Waterman Collection

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, south-west London, with the River Thames on the left and two pubs on the right -- the Bulls Head and the Watermans Arms. circa 1910

A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - The Pen Shop - at 112 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: 1940

Miseries of London, 1812. A woman walking down Wapping Old Stairs being assailed by a group of watermen plying for trade. Two figures watch from a balcony

Waterman (Petherick)
London characters: Once he offered the best way to cross the Thames but now every new bridge they build means less work for the THAMES WATERMAN. Still, its a nice uniform !

Thames waterman and his boat on the beach at Bankside, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Thames waterman and his boat on the beach at Bankside, London, 1926-1927. St Pauls Cathedral is on the opposite bank. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Thames Waterman
A waterman is about to row two women across the Thames, despite the proximity of London Bridge. Traffic is sufficient to keep 20, 000 watermen employed. Date: circa 1810

Thames Ferryman 1680
A Thames waterman takes a full load of passengers from one side of the river to the other

London Bridge / 1757
Watermen pass along the Thames

Dennis Waterman and his father Harry Frank Waterman who works as a ticket collector, meet at Clapham Junction. 30/12/1967

A Regatta on the Grand Canal, c.1740 (oil on canvas)
7888585 A Regatta on the Grand Canal, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 122.1 -- 182.8 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: By Canaletto)

Watermans arm badge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, c. 1840 (bronze)
2959908 Watermans arm badge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, c.1840 (bronze) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Steve Waterman, Alex Eberhard, Roy Hilton and Steve Thompson, November 30, 2016. Artist
Steve Waterman, Alex Eberhard, Roy Hilton and Steve Thompson, Splashpoint Jazz Club, Eastbourne, November 30, 2016

Geoffrey Dobson, 1935. Geoffrey Dobson (1826-1893), waterman and swimming instructor at Eton College. From The Eton Book of the River - With Some Account of the Thames and the Evolution Boat-Racing

View of Grenoble, the Belledonne mountain range in the background 1831 (Oil on canvas)
7393491 View of Grenoble, the Belledonne mountain range in the background 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Dagnan, Isidore (1794-1873); 50 x 65 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Barges in the Snow, 1901 (oil on canvas)
7332466 Barges in the Snow, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Baertsoen, Albert (1866-1922); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest)

Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style, probably from around 1810
7242684 Second back room at the back, meeting room, murals with rural scenes in classical style, probably from around 1810, scene 2 by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Meeting room)

Chinese waterman and his barge, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234143 Chinese waterman and his barge, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese waterman and his barge, 18th century)

A wherry-man helps an obese man on to his wherry boat. 1831 (engraving)
7234821 A wherry-man helps an obese man on to his wherry boat. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Licensed waterman at a coach stand, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234198 Licensed waterman at a coach stand, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese trackers eating rice with chopsticks, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234167 Chinese trackers eating rice with chopsticks, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel)
7076531 The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel) by Brandeis, Antonietta (1849-1920); 21.5x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Antonio Contino, and it was built in 1600.)

The Fountain of Youth, 1892 (oil on canvas)
6448740 The Fountain of Youth, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Kennedy, Charles Napier (1852-98); 180.3x114.3 cm; Private Collection

The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7074507 The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 99x74.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas)
7076617 A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas)
7088695 Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Workers on the "Silent Highway", 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Workers on the " Silent Highway", 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Workers on the "Silent Highway", 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Workers on the " Silent Highway", 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 8 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Advertisement for Pig Roasting on the River Thames (engraving)
610680 Advertisement for Pig Roasting on the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pig Roasting on the River Thames)

Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho)
699186 Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); 102x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing and the Flowerpot Man. Man spreading water on the streets in front of a butchers shop 76

Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow. Waterman, Ticket Porter and Fellowship Porter 79

Picture Alphabet, W (engraving)
6010369 Picture Alphabet, W (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, W. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1867).); © Look and Learn

Waterman to a Coach-stand (coloured engraving)
610485 Waterman to a Coach-stand (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterman to a Coach-stand)

A waterman in Doggetts Coat and Badge (coloured engraving)
587683 A waterman in Doggetts Coat and Badge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Waterman and Saimaa Canal (chromolitho)
735451 Waterman and Saimaa Canal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterman and Saimaa Canal)

Waterman on his rowboat ferry on the River Thames, London. His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Watermans Hall

Thames waterman and his boat on the beach at Bankside (b / w photo)
3637320 Thames waterman and his boat on the beach at Bankside (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

People of the Intha tribe, Inle Lake, Burma, South East Asia
Men and women of the Intha tribe, on Inle Lake in southern Burma (now Myanmar), South East Asia. They are known for their leg rowing techniques, as seen here, used to propel their long canoe

Cartoon, A Waterman and a Lighterman. circa 1833

St Nicholas (chromolitho)
1094002 St Nicholas (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Waterman (coloured engraving)
2776139 Waterman (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterman, 1827.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Blackwall waterman (engraving)
2797853 The Blackwall waterman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blackwall waterman)

The Stationers Barge (engraving)
2788417 The Stationers Barge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stationers Barge)

Sally Brown and Ben the Carpenter (colour litho)
1036629 Sally Brown and Ben the Carpenter (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sally Brown and Ben the Carpenter)

Tommy Atkins in India, on the March from Kamptee to Mhow (engraving)
1036475 Tommy Atkins in India, on the March from Kamptee to Mhow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommy Atkins in India)

The press gang (engraving)
665022 The press gang (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The press gang seizing a waterman of Tower Hill on the morning of his marriage day)

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"Waterman: Navigating the Depths of History and Artistry" From the quaint streets of Lonsdale Road in Barnes, south-west London, to an unassuming Fountain Pen Repair Shop in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the name "Waterman" has left its mark across time and continents. One notable figure bearing this moniker was Waterman Petherick, a skilled craftsman whose expertise in repairing fountain pens earned him recognition among pen enthusiasts worldwide. Delving deeper into history, we encounter a captivating image from 1926-1927 depicting a Thames waterman and his boat resting on the sandy shores of Bankside. The artist McLeish masterfully captures the essence of this trade that once thrived along London's iconic river. The legacy of watermen extends far beyond picturesque scenes. Dating back to 1680s Thames Ferryman who tirelessly ferried passengers across the river's currents near London Bridge. Their dedication ensured smooth crossings for all who relied on their services during those bustling times. In another corner of London's rich tapestry lies Dennis Waterman and his father Harry Frank Waterman – one working as a ticket collector while nurturing dreams within young Dennis' heart. This glimpse into their lives showcases how even seemingly ordinary individuals can inspire greatness. Venturing further abroad, an oil painting from 1831 transports us to Grenoble with its majestic Belledonne mountain range looming in the background. The artist skillfully captures both natural beauty and human presence amidst this breathtaking landscape. A bronze arm badge hailing from Ryde on Isle of Wight circa 1840 bears witness to yet another facet associated with "Watermans. " This intriguing artifact hints at maritime connections or perhaps even tales told by seafarers who proudly wore such badges as symbols of their profession. Fast forward to November 30th, 2016 - four names converge: Steve Waterman, Alex Eberhard, Roy Hilton, and Steve Thompson.