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Background imageChannel Collection: Gertrude Ederle, American swimmer, 1926

Gertrude Ederle, American swimmer, 1926. On 6 August 1926 Ederle (1905-2003) became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, which she achieved in a time of 14 hours and 30 minutes

Background imageChannel Collection: AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover

AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023)

Background imageChannel Collection: The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540

The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540
The Embarkation at Dover c1540. Henry VIII and his fleet setting sail from Dover to Calais on 31 May 1520 on the way to meet Francis I at The Field of Cloth of Gold

Background imageChannel Collection: Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales

Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales
Many place-names are still recognisable today. The word Auster, written over the English Channel at the bottom, refers to wind bringing heavy cloud cover and fog

Background imageChannel Collection: Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. Artist: William Daniell

Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. Artist: William Daniell
Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

Background imageChannel Collection: The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co

The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageChannel Collection: Cars on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell

Cars on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth. Bournemouth Rally. Date: 5-8.7.28

Background imageChannel Collection: Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. Artist: William Daniell

Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. Artist: William Daniell
Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

Background imageChannel Collection: Dover from the Sea, 1831. Creator: David Cox the Elder

Dover from the Sea, 1831. Creator: David Cox the Elder
Dover from the Sea, 1831

Background imageChannel Collection: Storm off the Coast, Hastings, 1813. Creator: David Cox the Elder

Storm off the Coast, Hastings, 1813. Creator: David Cox the Elder
Storm off the Coast, Hastings, 1813

Background imageChannel Collection: Waterspout seen between Bournemouth and Poole, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Waterspout seen between Bournemouth and Poole, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Waterspout seen between Bournemouth and Poole, 1871. 'We are favoured by Mr

Background imageChannel Collection: 'Arrival of the French Mail-Boat at Dover', by T. Weber, 1871. Creator: Paterson

"Arrival of the French Mail-Boat at Dover", by T. Weber, 1871. Creator: Paterson
"Arrival of the French Mail-Boat at Dover", by T. Weber, 1871. Engraving of a painting '...which was in the last exhibition at the French Gallery

Background imageChannel Collection: Examining passports, Dieppe, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Examining passports, Dieppe, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Examining passports, Dieppe, 1871

Background imageChannel Collection: Wreck of the Underley at the back of the Isle of Wight, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the Underley at the back of the Isle of Wight, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Underley at the back of the Isle of Wight, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. J. Wemyss Anderson

Background imageChannel Collection: A Dutch Townscape. Creator: Aert van der Neer

A Dutch Townscape. Creator: Aert van der Neer
A Dutch Townscape

Background imageChannel Collection: The new pier at Eastbourne, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The new pier at Eastbourne, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The new pier at Eastbourne, 1870

Background imageChannel Collection: Falmouth, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Telegraph: the cliffs at Porthcurnew Bay

Falmouth, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Telegraph: the cliffs at Porthcurnew Bay, Cornwall, 1870

Background imageChannel Collection: Proposed Channel Railway Ferry: station and pier at Dover, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Proposed Channel Railway Ferry: station and pier at Dover, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Proposed Channel Railway Ferry: station and pier at Dover, 1870. '...a steam railway-ferry from Dover to a point of the opposite French coast, near Cape Grisnez, [has been] proposed by Mr

Background imageChannel Collection: The Channel Railway Ferry: proposed steam-boat to convey the trains

The Channel Railway Ferry: proposed steam-boat to convey the trains, 1870. 'Mr. John Fowler, C.E

Background imageChannel Collection: The Channel Railway Ferry: sections of the proposed steam-boat, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The Channel Railway Ferry: sections of the proposed steam-boat, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Channel Railway Ferry: sections of the proposed steam-boat, 1870. 'Mr. John Fowler, C.E

Background imageChannel Collection: The International Yacht-Race: the Sappho and Cambria rounding off St

The International Yacht-Race: the Sappho and Cambria rounding off St. Catherine's, 1870. '...the third and final race between the American yacht Sappho, belonging to Mr

Background imageChannel Collection: The International Yacht-Race: the Cambria weathering the Sappho off Bonchurch

The International Yacht-Race: the Cambria weathering the Sappho off Bonchurch, 1870. '...the third and final race between the American yacht Sappho, belonging to Mr

Background imageChannel Collection: Route of the proposed Channel Railway Ferry, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Route of the proposed Channel Railway Ferry, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Route of the proposed Channel Railway Ferry, 1870

Background imageChannel Collection: Trudy Ederle & sister, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Trudy Ederle & sister, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Trudy Ederle & sister, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Gertrude "Trudy" Caroline Ederle (1906-2003), an American competitive swimmer and Olympic champion

Background imageChannel Collection: The Last of England, 1852-1855. Creator: Ford Madox Brown

The Last of England, 1852-1855. Creator: Ford Madox Brown
The Last of England, 1852-1855. This is a painting about emigration, the couple are departing for Australia

Background imageChannel Collection: Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870

Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870

Background imageChannel Collection: Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son

Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). How the area looked at the start of the First World War. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

Background imageChannel Collection: The Start Lighthouse, South Devon, 1868. Creator: Mason Jackson

The Start Lighthouse, South Devon, 1868. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Start Lighthouse, South Devon, 1868

Background imageChannel Collection: Vessels ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late gale, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Vessels ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late gale, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Vessels ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late gale, 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: The late collision off The Lizard: H

The late collision off The Lizard: H.M.S. Terrible towing The Calcutta into Plymouth, 1869. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. J. B. Hay, midshipman, of the Terrible

Background imageChannel Collection: The Fenian Alarm: the night guard in Plymouth Harbour, 1868. Creator: Unknown

The Fenian Alarm: the night guard in Plymouth Harbour, 1868. Creator: Unknown
The Fenian Alarm: the night guard in Plymouth Harbour, 1868. From "Illustrated London News", 1868

Background imageChannel Collection: Vue prise dans le port de Dieppe (View of the port of Dieppe)

Vue prise dans le port de Dieppe (View of the port of Dieppe), c.1771

Background imageChannel Collection: Marama, NZ hospital ship off the Needles

Marama, NZ hospital ship off the Needles, Isle of Wight, English Channel, 1918

Background imageChannel Collection: The emigrant ship Amoor driving up the Catwater

The emigrant ship Amoor driving up the Catwater, Plymouth, in the late gale, 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: Little Calais Pier, 1865. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden

Little Calais Pier, 1865. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Little Calais Pier, 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: Blue and silver, Pas-de-Calais, 1929. Creator: Algernon Talmage

Blue and silver, Pas-de-Calais, 1929. Creator: Algernon Talmage
Blue and silver, Pas-de-Calais, 1929

Background imageChannel Collection: H.M.S. Cadmus ashore on Salcombe Bar, Devon, 1869. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Cadmus ashore on Salcombe Bar, Devon, 1869. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Cadmus ashore on Salcombe Bar, Devon, 1869. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. W

Background imageChannel Collection: 'A Fresh Gale - Mount Orgueil, Jersey'

"A Fresh Gale - Mount Orgueil, Jersey", by E. Hayes, in the exhibition of the Society of British Artists, Suffolk-street, 1869. 'The artist whose picture we engrave, Mr. E

Background imageChannel Collection: The Torpedoing of the Channel Steamer Sussex, First World War, March 1916, (c1920)

The Torpedoing of the Channel Steamer Sussex, First World War, March 1916, (c1920)....view of the vessel beached at Boulogne, showing how the bows were blown clean off by the explosion

Background imageChannel Collection: The Town of Rye, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg

The Town of Rye, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
The Town of Rye, 1835. In medieval times, Rye was an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation on the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by sea

Background imageChannel Collection: Landing of Julius Caesar, c1890. Creator: Unknown

Landing of Julius Caesar, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Julius Caesar, c1890. Julius Caesar (100 BC- 44 BC) first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC in Pegwell Bay on the Isle of Thanet, Kent

Background imageChannel Collection: Vue prise dans le port de Dieppe (View of the port of Dieppe)

Vue prise dans le port de Dieppe (View of the port of Dieppe), c.1771

Background imageChannel Collection: View At Guernsey, 1883. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

View At Guernsey, 1883. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
View At Guernsey, 1883

Background imageChannel Collection: Low Tide, Yport, 1883. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Low Tide, Yport, 1883. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Low Tide, Yport, 1883

Background imageChannel Collection: The Cliffs At Étretat, 1885. Creator: Claude Monet

The Cliffs At Étretat, 1885. Creator: Claude Monet
The Cliffs At Etretat, 1885. This work shows the Porte d'Aval, a naturally formed arch, and a freestanding needle-like rock that attracted tourists and artists alike to the town of Etretat

Background imageChannel Collection: The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: flight of rockets and illumination

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: flight of rockets and illumination of the Allied Fleets at Spithead, 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:the Solferino saluting the English flag

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:the Solferino saluting the English flag
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: arrival of the French fleet - the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865....the flag of the Minister of Marine received a salute from the Victory

Background imageChannel Collection: The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, [northern France], 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, [Dorset], 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: Display of fireworks, Inner Harbour

Display of fireworks, Inner Harbour, Cherbourg, in honour of the British Channel Squadron, 1865

Background imageChannel Collection: The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking

The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by James Bryant of the Royal Western Yacht Club

Background imageChannel Collection: The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon

The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864

Background imageChannel Collection: The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864

Background imageChannel Collection: The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. American Civil War - view of the sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, ...from the plan and information supplied by Mr. George T

Background imageChannel Collection: The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial

The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial, 1864

Background imageChannel Collection: Scenes in Japan: the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Scenes in Japan: the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. The western entrance [to the Inland Sea], by the channel of Simonosaki, is at the narrowest part only a quarter of a mile broad

Background imageChannel Collection: Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. Whitaker

Background imageChannel Collection: Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869. Creator: Paul Huet

Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869. Creator: Paul Huet
Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869

Background imageChannel Collection: A New Channel at Upton-on-Severn, opened August 10, 1858. Creator: Unknown

A New Channel at Upton-on-Severn, opened August 10, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A New Channel at Upton-on-Severn, opened August 10, 1858

Background imageChannel Collection: Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Smyth

Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858

Background imageChannel Collection: The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore

Background imageChannel Collection: The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles

The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France

Background imageChannel Collection: Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert

Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the French emperor with her escort squadron

Background imageChannel Collection: Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Cherbourg, 1858. Between the French port and the English coast roll sixty or seventy good miles of ocean; and, when you have inspected Cherbourg

Background imageChannel Collection: Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858

Background imageChannel Collection: Cherbourg Roads: Mooring-ground for Men-of-War, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Cherbourg Roads: Mooring-ground for Men-of-War, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Cherbourg Roads: Mooring-ground for Men-of-War, 1858. The inner dock of Cherbourg is 1260 feet long and 600 broad

Background imageChannel Collection: Cherbourg from the Sea, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Cherbourg from the Sea, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Cherbourg from the Sea, 1858. Port on the north coast of France. Cherbourg is situated in the peninsula of Cotentin, the ancient Lower Normandy'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

Background imageChannel Collection: Mount's Bay, 1868. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden

Mount's Bay, 1868. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Mount's Bay, 1868

Background imageChannel Collection: Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H

Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII goes on a royal visit to North America - sailors manning the yards

Background imageChannel Collection: The Cherbourg Fetes - the 'Pera' with Members of the House of Commons

The Cherbourg Fetes - the "Pera" with Members of the House of Commons, leaving Southampton, 1858. British politicians travel to France

Background imageChannel Collection: Near Dieppe, 1833. Creators: Thomas McLean, Eugene Isabey

Near Dieppe, 1833. Creators: Thomas McLean, Eugene Isabey
Near Dieppe, 1833. From Six Marines

Background imageChannel Collection: Côte rocheuse en Bretagne. Rocky coast in Brittany

Côte rocheuse en Bretagne. Rocky coast in Brittany
Cote rocheuse en Bretagne. Rocky coast in Brittany, 1871-1918

Background imageChannel Collection: Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - froma sketch by J

Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - froma sketch by J
Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - from a sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860

Background imageChannel Collection: Rocky coast at Boulogne sur Mer, 1829. Creator: Petrus Johannes Schotel

Rocky coast at Boulogne sur Mer, 1829. Creator: Petrus Johannes Schotel
Rocky coast at Boulogne sur Mer, 1829

Background imageChannel Collection: View of the harbour in Calais, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon

View of the harbour in Calais, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the harbour in Calais, 1745-1775. Ships and boats lie on the water. On the right a fortresss, and groups of figures on the waterfront

Background imageChannel Collection: Wreck of 'The George Lord'

Wreck of "The George Lord", off the Isle of Wight, 1856. Ship bound for London, ...laden with a valuable cargo of fruit from Zante

Background imageChannel Collection: View of a village on the water in Cochin China, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon

View of a village on the water in Cochin China, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of a village on the water in Cochin-China, 1745-1775

Background imageChannel Collection: A Ditch, c.1850. Creator: Lorenz Frolich

A Ditch, c.1850. Creator: Lorenz Frolich
A Ditch, c.1850

Background imageChannel Collection: The Spanish Armada off the English Coast in 1588

The Spanish Armada off the English Coast in 1588, c.1620-c.1625

Background imageChannel Collection: The Running Down of Lord Alfred Paget's Yacht 'Alma' off Dover

The Running Down of Lord Alfred Paget's Yacht "Alma" off Dover, 1856. Collision at sea

Background imageChannel Collection: The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

Background imageChannel Collection: The Gun-Boat Flotilla off Portland - sketched by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly

The Gun-Boat Flotilla off Portland - sketched by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1856....the Squadron...from a Sketch...by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, now in command of H.M

Background imageChannel Collection: Lost Channel, Thousand Islands, N.Y. (1901?). Creator: Unknown

Lost Channel, Thousand Islands, N.Y. (1901?). Creator: Unknown
Lost Channel, Thousand Islands, N.Y. (1901?)



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