Trent Collection (page 5)

ENGLAND / BURTON ON TRENT
General view of industry in Burton on Trent. Date: Circa 1840

Thurrock RM18 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM18 8

Bottle oven repair, Potteries
A pipe-smoking workman at work high on scaffolding on a bottle oven at the Glastone Pottery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. First published The Times Date: 1989

Hanley, Stoke on Trent
A windswept hillside overlooking the Potteries town of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England Date: 1986

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Windswept hilside overlooking Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The area is now heavily developed Date: 1986

Potter artist, Stoke on Trent
A skilled potter artist sits holding a plate in a Stoke on Trent pottery workshop. He painted by hand the gold rim around each plate. Pottery believed to be Minton, but unsure Date: 1986

Caldon Canal lock, Stoke
A man opens the sluice gate on a lock on the Caldon Canal, Stoke, Staffordshire Date: 1987

Longport Junction footbridge, Stoke
A young woman wearing a patterned sweater walks her dog down the steps of the footbridge at Longport Junction, Stoke-on-Trent. The Longport Junction signal box is in the centre background Date: 1987

Great Chell Post Office
A woman wearing jacket and skirt walks her small dog along the footpath past Great Chell Post Office and terraced houses in Stoke-on-Trent Date: 1987

Boy with kite, Stoke
A small boy runs across a playing field flying his stunt kite in Stoke-on-Trent. Behind are old industrial units Date: 1987

Foot bridge, Hanley, Stoke
A boy sits beside his bicycle on a metal foot bridge in Hanley, Stoke of Trent. Below are roofs and smoking chimneys of South Street, an area of Hanley which is unrecognisable today

Tunstall, Stoke
A boy walks across Pierce Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He has his head down and the backlight casts a long shadow

Child cobbled street Stoke
A child runs down a cobbled back street of terraced houses in The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The winter sun is behind and the child casts a long shadow Date: 1987

Washing line Stoke
Washing on a clothes line in a back yard, Stoke on Trent, England. Date: 1987

Children and swans Stoke
Three children feed a white swan on a pond in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In the background is a Potteries bottle oven and a factory chimney Date: 1987

Boys on footbridge Stoke
Two small boys and their mongrel dog run up the steps of a railway footbridge in Stoke on Trent Date: 1987

Stoke reservior
Rear view of a boy leaning on his bicycle by a polluted reservoir in Stoke of Trent, Staffordshire. White swans are in the water and on the bank

Cloth cap pensioner with violin
An elderly man wearing a cloth cap plays his violin in the front room of his small house in Stoke on Treet, Staffordshire. Image first appeared in The Daily Telegraph Date: circa 1986

Newark, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Newark, c1910. The Castle. Manufactories of Linen Sheeting, Corn and Tiles. Population, 16, 400. Newark Castle and bridge over the River Trent, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Council of Trent, Session XIV, drawing by Giovanni Domenico Campiglia and engraving by Pietro Pazzi

Council of Trent (1545 - 1547), called by Pope Paul III, first period, 18th century engraving

The San Jacinto, stopping the Trent, 1861. On 8 November 1861, the USS San Jacinto intercepted the British mail packet Trent and removed two Confederate diplomats

The Trent Aegir at Gainsborough - Tidal Bore
The Trent Aegir at Gainsborough, also known as the Eagre, a tidal bore on the River Trent in England. The Aegir occurs when a high spring tide meets the downstream flow of the river. Date: 1921

Portrait of Emperor Charles V with a Dog, 1533, by Titian
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558). The portrait of Charles V with a Dog, 1533, by Titian (1488-1576). Oil on canvas. Museum of Prado. Madrid, Spain

Airship America, 1910
Airship America seen from the deck of the Royal Mail steamship Trent during the failed attempt to make the first aerial crossing of the Atlantic Ocean

Physical education, Boxing
At a secondary school in Stoke on Trent, England, two boys box in front of their class mates, part of their physical education

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Trent, a name that resonates with the rich history and picturesque landscapes of Canal And Potteries. From the iconic Anderton Boat Lift to the charming British Narrowboats gliding along its tranquil waters, a destination that captures the essence of serenity. As twilight casts its enchanting spell on the Trent, nature unveils its breathtaking beauty. The air carries a refreshing scent from the nearby Potteries, invigorating both body and soul. In an old Stoke pub, you may stumble upon an elderly gentleman sharing tales of days gone by - stories that paint a vivid picture of Trent's past. Venturing further south to TRENT LOCKS in Long Eaton reveals a hidden gem where rivers converge in perfect harmony. Here, Old Trent Bridge stands as a testament to time, connecting communities and providing passage for generations. Nearby Tamworth Station serves as a gateway to explore this captivating region. Beyond canals and bridges lies another facet of Trent's allure: education. Nestled within North London is Trent Park Teacher Training College, shaping young minds and fostering knowledge for future generations. But let us not forget about Bass Brewery - synonymous with quality craftsmanship and tradition. The Mash-tub echoes with centuries-old brewing techniques while hardworking Bass Brewery workers continue their age-old craft with dedication and pride. Intriguing hints scattered throughout Canal And Potteries beckon adventurers to uncover more about this captivating place called Trent – where history meets natural beauty at every turn.