Channel Collection (#5)

Locks on the Caledonian Canal, Fort Augustus, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Canal scene, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Grand Canal at dusk, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Burano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Gondolas, S. Marco Canal, island and church of S. Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Sunset view along the Grand Canal to Santa Maria Della Salute church with gondoliers in silhouette, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Paddy fields and waterway with local boat, Kashmir, India

Windmills at Kinderdijk at dawn, near Rotterdam, Holland, The Netherlands

Reflection of buildings in water of a canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Windmills in early morning mist, Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Holland, Europe

The Canal du Midi, near Capestang, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

The Turkish Bridge over the River Neretva dividing the town, Mostar, Bosnia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Europe

Narrow boat moored waiting to enter Craft Lock, Sutton Green, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan and narrowboat near the British Waterways Board workshops, Worcester and Birmingham canal, Tardebigge, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ducks swimming in the Worcester and Birmingham canal, Astwood locks, Hanbury, Worcestershire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boat trips along the canals, Brugge (Bruges), Belgium, Europe

Gabled Houses and 13th c. Belfry along the canals, Bruges, Belgium

Blanchard Flies Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Channel Ferry 1882
Embarking on a channel steamer at Folkestone harbour

Brighton in 1789 (Beach)
Embarking from Brighthelmstone for Dieppe, part of a route from London to Paris advertised as ninety miles nearer than by way of Dover and Calais

Blanchard Channel Cross
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Napoleon at Boulogne
At Boulogne, he looks across the Channel and wishes there was a tunnel whereby he could invade England

Futuristic fast food stops on the Channel crossing
A futuristic scene showing fast food stops for aeroplane pilots on the Channel crossing

Lighthouse DP248862
Dovercourt Lighthouses and Causeway, Marine Parade, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. General view of the outer lighthouse from the north-west, with stormy sky above and two lightning flashes behind

The landing of Bleriot at Dover, England in1909 after making the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier
693723 The landing of Bleriot at Dover, England in1909 after making the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier than air aircraft. Louis Charles Joseph Bleriot, 1872 - 1936

Vue prise dans le port de Dieppe (View of the port of Dieppe), c.1771. Creator: Marie-Jeanne Ozanne
Vue prise dans le port de Dieppe (View of the port of Dieppe), c.1771

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

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

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

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

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:..the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865. Creator: Smyth
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

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

The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, [northern France], 1865. View...from a sketch by our special artist...The first to round the point was the Royal yacht Osborne, while

The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The British Channel Squadron in Portland Roads, [Dorset], 1865. View...from a sketch by our special artist...of the squadron lying at anchor in Portland Roads, on the Sunday

Display of fireworks, Inner Harbour, Cherbourg, in honour of the British Channel Squadron, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Display of fireworks, Inner Harbour, Cherbourg, in honour of the British Channel Squadron, 1865. In the evening there was a brilliant display of fireworks from the French vessels in the inner

The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Creator: Smyth
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

The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864. Giuseppe Garibaldi, the popular hero of Italian Unification

The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
3732772 The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1783)

A Bermuda floating dock being towed down the Channel from Woolworth, 1850
3330503 A Bermuda floating dock being towed down the Channel from Woolworth, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Bermuda floating dock being towed down the Channel from Woolworth)

Second Anglo-Dutch War 1665-1667. English fleet under Monck and the Dutch under Ruyter in the English Channel, 1666
527984 Second Anglo-Dutch War 1665-1667. English fleet under Monck and the Dutch under Ruyter in the English Channel, 1666. After engraving published Amsterdam, 1666.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Ships sailing through the ice in the Wide Channel, 1860 (engraving)
1579599 Ships sailing through the ice in the Wide Channel, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting ships sailing through the ice in the Wide Channel)

The rival gardeners, 1803
1574974 The rival gardeners, 1803; (add.info.: The rival gardeners. King George III of England and Napoleon I tend to their respective plants on opposite sides of a stream labelled "The)

Underwater working in diving suit. 19th century (engraving)
672982 Underwater working in diving suit. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Avranches, France, c.1900 (painting)
2145127 Avranches, France, c.1900 (painting) by Cheron, Olivier (1854-1935); (add.info.: Geography. France. Normandy, Avranches. Painting by Olivier Cheron, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

The Armada off Powey (line engraving)
1579696 The Armada off Powey (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Armada off Powey and the English fleet pursuing the Spanish up the Channel. Engraved by J)

S.J. Mackie's design for a channel passenger steamer, 1850
3359471 S.J. Mackie's design for a channel passenger steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting S.J. Mackie's design for a channel passenger steamer)

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les
530322 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les Boraques near Calais, France

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"Channeling the Essence of Connection: From Kiss of the Oceans to Historic Pathways" Discover the captivating allure of channels as they weave stories across continents, bridging vast oceans and connecting diverse cultures. In a black and white image, an old bicycle rests gracefully by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, where Atlantic meets Pacific through the iconic Panama Canal. Aerially gazing upon Lundy Island from north to south, we witness the power of channels in shaping landscapes and fostering exploration. Meanwhile, a vibrant red bicycle stands proudly by Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, epitomizing the charm that can be found along these waterways. Delving into history's embrace with D-Day memories flooding ashore, we are reminded of how channels have played pivotal roles in times of war. A poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer transports us back to an era when coastal towns thrived on their connection to these vital lifelines. The Eddystone Lighthouse emerges from wood engravings as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous waters within the English Channel. Witty illustrations like "Another Wash-out" by W. Heath Robinson remind us that even with modern advancements, nature still holds sway over our channel-bound endeavors. From Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal to Stoke Bruerne's charming Waterways Museum along Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire - each stop offers glimpses into different facets life; be it engineering marvels or serene village settings. Lastly, a Jersey Airways poster beckons travelers towards new horizons accessible only through air channels above seas and land. In this tapestry woven by channels worldwide – whether kissed by oceans or serving as gateways between nations – lies an intricate network that unites humanity while preserving its rich heritage for generations yet unborn.