Medway Collection

Rochester / Medway Bridge
The Medway Bridge and the Castle

Chatham / Kent / Medway / 1907
Chatham, Kent: looking down the Medway from Chatham Pier

Brightly painted barge and oast houses on the River Medway, Yalding, near Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tomblesons Panoramic Map of the Thames and Medway (engraving)
587722 Tomblesons Panoramic Map of the Thames and Medway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomblesons Panoramic Map of the Thames and Medway)

Boats Entering the Medway - George Chambers
Oil on Canvas 33 x 53.7

Thames Barges 1907
Thames barges with their masts lowered, on the Medway at Maidstone, Kent. Back of the ancient Palace, the Church and Old College

View across River Medway to village and church, Aylesford, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aylesford and the River Medway near Maidstone, Kent, England, UK, Europe

Riverside cityscape, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Paddle steamer Medway Queen, Sheerness, Kent
Paddle steamer Medway Queen, arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent. During the Second World War she acted as a minesweeper, and made seven evacuation trips from Dunkirk in 1940, rescuing 7000 men

Low Tide on the Medway
A collection of moored vessels on the mud banks of the River Medway, at Cuxton< near Rochester, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

Charles Greens Nassau balloon over Medway, Kent
View of Charles Greens Nassau balloon with several passengers, flying over the River Medway in Kent. 7 November 1836

Tonbridge Castle, Kent, c. 1794 (pencil with wash on paper)
1146682 Tonbridge Castle, Kent, c.1794 (pencil with wash on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 19.8x27.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)
3087147 The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Stoop, Willem van der (c.1620-69); 142x236 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving)
XJF3058229 A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Medway near Barming
A woman sits outside a houseboat on the Medway at Barming near Maidstone in Kent, on what appears to be a hot, still and tranquil summers day

All Saints Maidstone
All Saints Church, beside the River Medway, Maidstone, Kent, England

The Dutch attack on the Medway (etching)
1579705 The Dutch attack on the Medway (etching); (add.info.: Etchings of the Dutch attack on the Medway. Above: The burning of the English ships. Below: The attack on the Fort at Sheerness)

The Dutch Burning English Ships during the Dutch Raid on the Medway, 20 June 1667, 1667-1669. Creator: Jan van Leyden
The Dutch Burning English Ships during the Dutch Raid on the Medway, 20 June 1667, 1667-1669

Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt, with the Dutch Raid on the Medway in the background, 1667-1700. Creator: Anon
The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt, with the Dutch Raid on the Medway in the background, 1667-1700

The Dutch Raid on the Medway, 1667, c.1670. Creator: Unknown
The Dutch Raid on the Medway, 1667, c.1670

Medway ME7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Medway ME7 5

Medway ME4 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Medway ME4 4

Tamworth B77 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B77 2

England, Kent, Medway, Rochester, Rochester Cathedral at Night

Rochester Bridge Victorian period

Rochester High street Victorian period

Maidstone River Medway early 1900s

River Medway near Tonbridge, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Medway Union Workhouse Death Notice
Death notice for inmate Emily Winkfield issued by the Medway Union workhouse. Date: 1924

Rochester, Kent, 1795 (w/c on paper)
495777 Rochester, Kent, 1795 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Beside the Medway at Yalding, Kent by Martin Hardie

Chatham Siege Operations, Explosion of Mines under the Medway (engraving)
1626124 Chatham Siege Operations, Explosion of Mines under the Medway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatham Siege Operations)

Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyters attack on the fortress, Upnor Castle, in the Raid on the River Medway, Kent, 19-24 June 1667, during the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667). Date: 1667

Thames and Medway Military Police, WW1
Group photo of Thames and Medway Military Police, WW1 Date: circa 1915

Barges on the Medway, 1977 (oil on canvas)
2956863 Barges on the Medway, 1977 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 26.67x46.99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An oil sketch probably done on the Medway)

Rochester, c. 1793 (w / c with pen & ink on paper)
2560153 Rochester, c.1793 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 21.6x27.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Barges on the Medway (litho)
1592351 Barges on the Medway (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barges on the Medway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1899)

Clipper Ships: Medway (colour litho)
6021603 Clipper Ships: Medway (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medway)

Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt, Vice Admiral, 1667-1702 (oil on canvas)
5673097 Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt, Vice Admiral, 1667-1702 (oil on canvas) by Baen, Jan de (1633-1702); 111x92.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Training sailing ship Medway (colour litho)
5233431 Training sailing ship Medway (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training sailing ship Medway.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Maidstone bridge (engraving)
816327 Maidstone bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maidstone bridge, medieval stone bridge, adjacent to the Archbishops Palace)

King James II flees England, leaving Rochester in a small boat, 1689 (engraving)
3646871 King James II flees England, leaving Rochester in a small boat, 1689 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James II flees England)

On the Medway, possibly 1841 (oil on canvas)
2829439 On the Medway, possibly 1841 (oil on canvas) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 37.5x56.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A Windy, Wet Day on the Medway (colour litho)
3623989 A Windy, Wet Day on the Medway (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Windy, Wet Day on the Medway)

Short Empire flying boat Canopus on the Medway, Kent
Short Empire flying boat Canopus (G-ADHL) on the Medway, Kent. It was the first one to be built in the Empire series. Date: circa 1940s

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Discover the picturesque beauty of Medway, a hidden gem in Kent, England. From brightly painted barges and charming oast houses on the River Medway in Yalding, near Maidstone, to the stunning panoramic views captured by Tomblesons Panoramic Map of the Thames and Medway engraving, this region is a feast for the eyes. The iconic Rochester/Medway Bridge stands as a testament to the rich history that permeates through Chatham and Kent. Step back in time to 1907 with vintage photographs showcasing boats gracefully entering the tranquil waters while majestic Thames Barges sail along. Aylesford offers a serene escape with its idyllic riverside setting near Maidstone. Take in breathtaking vistas across River Medway where village charm meets architectural splendor at Aylesford's church. The Riverside cityscape of Maidstone further enchants visitors with its blend of modernity and tradition. Immerse yourself in nostalgia aboard the Paddle Steamer Medway Queen docked at Sheerness, Kent. This historic vessel invites you to relive an era gone by while Charles Greens Nassau balloon soars above, painting an ethereal picture over Medway's skies. For history enthusiasts, Tonbridge Castle takes center stage with its timeless grandeur dating back to c. 1794. Marvel at this architectural masterpiece brought to life through pencil sketches washed delicately on paper. Medway beckons explorers seeking natural beauty intertwined with historical significance. Embark on an unforgettable journey through this enchanting region that showcases both tranquility and heritage.