Riverthames Collection

A survey of the Kings lordship or manor of East Greenwich, 1695-1812 (technical drawing, paper)
7339538 A survey of the Kings lordship or manor of East Greenwich, 1695-1812 (technical drawing, paper) by Travers, Samuel (17th century); 53x54 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Greenwich from Blackwall Reach, c.1830-40 (oil on canvas)
7337801 Greenwich from Blackwall Reach, c.1830-40 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 55.9x77.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

High-pressure steam engine, elevations, 19th century.. High-pressure steam engine used with the dredging machine on the River Thames, elevations, 19th century

Alone in London, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)
7333514 Alone in London, c.1894 (oil on canvas) by Graham, Thomas Alexander Ferguson (1840-1906); 89.6x123.5 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Graham)

Off to the Cape of Good Hope (engraving)
8631645 Off to the Cape of Good Hope (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the Cape of Good Hope, the Castle liner, Dunottar Castle)

Lindsey House, Chelsea, London (b/w photo)
8626974 Lindsey House, Chelsea, London (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lindsey House, Chelsea, London)

Chart of River Medway and part of the Thames: no.24 Sheerness, c.1590 (ink and wash)
7340493 Chart of River Medway and part of the Thames: no.24 Sheerness, c.1590 (ink and wash) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 40x30 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Victoria and Albert and King George V Docks 1934, c.1934 (print)
7340370 Royal Victoria and Albert and King George V Docks 1934, c.1934 (print) by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (1867-1940); National Maritime Museum, London

Discharging flour, 1918 (gouache on board)
7342158 Discharging flour, 1918 (gouache on board) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 38.6x51.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cargo ships Middleham Castle and Bolton Castle discharging grain, 1918 (gouache, pastel, paper)
7342157 Cargo ships Middleham Castle and Bolton Castle discharging grain, 1918 (gouache, pastel, paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 41.8x57 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

River Thames from London to Gravesend, 1830-33 (print)
7337575 River Thames from London to Gravesend, 1830-33 (print) by Bullock, F. & Burstal, E. (fl.c.1830); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Captain F. Bullock; Lieutenant E)

Greenwich Hospital (England), from Isle of Dogs (north bank of the Thames)
MMM5461623 Greenwich Hospital (England), from Isle of Dogs (north bank of the Thames), with the navigation of a variety of boats on the river

The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831
MMM5457535 The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831, the Thames froze during very cold winters

View of Limehouse, England, with a description of the industrialization of the Thames at the end of the Victorian era
MMM5467127 View of Limehouse, England, with a description of the industrialization of the Thames at the end of the Victorian era (late 19th century) and of tugboats, cutters, and barges

View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge
MMM5483630 View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge

Thames houseboat (England). Watercolor, 1901 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
MMM5481692 Thames houseboat (England). Watercolor, 1901 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

View of the Royal Naval College, in Greenwich (England), on the Thames, at sunset
MMM5481652 View of the Royal Naval College, in Greenwich (England), on the Thames, at sunset, taken from Blackwall (opposite bank)

View of the royal docks at Woolwich, on the left bank of the Thames (England), in County Kent
MMM5483601 View of the royal docks at Woolwich, on the left bank of the Thames (England), in County Kent. Etching in colors by John Clevely the Younger (1747-1786), 1772

Plan of Deptford Dockyard, 1774 (technical drawing)
7340916 Plan of Deptford Dockyard, 1774 (technical drawing) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown); © National Maritime Museum

Dock strike on the River Thames (engraving)
8631268 Dock strike on the River Thames (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dock strike on the River Thames)

Royal Canoe Club, Teddington (engraving)
8631140 Royal Canoe Club, Teddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Canoe Club, Teddington, London)

Figure of the Thames (engraving)
8629617 Figure of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure of the Thames)

London: The Foot Passengers Subway under the Thames (engraving)
8629720 London: The Foot Passengers Subway under the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foot Passengers Subway under the Thames)

Bray (b/w photo)
8643855 Bray (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bray. Illustration for The Thames Illustrated by John Leyland (George Newnes)

Maidenhead (b/w photo)
8643854 Maidenhead (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maidenhead)

Streatley Bridge and Goring Church (b/w photo)
8643802 Streatley Bridge and Goring Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streatley Bridge and Goring Church)

Medmenham, from the River (b/w photo)
8643836 Medmenham, from the River (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medmenham, from the River)

Medmenham Village (b/w photo)
8643832 Medmenham Village (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medmenham Village)

Mongewell Mill Pond (b/w photo)
8643793 Mongewell Mill Pond (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mongewell Mill Pond)

Shiplake, from above the Island (b/w photo)
8643819 Shiplake, from above the Island (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shiplake, from above the Island)

Seven Springs, the Source of the Thames (litho)
8644230 Seven Springs, the Source of the Thames (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven Springs, the Source of the Thames)

The Private Gardens, Hampton Court (b/w photo)
8650654 The Private Gardens, Hampton Court (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Private Gardens, Hampton Court)

The Lower Ward and Round Tower (b/w photo)
8650650 The Lower Ward and Round Tower (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lower Ward and Round Tower)

The Castle, from the Home Park (b/w photo)
8650649 The Castle, from the Home Park (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle, from the Home Park)

Formosa Island (b/w photo)
8650646 Formosa Island (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Formosa Island)

Sinodun Hill, showing the Earthworks (b/w photo)
8650638 Sinodun Hill, showing the Earthworks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinodun Hill, showing the Earthworks)

Iffley Mill (b/w photo)
8650636 Iffley Mill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iffley Mill)

The "Bells of Ousley" (b/w photo)
8651638 The "Bells of Ousley" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hampton Court in the Days of Charles I (litho)
8647708 Hampton Court in the Days of Charles I (litho) by Crawford, Thomas Hamilton (1860-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton Court in the Days of Charles I)

Thames Ditton (b/w photo)
8643898 Thames Ditton (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames Ditton)

Kingston Church (b/w photo)
8643897 Kingston Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingston Church)

Penton Hook Lock (b/w photo)
8643892 Penton Hook Lock (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penton Hook Lock)

Queen Anne's Bedroom (b/w photo)
8643887 Queen Anne's Bedroom (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne's Bedroom)

Pangbourne Wharf and Whitchurch Bridge (b/w photo)
8643817 Pangbourne Wharf and Whitchurch Bridge (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pangbourne Wharf and Whitchurch Bridge)

Mapledurham Mill (b/w photo)
8643811 Mapledurham Mill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mapledurham Mill)

Dorchester Mill, River Thame (b/w photo)
8643803 Dorchester Mill, River Thame (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorchester Mill, River Thame)

Above Boulter's Lock (b/w photo)
8643850 Above Boulter's Lock (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Above Boulter's Lock)

Streatley, from Goring Weir (b/w photo)
8643801 Streatley, from Goring Weir (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streatley, from Goring Weir)

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"Exploring the Rich History of River Thames: A Glimpse into London's Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of River Thames, as depicted through various artworks and engineering marvels. The painting "Alone in London, c. 1894" transports us to a bygone era, where we can almost feel the serenity of the river flowing beneath our feet. The 19th century was a period of great innovation, symbolized by the introduction of high-pressure steam engines and elevations along the river. These technological advancements revolutionized transportation and paved the way for progress. One such testament to this progress is captured in "Maidenhead Bridge over the Thames, Great Western Railway, " a lithograph that showcases how railways transformed connectivity across regions. Similarly, "View of Viaduct of Proposed Great Western Railway" offers an intriguing glimpse into ambitious plans that shaped London's landscape during 1835-38. Delving deeper into historical sketches like "Windsor Station, 1849, " we witness meticulous pencil strokes bringing architectural wonders to life. This artwork serves as a reminder of how railway stations became bustling hubs connecting people from all walks of life. Venturing underground reveals another fascinating aspect – tunneling endeavors beneath River Thames. The watercolor depiction titled "A wash view of the shield" highlights early attempts at constructing tunnels using innovative techniques around 1818-39. Detailed pen-and-ink sketches like "Timbering for removal of old shield" provide insight into laborious processes involved in these ventures. The monumental achievement known as Thames Tunnel comes alive through mesmerizing watercolors such as "Longitudinal section showing Rotherhithe shaft with first section constructed. " These illustrations showcase not only technical prowess but also highlight challenges faced during its creation. Further exploration leads us to captivating pieces like "Cylindrical tunnelling shield with crank, " which reveal intricate designs employed in tunneling machinery.