Punting Collection (page 9)

Rag week stunt on the river, Cambridge University, showing students in costume in a punt, one of them playing bagpipes, another playing a drum. Date: 1967

Peek Frean Biscuits advertising trade card - punting on the river. late 19th century

Japanese woman taken out for a moonlit boat trip on the lake Date: circa 1900

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Miss Dose the Doctors daughter. 1928

Lady Punts Two Others
On the Thames at Dorchester, Oxfordshire, a lady punts while her three friends take life easy. Date: 1906

Vesta Tilley, punting
Vesta Tilley (1864 - 1952), Music hall entertainer, best known for her male impersonations - seen here with a friend on the river

May de Sousa (1884 1948), American singer and a Broadway actress, modelling a white plain dress, suitable clothing for punting. 1906

Poster, railway service from Paris to London, via Rouen, Dieppe and Newhaven. Showing a man on a punt and a couple in a rowing boat. Date: early 20th century

WW1 - A Punt Patrol
WW1 - Leisurely cruising down a river, the well-prepared punter has a canon gun positioned at the front of the boat. Date: 1915

River frocks, dresses for boating from Barkers, 1919 advert
Advertisement for John Barker and Company of High Street, Kensington, offering their bizarre river frocks in a range of fantastic coloured linens and cretonnes

Dainty frock for regattas 1909
Woman wearing a large brimmed hat trimmed with scarf ninon and palest poppies, dress poplin linen, trimmed with appliques of linen outlining a guimpe of tucked muslin. 1909

When Three ARE Company by A. K. Macdonald
An amorous couple sit entwined in a boat on a river at nightime while a cupid watches over them to ensure the romance goes smoothly. Date: 1922

Chiaroscura in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Sunshine and shade in summer time. A set of idyllic scenes during the summer cut by the famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley. Top picture shows a group frolicking by the sea

Subaltern stunts by H. L. Oakley
A double page spread of silhouette vignettes by the famous silhouette artist, Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley, featuring scenes during a WW1 subaltern officers ten days leave in England

Tatler front cover, 1963 - Punting on the Cam
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a view from Clare Bridge in Cambridge showing basking in the suns rays while lounging in the rivers famous punts. Date: 1963

People boating on a river. Date: 1920s

The Mind of the Nation by J. L. Carstairs
A montage of images showing various people enjoying sports and activities including tennis, motoring, golf, cricket, swimming, punting, fishing and even butterfly catching

Cambridge Punting Scene
A summers day scene on the Backs at Cambridge, showing Clare College, by the River Cam, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1950s

canoe in Kerala
canoe in the backwaters of Kerala, India

Nepalese gondolier in Chitwan National Forest, Nepal, Asia

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

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Steaming and Punting, a Sketch Near Cliveden Woods

The Rialto in Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR418308 The Rialto in Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 70x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Le Rialto a Venise; ); Italian

View of Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR417017 View of Venice (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); 45x72 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Vue de Venise; ); Italian, out of copyright

In the Punt, 1895 (w / c on paper)
XPG382113 In the Punt, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Lloyd, Thomas James (1849-1910); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Picking Blossoms. 1895 (w / c on paper)
XPG382102 Picking Blossoms. 1895 (w/c on paper) by Lloyd, Thomas James (1849-1910); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A prehistoric man using fire to fashion a canoe from a log (litho)
KW353666 A prehistoric man using fire to fashion a canoe from a log (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Bridge and the Monument, c. 1795 (graphite, w / c and ink on paper)
XYC291001 London Bridge and the Monument, c.1795 (graphite, w/c and ink on paper) by Nicholson, Francis (1753-1844); 29.8x45.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Ferry at Clifton (oil on board)
XPG379847 Ferry at Clifton (oil on board) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Prodigal Son (oil on canvas)
XIR26178 The Prodigal Son (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 165x205 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; French, out of copyright

Warwick Castle, c. 1764 (oil on canvas)
XYC234977 Warwick Castle, c.1764 (oil on canvas) by Harding, Francis (fl.1730-66); 62.5x98.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British, out of copyright

The Water Gardens of Chiswick House (see also 176474)
BAL18868 The Water Gardens of Chiswick House (see also 176474) by Rysbrack, Pieter Andreas (c.1684-1748); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Flemish, out of copyright

Summer, Robert de Baudous, Cornelis Claesz. van Wieringen, Johannes Janssonius, 1591 - 1618

Bayern Landscape, 1856 (oil on canvas)
XKH234246 Bayern Landscape, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Leu, Augustus Wilhelm (1819-97); 64x94 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Heynst, Gerrit Groenewegen, 1791

A man on a boat, Willem Steelink (II), 1866 - 1928

Woman overlooking a bay where a boat is pulled by a group of men, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

The Famous Joust between the Lancers from the Rapee and the Grenouillere which took
XIR186268 The Famous Joust between the Lancers from the Rapee and the Grenouillere which took place between the Pont Royal and the Pont de la Concorde

Salmon Angling
Salmon fishers heading up the Restigouche River from Kedgwick, New Brunswick, Canada

Dugout canoe with punting ferryman crossing a small river early in the morning, rising sun and fog, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, Asia

Pagsanjan river and waterfalls, Luzon island, the Philippines, south east Asia

Silhouette of Indian gondolier during the Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Indian gondolier, Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Indian gondoliers, Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Couple take a gondola ride on the canals of Bruges, Belgium
A medieval couple take a gondola ride on the canals of Bruges, Belgium Date: circa 16th century

Vietnam - Young boys punting on a river / stream Date: circa 1950s

Three Russian women in traditional costume off boating
Three Russian women in traditional costume head off for a boating jaunt on a still lake (or a very wide river - possibly the Volga?). Date: circa 1902

Tourists on boat in Ritsurin-koen, Takamatsu, Shikoku, Japan, Asia

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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.