Braving Collection

Crossing the Channel, the Boulogne Boat (engraving)
1622741 Crossing the Channel, the Boulogne Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing the Channel, the Boulogne Boat)

The Post in England (chromolitho)
964517 The Post in England (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post in England.); © Look and Learn

Hide Tide on Blackpool Beach with Pier and Coat of Arms. A group of hardy holidaymakers brave a rather breezy day, one lady standing up to look out to sea through a pair of binoculars

Typical British Summer - Wrapped up warm on the beach
Typical British Summer scene - Two couples wrapped up warm on the beach braving it out in coats and hats. Possibly taken at Blackpool. Date: late 1930s

Winter Walk
Walkers braving the winter snow on the hills near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Under Boscombe Pier
A rough sea scene, taken from under the pier at Boscombe, Hampshire, England. One brave swimmer is braving the waves and Purbeck Hill is in the distance. Date: 1930s

Snow on Oxford Street
Only the taxis are braving the adverse weather conditions on Oxford Street, central London, during heavy winter snow

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Braving the Elements: From Bathing Belles to Winter Walks - Witness the British spirit in these captivating scenes. Dive into the refreshing waters of the Boulogne Boat (engraving), bask in the sun with the Typical British Summer on Blackpool Beach with Pier and Coat of Arms, or wrap up warm against the chill on a Winter Walk under Boscombe Pier. Don't forget the post in England (chromolitho) keeping us connected, even in the harshest weather. And when the snow falls on Oxford Street, the British never fail to embrace the season, making every moment an adventure.