Irish Sea Collection (page 7)

IRELAND: KILLINEY BAY, c1840. View of Killiney Bay, south of Dublin, Ireland, on the Irish Sea. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

ENGLAND: LIGHTHOUSE, 1863. Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, England, built in 1848 and destroyed by gales in 1863. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1863

IRELAND: KILLINEY HILL. Steel engraving, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

IRELAND: DUBLIN BAY, c1840. As viewed from Kingstown Quarries. Steel engraving after William Henry Bartlett

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view of the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view along the promenade at the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view from the South Pier of the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) adult, surfacing, Irish Sea, august

Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, agricultural areas are brown, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Southern United Kingdom (UK). Satellite image of the southern part of the UK. North is at top. This view is about 560 kilometres across

British Isles from space
False-colour satellite image of the British Isles and north-west Europe captured on a relatively cloud-free day. The whole of the UK and Ireland is visible, as is part of France

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view of the North Pier at the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view from the North Pier of the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

Coastal scenery on the Mull of Galloway Scotland most southerly tip UK
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The Gallie Craig Tea room and cafe on the Mull of Galloway Scotland UK. A Turf roofed building on Scotlands most
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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.