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Paintings and pictures of Madeira in times past

These paintings and pictures of Madeira in times past provide a wonderful insight to Madeira in times past showing how Funchal has changed.

This set of pictures taken are of images of old Madeira found hanging on the walls of the Hotel Quinta da Penha de Franca or in some restaurants in Funchal.

An old painting of the Bay and town of Funchal — The Bay and town of Funchal

A pair of old Paintings of the Forts of Funchal — The Forts of Funchal

An old painting of Ribiera Brava — Ribiera Brava, a small town on the coast in the west of the island.

Funchal Beach, an old painting of the beach before the harbour side was developed — Funchal Beach

A painting of Fort St Tiago, now a wonderful restaurant in Funchal — Fort St Tiago, now a wonderful restaurant in Funchal

A photo of Funchal seashore from many years ago - early 20th century perhaps? — Funchal seashore. It is interesting to see how the Funchal foreshore has grown over the years

An old picture of tobogganing Madeira style, Victorian or slightly later judging by the hats worn. — Tobogganing Madeira style, not a lot has changed!

A picture of fishing boats beached in Funchal — Fishing boats at Funchal

Ribiera St Joao - Painting — Ribiera St Joao

Quinta at Santa Cruz, Painting — Quinta at Santa Cruz

Funchal breakwater - Painting — Funchal breakwater

Funchal - painting of a river flowing through Funchal to the sea — Moody Funchal – a river flowing through Funchal to the sea

Fishermen in Funchal carrying a catch of espada