Punts Collection

Swans in a punt at Henley
A punt load of swans, and two cygnets, about to be transported higher up the River Thames for their safety, in preparation for the annual Henley Regatta in early July

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

Pleasure boats on the River Thames at Richmond Edwardian period

The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

Lion Wharf Isleworth CXP01_01_107
Lion Wharf, Isleworth, Hounslow, Greater London. A view of the River Thames at Isleworth showing the river at low tide with boats moored on the riverbank at Lion Wharf

Two men on a punt, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Two men on a punt at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. circa 1970

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

The End of the Henley Regatta, 1893
Engraving showing the melee of punts taking place at the end of the Henley Regatta, on the River Thames, 1893. Henley Regatta was part of the British social scene

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)

The Seine at Bezons, Val d'Oise (oil on wood)
XIR386496 The Seine at Bezons, Val d'Oise (oil on wood) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78); 37x57 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Seine a Bezons, Val d'Oise;).

Scenes in Japan: the town and harbour of Simonosaki, 1864. Creators: Unknown, Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the town and harbour of Simonosaki, 1864. 'A large number of junks of all sizes stop at this town to obtain water and other necessaries, on their way through the Inland Sea

Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Creator: C. O. Lewis
Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Regatta on the River Thames, with Windsor Castle in the distance as the boys of Eton College celebrate the birthday of George III

On the river Cam in Cambridge resting in a punt are James Innes of St Catherines college where he reads modern languages and Irene Cassel from Gottingen

Lewis Waller English actor-manager punting with his daughter
Lewis Waller (William Waller Lewis) (1860-1915) - English actor-manager punting with his daughter Date: circa 1908

Punts on Neckar River with Holderlinturm tower, Tubingen, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Historic centre with Holderlinturm tower and collegiate church on Neckar River, Tubingen, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Boats on River Ouse, Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England

Punts moored in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Punting on the River Cam and St Johns College in Autumn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Punting on the River Cam, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

UK, England, Cambridge, The Mill Pond, Punts

UK, England, Cambridge, River Cam, The Mill Pond, Punts

UK, England, Cambridge, River Cam, Punts

Boating at Hampton Court London in 1910

Richmond-Upon-Thames punts and barges early 1900s

The Regatta (oil on canvas)
XPG443308 The Regatta (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Marguerite (1888-1948); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Swans, Cookham Bridge (oil on canvas)
HMP90467 Swans, Cookham Bridge (oil on canvas) by Carline, Hilda (1889-1950); 38x76.6 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; © Harris Museum and Art Gallery

A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving)
1591397 A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punting Expedition on the Thames)

Clear Weather after Snow at Massaki (Massaki yukibare no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043561 Clear Weather after Snow at Massaki (Massaki yukibare no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The Eton Rifle Volunteers (Second Bucks) going down the Thames in Punts to attack the Outposts of the First Bucks
1046040 The Eton Rifle Volunteers (Second Bucks) going down the Thames in Punts to attack the Outposts of the First Bucks and Second Oxford Volunteers (engraving) by English School

Taggs Island (oil on canvas)
XPG381886 Taggs Island (oil on canvas) by Gibbs, Percy William (fl.1894-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: named after Tom Tagg who hired out boats on the island from 1841)

Windsor Castle from the River Thames: a West view, and fishing from punts
STC444703 Windsor Castle from the River Thames: a West view, and fishing from punts, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving) by Daniell

Battle of Fredericksburg, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)
2655399 Battle of Fredericksburg, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wedding party on boats in the Spreewald, Prussia (chromolitho)
2782651 Wedding party on boats in the Spreewald, Prussia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding party on boats in the Spreewald, Prussia)

Punters on the Cherwell, Oxford (colour photo)
3094769 Punters on the Cherwell, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punters on the Cherwell, Oxford)

Battle of Fredericksburg, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho)
2646315 Battle of Fredericksburg, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Fredericksburg, 11 - 15th December 1862)

Henley Regatta 1894
Enjoying an afternoon at Henley Regatta. Date: 1894

Boat advertising Kodak products
Boat advertising Kodak cameras and film products. 1923

Golden Mount overlooking the busy canal, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT389100 Golden Mount overlooking the busy canal, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

The Pond of William Morris Works at Merton Abbey (w / c and gouache on paper)
STC156427 The Pond of William Morris Works at Merton Abbey (w/c and gouache on paper) by Pocock, Lexden L. (1850-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English

Roy Sambourne (1878-1946) with Edna May (1878-1948) & Family (b / w photo)
LSH239064 Roy Sambourne (1878-1946) with Edna May (1878-1948) & Family (b/w photo) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English

Bangkok canal (chromolitho)
735719 Bangkok canal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bangkok canal. Liebig card)

Boats on the Ganges (chromolitho)
735326 Boats on the Ganges (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boats on the Ganges)

Medley, Oxford (coloured photo)
3642662 Medley, Oxford (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medley, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Washington, Crossing the Delaware, On the Evening of Dec
3526847 Washington, Crossing the Delaware, On the Evening of Dec.25th 1776, previous to the Battle of Trenton, pub.1876 (colour litho) by American School

Vesta Tilley (b / w photo)
3096098 Vesta Tilley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vesta Tilley. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Thames Ditton (b / w photo)
3092092 Thames Ditton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames Ditton. Illustration for The Queens London (Cassell)

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"Punts: Serene Watercrafts Connecting History and Nature" Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenes of swans gracefully gliding on punts at Henley, a timeless tradition that epitomizes tranquility. Crossing the enchanting Bridge of Sighs over the River Cam at St. Johns College, built in 1831 to unite New Court with the college's older section, offers a glimpse into Cambridge's rich heritage. Lion Wharf Isleworth stands as a testament to England's riverside charm, where punts gently sway along its banks, inviting you to embark on an idyllic journey. Discover the allure of Kings College in Cambridge as you navigate through the peaceful waters of River Cam on a punt, basking in both natural beauty and architectural grandeur. Travel back in time while exploring Tuebingen's old town on Neckar River; here, punts meander past Stiftskirche Church and Holderlinturm tower—a captivating blend of history and scenic splendor. Transport yourself to 1893 when Henley Regatta reached its climax—an exhilarating spectacle marking the end of this prestigious rowing event—where punting played an integral role amidst cheers and celebration. Thorpeness' boating lake in Suffolk beckons water enthusiasts seeking leisurely adventures. Hop aboard a punt for an unforgettable experience amid Suffolk's charming landscapes. Witness Swan upping on Thames—the Meet captured beautifully through black-and-white photography—an age-old tradition that showcases harmony between humans and nature along these historic riverbanks. Embark on an exotic escapade to Myanmar (Burma), where vibrant punts dot serene waterways—a unique cultural encounter blending local traditions with breathtaking surroundings. Experience Tubingen's romantic ambiance as you glide down Neckar River alongside iconic Holderlinturm tower—punts serving as vessels for exploration amidst Baden Wurttemberg's stunning vistas.