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TheWilsonCollection

A photographic history covering 100 years taken by four generations of the same family. Many of the images are taken in and around the historic town of Cobh (formerly Queenstown) and Cork Harbour.However, we do have a very large selection of images covering a variety of subjects- Our images have been used on the BBC show 'Wogans Ireland', Featured on the BBC 'The One Show' and in the past it has been a resource for RTE documentaries and many publications.

05/06/2024

The brand new Cunard ship, Queen Anne, on its first ever Irish visit following its official naming ceremony in Liverpool on June 3rd.

02/05/2024

30 years ago, Asgard II, Cork harbour

Asgard II sailing past Cobh 19 years ago, May 1994. (Joe Wilson)

10/06/2023

To think the European champions once played at St Colmans park, home of Cobh Ramblers. If only Ramblers were bought by a multi billionaire...

Manchester City FC, at St. Colmans Park, Aug 1990. includes Gary Megson & Tony Cotton, & Clive Allen (Joe Wilson)

02/03/2023

5 years ago - the Beast from the East covered Cobh ( and Ireland) in Snow

Walking through the early morning snow, Cobh, March 1st 2018 (R.Wilson) The Commodore Hotel, Cobh

29/05/2022

Congrats to Nottingham Forest on their play off win to return to the Premier league., pictured here in Cobh in 1991

30 years ago, St. Colmans Park home of Cobh Ramblers, July 27th 1991, hosted a friendly against Nottingham Forest F.C. following Roy Keanes transfer to Nottingham Forest from Ramblers. In this picture Teddy Sheringham shakes hands with the late Pat O Mahony, Chairman of the UDC, with Roy Keane and Gary Charles, Stuart Pearce and Des Walker all in shot. (photo taken by Joe Wilson) Cobh Ramblers FC Nottingham Forest Cobh Edition Discussion Group

19/05/2022

The Saga 'Spirit of Adventure' in Cobh today, May 19th 2022. (R. Wilson)

17/03/2022

Happy St Patricks day to everyone!!

Happy St Patrick's day to all!

19/10/2021

Cobh Ramblers Vs Nottingham Forest July 1991, St Colmans Park - Photo by Joe Wilson

19/10/2021

The interior of the Cobh Railway station prior to conversion to the Cobh Heritage Centre in June 1991- photo by Joe Wilson

18/10/2021

'The Hill House'- Taken in 1988 by Joe Wilson.

04/09/2021

Congratulations to the Irish Naval Service on their 75th anniversary.

The Irish Navy Guard of Honour awaiting President Michael D.Higgins in Cobh marking the 100th anniversary of the departure of the Titanic from Cobh

01/08/2021

16/03/2021

01/03/2021

Taken 3 years ago.. (beast from the east)

The 'Coffee Stall' - West Beach Cobh, March 1st 2018 ( R.Wilson) Cobh's (Great Island) Historic Preservation Group Cobh Town History and More with John Flynn

05/02/2021

8 years ago we got some snowfall and looks like Ireland will be getting more next week

Snow fall early morning, White Star Building in background- February 5th 2013- R.Wilson

30/10/2020

Sad to hear the passing of Manchester United legend and World Cup winner Nobby Styles, pictured here on a visit to Pat O'Brien Park , home of Springfield AFC in the early 90s. May he rest in peace (photo by Joe Wilson)

World Cup & European Cup Winner, & Manchester United legend, Nobby Stiles, at Pat O'Brien Park, home of Springfield Afc on March 5th 1991.Also in the picture is the late John Murphy. Taken by Joe Wilson. (As always feel free to tag or share within Facebook)

11/07/2020

Sad news today that Jack Charlton has passed away. He is pictured here at Pat O'Brien Park, home of Springfield F.C.in 1990

Jack Charlton at the official opening of Pat O' Brien Park, Home of Springfield Afc- 1990 (Joe Wilson)

06/05/2020

The first exhibit of Photographs taken by Jasper Wilson, and curated by Joe Wilson at the Library in Cobh in 1988.

Photographic Exhibition In Cork Photographic Exhibition In Cork

12/04/2020

The Irish Navy Guard of Honour awaiting President Michael D.Higgins in Cobh marking the 100th anniversary of the departure of the Titanic from Cobh

11/04/2020

Shining a light tonight on Facebook for all affected by , fighting against and helping to eliminate covid 19 (pic taken in 2013)

Happy Easter Weekend to Eveyone!- Picture shows Belvelly Castle, Great Island, Cobh, and our special Easter Egg ;) (Picture by R. Wilson & E.Wilson)

17/03/2020

Happy St Patrick's day to all!

13/01/2020

Cuskinny, Cobh this morning jan 13th,

10/12/2019

Need something to post to a friend or relative abroad? Something light, not fragile?? Why not purchase one of our Mounted photographs (ready to frame) 6"x8"print in a 10"x8" mount, limited stock!!, €10 each, message for further details

08/12/2019

Did we mention that we have Christmas cards for sale?,.. €5 for 5 cards in pack, Including envelopes!! Message us for details

07/12/2019

Only 5 packets of 5 left, at €5 for a pack of 5, don't be disappointed, message us for details on how to purchase!!

Don't forget limited number of Christmas cards available, pack of 5 for €5 , pm us for details

06/12/2019

We have only 6 packets left, first come first served, when they're gone they're gone

Don't forget limited number of Christmas cards available, pack of 5 for €5 , pm us for details

03/12/2019

Don't forget limited number of Christmas cards available, pack of 5 for €5 , pm us for details

01/12/2019

Limited number of Christmas cards available pack of 5 for €5, photos taken by Joe Wilson and Jasper Wilson during our snowfalls in the 1990s and 1960s._ message us for details of how to buy

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Our Story

A photographic history covering 100 years taken by four generations of the same family. Many of the images are taken in and around the historic town of Cobh (formerly Queenstown) and Cork Harbour. However, we do have a very large selection of images covering a variety of other subjects- Images taken by Jasper, Joe & Robert Wilson have been used by TV , Print & Web media. RTE’s ‘Today show with Daithi & Maura’ and music documentary ‘Bringing it all back home’, The BBC shows 'Terry Wogan’s Ireland', and ‘The One Show’ , are just some of the outlets that have used our images.