Straits Collection

Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits
The suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, built by Thomas Telford in 1819-1826. Together with a similar bridge across the Conway River it completed the main route to Ireland via Holyhead

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle, the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, in the Straits of Magellan

British Troops Gallipoli
British troops advance on mass up the cliffs at Gallipoli off the Dardanelles straits. " Short of ammunition but still they press on, the true bulldog rush of our troops"

Allegory of the Battle of Salamis, 1858 (oil on canvas)
2973583 Allegory of the Battle of Salamis, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74); length: 535 cm; Bayerische Landtag, Munich

Singapore
Antique illustration of a Republic of Singapore

Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), two adults with baby, overlooking town and ships in sea at sunset. Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Gibraltar. August 2018

Piltdown Man article- The most ancient inhabitant of England
The most ancient inhabitant of England: the newly found Sussex Man. A page from the Illustrated London News by W.P Pycraft, examining the parallels between the Piltdown Man skull and jaw

American ethnographic map
Illutration of American ethnographic map

Denmark - Sweden border, satellite image
Denmark. Satellite image of the European country of Denmark (left) and the surrounding area. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green

Gibraltar with Steam Ship and Sailing Ship in the Foreground (engraving)
KW200156 Gibraltar with Steam Ship and Sailing Ship in the Foreground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

View of coastline with whirlpools in narrow strait, looking towards Isle of Scarba, Gulf of Corryvreckan, Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Gibraltar
2900914 Gibraltar; (add.info.: Gibraltar Plan, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Jodocus Hondius' map showing the Straits of Magellan and Terra del Fueogo
5310318 Jodocus Hondius' map showing the Straits of Magellan and Terra del Fueogo; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving based on Jodocus Hondius' map showing the Straits of Magellan)

Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538557 Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales

Map of Dardanelles, c.1900 (engraving)
532751 Map of Dardanelles, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Dardanelles, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Defenses at Gibraltar
2900913 Defenses at Gibraltar; (add.info.: Straits, Defenses at Gibraltar, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

Map of Bosporus, c.1900 (engraving)
532714 Map of Bosporus, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Bosporus, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Krakatoa volanic eruption, 1883
Cover of The Illustrated London News, 8th September 1883 with three pictures about the volcanic eruption of the island of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait which began on the afternoon of Sunday

Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan town skyline at the harbor during dusk

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan skyline over the straits with industrial areas

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits

Shimonoseki, Japan waterfront at the Kanmon Straits

Shimonoseki, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits

Shimonoseki, Japan waterfront skyline at the tower

Shimonoseki, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits

Shimonoseki, Japan skyline over the Kanmon Straits

Shimonoseki, Japan Karato Pier at the Kanmon Straits

Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat and colleague, Anglesey
David Gallichan, Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat leads a crew member from the lifeboat station in Anglesey. The Sunday Times Date: 1991

Cassiterite, Ulu Johan, Ipoh, Kinta district, Southern Perak, Malaysia
This large specimen of water worn cassiterite was brought to Cornwall from Malaysia by Redruth businessman James Wickett in 1910

HMS Middleton in the Straits of Hormuz
HMS Middleton is pictured transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. HMS Middleton, Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV), detects, investigates

Menai Straits Bridge

Menai Straits Victorian period

Menai Straits, Wales

Britannia Bridge, Anglesey, Victorian period

Steamship TS St Tudno of the LNWSC
Steamship TS St Tudno of The Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company (LNWSC), a pleasure cruise company based in Liverpool. Sold for scrap in 1963. Pictured in the Menai Straits. Date: circa 1927

St Tudno of the LNWSC
Steamship TS St Tudno of The Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company (LNWSC), a pleasure cruise company based in Liverpool. Sold for scrap in 1963. Date: circa 1927

Five Maori Tombs - New Zealand. Mausoleum of E Tohi, the mother of Rauparaha, on the Island of Mana, in Cook's Straits (top)

The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving)
IND388240 The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving)
IND388200 The Discovery of the Strait of Magellan (coloured engraving) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

DDE-90024677
Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat, Manta Point. Two manta rays swim past coral near bottom. Date: 19/05/2006

DDE-90024631
Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Close-up of a bivalve clam shell. Date: 11/02/2005

DDE-90024630
Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. A poisonous blue- ring octopus flashes its blue rings as a warning. Date: 11/02/2005

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"Straits: Navigating through History's Frozen Paths and Turbulent Waters" The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro: Witness the brave ships battling nature's icy grip in their quest for discovery. HMS Beagle/Darwin's Ship: A vessel that carried a young naturalist named Charles Darwin to the far corners of the Earth, forever changing our understanding of life on this planet. Telford's suspension bridge across the Menai Straits: Marvel at the engineering prowess that connected two lands over treacherous waters, bridging communities and fostering progress. British Troops Gallipoli: Explore the harrowing accounts of soldiers who fought valiantly amidst unforgiving straits during World War I, leaving an indelible mark on history. Warships in a Heavy Storm by Ludolf Bakhuysen (1695): Behold a tempestuous scene as warships battle against raging waves, reminding us of humanity's resilience even in times of turmoil. Piltdown Man article - The most ancient inhabitant of England: Unearth secrets from our past as we delve into the intriguing story surrounding one of England's earliest known inhabitants. Singapore: Discover how this bustling city-state has transformed itself from a humble fishing village to become one of Asia's economic powerhouses, strategically located along vital trade routes. American ethnographic map: Journey through diverse cultures and traditions depicted on this captivating map, showcasing America's rich tapestry woven together by its people. Denmark-Sweden border satellite image: Observe borders fading away from space as nations coexist peacefully despite historical conflicts—a testament to diplomacy triumphing over division. Allegory of the Battle of Salamis (1858): Immerse yourself in an epic canvas depicting valorous naval warfare between ancient Greek forces and Persians—an enduring symbol of courage and victory.