Punting Collection (#10)

Silhouette of Indian gondolier during the Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Indian gondolier, Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Indian gondoliers, Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Couple take a gondola ride on the canals of Bruges, Belgium
A medieval couple take a gondola ride on the canals of Bruges, Belgium Date: circa 16th century

Vietnam - Young boys punting on a river / stream Date: circa 1950s

Three Russian women in traditional costume off boating
Three Russian women in traditional costume head off for a boating jaunt on a still lake (or a very wide river - possibly the Volga?). Date: circa 1902

Tourists on boat in Ritsurin-koen, Takamatsu, Shikoku, Japan, Asia

A view of Kings College from the Backs with punting in the foreground, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A view of tourists punting along the River Cam along the Backs, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Man punting bamboo raft on Situ Cangkuang lake at this village known for its temple, Kampung Pulo, Garut, West Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Italy, Veneto Region, Venice, two masked people travelling in Gondola on Grand Canal
Italy - Veneto Region - Venice (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987). Gondolas in Grand Canal

Rafting on the Yulong River, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China, Asia

Punting on The Backs, River Cam, Clare College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Man punting boat on river, Dibru-Saikhowa, Assam, India, february

River Humour - The Amateur Punter circa 1909

Silhouette of a woman with a parasol

In the Gloaming by Balliol Salmon
A pre-war (pre-WWI) Idyll of the Thames, with a young man serenading his two female companions (possibly with a ukelele?!) as they drift slowly along the Thames in a boat. Date: 1930

Log boat - Romania
Crossing a river by a log boat, Romania. Date: circa 1905

Saint-Omer, France - View at Clairmarais Date: circa 1910s

Eights Week - Oxford
Summer Eights is a bumps race that constitutes Oxford Universitys main intercollegiate rowing event of the year. The regatta takes place in May every year

Santa Anita Canal, Mexico, a place used for chinampa-based agriculture. Chinampa is a method of ancient Mesoamerican agriculture which used small

Punting on the River Cam
Happy students punting on the River Cam, Cambridge, England. Date: late 1960s

Rafting on the Rio Grande, Port Antonio, Jamaica Date: circa 1910s

A flood in the village of Meulan, France in January 1910. Quai Albert-Joly. Date: 1910

Traditional river ferryboat - Vietnam Date: circa 1902

Punting - pushing off from the bank. " I can just Manage" Date: 1902

Punting at Cambridge 2
Punting on the Cam (also known as the Granta) on the Backs at Cambridge; at Cambridge, punters stand on the flat platform at the stern of the vessel. Date: 1950s

Cambridge Univ Punting
Punting at Cambridge watched by large groups of students lining the river bank. Date: circa 1968

Oxford River Punting
A May morning in Oxford: the river Cherwell is crowded with punts, balloons are being released and spectators throng the bridge and path Date: 1960s

Early humans building and using boats. Coloured artwork of early humans during the Stone Age, using using fire (left) to hollow out a tree trunk to form a dugout canoe

The Punters by William Barribal
Two pouting girls in fashionable bathing costumes relax as they punt along a river under the shade of a Chinese parasol

People on an outing in a punt, Middle East
A group of people enjoying an outing in a punt, somewhere in the Middle East. Most of them are wearing pith helmets. At the far end of the boat is a native man using a punting pole

Business Academy - Breclav, Czech Republic
Breclav - a town in the South Moravian Region, Czech Republic, on the border with Lower Austria on Dyje River (pictured). This card shows the The Business Academy of Breclav

Ancient Mill at Lery, France - previously the residence of Blanche de Castille

Coconuts rafted downstream - Manila
Coconuts being rafted to market down the Pasig River, Manila, Philippines

North West Frontier Province, India - Srinigar. House Boats on the Dal Lake - luxuriously equipped for the tourist market. Srinigar lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus

The Show Boat. By Jorgen Myller
Stylised illustration by Jorgen Myller showing a couple punting on a river. The male characters outfit is an exaggerated version of what typical upper class men, particularly students

Bystander Masthead 1930
A stylised art deco style illustration for the Bystander masthead showing a languide river scene with a bright young thing relaxing & smoking in a boat bobbing by the bank

Girl Punted at Oxford
The American Girl visiting England is punted on the Isis (Thames) at Oxford

Girl being Punted
The Modern Girl - in a punt

Cambridge Univ River 20C
Male and female students punting at Cambridge on the river Cam

Cambridge Univ Backs 20C
Punting on the " backs" ; Kings Chapel in the background

Children Boating W Mama
The son of the family punts his mother and his sisters on the river

Punting under the Bridge of Sighs on the River Cam at St. Johns College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A boat punting through lily pads at Zizhuyuan Black Bamboo Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Punting boats on delta river, limestone mountain scenery, Van Long, Ninh Binh, south of Hanoi, North Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young boy punting boat, Cadlao Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido Town, Palawan Province, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Punt on River Avon going under bridge, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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"Punting: A Serene Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into a world of tranquility as you embark on a punting adventure along the enchanting Thames, starting from the historic Wapping Old Stair. Feel the gentle sway of the boat as a skilled man with his pole effortlessly pushes it forward, guiding you through the picturesque Kerala backwaters. Transport yourself to another realm as you witness the breathtaking Kings College Chapel and its reflection on The Backs in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Here, punts gracefully glide across the water, creating an idyllic scene that epitomizes English charm. Immerse yourself in centuries-old tradition while punting at Cambridge - a city renowned for this beloved pastime. Marvel at St. John's College standing proudly against the backdrop of The Backs or lose yourself in contemplation as you float down The Cherwell at Oxford. Discover architectural wonders like Queens College and its iconic Mathematical Bridge which elegantly spans over tranquil waters. As your punt glides beneath it, take a moment to appreciate both human ingenuity and natural beauty coexisting harmoniously. And let us not forget about one of Cambridge's most famous landmarks -the Bridge of Sighs at St. John's College. Built in 1831 to connect two parts of this esteemed institution, it adds an air of romance to your punting experience. Punting is more than just navigating rivers; it is an opportunity to escape modernity and immerse oneself in history and culture. So come aboard these traditional boats that have stood witness to countless stories throughout Europe’s rich tapestry – allow them to carry you away on an unforgettable journey through time and beauty.