Punting Collection

Henley Regatta, c1896. Artist: Marsh Brothers
Henley Regatta, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Punting on the Backs, with St. Johns College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thames / Wapping Old Stair
A busy scene at Wapping Old Stairs

Punts, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Backs, River Cam, Clare College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Punting at Cambridge 1
Punting on the Cam (also known as the Granta) on the Backs at Cambridge; the famous Bridge of Sighs (modelled on the one in Venice) links parts of St Johns College

Man with pole pushing boat forwards on a Kerala backwater, a typical scene in an area where canals and rivers are used as roadways, Kerala, India, Asia

Punting on The Cherwell at Oxford. Date: circa 1910s

Punting at Cambridge
A group of people punting on the River Cam at Cambridge, with Kings College Chapel in the background

Mathematical Bridge and Punts, Queens College, Cambridge, England

Mathematical Bridge, Queens College and punt, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kings College Chapel and punts on The Backs, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Queens College and Mathematical bridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bridge of Sighs over the River Cam at St. Johns College, built in 1831 to link New Court to the older part of the college, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Punting, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1938 August Bank Holiday Meeting
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 01: Boaters on the River Wey spectate as cars pass on the banking above them during the August Bank Holiday Meeting at Brooklands on August 01, 1938 in Brooklands

Punts on The Backs, River Cam, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

The River Thames - Ankerwyke, Wraysbury, Bell Weir Lock. Close by is the The Ankerwycke Yew, an ancient yew tree close to the ruins of St Marys Priory

Henley Regatta 1903
By the river during the Henley Regatta. Date: 1903

Ferry across the Arun at Bury, Sussex (b / w photo)
XJF1127291 Ferry across the Arun at Bury, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Punt on Neckar River, old town of Tuebingen, Stiftskirche Church, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mathematical Bridge, connecting two parts of Queens College, with punters on the river beneath, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cliveden Reach, River Thames, 1908
Photograph showing three ladies punting on the River Thames at Cliveden Reach, Berkshire, 1908

Boating lake at Thorpeness, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan upping on the Thames, the Meet (b / w photo)
3091513 Swan upping on the Thames, the Meet (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swan upping on the Thames, the Meet)

Streatley Inn (colour litho)
2792541 Streatley Inn (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streatley Inn)

Fashions at Henley Regatta. Woman in a punt, smoking a cigarette. 1926

Clare Bridge in the Backs on an autumn day. Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Thames Swans
BAL43325 The Thames Swans by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring various 18th century scenes, with people boating, on a swing, playing blind mans buff, and playing the guitar. Date: 20th century

Peaches Still in Season by Rick Elmes
Three pretty girls in light summer dresses and hat punt along a river in a boat during an Indian Summer. Date: 1927

Cambridge Uni Punting
Punting on the Cam, near Kings College : one student who had rooms on the top floor on the left was Hilary Evans, writer and picture librarian

Oxford / Punting C1905
Oxford: punting near Magdalen College bridge

Illustration depicting 19th century, punting on an English river 1885
5311084 Illustration depicting 19th century, punting on an English river 1885; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A punt, 1850
3330711 A punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

Illustration depicting 19th century, punting on an English river 1887
5311092 Illustration depicting 19th century, punting on an English river 1887; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman on a punt, 1850
3330782 A woman on a punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a woman on a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

A punt, 1850
3330780 A punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

Men fishing on a punt, 1850
3330784 Men fishing on a punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of men fishing on a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

Men fishing on a punt, 1850
3330783 Men fishing on a punt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of men fishing on a punt, a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water)

The Tribute Money, Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish, 1616-1634. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. Also called "The Ferry Boat to Antwerp", 1616-1634

Seine. Motif from St Germain, 1877. Creator: Carl Fredrik Hill
Seine. Motif from St Germain, 1877

St Peter Finding the Tribute Money in the Mouth of the Fish. Creator: Anon
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish (The Ferryboat to Antwerp), Unknown date

Yodo River, c1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yodo River, c1834. From Famous Places of Kyoto

Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXIV

The Gladdon-Cutter's Return, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Gladdon-Cutter's Return, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXIII

Gathering Tules-Cowichan, 1912. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Gathering Tules-Cowichan, 1912

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"Punting: A Serene Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into a world of tranquility as you embark on a punting adventure along the enchanting Thames, starting from the historic Wapping Old Stair. Feel the gentle sway of the boat as a skilled man with his pole effortlessly pushes it forward, guiding you through the picturesque Kerala backwaters. Transport yourself to another realm as you witness the breathtaking Kings College Chapel and its reflection on The Backs in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Here, punts gracefully glide across the water, creating an idyllic scene that epitomizes English charm. Immerse yourself in centuries-old tradition while punting at Cambridge - a city renowned for this beloved pastime. Marvel at St. John's College standing proudly against the backdrop of The Backs or lose yourself in contemplation as you float down The Cherwell at Oxford. Discover architectural wonders like Queens College and its iconic Mathematical Bridge which elegantly spans over tranquil waters. As your punt glides beneath it, take a moment to appreciate both human ingenuity and natural beauty coexisting harmoniously. And let us not forget about one of Cambridge's most famous landmarks -the Bridge of Sighs at St. John's College. Built in 1831 to connect two parts of this esteemed institution, it adds an air of romance to your punting experience. Punting is more than just navigating rivers; it is an opportunity to escape modernity and immerse oneself in history and culture. So come aboard these traditional boats that have stood witness to countless stories throughout Europe’s rich tapestry – allow them to carry you away on an unforgettable journey through time and beauty.