English Channel Collection (#4)

Ships of William the Conqueror, 1066, 1811 (coloured etching)
7341606 Ships of William the Conqueror, 1066, 1811 (coloured etching) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); 25.7x32.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C.H.S)

The British ship Queen, June 1, 1794 at noon (Battle of Glorious June 1st or Battle of the Prairial Year II or Battle)
MMM5484658 The British ship Queen, June 1, 1794 at noon (Battle of Glorious June 1st or Battle of the Prairial Year II or Battle of Prairial or Third Battle of Ouessant, 1794) by Cleveley

John Bull (icon of the British nation) exchanging news with the continent
MMM5481948 John Bull (icon of the British nation) exchanging news with the continent by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); National Maritime Museum, London

Boulogne at high tide (France), with the boats planned for the invasion of England. Engraving (28.9x42.4 cm), 1800
MMM5483719 Boulogne at high tide (France), with the boats planned for the invasion of England. Engraving (28.9x42.4 cm), 1800.; National Maritime Museum, London

The Roller-boat Ernest-Bazin, 1897
3330661 The Roller-boat Ernest-Bazin, 1897; (add.info.: Engraving of the Roller-boat Ernest-Bazin which began its trials in January 1897. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Matthew Webb, 1850
3330079 Matthew Webb, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids

Matthew Webb
3586314 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

Matthew Webb
3586311 Matthew Webb; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Webb (1848-1883) the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of aids

HMS Mars, Terrible, and Dragon Cruising in the English Channel (litho)
8631089 HMS Mars, Terrible, and Dragon Cruising in the English Channel (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Mars, Terrible)

Penzance, Cornwall (engraving)
8676896 Penzance, Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance, Cornwall)

The beach of Berck sur mer (Berck-sur-Mer) (France), with turbulent seas and characters on the beach
MMM5481697 The beach of Berck sur mer (Berck-sur-Mer) (France), with turbulent seas and characters on the beach. Watercolor, after 1890, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Ferry boat between Ostend and Dover, ca 1900 (poster)
7422806 Ferry boat between Ostend and Dover, ca 1900 (poster) by Cassiers, Hendrick (1858-1944); (add.info.: Transport. Marine. Ferry boat between Ostend (Belgium) and Dover (England)

A hypothetical rail link across the english Channel to France
3733983 A hypothetical rail link across the english Channel to France.; (add.info.: Cartoon showing a hypothetical rail link across the english Channel to France)

French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo)
8626476 French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Frozen sea at Bognor Regis, Sussex, in the winter of 1939-1940 (b/w photo)
8676078 Frozen sea at Bognor Regis, Sussex, in the winter of 1939-1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frozen sea at Bognor Regis, Sussex)

Sidmouth Regatta, Devon (engraving)
8676511 Sidmouth Regatta, Devon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidmouth Regatta, Devon)

View in the Gardens, Westfield House, Isle of Wight, from Gardens of England, published 1857 (chromolitho)
STC177035 View in the Gardens, Westfield House, Isle of Wight, from Gardens of England, published 1857 (chromolitho) by Brooke, E

First flight over the English Channel 1785
3869777 First flight over the English Channel 1785; (add.info.: Jean Pierre Blanchard, accompanied by Dr John Jeffries, arrive in France after crossing the English Channel in a hot air balloon)

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

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

The London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company's new steam-boat The Prince Imperial, 1864. Our Engraving represents the new paddle-wheel steam-boat Prince Imperial

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. The course was three times round the bay

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) with sunburst close to the surface, Cornwall, UK, .English Channel

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. The subject itself - departure in desperate circumstances for a foreign land - has

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870. Smeatons lighthouse at Eddystone Rocks on the English Channel remained in use until 1877 when erosion of the rocks under the lighthouse caused it to shake whenever large

Mouth of Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Smallspotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) on sea floor, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Dulse (Palmaria palmata) English Channel, off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands, July

Dover sole (Solea solea) camouflaged on sea floor, Channel Islands, UK August

Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) swimming profile, Channel Islands, UK July

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England, UK. November 2011

Marbled electric ray (Torpedo marmorata) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England
This detailed map of Sussex is from Dugdales England and Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G.Cole and engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England And Wales

Stars and Milky Way over Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast, with the lights of Weymouth and Portland beyond, Dorset, England, UK, December 2013

United Kingdom with mask
Color satellite image of the United Kingdom, with mask

British Isles
Color satellite image of the British Isles

United Kingdom with borders and mask
Color satellite image of the United Kingdom, with borders and mask

British Isles with borders
Color satellite image of the British Isles, with borders

Horses and The Lifeguard Lookout Station on The Beach at Deauville, Calvados, Cote Fleurie, Deauville, Normandy, France

The Lifeguard Lookout Station on The Beach at Deauville, Calvados, Cote Fleurie, Deauville, Normandy, France

Aerial view of Old Harry Rocks, Jurassic coast, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset, England, UK

Aerial view at sunrise of the Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, Southern England

Aerial view at sunrise of the Old Harry Rocks, chalky formations near Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, Jurassic Coast, southern England

Lulworth Cove, Jurassic coast, Dorset, England, UK

Durdle Door, Jurassic coast, Dorset, England, UK

Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

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The English Channel, a stunning body of water that separates the southern coast of England from northern France, is a sight to behold. From the picturesque town of Salcombe in Devon to the breathtaking view of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head in East Sussex, this channel offers an array of mesmerizing landscapes. Weymouth and Lyme Regis in Dorset showcase their coastal charm along the English Channel, with sandy beaches and quaint seaside towns. As night falls, it transforms into a captivating spectacle when viewed from space, illuminating the UK like a shining gem. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex, where the River Cuckmere meets the English Channel amidst South Downs National Park. The area boasts dense growths of Bootlace seaweed that create an enchanting underwater world. Further west lies Wheal Coates in Cornwall—a testament to its mining history—where an abandoned tin mine stands as a reminder of past endeavors. Meanwhile, Old Harry Rocks on Swanage's Jurassic Coast welcomes visitors with awe-inspiring sunrises that paint vibrant hues across the sky. Historical maps such as Matthew Paris's depiction from 1250 and a map dating back to 1891 offer glimpses into how these regions have evolved over time. And no mention would be complete without mentioning Durdle Door—a natural limestone arch located at Lulworth Cove—which has earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its geological significance. The English Channel truly encompasses diverse beauty—from charming coastal towns to ancient landmarks—and serves as a gateway connecting countries and cultures alike. Its allure continues to draw visitors who seek solace within its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings.