Baths Collection (#27)

The opening of Swanscombe Baths in Kent. The bathers posing for a group photo. 1936

A young girl on the shoulders of her father at a swimming pool in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Sir E H Pelham at the opening of the new swimming baths in Crayford, Kent. A synchronized swimming group perform floating display. 1939

The opening of Swanscombe Baths in Kent. 1936

Crayford swimming pool, Bexley. 1935

Swanscombe baths. 1936

Two girls enjoy the sun in their swimming costumes by the side of a bathing pool in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

A synchronized swimming group perform a floating display at the opening for the new swimming baths in Crayford, Kent. 1939

A view down the slide into the roped off area at swimming pool in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Diving at a swimming pool in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Picture No. 10876392
Blackbird - drinking from bird bath in garden (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10855566
House Spider - in the bath by plughole (Tegenaria domestica ) Date:

Picture No. 10900842
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Picture No. 10874377
A girl baths and watches a passing boat on a beach in Sabang, Palawan Date:

Picture No. 10984430
Calandra Lark - on ground covered in dust after dust bath Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Melanocorypha calandra) Date:

Picture No. 10947778
African Elephant spraying mud over its body in a lagoon - Okavango Delta, Botswana. Date:

Ruins of Roman baths, Kaiserthermen (Imperial Baths), Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, May

Picture No. 10899346
DOG -Teddy Bear dog Date:

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema The Baths of Caracalla. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912) was one of the most renowned painters of late nineteenth-century Britain

A coal miner cleaning up after work with the help of his wife. Before the days of piped water and pit-head baths, after a day hewing coal underground the miner had only a tub on the living room floor

Baths And Laundries Just Erected At Greenwich, London, UK

Water Polo Match at the Crown Baths, Kennington Oval, Uk, 1890 Engraving

Bad Homburg Vor Der Hohe, Germany: The Villa Imperiale, Where The Prince Of Wales Stayed During His Visit, And The Baths, 1890 Engraving

Domestic Sheep, mule flock, running through footbath to prevent infections, Cumbria, England, September

The Great Bath, Roman Baths with Bath Abbey behind, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lake balaton with the famous heviz baths in the background, hungary, 1950s

Colourful pattern formed on surface of soap bubble, close up

British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda, Baths, granite rocks

Bath's Comb-tooth / Linear Blenny - Maldives
LEE-75 Bath's Comb-tooth / Linear Blenny Maldives Ecsenius bathi Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) two adults, drinking at garden birdbath, North Dakota, U. S. A. october
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) two adults, drinking at garden birdbath, North Dakota, U.S.A. october

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) adult, bathing in garden birdbath, North Dakota, U. S. A. october
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) adult, bathing in garden birdbath, North Dakota, U.S.A. october

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched at birdbath in garden, Midlands, England, october

Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) two immatures, drinking at birdbath in garden, Norfolk, England, september

House Spider- commonly found coming out of bath plugholes
PM-9944 House Spider - commonly found coming out of bath plugholes Tegenaria domestica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.