Bathing Machines on the beach at Tenby, Wales
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Bathing Machines on the beach at Tenby, Wales
Bathing Machines on the beach at Tenby, Wales Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Bathing Beechams Cliffs Clifftop Machines Pills Tenby Topographical Topography
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1. Title: "Bathing Machines on the Beach at Tenby, Wales: A Peek into the Victorian Seaside Experience" This photograph, captured in the late 1890s, offers a glimpse into the unique bathing culture of Tenby, Wales, during the Victorian era. The image showcases the beachfront, where several bathing machines are lined up, ready to provide privacy and convenience for those wishing to bathe in the sea. The bathing machines, with their distinctive wooden structures and colorful canopies, were an essential part of the seaside resort experience during this time. They allowed bathers to change into their swimming costumes discreetly and then be transported down to the water's edge. This arrangement was particularly popular among the upper and middle classes, who sought to maintain their modesty and uphold social norms. The clifftop houses and buildings in the background add to the picturesque scene, showcasing the charming topography of Tenby. The beech trees lining the cliffs provide a beautiful contrast to the sandy beach and the clear blue waters of the Welsh coast. The presence of the bathing machines also hints at the advertising and promotional activities that would have taken place at the seaside resorts. Although not explicitly shown in the photograph, it is not difficult to imagine vendors selling various goods and services, such as seaside souvenirs, refreshments, or medicinal pills like Beecham's Pills, which were popular during the Victorian era for their supposed health benefits. This photograph serves as a fascinating reminder of the intriguing history and traditions that shaped the seaside resorts of Wales during the Victorian era, offering a glimpse into a time when privacy, modesty, and the pursuit of health and leisure were of utmost importance.
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