Irish Sea Collection

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

UK at night from space
UK at night, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. France is at bottom. Image taken on 24th December 2010

England, Lancashire, Lytham St Annes. Lytham St Annes pier located near Blackpool, on the Irish Sea Coast

Baily lighthouse, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland, Europe

Scotland, UK, satellite image
Scotland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Scotland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

Wales. The Menai Strait, Anglesey, North Wales The Menai Strait is a narrow stretch of shallow tidal water, about 14 miles long, which separates the island of Anglesey from the mainland of Wales

Pwllheli - A Sheltered Corner, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Whitehaven Harbour, c. 1840-50 (engraving)
XJF448259 Whitehaven Harbour, c.1840-50 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitehaven is a port town in west Cumbria; ); English

Fog shrouds the Skellig Islands, Great Skellig Michael in the foreground, Little Skellig behind, County Kerry, Munster, Irish Sea, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Britannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Creator: John Brett
Britannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Sailing boats off the coast near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

Whitehaven, Cumberland, 1814-1825. Artist: William Daniell
Whitehaven, Cumberland, 1814-1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

Hadrians Wall also called the Roman Wall, Picts Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia

Dublin Bay, Co Dublin, Ireland; East Wall With Lighthouse At The End

Southport - The Pier and the South Lake, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Aberystwith, c1900. Artist: ER Gyde
Aberystwith, c1900. Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre, and holiday resort within Ceredigion, West Wales, often colloquially known as Aber

Map of England and Wales, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273140 Map of England and Wales, 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Sunset view from Walney Island across the Irish Dea towards the distant Walney Offshore Wind Farm, Cumbrian Coast, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve, starlings at sunset towards the Irish Sea and the distant Walney Offshore Wind Farm, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset view from Walney Island across the Irish Sea towards the distant Walney Offshore Wind Farm, Cumbrian Coast, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Woman looking out to the Irish Sea at Howth Head, a peninsula on the east coast of Ireland

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) in flight over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Beach at sunrise, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. December 2013

Lighthouse on Fanad Head, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, UK, August 2011

View of the ruins of the Dunluce Castle. Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster region, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Blackhead path lighthouse, Whitehead, County Antrim, Ulster region, northern Ireland, United Kingdom

View of secluded beach near Ballintoy Harbour, County Antrim, Irish Sea, Northern Ireland. December, 2021

The Queen Visiting South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead... 1853, (1861). Creator: Unknown
The Queen Visiting South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, On Her Majestys Return from Ireland, 1853, (1861). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and her family visited the South Stack Lighthouse in September 1853

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) Isle of Man, July

Nudibranch (Dendronotus frondosus) Isle of Man, July

Razorbill (Alca torda) perched on lichen covered rock. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Herring gull (Larus argentatus) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

St. Bees, and St. Bees Head, c1896. Artist: Green Brothers
St. Bees, and St. Bees Head, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Storm waves from an extreme low pressure system batter Whitehaven harbour, Cumbria, UK, December 2014

Bangor - The Town and the Bay, from Mornington Park, Princeton, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Blackpool - View of the Front, Showing the Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Sand dunes on the beach at Formby, Mersyside, England, UK

England, Lancashire, Blackpool, Central Pier Sunset

Wind turbines at The Walney offshore wind farm silhouetted at sunset, off Walney Island, Cumbria, UK. November, 2021

The Red Arrows display team flying in formation over the sea, Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Wales, UK. August, 2022

Norway's laminaria (Ascophyllum nodosum) growing up towards the surface in clear, shallow sea, Aberffraw, Anglesey, Wales, Irish Sea, UK. July

Caernarvon, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, November 2, 1799
Caernarvon, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", November 2, 1799

Penmanmawr, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, September 1, 1799
Penmanmawr, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

Split level image of the tiny chapel of St Cwyfan, surrounded by sea at high tide and underwater forests of mixed seaweed near Aberffraw, Anglesey, Wales, Irish Sea, UK. July

Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) on nest, Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

Llandudno - The Parade from above the Baths, 1860/94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Llandudno - The Parade from above the Baths, 1860/94. The Best Temperence Bevarage - MONTSERRAT - Lime Fruit Juice Cordials'. Albumen print

Llandudno and Conway Bay, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Llandudno and Conway Bay, 1860/94. Albumen print

The Steam Packet Saint Patrick On The Liverpool To Dublin Run
CH142201 The Steam Packet Saint Patrick On The Liverpool To Dublin Run, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Miles (1774-1849); 44.4x68.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

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The Irish Sea: A Tapestry of Beauty and History Gazing down from space, the Irish Sea reveals its enchanting allure as it shimmers under the night sky, separating Scotland and England. This satellite image captures the mesmerizing expanse that connects these lands. On one side lies Lancashire's Lytham St Annes, a coastal gem in England where golden sands meet rolling waves. Further south, Baily Lighthouse stands tall on Howth Peninsula in County Dublin, Ireland - a beacon guiding ships through treacherous waters. Venturing westward brings us to Wales and its captivating Menai Strait. Here, nature weaves an intricate tapestry of rugged beauty between mainland Wales and Anglesey Island. Traveling back in time to 1895, Pwllheli emerges as a sheltered corner nestled within this maritime realm. The tranquility of Whitehaven Harbour during the mid-19th century is etched forever in an engraving from c1840-50 - a testament to human ingenuity coexisting with nature's grandeur. Yet even amidst serene scenes lie moments of mystery. Fog envelops the Skellig Islands off County Kerry's coast; Great Skellig Michael takes center stage while Little Skellig peeks shyly from behind - an ethereal sight that captivates all who witness it. Delving further into history reveals Whitehaven's bustling harbor during 1814-1825; artist William Daniell immortalizes this vibrant hub where trade thrived amid breathtaking surroundings. In Britannia's Realm circa 1880 (c1930), John Brett paints a vivid picture encompassing not only land but also sea - showcasing how intertwined they are within this region rich with heritage. And let us not forget Hadrian's Wall standing resolute against time itself – a symbol of ancient Roman engineering marvels that once guarded Britannia’s northern frontier.