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River Stour Collection

The River Stour, a picturesque waterway that winds its way through the stunning landscapes of Dorset, Kent, and Essex in England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas)

The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas)
XCF257194 The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 130.2x185.4 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). Artist: John Constable

The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). Artist: John Constable
The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Christchurch Priory and pleasure boats on the River Stour, Dorset, England

Christchurch Priory and pleasure boats on the River Stour, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Sturminster Newton Mill and River Stour, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sturminster Newton Mill and River Stour, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Westgate medieval gatehouse and gardens, with bridge over the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent

Westgate medieval gatehouse and gardens, with bridge over the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Mill at night, River Stour, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, UK

The Mill at night, River Stour, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, UK

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Victorian cast iron lighthouse on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Victorian cast iron lighthouse on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The White Horse, 1818-1819. Creator: John Constable

The White Horse, 1818-1819. Creator: John Constable
The White Horse, 1818-1819

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Ashford Kent UK City Street Map

Ashford Kent UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Ashford, Kent, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Old houses reflected in the Great Stour river in Canterbury, Kent, England

Old houses reflected in the Great Stour river in Canterbury, Kent, England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Flatford Mill, between 1810 and 1811. Creator: John Constable

Flatford Mill, between 1810 and 1811. Creator: John Constable
Flatford Mill, between 1810 and 1811

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire

Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of a woman and small child at the Bridge over the River Stour at Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire, c1920s

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Canterbury Kent UK City Street Map

Canterbury Kent UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Canterbury, Kent, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Punting on the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, England

Punting on the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: View towards Westgate Towers along River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, England

View towards Westgate Towers along River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Punting on the River Stour towards Westgate Towers, Canterbury, Kent, England

Punting on the River Stour towards Westgate Towers, Canterbury, Kent, England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Chilham Mill on the River Stour, build circa 1850, Kent, England

Chilham Mill on the River Stour, build circa 1850, Kent, England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Christchurch Priory on the River Stour, Dorset, England

Christchurch Priory on the River Stour, Dorset, England

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: United Kingdom, England, Suffolk. View of Willy LotA¢€™s house

United Kingdom, England, Suffolk. View of Willy LotA¢€™s house and the River Stour at Flatford - made famous by John ConstableA¢€™s paintings, including the Haywain and Flatford Mill

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Sandwich, May 5, 1882. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks

Sandwich, May 5, 1882. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
Sandwich, May 5, 1882

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Stratford Saint Mary from the Coombs, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)

Stratford Saint Mary from the Coombs, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
877390 Stratford Saint Mary from the Coombs, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 48.5x65.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: A View near Flatford Mill (oil on paper laid down on canvas)

A View near Flatford Mill (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
AGN284382 A View near Flatford Mill (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 25.9x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Bridge over the River Stour (oil on canvas)

The Bridge over the River Stour (oil on canvas)
CH402077 The Bridge over the River Stour (oil on canvas) by Watts, Frederick Waters (1800-62); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Landscape (The Lock), 1815-30 (oil on canvas)

Landscape (The Lock), 1815-30 (oil on canvas)
5858779 Landscape (The Lock), 1815A-30 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837) (attr. to); 71.5A--92 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: On the Stour, 19th century (oil on canvas)

On the Stour, 19th century (oil on canvas)
3744001 On the Stour, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837) (manner of); 26.7x36.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Flatford Mill from the Lock, c. 1811 (oil on canvas)

Flatford Mill from the Lock, c. 1811 (oil on canvas)
HEH416447 Flatford Mill from the Lock, c.1811 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 25.4x30.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Southampton and Dorchester Railway (engraving)

The Southampton and Dorchester Railway (engraving)
1095937 The Southampton and Dorchester Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southampton and Dorchester Railway)

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Town and Port of Fordwich (engraving)

The Town and Port of Fordwich (engraving)
1626582 The Town and Port of Fordwich (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town and Port of Fordwich)

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: On the Stour near East Bergholt, Suffolk (oil on canvas)

On the Stour near East Bergholt, Suffolk (oil on canvas)
3744003 On the Stour near East Bergholt, Suffolk (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837) (after); 24.1x29.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Stratford Mill, 1819 to 1820. Creator: John Constable

Stratford Mill, 1819 to 1820. Creator: John Constable
Stratford Mill; " The Young Waltonians" ; Stratford Mill on the River Stour; Stratford Mill, " The Young Waltonians", 1819 to 1820

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Parham Mill, Gillingham, ca. 1826. Creator: John Constable

Parham Mill, Gillingham, ca. 1826. Creator: John Constable
Parham Mill, Gillingham; Mill at Gillingham, Dorset; Gillingham Mill, Dorset; A Mill in Gillingham, in Dorsetshire; A Mill at Gillingham; Mill, Gillingham, Dorset; A Mill at Gillingham

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Barge below Flatford Lock, ca. 1810. Creator: John Constable

Barge below Flatford Lock, ca. 1810. Creator: John Constable
Barge below Flatford Lock; Flatford Lock, ca. 1810

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Dedham Lock, between 1819 and 1820. Creator: John Constable

Dedham Lock, between 1819 and 1820. Creator: John Constable
Dedham Lock; Lock near Dedham; Sketch for the lock on the Sour; Canal Study, between 1819 and 1820

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Flatford Lock, between 1810 and 1811. Creator: John Constable

Flatford Lock, between 1810 and 1811. Creator: John Constable
Flatford Lock, between 1810 and 1811

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: A Rainbow - View of the Stour, ca. 1845. Creator: Lionel Constable

A Rainbow - View of the Stour, ca. 1845. Creator: Lionel Constable
A Rainbow - View of the Stour, ca. 1845

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: A Lock on the Stour, 1830. Creator: David Lucas

A Lock on the Stour, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
A Lock on the Stour, 1830

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: River Stour, 1831. Creator: David Lucas

River Stour, 1831. Creator: David Lucas
River Stour, 1831

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Dedham Lock, or The Leaping Horse, 1825, (1922). Creator: John Constable

Dedham Lock, or The Leaping Horse, 1825, (1922). Creator: John Constable
Dedham Lock, or The Leaping Horse, 1825, (1922). View of the Suffolk countryside, with a horse leaping a barrier by a sluice near the River Stour

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: UK, Canterbury, Westgate, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies

UK, Canterbury, Westgate, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ruins dating from the 15th century on the grounds of the Westgate Gardens, a public space adjoing the Westgate Tower, the original western gatehouse entrance to the city, along the River Stour

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: West Gate Towers, Canterbury, Kent

West Gate Towers, Canterbury, Kent

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Barbican, Sandwich, 1907. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner

The Barbican, Sandwich, 1907. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
The Barbican, Sandwich, 1907. Historic town on the river Stour in Kent, UK

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the distance, c1811. Artist: John Constable

Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the distance, c1811. Artist: John Constable
Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the distance, c1811. Painting held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Weavers House by the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, 1924-1926. Artist: HS Newcombe

The Weavers House by the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, 1924-1926. Artist: HS Newcombe
The Weavers House by the River Stour, Canterbury, Kent, 1924-1926. The Weavers House was built in 1507. Its name comes from the Flemish

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Old Bridge, Christchurch, Dorset, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd

The Old Bridge, Christchurch, Dorset, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
The Old Bridge, Christchurch, Dorset, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: The Barbican, Sandwich, Kent, c1905

The Barbican, Sandwich, Kent, c1905. [Shureys Publications]

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the Distance, 1811. Artist: John Constable

Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the Distance, 1811. Artist: John Constable
Barges on the Stour, with Dedham Church in the Distance, 1811. From the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Background imageRiver Stour Collection: Flatford Mill, Painted by Constable, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Flatford Mill, Painted by Constable, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Flatford Mill, Painted by Constable, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England, 20th century. A Grade I listed watermill built in 1733 on the River Stour at Flatford in Suffolk, England



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The River Stour, a picturesque waterway that winds its way through the stunning landscapes of Dorset, Kent, and Essex in England, is a source of inspiration for artists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings, it has captured the imagination of many. One cannot mention the River Stour without acknowledging John Constable's famous painting "The Hay Wain. " This iconic masterpiece depicts a rural scene along the riverbank, showcasing the idyllic beauty that can be found here. The painting perfectly captures the essence of this enchanting river. In Dorset, Christchurch Priory stands proudly alongside pleasure boats gently bobbing on the River Stour. This charming sight offers a glimpse into both history and leisure as visitors explore this delightful corner of England. Further downstream lies Sturminster Newton Mill, an impressive structure that overlooks the meandering River Stour. As one admires this picturesque mill against the backdrop of lush greenery, it becomes evident why artists have been drawn to capture its beauty throughout history. Canterbury boasts Westgate medieval gatehouse and gardens with a bridge gracefully arching over the River Stour. This historic landmark adds to Canterbury's allure as visitors stroll through its well-preserved streets while enjoying breathtaking views along the riverbanks. Venturing eastward to Harwich in Essex reveals Victorian cast iron lighthouses adorning Dovercourt beach. These elegant structures not only serve as navigational aids but also add charm to an already captivating riverside setting. Back in Dorset lies another gem - The White Horse - created by John Constable himself. This magnificent artwork showcases his talent for capturing natural landscapes with remarkable precision and emotion. As we navigate our way through Ashford in Kent using city street maps, we discover how intricately woven into daily life this beautiful river truly is. Old houses reflect their timeless charm upon Great Stour's shimmering surface while reminding us of centuries past.