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Swimming Collection (page 7)

"Dive into the luxury of Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira - a paradise for swimming enthusiasts since 1928

Background imageSwimming Collection: Poster, Select Folkestone

Poster, Select Folkestone
Poster by Lander, Select Folkestone, advertising the town as a holiday destination. Date: 1958

Background imageSwimming Collection: Beauty on Parade - a beach belle by David Wright

Beauty on Parade - a beach belle by David Wright
Front cover of The American Weekly featuring an illustration by David Wright, of a red-haired woman in a green swimsuit relaxing on the beach. Date: 1948

Background imageSwimming Collection: An hippoptamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) submerged in water and looking at the camera

An hippoptamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) submerged in water and looking at the camera, Lake Gipe, Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageSwimming Collection: Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines

Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines as a warning to the photographer not to get any closer, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageSwimming Collection: Three Companions

Three Companions
BAL13741 Three Companions by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Background imageSwimming Collection: Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Background imageSwimming Collection: Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Background imageSwimming Collection: South Bay Swimming Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

South Bay Swimming Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The outdoorSouth Bay Swimming Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSwimming Collection: HUNGARY-Budapest: Gellert Baths- Interior Pool

HUNGARY-Budapest: Gellert Baths- Interior Pool
HUNGARY, Budapest: Gellert Baths, Interior Pool

Background imageSwimming Collection: Un Bon Coup de Pied by Nick

Un Bon Coup de Pied by Nick
A twenties bathing belle in a fetching red swimsuit, energetically kicks a beach ball as she splashes around in the surf. Date: 1927

Background imageSwimming Collection: Longshan Temple waterfall with swimming Koi Fish

Longshan Temple waterfall with swimming Koi Fish

Background imageSwimming Collection: Stream with Geese

Stream with Geese
A picturesque stream in the English countryside, with geese on the banks and swimming, and a flock of sheep neath the spring blossom

Background imageSwimming Collection: Sharon Davies

Sharon Davies Medley Smimming 26 July 1992 Date: 26 July 1992

Background imageSwimming Collection: Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming, Hawaii, USA

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming, Hawaii, USA

Background imageSwimming Collection: Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho)

Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho)
6030602 Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSwimming Collection: In the Harem (colour photogravure)

In the Harem (colour photogravure)
3657076 In the Harem (colour photogravure) by Bredt, Max Ferdinand (1868-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harem)

Background imageSwimming Collection: The beach at Juan-les-Pins, 1929

The beach at Juan-les-Pins, 1929
Photograph of the beach at Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera showing how popular the resort, and the rest of the Cote d Azur, had become during the summer months. Date: 1929

Background imageSwimming Collection: Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving)

Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving)
1107120 Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Matthew Webb, the Celebrated Swimmer)

Background imageSwimming Collection: Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) swimming, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) swimming, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageSwimming Collection: Clarks Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) with yawning chick riding on back, Bear River Refuge

Clarks Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) with yawning chick riding on back, Bear River Refuge, Utah, July

Background imageSwimming Collection: animal themes, close-up, comparison, day, full length, horizontal, illustrative technique

animal themes, close-up, comparison, day, full length, horizontal, illustrative technique, japanese spider crab, large, macrocheira kaempferi, one animal, one person, outdoors, scale, sea life

Background imageSwimming Collection: Picture No. 11982140

Picture No. 11982140
Black Guillemot - adult bird in breeding plumage - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Background imageSwimming Collection: Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba

Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Aerial view of the swimming pool, part of the Cabana Sun Club of the National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1950

Background imageSwimming Collection: The North Bay Bathing Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

The North Bay Bathing Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSwimming Collection: Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933

Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933
A page from The Bystander reporting on the distinguished guests being entertained at the Chateau l Horizon, the villa belonging to American actress

Background imageSwimming Collection: The Serpentine Lido

The Serpentine Lido
Bathers using the diving board and paddling pool at the Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park, central London, England. Date: early 1930s

Background imageSwimming Collection: Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp. )

Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp. )
Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp.)

Background imageSwimming Collection: Scuba diver swimming above seabed, rear view

Scuba diver swimming above seabed, rear view

Background imageSwimming Collection: Swimming pool, swimmers on start blocks

Swimming pool, swimmers on start blocks

Background imageSwimming Collection: An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat

An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat
An endemic epaulette shark swims across the rubble seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This small shark spends most of its time on the bottom of reef environments

Background imageSwimming Collection: Wobbegong shark and cardinalfish, Byron Bay, Australia

Wobbegong shark and cardinalfish, Byron Bay, Australia

Background imageSwimming Collection: School of green chromis swimming over a couple of green turtles

School of green chromis swimming over a couple of green turtles resting on a hard coral reef, Cebu, Philippines

Background imageSwimming Collection: Killer whales hunt together in the beautiful clear ocean

Killer whales hunt together in the beautiful clear ocean
Two female and one male killer whales hunt together in the beautiful clear ocean

Background imageSwimming Collection: Galapagos Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizi) underwater GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Galapagos Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizi) underwater GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador, South America Endemic Subspecies

Background imageSwimming Collection: Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Background imageSwimming Collection: Lago di Ledro and Lake Ledro, Ledro, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Lago di Ledro and Lake Ledro, Ledro, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Background imageSwimming Collection: Picture No. 11071698

Picture No. 11071698
Children swimming - Lake Tanganyika, Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Background imageSwimming Collection: Manta ray in Goofnuw Channel, Yap

Manta ray in Goofnuw Channel, Yap

Background imageSwimming Collection: Children paddling, Orpington. 1937

Children paddling, Orpington. 1937

Background imageSwimming Collection: Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) x domestic duck hybrids, flock, swimming on reservoir habitat

Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) x domestic duck hybrids, flock, swimming on reservoir habitat, Edith Weston, Rutland Water, Rutland, England, July

Background imageSwimming Collection: Picture No. 10767571

Picture No. 10767571
Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Sharks - Swimming around diver. (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Date:

Background imageSwimming Collection: Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface

Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface in Fournier Bay

Background imageSwimming Collection: Mallard ducks and ducklings

Mallard ducks and ducklings
A family of mallard ducks and ducklings enjoying an outing to the river. Date: circa early 20th century

Background imageSwimming Collection: The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Background imageSwimming Collection: Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

Background imageSwimming Collection: Swimming Baths, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London

Swimming Baths, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London
View of the Swimming Baths of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. The club was founded in 1897. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSwimming Collection: Wonderpus octopus

Wonderpus octopus (Octopus sp.) hunting on the seabed. This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators




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"Dive into the luxury of Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira - a paradise for swimming enthusiasts since 1928. " "Surfers ride the waves at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall in this captivating snapshot from June 1922. " "Escape to Knysna, South Africa and immerse yourself in its breathtaking beauty as depicted in this alluring poster advertisement. " "Experience the ultimate seaside holiday at Prestatyn Holiday Camp - where swimming and fun go hand in hand. " "Discover the vibrant beach culture of Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland - a haven for water lovers seeking adventure and relaxation alike. " "Wonderland awaits you at Revere Beach, Massachusetts. Dive into an enchanting world of sun-kissed shores and endless aquatic thrills. " "Witness nature's awe-inspiring spectacle as a diver encounters a magnificent Whale Shark with its mouth wide open while feeding off Australia's coast. A truly mesmerizing sight that captivates hearts worldwide. " "A fascinating glimpse into underwater life reveals a Greenland shark accompanied by a parasitic copepod. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze. " "The spirit of competition soars as triathlon swimmers push their limits against challenging currents. Witness their determination and grace in motion. " "Lose yourself on the stunning beaches of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal - where crystal-clear waters beckon you to take an invigorating swim amidst Europe's coastal charm. " "Beneath Belgium's serene surface lies an enchanting view: tadpoles gracefully gliding through water seen from below. A magical perspective on nature’s miracles. " "Step back in time with Hubert Robert’s masterpiece 'The Bathing Pool' – an exquisite portrayal of leisurely swimming amid idyllic surroundings.