Swim Collection

Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922
Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Boys Swimming, Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hants
Boys from the Training Ship Mercury swimming nude in the River Hamble. The Mercury, established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare

Beach at Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

NA, USA, Alaska. Sea otters are the largest members of the weasel family in North America

Another Wash-out by W. Heath Robinson
Training at home for the cross Channel swim with a man swimming suspended from a window with watering cans. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

A Swimming Stroke of Genius
A simple device by which a cross channel swim may be rendered both easy and pleasant- not to mention luxurious. Please note

The Water Cube National Aquatics Center swimming arena in the Olympic Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Koi carp fish in pool, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

DARK MOFO WINTER SOLSTICE SWIM HOBART
Swimmers enter the water during the annual nude winter solstice swim during Hobarts Dark Mofo festival at Long Beach in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (aP Image/Rob Blakers)

Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930

Ornament Koi or Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Shopping Mall Pond, Malacca, Historic Melaka, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia, SE Asia

A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
A clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king

View across water from Noss Mayo to the village of Newton Ferrers, near Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blackrock, Salthill, Galway Ireland Art Print
Charlotte Trudgett

Albino Bull Frog Diving, Rana catesbeiana

Flamingo Divi Beach Resort, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Blue Lagoon (mineral baths), near Keflavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

View from a seaplane cockpit of man swimming, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Beach at Maho Bay, St. Martin (St. Maarten), Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niliticus) on shore of Mara River with open jaws, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

North America, Florida Alligator among cypress trees in Florida Everglades

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin District, Diamond Hill area. Jumble of multicolored koi carp form a colorful pattern in the Blue Pond of the Nan Lian Garden

San Sebastian, Spain. The Basque city of San Sebastian is well known for its picturestic beaches, beautiful architecture, and delicious food or Tapas

Turks & Caicos Club, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

Poster advertising Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Poster advertising Port Elizabeth, a holiday resort on the coast of South Africa. Two young women in swimsuits dip their toes in the sea

Cocktail Girls 1950S 3 / 4
Two smiling, leggy young models enjoy a drink together at a cocktail bar. A towels is slunged nonchalantly over a bar stool. I hope they don t intend to drink & swim!

Playa Kenepa, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Central America

Goldfish

Pentire Point, Polzeath, Cornwall, England, UK

Kynance Cove, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tamarama, fashional beach south of Bondi, Eastern suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Front cover of The Bystander by Barribal
Two young ladies playing in the sea

Ladies Swim Contest 1905
A ladies swimming contest on the river Thames, from Hampton Court to Richmond

Captain Webb 1875
Captain Matthew WEBB is sustained with hot coffee during his first-ever Channel swim

Goldfish

Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the Pool of Tears
Alice in Wonderland -- Alice swims with various birds and animals in the Pool of Tears. Date: early 20th century

Gold Blue Koi Fish
Sarah Manovski

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Major Metcalfe, Mrs F. Cripps, and Lady Alexandra Metcalfe
Edward Dudley Metcalfe, MVO, MC, (16 January 1887 18 November 1957), known as Fruity Metcalfe, officer in the British Indian Army, a close friend and equerry of Edward VIII

School of barracuda
A tornado of barracuda, Sphyraena qenie. Photographed off Sipadan island, Sabah, Malaysia

British soldiers bathing in flooded shell hole by Matania
The only advantage of the wet weather on the Western Front - a novel swimming bath used by British soldiers to bathe in. A scene captured at the front by The Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania

Holidaymakers in the sea at Margate, Kent Date: circa 1910s

Newport, Rhode Island, beach scene, 1870s
Summer residents enjoying the beach in Newport, Rhode Island, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Endell Street Open Air Swimming Pool
A view of the open air swimming pool in Endell Street, Holborn, London, on the site of Holborn Borough Councils Public Swimming bath which was pulled down in 1938 in preparation for the building of a

Bufflehead duck - drake Oregon, Pacific Northwest. tpl575
TOM-930 Bufflehead duck - drake Oregon, USA Bucephala albeola Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nautilus Swim Club 1
Fixture card of the Nautilus Swimming Club, a London club based at Camberwell Baths in south-east London. (see two subsequent items for their 1891 river picnic)

Reefs from the Sun
Ken Kiefer

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Surfers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall in June 1922. The crashing waves beckon them to dive into the refreshing embrace of the sea, their boards guiding them through exhilarating moments of freedom and adrenaline. In NA, USA, Alaska, sea otters gracefully glide through the icy waters, showcasing their agility as they hunt for food. These magnificent creatures are the largest members of the weasel family in North America and serve as a reminder of nature's remarkable diversity. The golden sands of Lagos in Algarve, Portugal offer an idyllic setting for beachgoers to take a dip and escape from reality. With crystal-clear waters stretching out before them against a backdrop of stunning cliffs and picturesque landscapes, it is impossible not to succumb to its allure. W. Heath Robinson humorously depicts yet another wash-out scenario where his comical contraptions fail miserably at achieving their intended purpose. His imaginative illustrations remind us that sometimes even our best-laid plans can go awry when it comes to water-related activities. From Noss Mayo across the water lies Newton Ferrers near Plymouth - a serene view that invites contemplation while appreciating nature's beauty. The calmness exuded by this scene serves as a gentle reminder that swimming can also be an opportunity for peaceful introspection amidst life's chaos. "The Water Cube National Aquatics Center" stands tall within Beijing's Olympic Park - an architectural marvel housing world-class swimming arenas where athletes push themselves beyond limits in pursuit of greatness. This iconic structure symbolizes human determination and showcases how swimming transcends boundaries both physically and metaphorically. Koi carp fish elegantly swim in pools adorned with vibrant colors reminiscent of floating artwork come alive beneath tranquil surfaces. Their graceful movements captivate observers' attention while serving as symbols of good fortune and prosperity in many cultures around the world.