Mersey Collection

River Mersey ferry and the Three Graces, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Training Ship HMS Conway
A view of the training ship HMS Conway which was established in 1859 and for many years was moored on the River Mersey near Liverpool. Some of the ships company can be seen amongst the rigging

Antique map, Liverpool and Birkenhead, England, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, Liverpool and Birkenhead, England, 19th Century

Liverpool & Mersey Tug
The Mersey tug The Minegarth, approaching the Pier Head at Liverpool, Merseyside, England, with the Royal Liver Building beyond. Date: 1950s

Liverpool skyline across the Mersey River, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Anderton Boat Lift
The Anderton Boat Lift, near Northwich, Cheshire, England, which transfers the canal narrow boats from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal and vice-versa. Date: June 1963

New Brighton, The Wirral
The Sands, New Brighton, The Wirral - overlooking Liverpool across the Mersey. Date: circa 1910s

British Narrowboat
Narrow boats lashed together, on the Trent and Mersey Canal, near Northwich, Cheshire, England

Training Ship HMS Conway - Working with the Sextant
The naval training ship HMS Conway was established in 1859 and for many years was moored on the River Mersey near Liverpool. Here, some of the ships boys are seen using a sextant. Date: 1898

Liverpool birds eye view, 1886
A magnificent birds eye view of Liverpool from the Mersey in 1886, showing the then-new public buildings, at the time of Queen Victorias visit to the Liverpool Exhibition

Bridgewater Canal Map
Map showing the route of the proposed canal from Worsley to Manchester and thence to the Mersey, to be built by engineer James Brindley for the duke of Bridgewater

WILLOWGARTH TUG BOAT
Willowgarth, one of the REA diesel tugs, on the River Mersey at Liverpool, England. Date: built 1959

The Empress of England at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool. 18th April 1957

Runcorn Bridge 1905
This bridge connected Runcorn and Widnes across the river Mersey. It opened 29 May 1905, replacing the previous ferry. Known locally as " The Car" after its suspension bridge

Liverpool and the River Mersey, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

The Runcorn Railway Bridge over the Mersey
The Runcorn Railway Bridge over the River Mersey

Opening of the Mersey Tunnel - Liverpool Date: 1934

Cover design, Progress, April 1927 - Lever Brothers magazine, mythological figure in Liverpool Date: 1927

Map of Liverpool and its environs, England, 1870s
Vintage engraving of Map of Liverpool and its environs, England, 1870s, 19th Century

Old abandoned shack by Mersey
Collapsing shelter on pier by the side of the Mersey in Liverpool at sunset

Albert Docks Liverpool
A Tallship in the Albert Docks at Liverpool, once one of the busiest ports in the country, now a busy tourist centre

Liverpool, Merseyside - The Three Graces on the Waterfront
Liverpool, Merseyside - View of the Three Graces on the Waterfront (Pier Head) from The Mersey River. Date: circa 1936

HMS Daffodil IV on her return to the Mersey from Zeebrugge. The Zeebrugge Raid, which took place on 23 April 1918, was an attempt by the British Royal Navy to neutralize the key Belgian port of

Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool - Victorian period

The Landing Stage, Liverpool - early 1900s

Fradley Junction Trent and Mersey Canal Narowboat
Fradley, Junction, Trent, and, Mersey, Canal, Narowboat, Inland, Waterways, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Firth, 12021639

People waving at the visiting aircraft carrier HMS Centaur. Liverpool, Merseyside. 14th August 1965

Liverpool - On the Mersey. Liverpool - River with Sailing Boats. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool. Date: circa 1900

Electric Car Crossing ship canal from Runcorn to Widnes
The Runcorn-Widnes Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Opened on 29th May 1905. Date: circa 1905

Training Ship HMS Conway - Boys on the Upper Deck
The naval training ship HMS Conway was established in 1859 and for many years was moored on the River Mersey near Liverpool. Here, the ships boys and officers are seen on the upper deck. Date: 1898

ENGLAND: MERSEY RIVER, 1928. The River Mersey, at Liverpool. Poster by Charles Dixon, from the series Western Gateway to the Empire, 1928

Liverpool North Mersey goods depot, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1903. View of the travelling crane for goods to be transferred from train to ship and vice versa

TS Conway, 1935
Aerial photograph showing the three-masted training ship Conway, moored in the River Mersey, 1935. This photograph shows the crew of boys lining the starboard bulwarks to cheer a cadet leaving

Manchester Ship Canal 1
Map showing the western end of the Canal, where it joins the river Mersey flowing into the sea at Liverpool

Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
1059662 Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the Mersey, and to those of the Dock Board Lifeboat

The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia leaving the Mersey for New York (engraving)
2812752 The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia leaving the Mersey for New York (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Training Ship Indefatigable, New Ferry, Cheshire
The Training Ship Indefatigable, moored on the River Mersey, off New Ferry, Cheshire, was established in 1865 to receive the sons and orphans of sailors, and other poor and destitute boys

The South West Prospect of Liverpool, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, 1728
XJF497296 The South West Prospect of Liverpool, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, 1728 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Private Collection; English

The White Star Line Iron Clipper 'Tayleur', 1850
3330908 The White Star Line Iron Clipper 'Tayleur', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the White Star Line Iron Clipper 'Tayleur')

A ferry crossing the Mersey
5307309 A ferry crossing the Mersey.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a ferry crossing the Mersey in Liverpool. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wreck of the Montreal Ocean Steam-Ship Company's mail-steamer Jura, Crosby Point...Liverpool, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Wreck of the Montreal Ocean Steam-Ship Company's mail-steamer Jura, at Crosby Point, near Liverpool, 1864. 'The Jura...had made her passage across the Atlantic...She arrived at the Bell Buoy

Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the First Detachment of the 100th Regiment in the Mersey, 1858. We have recently had two interesting arrivals to the shores of England - the first

The Graphic, Front Cover May 22nd. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover May 22nd. 1886, 1886. The visit of the Queen to Liverpool. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Mersey Tunnel opened by The Prince of Wales, Jan. 20, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Mersey Tunnel opened by The Prince of Wales, Jan. 20, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Liverpool Ferry boat crossing the River Mersey to Birkenhead
Ferry boat crossing the River Mersey to Birkenhead, with Liverpool Docks and Harbour in the back ground with the distinctive shape of the Liver Building - Merseyside, England Date: 1924

Tunnel connecting Liverpool with Birkenhead 1926
Diagram showing where the tunnel connecting Liverpool to Birkenhead would be, under the River Mersey. Spanning 44ft wide with two desks for vehicles only

Mersey Defence Sea Forts. A general view of the sea forts standing out in the sea area, a prototype of those which are in the Thames, they make an impressive sight from the deck of the relief vessel

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"Discover the enchanting beauty of Mersey: A journey through history and nature" Embark on a captivating voyage along the River Mersey ferry, where you'll witness the majestic Three Graces standing proudly in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. As you sail past, let your eyes wander to an antique map depicting the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Birkenhead in the 19th Century. Immerse yourself in maritime heritage as you encounter the mighty Liverpool & Mersey Tug and catch a glimpse of the iconic Training Ship HMS Conway. Marvel at engineering marvels like Anderton Boat Lift that gracefully lifts boats between two canals. Admire the breathtaking Liverpool skyline across the tranquil waters River, offering a picturesque view that encapsulates England's rich history. Spot a charming British Narrowboat gliding peacefully along these serene waters. Venture further to New Brighton on The Wirral peninsula and be captivated by its natural splendor. Witness The Empress of England docked at Gladstone Dock on April 18th, 1957 - a testament to Liverpool's bustling port. Feel the power of Willowgarth Tug Boat as it navigates through these historic waters while taking in an awe-inspiring birds-eye view captured back in 1886. Explore Bridgewater Canal Map showcasing yet another remarkable waterway connecting towns with ease. Mersey is not just a river; it's an embodiment of culture, heritage, and natural wonders that have shaped this region for centuries. So come aboard and let this enchanting journey unfold before your eyes.