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Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a thrilling adventure with the Pirate Radio ships off the Essex coast

Background imagePirate Collection: pirate

pirate
Adam Lawless

Background imagePirate Collection: Pirate Dog

Pirate Dog
Artem Pozdniakov

Background imagePirate Collection: Theatre Villains, The Smuggler, Ideal and Real

Theatre Villains, The Smuggler, Ideal and Real Date: 1863

Background imagePirate Collection: Daily Mirror - loss of the Lusitania, WW1

Daily Mirror - loss of the Lusitania, WW1
The Daily Mirror breaking the news of Lusitania's demise, 8 May 1915, Torpedoed by German Pirate. Date: 1915

Background imagePirate Collection: The resting place of Sir Arthur Sullivan

The resting place of Sir Arthur Sullivan (Maybe 1842- November 1900) at St Pauls Cathedral. Service was in in the chapel Royal, St James

Background imagePirate Collection: Pirate Raid

Pirate Raid
Artwork that seems to show the raiding of pirates or smugglers at the cost of honest tradesmen. Date: circa 1928

Background imagePirate Collection: Caricature illustration, Pastimes in Purgatory: Golf, by Dudley Tennant

Caricature illustration, Pastimes in Purgatory: Golf, by Dudley Tennant. Showing bewildered golfer in tartan, with bent golf club, and pirate flag in hole above

Background imagePirate Collection: A PIRATE'S GRAVE

A PIRATE'S GRAVE
A grim reminder of the past - Skull and Crossbones on a headstone in the churchyard at Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, a pirate's grave. Date: 1950s

Background imagePirate Collection: Siege of Porto Bello

Siege of Porto Bello
The Spanish governor of Porto Bello, Panama, dies heroically, trying to defend the town against Morgan's buccaneers Date: 1668

Background imagePirate Collection: 3671830

3671830

Background imagePirate Collection: Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria

Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of
LRI4646838 Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of Preveza in 1538, detail, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Umed Behzad

Background imagePirate Collection: Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric)

Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric)
XOS5886582 Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric) by French School, (19th century); 55.3x74.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: France, 19th century)

Background imagePirate Collection: The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c)

The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c)
XOS5885342 The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 46.9x36.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Winslow Homer (1836-1910))

Background imagePirate Collection: Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching

Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching
3784207 Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Mrs Ching wielding a sword c.1810)

Background imagePirate Collection: Jean Bart (engraving)

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733910 Jean Bart (engraving) by David D'Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856) (after); (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702)

Background imagePirate Collection: Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas)
471125 Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Wouters, Rik (1882-1916); 102x85 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imagePirate Collection: Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing)

Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing)
3784085 Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing); (add.info.: Drawing from The confession of the Pirate Charles Gibbs'. New York, 1831. In Gosse History of Piracy 1932 Longmans Green p)

Background imagePirate Collection: Galleass, 1629 (engraving)

Galleass, 1629 (engraving)
3784099 Galleass, 1629 (engraving); (add.info.: Ship used by pirates in 17th century. Both a sailing ship and rowing boat. From Furttenbach, Architectura Navalis, 1629)

Background imagePirate Collection: A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving)

A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving)
3780105 A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving); (add.info.: The French residents (known as buccaneers) of Tortuga Island off the northwest coast of Hispaniola sustained themselves by curing the meat

Background imagePirate Collection: Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving)

Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving)
3780175 Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving); (add.info.: From The History and Lives of the most Notorious Pirates, by an old Seaman, n.d)

Background imagePirate Collection: Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c. 1810 (engraving)

Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c. 1810 (engraving)
3784084 Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c.1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Widow of pirate Admiral Ching who attacked the coasts of Annam and Cochin China)

Background imagePirate Collection: The Spanish Armada destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan, 1684 (engraving)

The Spanish Armada destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan, 1684 (engraving)
3780161 The Spanish Armada destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan, 1684 (engraving); (add.info.: The Welsh privateer, Sir Henry Morgan)

Background imagePirate Collection: Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)

Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)
3784188 Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Caption in German reads: Horusce and Hareaden Barbarossa)

Background imagePirate Collection: A fierce Fight ensued (colour litho)

A fierce Fight ensued (colour litho)
2794447 A fierce Fight ensued (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fierce Fight ensued)

Background imagePirate Collection: Caricature and hidden silhouette representations of Lafayette and others, 18th cen

Caricature and hidden silhouette representations of Lafayette and others, 18th cen... 18th century. Creator: Anon
Caricature and hidden silhouette representations of Lafayette and others, 18th century

Background imagePirate Collection: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)

Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)
3093752 Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imagePirate Collection: Jean Bart (engraving)

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733909 Jean Bart (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702) was a French naval commander and privateer.)

Background imagePirate Collection: Jean Bart (engraving)

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733908 Jean Bart (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702) was a French naval commander and privateer.)

Background imagePirate Collection: U. S. sloop of war off Cherbourg, France, Sunday June 19th. 1864. Illustration by Currier & Ives

U. S. sloop of war off Cherbourg, France, Sunday June 19th. 1864. Illustration by Currier & Ives. c1864
2599079 U.S. sloop of war off Cherbourg, France, Sunday June 19th. 1864. Illustration by Currier & Ives. c1864. by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info.: U.S)

Background imagePirate Collection: Miguel de Cervantes saved by the Fathers of the Redemption, 1580 (colour engraving)

Miguel de Cervantes saved by the Fathers of the Redemption, 1580 (colour engraving)
1733951 Miguel de Cervantes saved by the Fathers of the Redemption, 1580 (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Spanish writer Miguel Cervantes prisoner of Turkish pirates is bought by)

Background imagePirate Collection: The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving)

The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving)
3780159 The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving); (add.info.: The Cruelty of Lolonois, engraving. (Jean-David Nau, Francois L Olonnais, L Olonnois, Lolona)

Background imagePirate Collection: Extorting tribute from the citizens (colour litho)

Extorting tribute from the citizens (colour litho)
2817215 Extorting tribute from the citizens (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extorting tribute from the citizens)

Background imagePirate Collection: Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)

Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)
PNP268184 Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1665-88)

Background imagePirate Collection: Mary Read (d. 1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A

Mary Read (d. 1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving)
CHT175097 Mary Read (d.1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Background imagePirate Collection: Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India

Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India Company
CHT175089 Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India Company, illustration from an exercise book, late 19th century (colour litho) by Mejanel

Background imagePirate Collection: DDE-90036215

DDE-90036215
Great Skua or Bonxie (Stercorarius Skua), Hermaness Bird reserve, Unst. Scotland, Northern Isles, Shetland. Date: 21/02/2010

Background imagePirate Collection: DDE-90024975

DDE-90024975
Gili Islands, Indonesia. Gili Trawangan is the largest of the Gili islands, only a few hours away from the touristy area of Kuta and a popular destination for travelers. Date: 19/07/2007

Background imagePirate Collection: the Pirates

the Pirates
Sita Gramich

Background imagePirate Collection: Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imagePirate Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imagePirate Collection: Sir Christopher Myngs, English naval officer and privateer. 1814 (engraving)

Sir Christopher Myngs, English naval officer and privateer. 1814 (engraving)
7236087 Sir Christopher Myngs, English naval officer and privateer. 1814 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice Admiral Sir Christopher Myngs)

Background imagePirate Collection: Illustration of Boy Dressed as Pirate by John Gee, 1932 (print)

Illustration of Boy Dressed as Pirate by John Gee, 1932 (print)
1126002 Illustration of Boy Dressed as Pirate by John Gee, 1932 (print) by Gee, John (fl.1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of a boy dressed as a pirate by John Gee)

Background imagePirate Collection: Captain John Avery, engraving

Captain John Avery, engraving
3784186 Captain John Avery, engraving.; (add.info.: Captain John Avery, engraving. Caption reads Captain John Avery taking the Great Moguls ship)

Background imagePirate Collection: Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028620 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Alvarez I went on three cruises which were very successful)

Background imagePirate Collection: Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028619 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: They were sent ashore " to frizzle till they were done.")

Background imagePirate Collection: Knight of St John (colour litho)

Knight of St John (colour litho)
2812878 Knight of St John (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight of St John)

Background imagePirate Collection: The Defeat of the Pirates from 'Peter Pan', pub. 1907 (colour litho)

The Defeat of the Pirates from "Peter Pan", pub. 1907 (colour litho)
3664613 The Defeat of the Pirates from " Peter Pan", pub.1907 (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); The Stapleton Collection

Background imagePirate Collection: Capture of German privateer Klaus von Stortebeker, leader of the Victual Brothers

Capture of German privateer Klaus von Stortebeker, leader of the Victual Brothers
7148034 Capture of German privateer Klaus von Stortebeker, leader of the Victual Brothers, by the Hamburg fleet commanded by Simon of Utrecht, Heligoland, 1401 (engraving) by Gehrts



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Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a thrilling adventure with the Pirate Radio ships off the Essex coast. From Radio Caroline to Radio London, these renegade broadcasters brought rebellious tunes to eager listeners. Venture further down south and find yourself at Jamaica Inn, nestled in the haunting Bodmin Moor of Cornwall. This infamous inn was once a haven for smugglers and pirates alike, shrouded in mystery and tales of treachery. Speaking of treachery, let's not forget the Barbary Pirates who threatened none other than US commander Stephen Decatur. These fearsome raiders struck fear into the hearts of sailors across the seas. But not all pirates were ruthless marauders; some had hidden talents like knitting. Yes, you heard it right - there's even a pirate knitting pattern out there for those crafty buccaneers looking to add some flair to their wardrobe. Intrigue reaches new heights as Grana Uile is introduced to Queen Elizabeth herself. This illustration from Anthologia Hibernica vol captures the moment when Irish piracy takes center stage in royal courts. Now let's delve into history with Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard - an English pirate whose fearsome reputation still echoes through time. His line engraving from A general and true history of. . highwaymen by Charles Johnson showcases his menacing presence. And who can forget Errol Flynn? The dashing Australian actor immortalized swashbuckling adventures on screen, most notably in The Sea Hawk where he took on the role of a charismatic pirate captain. Of course, no discussion about pirates would be complete without mentioning their iconic Jolly Roger flag flown high by Stede Bonnet himself - a symbol that struck terror into victims' hearts wherever it was seen. Long John Silver with his parrot perched upon his shoulder remains one of literature's most memorable characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, forever etched in our imaginations.