calais in France. It was an era filled with hope and dreams of exploration. Venturing beyond the bustling town center lies St Margarets Bay at Cliffe - a serene haven nestled along the coast. Here one can find tranquility amidst picturesque landscapes that seem straight out of a painting. And if you venture further into Wales, even goats take leisurely walks through charming countryside paths. Sports enthusiasts will find solace at Crabble Cricket ground - an iconic venue where cricket matches have been played for generations. The spirit of unity is celebrated at Franco-British Exhibition held in London; it serves as a reminder that despite differences, collaboration brings forth progress. The White Cliffs stand tall as proud sentinels guarding this historic town's shores. These majestic cliffs are not only visually stunning but also serve as symbols of resilience throughout centuries past. They have witnessed wars fought and victories won – enduring testaments to England's strength. Traveling down Old Dover Road Blackheath takes us back in time; it whispers stories from days gone by when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very streets. Meanwhile, Cotswold Games dating back to the 17th century evoke images of merriment-filled festivities celebrating English traditions. Even across waters lie connections between nations: rowers from Oxford bravely crossing the English Channel in 1885, showcasing the indomitable spirit of sportsmanship.