Dover Cliffs Collection

STEAMSHIP TRAVEL POSTER. English poster, 1932, for Southern Railway advertising the Dover-Calais crossing of the English channel

A tourist walks at Samphire Hoe solar towerhouse, Samphire Hoe, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom (MR)

Samphire Hoe solar towerhouse, Samphire Hoe, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom

AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023). British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during

Watering-Places of England - Dover: the Town and Heights, 1850. Creators: Birket Foster, Edmund Evans
Watering-Places of England - Dover: the Town and Heights, 1850. Owing to the clearness of the water, and the gradual declivity of the shore

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

The Golden Arrow, S. R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940
The Golden Arrow, S.R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940. The Golden Arrow was a luxury boat train of the Southern Railway and later British Railways

Dover Cliffs (engraving)
5212900 Dover Cliffs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dover Cliffs. Illustration for Pictorial Geography of the British Isles (SPCK)

On the Congo (engraving)
1045911 On the Congo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Congo. Illustration for The Graphic)

Douer (Dover), 1642. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Douer (Dover), 1642

The South Prospect of Dover, in the County of Kent, 1749, (1942). Creators: Samuel Buck
The South Prospect of Dover, in the County of Kent, 1749, (1942). Sailing ships off the coast, with the town of Dover, the castle and the White Cliffs

View of Dover, 1747, (1944). Creator: Richard Wilson
View of Dover, 1747, (1944). The town of Dover on the south coast of Kent, with the castle and cliffs in the distance. Dover was the site of the Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover

Lured from her own, her native home... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Lured from her own, her native home, the home of early life, and doom d in stranger realms to roam; a widow! Yet a wife! - Phillipss Lament, c1820

Dover, c1910. Dover Castle and South Foreland Cliffs. The Coast of France can be seen from these Cliffs in clear weather. Packet Station. Has large Docks. Population, 39, 980

St. Margarets Bay, Dover, c1896. Artist: Martin Jacobette
St. Margarets Bay, Dover, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Dover, from Shakespeares Cliff, Kent, 1829. Artist: William Daniell
Dover, from Shakespeares Cliff, Kent, 1829. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell, 1829

Fishing Boats of the Headland, c1841. Artist: William Callow
Fishing Boats of the Headland, c1841. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F

Cutter Entering Dover Harbour, 1819. Artist: Robert Havell
Cutter Entering Dover Harbour, 1819. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Dover, from the Beach, Kent, 1846. Artist: Henry Winsor Bond
Dover, from the Beach, Kent, 1846. After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864). From Dugdales England and Wales Delineated, by Thomas Dugdale. [L. Tallis, London, 1846]

Shakeseares Cliff, Dover. Kent, 1831. Artists: Henry Gastineau, Henry Adlard
Shakeseares Cliff, Dover. Kent, 1831. After Henry Gastineau (1791-1876). [Geo Virtue, London, 1831]

Dover, from the Beach, 19th century. Artist: Francis
Dover, from the Beach, 19th century

Dover Pier, Kent, 19th century. Artist: Appelton
Dover Pier, Kent, 19th century. View showing Dover Castle on the clifftop in the background

Dover, Kent, 1860. Artist: E Finden
Dover, Kent, 1860. Ships in rough weather off the Channel port of Dover

The Queens Visit to France, 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are greeted by French citizens on a royal visit, c1850s

Dover, 1875. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
Dover, 19th century. The famous white cliffs of Dover, England. From the collection of Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

The Jug of the Nightingale, 1854. Florence Nightingale flying to the aid of British troops in the Crimea carrying remedies

Langdon Bay and Cliffs, east of Dover Harbour, Dover, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Langdon Bay and Cliffs, east of Dover Harbour, Dover, Kent, 20th century. The bay is known for the Langdon Bay Hoard - a collection of Bronze Age metal objects found nearby in 1974

South Foreland Cliffs and Lghthouse from the Sea of Dover, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
South Foreland Cliffs and Lghthouse from the Sea of Dover, England, 20th century. Victorian lighthouse on South Foreland in St

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover, 1909
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les Boraques near Calais, France, in his monoplane Bleriot XI on 25 July 1909

Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. The orphaned David Copperfield, having run away from his poverty-ridden London existence

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"Dover Cliffs: A Timeless Icon of English Coastal Beauty" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating allure of Dover Cliffs. This stunning natural wonder has been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and travelers alike throughout history. From steamship travel posters to engravings and paintings, the majestic cliffs have left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape. In 1932, a vibrant English poster by Southern Railway beckoned adventurers to embark on the Dover-Calais crossing of the English Channel. The image perfectly captured the excitement and romance associated with this iconic route. One cannot mention Dover Cliffs without acknowledging Ford Madox Brown's masterpiece "The Last of England" from 1852-1855. In this poignant painting, he portrays a couple gazing out towards these towering cliffs as they bid farewell to their homeland – a powerful symbol of departure and longing. During World War II, amidst turbulent times, "The Golden Arrow" depicted a steam locomotive leaving Shakespeare's Cliff in Dover. This evocative image serves as a reminder of resilience and hope during dark days. Engravings such as "Dover Cliffs" transport us further into history; Wenceslaus Hollar's intricate work from 1642 showcases his meticulous attention to detail while capturing the grandeur of these imposing cliffs. Samuel Buck's panoramic view titled "The South Prospect of Dover" provides us with an enchanting glimpse into life in Kent during 1749. Richard Wilson's "View of Dover" from 1747 offers another perspective on this timeless destination that continues to captivate visitors today. As we delve deeper into historical moments surrounding Dover Cliffs, John Armstrong's creation captures September 1940 – depicting brave souls facing adversity head-on during wartime struggles. George Cruikshank takes us on an emotional journey with his artwork titled "Lured from her own, her native home. . " from c1820.