Thames Collection (page 22)

A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850
3330777 A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Merchantman making for the Thames, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hepworth's Cigar ship and the SS Connector, 1850
3330666 Hepworth's Cigar ship and the SS Connector, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Hepworth's Cigar ship and the SS Connector. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Thames Sailing Barge, 1850
3330581 The Thames Sailing Barge, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Thames Sailing Barge, a type of commercial sailing boat common on the River Thames in London in the 19th Century)

Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, c.1925 (w/c on paper)
BOU203141 Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, c.1925 (w/c on paper) by Coop, Hubert (1872-1953); 50.8X71.2 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background
531769 Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

Thames trout fishing (engraving)
8631641 Thames trout fishing (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames trout fishing. Illustration from Black and White)

River Thames: Varsity Barges, Oxford (colour litho)
8630536 River Thames: Varsity Barges, Oxford (colour litho) by Maybank, Thomas (1869-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varsity Barges, Oxford)

River Thames: Windsor Castle (colour litho)
8630527 River Thames: Windsor Castle (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle)

Greenwich Hospital and college seen from the ferry landing stage (colour litho)
8644917 Greenwich Hospital and college seen from the ferry landing stage (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dutch fleet in the Thames (engraving)
8636213 The Dutch fleet in the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch fleet in the Thames)

Map of Chelsea, London, in the 17th Century (b/w photo)
8626978 Map of Chelsea, London, in the 17th Century (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Chelsea, London, in the 17th Century)

Caversham Clappers, and Old Bridge (b/w photo)
8651637 Caversham Clappers, and Old Bridge (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caversham Clappers, and Old Bridge)

Queen Anne's Drawing Room (b/w photo)
8650651 Queen Anne's Drawing Room (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne's Drawing Room)

Wallingford Market Place (b/w photo)
8650640 Wallingford Market Place (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallingford Market Place)

Wallingford Bridge, and St Peter's Church (b/w photo)
8650639 Wallingford Bridge, and St Peter's Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallingford Bridge, and St Peter's Church)

London at the time of Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho)
8641353 London at the time of Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London at the time of Queen Elizabeth I)

Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: River Thames (engraving)
8640308 Lacey's Picturesque Views in Great Britain: River Thames (engraving) by Bonner, George Wilmot (1796-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Thames)

Estuary of the Thames (colour litho)
8647425 Estuary of the Thames (colour litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Estuary of the Thames)

Surbiton, Raven's Ait (b/w photo)
8643896 Surbiton, Raven's Ait (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surbiton, Raven's Ait)

The Hall and Entrance to the Great Watching Chamber (b/w photo)
8643895 The Hall and Entrance to the Great Watching Chamber (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wolsey's Lodgings, South Front (b/w photo)
8643890 Wolsey's Lodgings, South Front (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey's Lodgings, South Front)

Sunbury (b/w photo)
8643885 Sunbury (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunbury. Illustration for The Thames Illustrated by John Leyland (George Newnes)

Molesey Lock (b/w photo)
8643882 Molesey Lock (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Molesey Lock)

Molesey Weir (b/w photo)
8643880 Molesey Weir (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Molesey Weir)

Shepperton Church (b/w photo)
8643878 Shepperton Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepperton Church)

The Picnic Cottage, Ankerwyke (b/w photo)
8643873 The Picnic Cottage, Ankerwyke (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picnic Cottage, Ankerwyke)

The Queen's Presence Chamber (b/w photo)
8643867 The Queen's Presence Chamber (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen's Presence Chamber)

The Albert Memorial Chapel, looking East (b/w photo)
8643864 The Albert Memorial Chapel, looking East (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albert Memorial Chapel, looking East)

Oakley Court (b/w photo)
8643862 Oakley Court (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oakley Court)

The "Norman Tower" (b/w photo)
8643859 The "Norman Tower" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harleyford Backwater (b/w photo)
8643837 Harleyford Backwater (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harleyford Backwater)

Houseboats, By Shiplake Ferry (b/w photo)
8643829 Houseboats, By Shiplake Ferry (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houseboats, By Shiplake Ferry)

Caversham, from the River (b/w photo)
8643825 Caversham, from the River (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caversham, from the River)

Sonning Village (b/w photo)
8643816 Sonning Village (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonning Village)

Hardwicke House, from the River (b/w photo)
8643809 Hardwicke House, from the River (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardwicke House, from the River)

Pangbourne Weir Pool (b/w photo)
8643808 Pangbourne Weir Pool (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pangbourne Weir Pool)

Moulsford Ferry and "Beetle and Wedge" (b/w photo)
8643794 Moulsford Ferry and "Beetle and Wedge" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sutton Courtney (b/w photo)
8643781 Sutton Courtney (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutton Courtney)

Nuneham Bridge, from the Wood (b/w photo)
8643774 Nuneham Bridge, from the Wood (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuneham Bridge, from the Wood)

Iffley Church, from above, The Lower Part of the Oxford Course (b/w photo)
8643773 Iffley Church, from above, The Lower Part of the Oxford Course (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iffley Church, from above)

Oxford, The College Barges and Folly Bridge (b/w photo)
8643768 Oxford, The College Barges and Folly Bridge (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford, The College Barges and Folly Bridge)

One of the miseries of London (engraving)
8653581 One of the miseries of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the miseries of London)

Camping out up the Thames (engraving)
8631145 Camping out up the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camping out up the Thames)

London's docks (b/w photo)
8635294 London's docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London's docks)

Story of London: Roman War-Galley on the Thames, AD 296 (colour litho)
8659663 Story of London: Roman War-Galley on the Thames, AD 296 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman War-Galley on the Thames, AD 296)

River Thames: Windsor (colour litho)
8658876 River Thames: Windsor (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor)

River Thames: Bourne End from Quarry Hill (colour litho)
8658875 River Thames: Bourne End from Quarry Hill (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourne End from Quarry Hill)

River Thames: Cliveden Woods (colour litho)
8658874 River Thames: Cliveden Woods (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliveden Woods)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of the Thames" Step back in time to 1845, as HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail on their ill-fated Arctic expedition. The Thames witnessed their departure, forever etching their names into its storied waters. Marvel at Isambard Kingdom Brunel's genius as he stands proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. This engineering marvel would go on to revolutionize maritime travel, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the Thames. Travel downstream to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, where boathouses line its banks and rowers gracefully glide across its shimmering surface. Here, tradition meets athleticism in a picturesque setting that epitomizes English charm. Transport yourself to post-war London with a GWR publicity poster from 1946. Promoting travel along the Thames, it captures a moment of hope and rebuilding after years of turmoil. Delve into Victorian London's underbelly with Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island. These haunting images transport us to a bygone era when poverty-stricken neighborhoods lined the riverbanks – a stark reminder of both hardship and resilience. Discover another side of life along the Thames with mudlarks – individuals who scavenge for treasures amidst its muddy shores. Their stories offer glimpses into centuries past, connecting us intimately with this iconic waterway's heritage. Witness elegance personified aboard THAMES BARGE SARA as it glides effortlessly through choppy waters. A symbol of trade and commerce throughout history, these barges were vital lifelines for transporting goods along this majestic river. Immerse yourself in industrial grandeur at Tate & Lyle Refinery – an architectural masterpiece rising above the riverbank skyline. Its towering presence reminds us how industry has shaped not only London but also our relationship with this mighty watercourse. Ascend Richmond Hill in Surrey for breathtaking views over the meandering Thames.