Witham Collection

England / Boston
The River Witham, Boston, Lincolnshire, England, with the famous tower of St. Botolphs church, better known as the Boston Stump looking almost ghostly in the distance Date: 1930s

English River Steamer
A paddle steamer carries excursionists on the river Witham at Boston, Lincolnshire, England

High Street, Witham

Witham High Street early 1900s

Witham, Woodland Rise, Seal, Kent
A pair of photographs showing the entrance and garden fronts of Witham, a house at Woodland Rise, Seal, Kent, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

County Map of Essex, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Lincoln after 1905 typhoid epedemic
Lincoln High Street after Lockdown ended in 1905. The city was hit by a major typhoid epidemic between November 1904 and August 1905

Advertisement for a hat from Stebbins & Witham, New York, USA (chromolitho)
6030733 Advertisement for a hat from Stebbins & Witham, New York, USA (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for a hat from Stebbins & Witham)

Cromer Express railway train wreck, Witham, Essex, 1 September 1905. Date: 1905

The Life of Herbert Ingram (engraving)
1614894 The Life of Herbert Ingram (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of Herbert Ingram)

Braxted Lodge, near Witham, Essex, the Seat of P Ducane, Esquire (engraving)
981385 Braxted Lodge, near Witham, Essex, the Seat of P Ducane, Esquire (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Braxted Lodge, near Witham, Essex)

Lincoln Cathedral from the River (w / c on paper)
XPG379898 Lincoln Cathedral from the River (w/c on paper) by Lloyd, Walker Stuart (fl.1875-1929); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Roman Station at Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex (engraving)
981382 Roman Station at Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Station at Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex)

Witham, Essex (engraving)
981381 Witham, Essex (engraving) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Witham, Essex)

St. Botolphs church, Boston, Lincolnshire, better known as Boston Stump, with the River Witham in the foreground. Building began in 1309 and the tower was built 1425 - 1520. Date: 14th - 16th century

Village & Forge, Chipping Hill, Witham, Braintree, Essex, England. Date: 1913

Kingston upon Hull HU8 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kingston upon Hull HU8 7

Braintree CM8 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Braintree CM8 2

The Spread Eagle, Witham, Essex, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

The Bell Inn, Feering, Colchester, England
The Bell Inn, Feering, Colchester, near Witham, Essex, England. Date: 1908

Newland Street, Witham, Essex
Newland Street, Witham, near Chipping Hill, Essex, England. Date: 1910s

The Railway Station, White Notley, Essex
The Railway Station, White Notley, Witham, near Braintree, Essex, England. Eastern Counties Railway Date: 1910s

Musical Instruments
Am interesting collection of over 600 musical instruments, owned by the Reverend F. W. Galpin, Rector of Falkbourne, Witham, Essex, England. Mrs Galpin shows some of them off. Date: 1930s

Source Size = 5768 x 3841
The First Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteers Taking a March down the River Witham on Skates, January, 1861

Roman Station at Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex, engraved by William Tombleson, 1832
XJF447379 Roman Station at Chipping Hill, Witham, Essex, engraved by William Tombleson, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Braxted Lodge, near Witham, Essex, engraved by Henry Wallis, 1832 (engraving)
XJF447383 Braxted Lodge, near Witham, Essex, engraved by Henry Wallis, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Braxted Park)

Witham, Essex, engraved by William Watkins, c. 1832 (engraving)
XJF447361 Witham, Essex, engraved by William Watkins, c.1832 (engraving) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Watkins (fl.1828-48); ); English

WITHAM: BAXTER ST. c1885. Baxter Street, in the Lower East Side Slums. Watercolor, Charles W. Witham, c1885

River Witham, Lincoln
A tranquil scene at Brayford Wharf, on the River Witham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, with the splendid cathedral on the distant horizon. Date: 1950s

England / Lincoln
The city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, with the towers of its noble cathedral, viewed from across the River Witham. Date: 1930s

Timber-Frame / Lincoln
A timber-frame house built on a bridge in Lincoln. The house dates from 1540, but the bridge is thought to be Norman and one of the oldest in Britain

Lincoln / Bridge / 1950S
The High Bridge was built upon a Norman arch dating from 1160. The house above dates from 1540

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Witham, a charming town in England, is steeped in history and offers a glimpse into the past. Located near Boston and nestled along the English River Steamer, this picturesque town has much to offer. Take a stroll down High Street in Witham and be transported back to the early 1900s with its quaint architecture and bustling atmosphere. Venturing beyond Witham, explore Woodland Rise in Seal, Kent or delve into Essex's rich heritage through the County Map of Essex from c. 1777. History buffs will also find interest in Lincoln after the devastating typhoid epidemic of 1905 or an advertisement for a hat from Stebbins & Witham in New York, USA (chromolitho). However, not all moments are joyous as witnessed by the Cromer Express railway train wreck that occurred right here in Witham, Essex. Yet amidst tragedy emerges resilience and strength exemplified by The Life of Herbert Ingram (engraving), reminding us that even during challenging times we can rise above. For those seeking tranquility amidst nature's beauty, Braxted Lodge near Witham provides solace with its serene surroundings. And if you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Lincoln Cathedral from the River (w/c on paper), you'll understand why it has captivated artists throughout time. Whether you're drawn to history or natural wonders, Witham invites you to uncover its hidden treasures and create lasting memories within its enchanting embrace.