Punt Collection (#2)

Men fishing on a punt, 1850
3330784 Men fishing on a punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of men fishing on a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

Men fishing on a punt, 1850
3330783 Men fishing on a punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of men fishing on a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

Scenes in Japan: the town and harbour of Simonosaki, 1864. Creators: Unknown, Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the town and harbour of Simonosaki, 1864. A large number of junks of all sizes stop at this town to obtain water and other necessaries, on their way through the Inland Sea

The Tribute Money, Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish, 1616-1634. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. Also called "The Ferry Boat to Antwerp", 1616-1634

Seine. Motif from St Germain, 1877. Creator: Carl Fredrik Hill
Seine. Motif from St Germain, 1877

Canal de la Viga, City of Mexico, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Canal de la Viga, City of Mexico, between 1884 and 1900

A Gondola, 1859. Creator: Julius Exner
A Gondola, 1859

Infancy. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Infancy. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Mother with child, paddling a boat along the river of life. Angel and devil sleeping on the prow

Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Creator: C. O. Lewis
Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Regatta on the River Thames, with Windsor Castle in the distance as the boys of Eton College celebrate the birthday of George III

Le caïque, between 1880 and 1890. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Le caique, between 1880 and 1890. Woman playing a musical instrument on a boat

The Actor Kasaya Matakuro II as the Boatman Rokuzo in an Unidentified Play, Performed... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Kasaya Matakuro II as the Boatman Rokuzo in an Unidentified Play, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Fifth Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1772

On the Thames, 1883. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
On the Thames, 1883

On the Thames, 1883. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
On the Thames, 1883

Reading, River Thames, July 1925
A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames at Reading, Berkshire, July 1925. People are taking out a punt on the water with small pleasure barges and boats moored up near a fork in the river

Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria
3781915 Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria.; (add.info.: Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria. 1920s. Boys punting. (Lower Austria). Wien und Niederosterreich); Lebrecht History

Sunday Evening, pub.1926 (etching)
5051358 Sunday Evening, pub.1926 (etching) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Evening, pub)

On the river Cam in Cambridge resting in a punt are James Innes of St Catherines college where he reads modern languages and Irene Cassel from Gottingen

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, c. 1930
Dozens of boats and punts can be seen here lining the River Thames during the Henley Royal Regatta. The race lane can be seen top right, with spectators in their boats vying for a prime viewing spot

Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A view looking east up the lock at Shiplake, and onto the wider Thames in the background. Two men and a women are taking a punt out on the river, whilst three boys look

Sixth Form Bench, and Fellows Eyot, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Sixth Form Bench, and Fellows Eyot, 1911. Fellows Eyot is a riverside field from which the Procession of Boats from Eaton can be viewed on the 4th June

Lewis Waller English actor-manager punting with his daughter
Lewis Waller (William Waller Lewis) (1860-1915) - English actor-manager punting with his daughter Date: circa 1908

Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). Artist: John Heaviside Clark
Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]

Mountain Scenery with a River, 1770. Creator: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Mountain Scenery with a River, 1770

Punts on Neckar River with Holderlinturm tower, Tubingen, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Historic centre with Holderlinturm tower and collegiate church on Neckar River, Tubingen, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Punts moored in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Punting on the River Cam and St Johns College in Autumn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Punting on the River Cam, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

UK, England, Cambridge, The Mill Pond, Punts

UK, England, Cambridge, River Cam, The Mill Pond, Punts

Tourists on a punt trip, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Spree Forest, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Boating at Hampton Court London in 1910

Punting Victorian period

Boating at Hampton Court, early 1900s

On the River Thames at Hampton Reach, Victorian period

Ladies in a punt on a Summer's day

A Summer's Day Victorian period

College barges at Folly Bridge, Oxford, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

River Avon at Evesham, Worcestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Cambridge - River Cam - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow
Illustration, How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow Date: 1924

The cast of Weep For Spring
Actors Stephen Haggard (1911-1943), Athene Seyler (1889-1990), Peggy Ashcroft (1907-1991)and Nicholas Hannen (1881-1972) in a publicity photograph for the play Weep For Spring

Henley Regatta 1909
Watching the finish of a close race

Stratford-on-Avon Church and Lock, 1883 (oil on canvas)
5920285 Stratford-on-Avon Church and Lock, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Leader, Benjamin Williams (1831-1923); 142.5x102.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Thames at Windsor (oil on board)
TW426646 The Thames at Windsor (oil on board) by McEune, Robert Ernest (1876-1952); 54x76 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

Punt and Lake scene by Theresa Stannard

Ferry on the Avon (w / c)
XPG365678 Ferry on the Avon (w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); 40.64x63.5 cm; Private Collection

The Regatta (oil on canvas)
XPG443308 The Regatta (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Marguerite (1888-1948); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

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"Punting: A Serene Tradition Along the Rivers of England" Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England as you embark on a punting adventure along the picturesque River Cam. Glide through the enchanting waterways, surrounded by stunning architecture and lush greenery that make up The Backs. Marvel at the iconic Kings College Chapel standing proudly alongside elegant punts, creating an idyllic scene straight out of a fairytale. Not far away lies Oxford, Oxfordshire, England where Cherwell Boathouse beckons with its own unique charm. Hop aboard a punt and navigate through the peaceful waters of Cherwell River while taking in breathtaking views of this historic city. Admire swans gracefully gliding alongside your boat as you create lasting memories amidst this serene setting. Punting is not merely an activity; it's an experience that encapsulates centuries-old traditions and cultural heritage across Europe. Whether you find yourself in Cambridge or Oxford, both cities offer their own distinct flavor to this beloved pastime. At Queens College in Cambridge, witness the magnificent Mathematical Bridge harmoniously blending with punts floating gently beneath it—a sight that truly captures architectural brilliance against natural splendor. As you venture further into St. Johns College in Cambridge, be captivated by the Bridge of Sighs spanning over River Cam since 1831—connecting history and tradition from one part of the college to another. This remarkable structure adds yet another layer to your punting journey—an opportunity to appreciate both engineering marvels and scenic wonders. Soak up every moment as you indulge in this quintessentially British experience—punting along rivers adorned with graceful swans and surrounded by architectural gems that have stood for centuries. Let go of worries as gentle ripples guide your punt through these timeless landscapes—the perfect escape into tranquility within bustling cities like Cambridge and Oxford.