Swimming Costume Collection (#3)

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen and reigning Miss Aston Villa, aged 21 from Edgbaston, Birmingham, 5th April 1985

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen and regional winner of Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition, 13th July 1948

The Miss Tyne Tees Television beauty contest at Tynemouth Open Air Swimming Pool 24 July 1971 - Winner Lynne Charlton, is crowned by Roderick Griffiths of Tyne Tees Television

Jennifer Gurley wins title of Miss UK at Blackpool. She is a fashion model and already Miss England. 22nd of August, 1967.Jennifer Gurley wins title of Miss UK at Blackpool

Miss United Kingdom Grand Final, Blackpool. Miss Wigan, Kathleen Winstanley, sitting on the back of a settee. Swimwear Section, 8th of August, 1968

Aileen Kearney (right) and her friend Marjorie Greenhalgh throwing a bucket of water over photographer Cyril Maitland during the weekend heat wave at Butlins holiday camp in Ayr, Scotland

Wallsend Swimming Baths re-opens after an extensive modernisation. 28th July 1980

Miss Brighton beauty queen semi-finals Holiday Princess 1974

George Best football goes jogging on a beach in California

A couple of girls have some fun on the sandy beach at Clacton on sea, Essex 22nd July 1946. Slimming exercises on the sands at Clacton on Sea

Beauty contest girls playing tug of war on the beach at Weston-Super-Mare. 7th September 1960

Beach beauty girls sitting on a boat in Whitley Bay. 28th July 1960

Model wearing a bikini as she stands next to a cactus in Africa April 1975

Model wearing a bikini as she poses against a wall in Africa April 1975

Julie Alexander models the latest swimwear whilst on a sail ship in the channel. July 1957

Glamour model Felicity Jane wearing the "Thong in Brighton (Saturday)
Glamour model Felicity Jane wearing the " Thong in Brighton (Saturday). March 1975 75-1708-002

A model wearing bikini swimwear bounces on a trampoline on a beach in the French Riviera. 2nd August 1961

Models Wendy and Jackie seen here modeling the latest in swimwear on a wet Oxford Street, London: Model Wendy wearing a bikini by Mitex

Blackpool Bathing Beauty competition today. Albert Modley who judged hear with the first three Angela Ryder of Sheffield (left) who was 3rd

Model Zorenah Osborne seen here modelling the latest beachwear fashions. 1964
Model Zorenah Osborne seen here modelling the latest beachwear fashions.1964

Model Vyoyan Dunbar wearing a frilly bikini outfit. July 1965 P009023

Beauty contest girls playing on the beach at Ramsgate. 31st August 1960

Beauty contest girls playing with a donkey on the beach at Ramsgate. 31st August 1960

Beauty contest girls playing on the beach at Torquay. 7th September 1960

Woman diving into a swimming pool on holiday July 1953 D3732

Shirley Eaton and Shirley Burniston seen here modelling a bikini and all in one Swim suit. July 1953 D3728-006

Woman wearing soft robe in hot pink towelling with matching bikini. August 1985 P017350

Model wearing a bikini. and hat, carrying a bag over her shoulder August 1970 P017611

Clothing Beach. New swimwear for Spring 1963, here is one style that has not gone out of fashion and looks like staying with us for keeps - the bikini. January 1963 P017971

Speedo 78: Speedo racing swimwear is designed to ensure maximum comfort, and maximum speed through the water - fitting like a second skin

Sunday; Picture; Beach Beauty prize contest: A tiny onlooker tries out the cut outs. Marilyn winner, Miss Sheila Southey, looks on. July 1955 P018101

Clothing Beachwear. Austin Shortman and Zarah Long model the hologram swimwear. One piece and trunks. April 1992 P017967

Two attractive caps by Jantzen. On the left Christa wears a stretch fabric swimturban. Micheles swim cloche is inspired by the trendy headgear worn by Ali McGraw in the film " Love Story."

Top glamour model Stephanie McLean posing lying down in a sailboat January 1975 75-00129-001

A perfect figure contest was held at Margate Lido today. Competitors wore facial masks so that the judges should not be influenced by beauty of face. September 1947 P010002

Actor Jeff Hunter on location with the Castand Crew of the film " The Malta Story". October 1952 C5351A vfr1

Model wearing a bikini. November 1974 P018050

Model wearing a bikini. November 1974 P018052

Diana, Princess of Wales in the water at Indian Castle Beach during her Nevis, West Indies holiday. 2nd January 1993. vfr1

Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of three swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a group of young swimmers, mostly boys, in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. Some of them seem less than happy with the temperature of the water!

Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a small group of swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Schrader (1910-1966) won gold medal in the womens 200m breaststroke event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Japanese swimmer Yoshiyuki Tsuruta (1903-1986) shakes hands with his German rival Erich Rademacher (1901-1979)

Young Woman With Her Surfboard; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Anita Page, American film actress, c1938. Anita Page (1910-2008) reached stardom in the last years of the silent film era and became a highly popular young star

Irene Ware, American film actress, c1938. Irene Ware (1910-1993) was Miss United States at the 1929 International Pageant of Pulchritude (Miss Universe pageant)

Ida Lupino, English film actress and director, 1940s. Artist: Warner Brothers
Ida Lupino, English film actress and director, 1940s. Ida Lupino appeared in 59 films over the course of her acting career

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"Dive into the Past: A Fashionable Journey through Swimwear" In the pages of the vintage "Holiday Haunts guide book, 1947, " a young woman with a blindfold delicately balances on a diving board, capturing the essence of summer fun. Meanwhile, an admiring man aboard his boat gazes at model Carol Dwyer in her alluring swimming costume from afar. Fast forward to the vibrant 1960s, where surfers energetically run through crashing waves, their colorful swimwear reflecting their carefree spirit. Alongside them stands a woman on a beach, clad in an ankle-length swimming costume and holding a crab - an enchanting scene reminiscent of Tommaso Antongini's Journal des Dames et des Modes. The allure of water transcends time as showcased by Falbalas & Fanfreluches' Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures from 1926. A handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching portrays a woman immersed up to her ankles in the sea while donning an elegant swimsuit - capturing both grace and style. Moving continents to Newquay in June 1960, women body boarding amidst rolling surf paint an exhilarating picture of adventure and thrill. Their choice of swimwear reflects both functionality and fashion-forwardness. Witnessing four stages of swimmers performing rapid turns showcases not only athleticism but also how swimwear has evolved over time to enhance performance. From Australia's sunny shores in New South Wales to Sydney's bustling beaches, these athletes embody determination and skill. Glamour takes center stage as actress June Barry graces Hammersmith Pier in June 1960. Her radiant smile matches her stylish swimwear perfectly – epitomizing elegance against London's picturesque backdrop. Lastly, we encounter moments filled with laughter and joy as snorkel-clad men proudly present lobsters beside smiling women.