Thames Collection (page 17)

Chart of the River Thames and Estuary, 1790 (coloured engraving)
7337586 Chart of the River Thames and Estuary, 1790 (coloured engraving) by Stanier, Richard (fl.1790); 43.5x54 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Thames Estuary from The Sea-Mirrour atlas by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, published in Amsterdam in 1633, 1633 (chart)
7337555 The Thames Estuary from The Sea-Mirrour atlas by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, published in Amsterdam in 1633, 1633 (chart) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); 25.5x21.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Thames policemen embarking on a river patrol
5310001 Thames policemen embarking on a river patrol; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Thames policemen embarking on a river patrol. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A ship with two decks and a frigate going up the Thames (England), off Gravesend
MMM5461644 A ship with two decks and a frigate going up the Thames (England), off Gravesend. Oil on canvas by Charles Brooking (1723-1759)

British East India trading ship on the Thames (England). Oil on canvas by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)
MMM5460309 British East India trading ship on the Thames (England). Oil on canvas by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875). by Knell, William Adolphus (1805-75); National Maritime Museum, London

Thames houseboats studies (England). Gouache taken from a notebook, circa 1890, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
MMM5481661 Thames houseboats studies (England). Gouache taken from a notebook, circa 1890, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Activity scene along Irongate Quay, on the Thames (England), with Tower Bridge in the distance
MMM5481599 Activity scene along Irongate Quay, on the Thames (England), with Tower Bridge in the distance by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

A barge, a shuttle from the city of London, docked on the Thames in Richmond (England)
MMM5462042 A barge, a shuttle from the city of London, docked on the Thames in Richmond (England). Oil on wood, 19th century English school.; National Maritime Museum, London

Seen of Greenwich and the Thames from Greenwich Park (England), the Royal Observatory on the left
MMM5461635 Seen of Greenwich and the Thames from Greenwich Park (England), the Royal Observatory on the left and London on the horizon

A sailboat from the Thames (England), for transport and trade along the river and on the east coast
MMM5460331 A sailboat from the Thames (England), for transport and trade along the river and on the east coast. Oil on canvas, 1861, by James Webb (1830--1904)

Royal Regate of Henley (or Henley on Thames, England), circa 1880. Spectators take a picnic on the bank in summer
NWI4961990 Royal Regate of Henley (or Henley on Thames, England), circa 1880. Spectators take a picnic on the bank in summer. Illustration 19th century

Woolwich dockyard, late 18th century (pen, black ink, watercolour)
7342004 Woolwich dockyard, late 18th century (pen, black ink, watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 26.7x40.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph)
7341856 Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 21.1x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Shipping in the Pool of London, 19th century (engraved, coloured)
7341610 Shipping in the Pool of London, 19th century (engraved, coloured) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 19.4x28.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Merchant ship, 1918 (pastel on paper)
7342147 Merchant ship, 1918 (pastel on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 37.7x52.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341527 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341524 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The fire in the Parliament of the United Kingdom (London) on the night of Thursday, October 16, 1834
MMM5483641 The fire in the Parliament of the United Kingdom (London) on the night of Thursday, October 16, 1834; National Maritime Museum, London

The ship 'Matilda', for transporting passengers and goods, and the cutter 'Zephyr'
MMM5465890 The ship 'Matilda', for transporting passengers and goods, and the cutter 'Zephyr', sailing on the Thames (England)

A View of Blackwall looking towards Greenwich, 1750 (etching)
7339213 A View of Blackwall looking towards Greenwich, 1750 (etching) by Boydell, John (1719-1804); 30.3x47.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Thames and Greenwich Hospital by moonlight, c.1854-65 (oil on canvas)
7339093 The Thames and Greenwich Hospital by moonlight, c.1854-65 (oil on canvas) by Pether, Henry (fl.1828-62); 61x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving)
FLO4577723 Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving); (add.info.: His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Waterman's Hall)

United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: the Chateau, the Thames, the Thames, the Thames
LUX4770819 United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: the Chateau, the Thames, the Thames, the Thames, the roof of the Chateau in restoration, 1890; (add.info.: United Kingdom, Great Britain)

A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850
3331132 A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Merchantman making for the Thames, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Custom House, London, 1850
3359161 The Custom House, London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Custom House, London, showing busy paddle steamer and other traffic on the Thames)

The raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850
3359198 The raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend)

A small paddle steamer on the Thames, 1850
3359170 A small paddle steamer on the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a small paddle steamer on the River Thames. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Custom House, London, 1850
3359162 The Custom House, London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Custom House, London, showing busy paddle steamer and other traffic on the Thames)

Battle of the Thames, 1840
1576371 Battle of the Thames, 1840; (add.info.: Battle of the Thames, also called Battle of Moravian town, (Oct. 5, 1813), in the War of 1812, decisive U.S

Battle of the Thames, 1840
1576370 Battle of the Thames, 1840; (add.info.: Battle of the Thames, also called Battle of Moravian town, (Oct. 5, 1813), in the War of 1812, decisive U.S

Oxford crew preparing for the Boat Race (engraving)
8631259 Oxford crew preparing for the Boat Race (engraving) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood (1863-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford crew preparing for the Boat Race)

St John's College Barge, University of Oxford (engraving)
8631369 St John's College Barge, University of Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St John's College Barge, University of Oxford)

Hydrocycle on the River Thames (engraving)
8631594 Hydrocycle on the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydrocycle on the River Thames. Illustration from Black and White)

The Old Landing-Stage at Westminster Hall (litho)
8632516 The Old Landing-Stage at Westminster Hall (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Landing-Stage at Westminster Hall)

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River Thames: Mill and Lock Shiplake (colour litho)
8630532 River Thames: Mill and Lock Shiplake (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill and Lock Shiplake)

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River Thames: Mapledurham (colour litho)
8630529 River Thames: Mapledurham (colour litho) by Maybank, Thomas (1869-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mapledurham)

The Prospect of Whitby, Shadwell, London (b/w photo)
8676282 The Prospect of Whitby, Shadwell, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prospect of Whitby, riverside public house in Shadwell)

Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo)
8671426 Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training Ship)

Down Wapping Way (b/w photo)
8634875 Down Wapping Way (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down Wapping Way. Illustration for The World's Best Photographs, Second Series (Odhams)

Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament, London (b/w photo)
8634577 Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament, London)

Elephant crossing the Thames (engraving)
8636315 Elephant crossing the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant crossing the Thames)

Port of London (b/w photo)
8635319 Port of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of London)

Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving)
8676493 Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Cologne, Millwall, London)

Battersea Park, London (engraving)
8676337 Battersea Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea Park, London)

The Great Kitchen (b/w photo)
8643889 The Great Kitchen (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Kitchen)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of the Thames" Step back in time to 1845, as HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail on their ill-fated Arctic expedition. The Thames witnessed their departure, forever etching their names into its storied waters. Marvel at Isambard Kingdom Brunel's genius as he stands proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. This engineering marvel would go on to revolutionize maritime travel, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the Thames. Travel downstream to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, where boathouses line its banks and rowers gracefully glide across its shimmering surface. Here, tradition meets athleticism in a picturesque setting that epitomizes English charm. Transport yourself to post-war London with a GWR publicity poster from 1946. Promoting travel along the Thames, it captures a moment of hope and rebuilding after years of turmoil. Delve into Victorian London's underbelly with Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island. These haunting images transport us to a bygone era when poverty-stricken neighborhoods lined the riverbanks – a stark reminder of both hardship and resilience. Discover another side of life along the Thames with mudlarks – individuals who scavenge for treasures amidst its muddy shores. Their stories offer glimpses into centuries past, connecting us intimately with this iconic waterway's heritage. Witness elegance personified aboard THAMES BARGE SARA as it glides effortlessly through choppy waters. A symbol of trade and commerce throughout history, these barges were vital lifelines for transporting goods along this majestic river. Immerse yourself in industrial grandeur at Tate & Lyle Refinery – an architectural masterpiece rising above the riverbank skyline. Its towering presence reminds us how industry has shaped not only London but also our relationship with this mighty watercourse. Ascend Richmond Hill in Surrey for breathtaking views over the meandering Thames.