Baths Collection (#24)

Members of Synchronised Swimming Team - Indian Routine - with Pancho. Date: 1960

Los Banos del Mar, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Los Banos del Mar (baths and gardens), Santa Barbara, California, USA. Date: circa 1906

Girls at the free public baths, Harriet Island, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Date: circa 1905

Nimes, Roman Baths, France
Now part of the Public Gardens, laid out in the time of Louis XIV. " The sacred spring in the garden still fills the Roman baths to the brim with clear water

Cartoon, Two French soldiers, WW1
Cartoon, Two rather elderly French soldiers stand in the street, chatting about the possibility of winning the war. Date: 1916

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Black Billy, in the Letter Book Series. Showing Black Billy feeling rather pleased that he is the only black puppy in a litter of four

Large group photo, Montecatini Spa, Italy
Large group photo of men and women at Montecatini Thermal Baths and Spa, Tuscany, Italy, on 17 August 1919. Date: 1919

Gymnasium & Swimming Baths, North Camp, Hampshire
Gymnasium & Swimming Baths, North Camp, Aldershot, near Farnborough, Hampshire, England. Date: 1910s

Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford Date: 1918

Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford - Bathers Date: 1918

Group of nine at baths Date: 1918

Jumping into Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford Date: 1905

Swimmers in water Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford Date: 1904

Swimmer at edge of Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford Date: 1904

Students swimming Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford Date: 1903

Roman site of Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan, Holy Land
View of the Roman site of Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan, Holy Land, with the ruins of the Roman thermal baths. Date: 1920s

India - Rajghir - Baths and views from Buddhas Platform
Black and white. View over a plain, with an ornate domed building in the foreground.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 228 and 66. Date: circa 1890s

India - Rajghir - Baths and view from Buddhas Platform
Black and white. View over a plain, with an ornate domed building in the foreground.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 228. Date: circa 1890s

A girl baths and watches a passing boat on a beach in Sabang, Palawan. (50km North from Puerto-Princesa). South China Sea, Palawan, Philippines. February

Sydney, Australia - Coogee Bay and Aquarium
Slide showing a photograph of Coogee bay and Aquarium outside of Sydney on the coast. The Coogee Aquarium and Swimming Baths were officially opened on 23 December 1887.. Boswell Collection

At the Brewery Baths by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" You chuck another sardine at me, my lad, and you ll hear from my solicitors." High jinks in a brewery on the Western Front utilised as a baths for British soldiers

Group photo, Sutro Baths, San Francisco, California, USA
Group photo of sightseers outside Sutro Baths and Museum, San Francisco, California, USA. They have arrived via Gray Line Sightseeing Motor Coach, the large vehicle just behind them. 1926

Hotel Statler, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Hotel Statler, Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Michigan, USA, with 1000 rooms and 1000 baths. Date: circa 1930

Scout Camp, Loomata Valley, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus
Aerial view of Baths Scout Camp, Loomata Valley, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus. It could accommodate a large number of scouts, and had access to plenty of water and fuel. Date: 1949

Paris, France - Hotel de Cluny. Date: 1828

Paris, France - Bains Vigier, Pont du Louvre. Date: 1835

Aix-les-Bains, France - The Roman Arc and City Thermal Baths Date: circa 1850s

British soldiers washing at a rest camp
Washing off the mud of Flanders - our Tommies tubbing in a rest camp. British soldiers coming out of the front line, immediately take advantage of a line of tin baths arranged for them at a rest

Britain poster, Droitwich Spa, Brine Baths
Britain poster, Droitwich Spa, St Andrews Brine Baths, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: 1938

Britain poster, Bath, Roman Baths and Abbey, by Herbert Lambert for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Subaltern Stunts in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouette scenes by the famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing officers enjoying some leisure time during World War One

British soldiers in the snow, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers in the snow, near divisional baths on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Roman Baths at Wroxeter
A perspective view of the revealed Roman Baths at Wroxeter (discovered in 1788), the site of the Roman city of Viroconium Cornoviorum. Date: 1838

Brighton in 1803
The Bathing Establishment - hot or cold baths - on the sea front at Brighton, Sussex. Date: 1803

Excavations for Pool
Excavations under sea level, working night and day to have the new sea water supply for warm baths ready for Easter at Cliftonville Bathing Pool, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1932

Westminster Swimmers
A line of girls about to dive into the swimming pool at Westminster Baths at the start of the bathing season. Date: early 1930s

Teatime in the Pool
Four girls take a break from swimming for a pot of freshly brewed tea at the opening of Westminster Baths, London! Date: early 1930s

Plate 19 view Baths Caracalla indicating inscribed letter
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Plan spacious magnificent College designed ancient gymnasia
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View ruins Baths Caracalla series Small book
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Baths Diocletian Rome 17th century Etching second state
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Plate 2 Calidarium Baths Diocletian man striding
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Thermaru diocletiani Ruinae Baths Diocletian
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Plan City Rome Part 2 Trinita dei Monti Palazzo Borghese
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Plan City Rome Part 5 Baths Caracalla Santa Sabina
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Baths Diocletian
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Plate 12 shepherd sleeping ground right three horses
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Baths Agrippa
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"Bathing Through Time: A Journey of Relaxation and Refreshment" Step into the world of baths, where water becomes a sanctuary for rejuvenation and tranquility. From Portobello in Edinburgh, Scotland to Southport in Lancashire, England, these iconic locations have witnessed countless moments of serenity. At the Sea Bathing Pool (Lido) in Southport, one can immerse themselves in the soothing embrace of saltwater. The Camden Turkish Baths on Kentish Town Road offer an exotic escape with their steamy chambers and invigorating rituals. Leamington Spa Pump Room takes us back to an era when bathing was considered a social affair. Here, elegant gatherings took place as people indulged in the healing powers of mineral-rich waters. Even aboard the Berengaria ship's swimming pool, travelers found solace amidst vast oceans. And across continents, at South Melbourne Tramway Baths or Glossop Road Baths, massage treatments provided much-needed relief from daily stresses. Artists like Alma-Tadema and Claude Monet captured these blissful moments on canvas – whether it be lounging in the tepidarium or frolicking by La Grenouillere's riverside retreat. Designs for public baths at Primrose Meadows showcased architectural marvels that aimed to bring well-being to communities. Meanwhile, Attercliffe Swimming Club's annual gala celebrated athleticism and camaraderie within Sheffield's vibrant bath culture. Lastly, we glimpse into history through Jean-Baptiste Vanmour's painting depicting a noble lady wearing Hammam shoes - a reminder that baths transcend time and cultures. In this diverse tapestry of bath experiences spanning centuries and continents, one thing remains constant – the universal desire for relaxation and renewal. So let us immerse ourselves in this timeless tradition as we seek respite from our bustling lives; after all, there is no greater luxury than finding solace within warm waters.