Paddle Gallery

Paddle Steamer Leith 1837

The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies & Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London. At that time the largest steam ship built. Aquatint engraving after William John Huggins (1781-1845) seen flying the White Ensign and with cannon ports opened. Date: 1837

© Walter Rawlings / Mary Evans Picture Library

Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge

Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) over the River Avon Gorge - a paddlesteamer passes beneath. Date: 1936

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

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Greenwich Hospital and the River Thames, London, 1900

Illustration showing the view across the River Thames, from the Isle of Dogs, looking towards the Greenwich Naval Hospital, London, 1900. Several lighters, a steam tug, a sailing barge and a large paddle-steamer are visible in the river

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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