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Gorleston Collection

Gorleston, a picturesque coastal town in England, is a haven for fishing enthusiasts and beach lovers alike

Background imageGorleston Collection: Fishing boats entering the harbour at Gorleston

Fishing boats entering the harbour at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk. Britain was once described by a politician as " built on coal and surrounded by fish"

Background imageGorleston Collection: The sands, Gorleston, England

The sands, Gorleston, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageGorleston Collection: Beech i. e. Beach Gardens, Gorleston, England

Beech i. e. Beach Gardens, Gorleston, England
Beech i.e. Beach Gardens, Gorleston, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageGorleston Collection: Pier Head, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Pier Head, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageGorleston Collection: Donkey Rides on the beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Donkey Rides on the beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Donkey Rides on the beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, known colloquially as Gorleston, a town in Norfolk, England (to the south of Great Yarmouth). circa 1920s

Background imageGorleston Collection: Fisher Girls at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Fisher Girls at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk Date: circa 1950

Background imageGorleston Collection: Pier and Cosies, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Pier and Cosies, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageGorleston Collection: Bandstand, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Bandstand, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageGorleston Collection: Beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Beach at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageGorleston Collection: Top of cliffs and beach, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Top of cliffs and beach, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageGorleston Collection: The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth, View of Great Yarmouth, from Gorleston (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth, View of Great Yarmouth, from Gorleston (engraving)
1624047 The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth, View of Great Yarmouth, from Gorleston (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth)

Background imageGorleston Collection: The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy (litho)

The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy (litho)
1601117 The Wreck of a Schooner at Gorleston, bringing the Crew Ashore by the Breeches-Buoy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk (chromolitho)

Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk (chromolitho)
6031736 Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston (b / w photo)

Gorleston (b / w photo)
6013007 Gorleston (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorleston. Illustration for Photographic View Album of Yarmouth and District (Valentine)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston (b / w photo)

Gorleston (b / w photo)
6029173 Gorleston (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorleston. Illustration for Photographic Views of Yarmouth (Callcut and Beavis)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston, jetty and lighthouse (colour photo)

Gorleston, jetty and lighthouse (colour photo)
3094978 Gorleston, jetty and lighthouse (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorleston, jetty and lighthouse)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston harbour, from The Magazine of Art 1893, Cassell and Company, 1893 (litho)

Gorleston harbour, from The Magazine of Art 1893, Cassell and Company, 1893 (litho)
5304163 Gorleston harbour, from The Magazine of Art 1893, Cassell and Company, 1893 (litho) by Hayes, Edwin (1820-1904); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGorleston Collection: Recent Wrecks on the East Coast (b / w photo)

Recent Wrecks on the East Coast (b / w photo)
1601248 Recent Wrecks on the East Coast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Wrecks on the East Coast)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands (b / w photo)

Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands (b / w photo)
3091937 Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorleston, a Stretch of the Sands)

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston Pier, c1880. Creator: Unknown

Gorleston Pier, c1880. Creator: Unknown
Gorleston Pier, c1880. From " The Album of Great Yarmouth Views". [Charles, Reynolds & Co. London]

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston - A Stretch of the Sands, 1895

Gorleston - A Stretch of the Sands, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageGorleston Collection: Gorleston beach with pierhead

Gorleston beach with pierhead
Gorleston beach and Pier. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageGorleston Collection: GORLESTON

GORLESTON
The sands at Gorleston-on-sea, Norfolk. Date: 1895

Background imageGorleston Collection: Source Size = 5709 x 3965

Source Size = 5709 x 3965
Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life Boat at Yarmouth, Uk, 1867

Background imageGorleston Collection: Holiday Snap

Holiday Snap
As this holidaymaking family stroll along the promenade at Gorleston-on-Sea in Norfolk, they are snapped by a hopeful photographer


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Gorleston, a picturesque coastal town in England, is a haven for fishing enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. As the sun rises over the horizon, fishing boats gracefully enter the harbour, their nets filled with an abundance of fresh catch. The sands stretch out before you, inviting you to take a leisurely stroll along its golden shores. Beech Gardens in a tranquil oasis where nature thrives. The vibrant colors of blooming flowers and lush greenery create a serene atmosphere that soothes the soul. Fisher Girls at Gorleston-on-Sea proudly display their hard work as they gather by the shore, showcasing their skills honed through generations. At Pier Head in Gorleston-on-Sea, visitors are treated to breathtaking views of both land and sea. The pier extends into the sparkling waters like an open invitation to explore beyond the shoreline. Cosies line the pier's edges, offering shelter from gentle sea breezes while providing panoramic vistas. The Bandstand stands proudly amidst this seaside paradise - its elegant structure serving as a gathering place for live music performances that fill the air with melodies that dance on oceanic currents. Nearby lies another gem; Great Yarmouth can be seen from afar atop cliffs overlooking Gorleston's sandy beaches. Donkey rides bring joy to children and nostalgia to adults on Gorleston's lively beachfront - laughter fills the air as these friendly creatures amble along with gleeful riders aboard. Historical engravings depict scenes such as "The Wreck of a Schooner, " reminding us of both perilous maritime adventures and heroic rescues carried out by brave souls using breeches-buoys. As day turns into nightfall at Prince of Wales pub in Yarmouth, patrons enjoy stunning views across Great Yarmouth from Gorleston's vantage point - witnessing lights twinkling against darkened skies creates an enchanting ambiance that lingers long after leaving this charming town.