Punting Collection (page 8)

Italy, Venice, The Basin of San Marco, oil on canvas
Giovanni Richter (1665-1745), The Basin of San Marco, Venice, 1740, oil on canvas, 57x81 cm. Detail

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Hiroshige woodcut - Seba: Moorise
Reproduction of a woodcut by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) entitled: Seba: Moorise'. Date: circa early 19th century

Busy scene at Shiplake Lock on the River Thames, probably taken early in the 20th century. Date: early 20th century

Dal Lake, Kashmir, India - Shikara Boat
The shikara, a type of Indian wooden boat shown here on Dal Lake and found on many other water bodies of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Date: circa 1910s

Landing Stage - Nuthalls Restaurant - Kingston-on-Thames. Nuthalls offered luncheons, teas, dinners and public, private or Masonic banquets! Date: 1911

Punting on The River Cam, Kings College, Cambridge, England

A boatman rows between the hills and cliffs of the Chong an River, a local beauty spot in the heart of Guizhou Province

Zambia Game scout poling mokorro along Lukulu River at sunset

Three men pole a dugout canoe by moonlight in shallow water along Diani Beach

El Molo fishermen in their dugout canoe on the fringe of the Omo Delta. The El Molo are reputedly Kenyas smallest tribe, a group of nomadic fishermen who fish the Omo delta and Lake turkana

Fishermen return to Dunga Beach soon after sunrise having fished all night in the shallow waters of Lake Victorias Kavirondo Gulf near Kisumu

Ghana, West region, Nzulezu. Tourists are canoed to the stilt village of Nzulezu

A Dassanech man ferries people in a large dug-out canoe across the crocodile-infested waters of the Omo River near its delta at the northern end of Lake Turkana

A boatman in his mokoro dug-out canoe takes tourists game viewing along one of the myriad waterways of the Okavango delta

Summer in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette of a summer scene with a couple in swimwear punting on a river. Date: 1925

Prince of Waless birthday regatta at Windsor
Regatta at Windsor on 12 August 1793 in honour of the Prince of Waless birthday. 1793

Regatta at Windsor for the Prince of Wales birthday
Regatta at Windsor on 12 August 1793, in honour of the Prince of Wales birthday. 1793

Flooding in Paris - Parisian punting down Rue Massillon
Flooding in Paris - A very typical Parisian punting down Rue Massillon on an old door, with Notre Dame in the background - 30th January, 1910. Date: 1910

Valencia, Spain - Lago de la Albufera (Lake Albufera). Date: circa 1907

British Countryside - On the River Cherwell
British Countryside - Punting and rowing on the River Cherwell, a tributary of the Isis (or Upper Thames), which it joins at Oxford. Date: 1938

Girl with a punt pole
Young undergraduate girl in a panama punting. Date: 1904

Punting on the River Thames at Twickenham Date: circa 1920s

Punting on the river, Cambridge University
Punting on the river with a bicycle on board, Cambridge University. Date: 1967

Rag week stunt on the river, Cambridge University, showing students in costume in a punt, one of them playing bagpipes, another playing a drum. Date: 1967

Peek Frean Biscuits advertising trade card - punting on the river. late 19th century

Japanese woman taken out for a moonlit boat trip on the lake Date: circa 1900

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Miss Dose the Doctors daughter. 1928

Lady Punts Two Others
On the Thames at Dorchester, Oxfordshire, a lady punts while her three friends take life easy. Date: 1906

Vesta Tilley, punting
Vesta Tilley (1864 - 1952), Music hall entertainer, best known for her male impersonations - seen here with a friend on the river

May de Sousa (1884 1948), American singer and a Broadway actress, modelling a white plain dress, suitable clothing for punting. 1906

Poster, railway service from Paris to London, via Rouen, Dieppe and Newhaven. Showing a man on a punt and a couple in a rowing boat. Date: early 20th century

WW1 - A Punt Patrol
WW1 - Leisurely cruising down a river, the well-prepared punter has a canon gun positioned at the front of the boat. Date: 1915

River frocks, dresses for boating from Barkers, 1919 advert
Advertisement for John Barker and Company of High Street, Kensington, offering their bizarre river frocks in a range of fantastic coloured linens and cretonnes

Dainty frock for regattas 1909
Woman wearing a large brimmed hat trimmed with scarf ninon and palest poppies, dress poplin linen, trimmed with appliques of linen outlining a guimpe of tucked muslin. 1909

When Three ARE Company by A. K. Macdonald
An amorous couple sit entwined in a boat on a river at nightime while a cupid watches over them to ensure the romance goes smoothly. Date: 1922

Chiaroscura in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Sunshine and shade in summer time. A set of idyllic scenes during the summer cut by the famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley. Top picture shows a group frolicking by the sea

Subaltern stunts by H. L. Oakley
A double page spread of silhouette vignettes by the famous silhouette artist, Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley, featuring scenes during a WW1 subaltern officers ten days leave in England

Tatler front cover, 1963 - Punting on the Cam
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a view from Clare Bridge in Cambridge showing basking in the suns rays while lounging in the rivers famous punts. Date: 1963

People boating on a river. Date: 1920s

The Mind of the Nation by J. L. Carstairs
A montage of images showing various people enjoying sports and activities including tennis, motoring, golf, cricket, swimming, punting, fishing and even butterfly catching

Cambridge Punting Scene
A summers day scene on the Backs at Cambridge, showing Clare College, by the River Cam, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1950s

canoe in Kerala
canoe in the backwaters of Kerala, India

Nepalese gondolier in Chitwan National Forest, Nepal, Asia

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

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Steaming and Punting, a Sketch Near Cliveden Woods

The Rialto in Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR418308 The Rialto in Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 70x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Le Rialto a Venise; ); Italian

View of Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR417017 View of Venice (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); 45x72 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Vue de Venise; ); Italian, out of copyright

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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.