Devonport Collection

Old Map of Plymouth Devonport and Stonehouse 1851 by John Tallis
An attractive Victorian plan of Plymouth in Devon by John Tallis 1851, with Morice Town, Higher Stoke, Stoke, Devonport and Stonehouse

Old Map of Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse 1898 from the Royal Atlas by Bartholomew
A fine very detailed plan of the Port City of Plymouth with Devonport and Stonehouse, remastered from an original contained within " The Royal Atlas of England and Wales" ; edited by J.G

A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980. The site has been established as a naval construction and refit yard since 1690

HMS Implacable, 1920
Photograph of HMS Implacable, formerly the Duguay-Trouin, 1920. This ship was built in France in 1789, served at Trafalgar, and was captured by the Royal Navy shortly thereafter

Devonport, Auckland skyline and Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Fore Street, Devonport early 1900's

Devonport and the Hamoaze, from the Column (b / w photo)
3631935 Devonport and the Hamoaze, from the Column (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devonport and the Hamoaze, from the Column)

The Widows Chair in the Admiralty Pay-Office, Devonport (engraving)
1047718 The Widows Chair in the Admiralty Pay-Office, Devonport (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Widows Chair in the Admiralty Pay-Office, Devonport)

HMS Implacable at Devonport, 1926
Photograph showing a stern view of the frigate HMS Implacable in dry dock at Devonport, 1926. Implacable was one of the ships captured by the Royal Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Tarr Point (Torpoint, Plymouth), c18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Tarr Point (Torpoint, Plymouth), c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume XCII, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]

HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889

The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896

Royal Naval Barracks - Devonport, Plymouth
Royal Naval Barracks - Devonport (Plymouth Docks), Plymouth, Devon Date: circa 1910s

Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Devonport and Stonebridge from Mount Edgecombe Park, 1880 (w / c on paper)
2601810 Devonport and Stonebridge from Mount Edgecombe Park, 1880 (w/c on paper) by Mitchell, Philip (1814-96); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

HMS Forth in Devonport, with seven submarines moored alongside. 1914

The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850
3330903 The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Calliope Dock, a historical stone dry dock on the grounds of the Devonport Naval Base, in Devonport)

The blacksmiths shop, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
View towards The Square from further east on the St Austell road with John Roberts blacksmiths shop on the left. Workers from the shop and boys pose in the street

HMS Encounter, 2nd class protected cruiser, Challenger class
Royal Navy - HMS Encounter, a 2nd-class protected cruiser of the Challenger class, operated by the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), as HMAS Encounter

Railway map, Devonport & Plymouth, showing the Great Western and London & South Western railways. Date: 1909

Auckland CBD, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Australasia

The Disappearing Gun of the South Battery, North Head, Auckland City and Harbour from Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand, Pacific Ocean

Auckland City and Harbour from Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand, Pacific Ocean

New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Devnonport, 19th century disappearing gun, artillery

View of Devonport and Auckland skyline from North Head, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Disappearing gun and Auckland skyline, North Head Historic Reserve, Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

View of Auckland skyline from Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

View of Auckland and Devonport at dusk, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Disappearing gun, North Head Historic Reserve, Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

View of Auckland skyline, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

View of Auckland and Devonport at sunset, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

View of Devonport and Auckland skyline, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

View of North Head and Rangitoto Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

New Hall, Victoria Memorial Block, Royal Sailors Rest
New Hall in the Victoria memorial Block, Royal Sailors Rest Devonport

Royal Sailors Rest, Fore Street, Devonport, Plymouth

Island House Devonport in 1935

Royal Naval College Devonport - engine room - probably 1930s

Royal Navy RNC Devonport Engine room

The Hamoaze Devonport HMS Ageinenmon Victorian period

HMS Ageinemnon, The Hamoaze, Devonport

Devonport Fore Street early 1900s

HMS Swiftsure Devonport Dockyard Victorian period

HMS Swiftsure Devonport Dockyard

HMS Temeraire, Keyham, Devonport Dockyard

HMS Hermes R12
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes R12, a Centaur-class aircraft carrier, modified as an ASW - Commando - Air Defence carrier, seen entering Devonport after returning from the Falklands conflict, in 1982

Devonport Orphanage, Plymouth, Devon
Children line the fire escapes at the Devonport Orphanage, Plymouth Date: circa 1905

Royal Navy training ship at Devonport Date: 1928

Antique Map of South West England, Somerset, Devon, 1891
Antique Map of South West England, Somerset, Devon with a detail of Plymouth, Devonport and the Sound, 1891

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Devonport, a place steeped in history and beauty. Take a journey back in time with an old map of Plymouth, Devonport, and Stonehouse from 1898 by Bartholomew. This captivating piece showcases the intricate details of this coastal town's layout during that era. Speaking of history, let's not forget about HMS Implacable. In 1920, this majestic ship found its home at Devonport docks in Plymouth, leaving an indelible mark on the area's naval heritage. Fast forward to 1980 when a nuclear submarine gracefully berthed at these very docks - a testament to Devonport's continued importance as a maritime hub. But Devonport isn't just known for its naval significance; it also boasts breathtaking views. Imagine standing atop Mount Edgecombe Park and gazing out over the serene Waitemata Harbour and Auckland skyline - truly a sight to behold. And if you're an early riser, don't miss the opportunity to witness dawn breaking over Auckland from Devonport - nature's masterpiece unfolding before your eyes. Delving further into history brings us to John Tallis' old map of Plymouth, Devonport, and Stonehouse from 1851. A fascinating glimpse into what life was like during that time period; it reminds us of how far we've come while honoring our roots. Artistic expressions capture moments frozen in time too. Thomas Rowlandson immortalized Tarr Point (Torpoint) in his c18th-century artwork - showcasing the charm and allure that has captivated visitors for centuries. Devonport is more than just landscapes; it holds stories within its streets as well. The sailor lads aboard HMS Lion trained diligently here in 1896 under the watchful eye of artist WM Crockett who beautifully depicted their dedication and spirit. Royal Naval Barracks stand tall as another symbol of pride for Devonport residents – serving as both protectorate and home to those who have dedicated their lives to the sea.