Taking The Waters Collection

The Season at Baden-Baden: the Trink-Halle, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Season at Baden-Baden: the Trink-Halle, 1865. 'The interior of the Trinkhalle...is interesting, as it shows the manner in which the water

The promenade on the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
The promenade on the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 1864. We present a view of that famous promenade at Tunbridge Wells called "The Pantiles, " from the materials with which it is paved

Marienbad Spa - greetings card
3794188 Marienbad Spa - greetings card.; (add.info.: Marienbad Spa - greetings card. People queuing up to take the medicinal waters of the spa in the Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Thermal springs, Le Mont Dore, France. Postcard sent in 1913
660557 Thermal springs, Le Mont Dore, France. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Well known visitors to the Pump Room, Bath, taking a sip with King Bladud
3085960 Well known visitors to the Pump Room, Bath, taking a sip with King Bladud, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Royal Wells, Cheltenham or Spasmodic affections from Spa Waters
STC255129 The Royal Wells, Cheltenham or Spasmodic affections from Spa Waters, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Advertisement for Carlsbad Mineral Water, late nineteenth century (colour litho)
CHT237158 Advertisement for Carlsbad Mineral Water, late nineteenth century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

St Anns Well, Buxton (b / w photo)
3094758 St Anns Well, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anns Well, Buxton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

At the Spring: Saratoga (Hearth and Home, Vol. I), August 28, 1869

Well known Characters in the Pump Room, Bath, taking a sip with King Bladud, 1825. Crowds in the fashionable watering place of Bath in Somerset

The Pump Room, from Scenes at Bath, c. 1795 (w / c and pen & ink on paper)
XYC281114 The Pump Room, from Scenes at Bath, c.1795 (w/c and pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.1x18.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Poster advertising the spa resort of Enghien-les-Bains, France, late 19th century
XIR173007 Poster advertising the spa resort of Enghien-les-Bains, France, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; French

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"The art of taking the waters": A time-honored tradition that whispers promises of relaxation and rejuvenation. Imagine yourself strolling along a serene lake shore, surrounded by lush greenery and soothing sounds of nature's symphony. As you make your way to the water's edge, feel the gentle lapping of the waves against your skin, washing away worries and stress like grains of sand slipping beneath the surface. The cool mist envelops you, refreshing parched skin and calming frayed nerves. Allow yourself to drift into a state of tranquility as the waters' restorative properties work their magic. Let go of tension, breathe in deeply, and let the therapeutic benefits seep deep within your soul. As you "take the waters", allow this tranquil experience to become a balm for your body and mind. Leave feeling revitalized, refreshed, and ready to take on life's challenges with renewed energy and serenity.