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Dover Collection (page 6)

"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

Background imageDover Collection: The Arrival of the Shah of Persia at Dover, Miss Foster presenting a Bouquet (litho)

The Arrival of the Shah of Persia at Dover, Miss Foster presenting a Bouquet (litho)
1040653 The Arrival of the Shah of Persia at Dover, Miss Foster presenting a Bouquet (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDover Collection: Notes at the Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Dover (engraving)

Notes at the Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Dover (engraving)
1050457 Notes at the Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: The Late Storm at Dover (engraving)

The Late Storm at Dover (engraving)
1097819 The Late Storm at Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Storm at Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: The Storms and Floods, Destruction of Part of the Admiralty Pier, at Dover

The Storms and Floods, Destruction of Part of the Admiralty Pier, at Dover, on New-Years Day (engraving)
1106446 The Storms and Floods, Destruction of Part of the Admiralty Pier, at Dover, on New-Years Day (engraving) by English School

Background imageDover Collection: Proposed Channel Railway Ferry, Station and Pier at Dover (engraving)

Proposed Channel Railway Ferry, Station and Pier at Dover (engraving)
1099419 Proposed Channel Railway Ferry, Station and Pier at Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposed Channel Railway Ferry)

Background imageDover Collection: Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061183 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

Background imageDover Collection: Imperial Defences at Dover (litho)

Imperial Defences at Dover (litho)
1063524 Imperial Defences at Dover (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Defences at Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: Plan of the Proposed Harbour (engraving)

Plan of the Proposed Harbour (engraving)
1063521 Plan of the Proposed Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Proposed Harbour)

Background imageDover Collection: Dover, (from the Ramsgate Road) (engraving)

Dover, (from the Ramsgate Road) (engraving)
820283 Dover, (from the Ramsgate Road) (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dover, (from the Ramsgate Road)

Background imageDover Collection: The Last of England, 1852-55 (oil on panel)

The Last of England, 1852-55 (oil on panel)
BIR451292 The Last of England, 1852-55 (oil on panel) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Ford and Emma Madox Brown; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageDover Collection: The Dover Galop (colour litho)

The Dover Galop (colour litho)
729951 The Dover Galop (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dover Galop.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageDover Collection: General view of Dover Harbour (engraving)

General view of Dover Harbour (engraving)
730560 General view of Dover Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Dover Harbour, in Kent)

Background imageDover Collection: Shakespeares Cliff, Dover (colour litho)

Shakespeares Cliff, Dover (colour litho)
667880 Shakespeares Cliff, Dover (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Cliff, Dover.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDover Collection: Shipping off Dover, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)

Shipping off Dover, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
OJ444855 Shipping off Dover, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageDover Collection: Lord Palmerston at Dover, General Mansel and Staff awaiting the Arrival of the New Lord Warden

Lord Palmerston at Dover, General Mansel and Staff awaiting the Arrival of the New Lord Warden (engraving)
2773588 Lord Palmerston at Dover, General Mansel and Staff awaiting the Arrival of the New Lord Warden (engraving) by English School

Background imageDover Collection: Skirmish between English and Dutch ships, under Admiral Robert Blake

Skirmish between English and Dutch ships, under Admiral Robert Blake and Admiral Maarten Van Tromp, 19 May 1652, known as the Battle of Dover or Battle of Goodwin Sands

Background imageDover Collection: The Battle of Dover (Battle of Sandwich), 24 August 1217

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

Background imageDover Collection: Hubert de Burghs oath to defend Dover Castle from French attack by sea, August 1217

Hubert de Burghs oath to defend Dover Castle from French attack by sea, August 1217. Date: 1217

Background imageDover Collection: Embarcation of King Henry VIII from Dover, 1520

Embarcation of King Henry VIII from Dover, 1520
Embarcation of King Henry VIII from Dover, 31 May 1520, for his meeting in France with Francis I at the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Date: 1520

Background imageDover Collection: HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Background imageDover Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph - bathers and tourists on the beach at Dover, England

Vintage 19th century photograph - bathers and tourists on the beach at Dover, England

Background imageDover Collection: French aviator Louis Bleriots first successful cross-Channel flight (colour litho)

French aviator Louis Bleriots first successful cross-Channel flight (colour litho)
3099266 French aviator Louis Bleriots first successful cross-Channel flight (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDover Collection: Dorothy Mather as Cigarette in Under Two Flags, at the Kennington Theatre, London

Dorothy Mather as Cigarette in Under Two Flags, at the Kennington Theatre, London, based on Ouidas novel of 1867. Date: early 20th century

Background imageDover Collection: Lady Dalkeiths Journey to Dover (engraving)

Lady Dalkeiths Journey to Dover (engraving)
3106319 Lady Dalkeiths Journey to Dover (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Dalkeiths Journey to Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: Exhibition of life-saving techniques at the Bath Club in Dover Street

Exhibition of life-saving techniques at the Bath Club in Dover Street. The swimming baths of choice for high society, the Bath Club attracted a well-heeled membership. Date: 1912

Background imageDover Collection: The Margate and Ramsgate Stations on the London, Dover and Chatham Railway (engraving)

The Margate and Ramsgate Stations on the London, Dover and Chatham Railway (engraving)
1613109 The Margate and Ramsgate Stations on the London, Dover and Chatham Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDover Collection: Photograph of Wheelwrights Arms, Dover, Kent

Photograph of Wheelwrights Arms, Dover, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageDover Collection: The Volunteers at Dover, Divine Service on Sunday in the Parade-Ground, Dover Castle (engraving)

The Volunteers at Dover, Divine Service on Sunday in the Parade-Ground, Dover Castle (engraving)
1611074 The Volunteers at Dover, Divine Service on Sunday in the Parade-Ground, Dover Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers at Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: Photograph of Roman Quay PH, Dover, Kent

Photograph of Roman Quay PH, Dover, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Rear view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Roman Quay

Background imageDover Collection: Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone (engraving)

Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone (engraving)
1610663 Review and Sham Fight of the Dover and Shorncliffe Garrisons at Round Down, Folkestone (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDover Collection: Photograph of Prince Louis PH, Dover, Kent

Photograph of Prince Louis PH, Dover, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Background imageDover Collection: The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone (engraving)

The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone (engraving)
1602950 The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone)

Background imageDover Collection: Photograph of Park Inn, Dover, Kent

Photograph of Park Inn, Dover, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Background imageDover Collection: Photograph of Grapes PH, Dover, Kent

Photograph of Grapes PH, Dover, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Background imageDover Collection: Photograph of Crown & Sceptre PH, Dover, Kent

Photograph of Crown & Sceptre PH, Dover, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageDover Collection: French Revolution of 1848 (engraving)

French Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
1607054 French Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution of 1848. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 March 1848)

Background imageDover Collection: A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover (b / w photo)

A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover (b / w photo)
1601215 A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: The Shahs Arrival (b / w photo)

The Shahs Arrival (b / w photo)
1600917 The Shahs Arrival (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shahs Arrival. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 August 1902)

Background imageDover Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 1)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 1). Full page scan. The Warriors Pilgrimage, Armistice Day 1920. Top picture shows the destroyer Verdun coming alongside the Admiralty Pier at

Background imageDover Collection: Rambling Sketches, Dover, where the British Association met (engraving)

Rambling Sketches, Dover, where the British Association met (engraving)
1592659 Rambling Sketches, Dover, where the British Association met (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Dover)

Background imageDover Collection: The old Tabard Inn

The old Tabard Inn
The Tabard was a historic inn that stood on the east side of Borough High Street in Southwark. The hostelry was established in 1307

Background imageDover Collection: Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm (engraving)

Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm (engraving)
1594635 Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm)

Background imageDover Collection: Sea-Coast Line of the South-Eastern Railway between Folkestone and Dover (engraving)

Sea-Coast Line of the South-Eastern Railway between Folkestone and Dover (engraving)
1594015 Sea-Coast Line of the South-Eastern Railway between Folkestone and Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDover Collection: Signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, with charity walkers

Signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, with charity walkers
Signpost at Lands End, Cornwall, with four charity walkers and their lion mascot, who have come all the way from John O Groats. Date: 1984

Background imageDover Collection: Railway locomotives, 1837-1886

Railway locomotives, 1837-1886
Great Western, North London, London Chatham & Dover, St Helens and Sligo Leitrim & Northern County Railways locomotives, 1837-1886. Each illustrated with key details/measurements for the engines

Background imageDover Collection: The Last of England, 1852-55 (oil on panel)

The Last of England, 1852-55 (oil on panel)
BIR3819 The Last of England, 1852-55 (oil on panel) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 82.5x75 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageDover Collection: Dover, England: Entrance to the harbour (harbor) of Dover

Dover, England: Entrance to the harbour (harbor) of Dover
XEE4184512 Dover, England: Entrance to the harbour (harbor) of Dover. in " The world illustrates 168 views" Undated (late 19th century) by Unknown Artist

Background imageDover Collection: First attempt for the installation of an electric conductor from Dover to Calais (1851

First attempt for the installation of an electric conductor from Dover to Calais (1851
XEE4115204 First attempt for the installation of an electric conductor from Dover to Calais (1851) - in " Album of Science; illustrious scientists; Great discoveries" 1896



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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.