Soaking Collection (page 2)

Durham University students got a soaking during the multi-legged race which was one of the Rag Week stunts on 28th February 1973

Spaniel Dog takes a dip - June 1986

Crew of winning boat Avenger Too celebrate with champagne after winning Portsmouth leg of Round Britain Powerboat Race August 1969

Drawing goatskins at a leather factory, south London
Two men drawing goatskins at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. The process involves repeatedly soaking the skins in a solution of lime and water over a number of weeks

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Young woman washing herself outside her house, Yay Kyi village

Making leather in the lime yard at Neckinger Mills, London, 20th century. Goatskins being soaked in water in pits of about seven feet deep before being placed in limewater to remove the hair

The Paper Maker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Paper Maker, 16th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. From the Russian State Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Princess Diana and Prince Harry on a water slide ride in Thorpe Park amusement park. 18th April 1992

Co Wicklow, Ireland; Waterfalll Near Sally Gap

Japan, Nagano-ken, Yudanaka, Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata) soaking in hotspring pool in winter near Nagano, in mountains of central Japan

The wettest place on Earth, Mt. Waialeale, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Songkran Water Festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Gondolas and San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Circus Elephant / Chaos
A circus elephant runs amok with with one of the performers sitting astride his trunk. The ring-masters top hat gets a soaking. Date: 1928

Black and white illustration of water being poured onto dried fruit in a bowl, to soak

Baron Munchausens remarkable leap, from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
KW315657 Baron Munchausens remarkable leap, from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-94) published c.1886 (colour litho) by Bichard

Series Tout ce qu on voudra, Disadvantage of having an umbrella with
XIR182998 Series Tout ce qu on voudra, Disadvantage of having an umbrella with a complicated spring system, plate 16, 1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

The Paper Maker (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR137040 The Paper Maker (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Indian Man and Woman Eating (colour litho)
BAL109956 Indian Man and Woman Eating (colour litho) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 20.9x21.4 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

CARROLL: ALICE, 1907. Illustration by W.H. Walker for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland. Illustration, 1907

Water Therapy at Bourbonne-les-Bains, France
Water Therapy at Bourbonne-les-Bains - a commune in the Haute-Marne department in northeastern France. A lady lies naked on her side

The Edenbridge and Oxted Show - 4 August 1952 Heavy rain did not deter these spectators from enjoying their day at the show. credit: John Topham / TopFoto

Sidcup territorials at Camp Stone. Camp bath time. 1938

Cranberry and apricot compote

Bowl of broad beans soaking in water

Two tomatoes soaked in hot water in jug, and a peeled tomato, close-up

Prawns in yellow marinade sauce, close up

Harvesting cyclamen seed capsules using fingers, seeds soaking in dish of water and whole capsule also in view, close-up

Crocus sativus, Saffron threads, raw, being soaked in a bowl and powdered

Bulghur wheat soaked in water, in glass bowl

Rehydrating dried cod in bowl of cold water

Soaking bean seeds in jar of water on table

Putting a spoon of alfalfa seeds in glass of water to soak overnight, close-up

Dried chillies toasted in oil being drained on kitchen paper

Water being poured over dried Shiitake mushrooms in a bowl

Dried mushrooms soaking in warm water and being taken out with slotted spoon, close-up

Bowl of dried mushrooms soaking in water

Clothes Soak in Rinso
Clothes soaking in Rinso in the washtub of an American home : more than a million packages are used every week ! Date: 1924

Playing with the garden hose
Classic 1930s family illustration, depicting a young boy sitting with his sisters and Mother in the garden in the summer sun and fixing the blocked nozzle of the garden hose sprinkler

A Good Rainfall
A delightful postcard illustrated by Lance Thackeray, entitled A Good Rainfall from the Amateur Gardening series. A girl watering her high hedge soaks her male companion and then tells him to go

Lentils. Colander full of lentils, soaking in a bowl of water. Lentils are the pulses (edible seeds) of the lentil plant (Lens culinaris) which is native to south-western Asia

Soaking black-eye beans in water

Relaxation, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a smiling rubber duck on background patterns representing hot water or a bath

Rocket seeds (Eruca sativa) in a petri dish of water. Soaking improves the germination rate of some plant seeds. It is also used as a method to determine the vigour of seeds

Incendiary by W. Heath Robinson
Sequential cartoon by Heath Robinson showing some rather over exuberant ARP wardens spraying a hose into the window of a house where they see smoke

A Showery Day on the River
Various examples of what a rainy day means to different people. A couple have a slight tiff on a boat, a man punts across a stream wearing his rain hat and coat and in the boat house

A Sovereign Remedy
John Bull holds the hand of a rather unhealthy looking pound note in a satirical illustration which alludes to the falling value of sterling against the dollar in 1920

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"Soaking in the Rainforest: A Close-Up of Nature's Colors" In the heart of Bunyip State Park, Victoria, Australia, lies a hidden gem - a rainforest that invites you to immerse yourself in its lush greenery. As you venture deeper into this Pacific paradise, you can't help but feel a sense of awe at the vibrant colors surrounding you. Anthropomorphic animals seem to come alive as they playfully peek out from behind trees and leaves. A mischievous monkey flips off from one branch to another, adding an element of surprise to your day. It's as if nature itself has taken on a whimsical personality. But it's not just about the animals; every aspect of this environment is captivating. The Blackpool Log Flume rushes through the rainforest like a thrilling rollercoaster ride amidst towering trees. Its splashes create an exhilarating symphony that echoes through the forest. As you wander further along, street music fills your ears - an organ grinder rejected back in 1858 still resonates with melodies lost in time. This concept transports you to another era where music was crafted by hand rather than machines. Leaving behind these nostalgic tunes, your senses are awakened once again by the aroma of dried morels from Italy. Europe's culinary delights have found their way here, tantalizing taste buds and reminding us that even in remote places we can savor global flavors. The beach becomes your next destination as dusk approaches; dramatic clouds reflect upon wet sand during low tide at Alnmouth Beach. Embleton Bay offers solitude with only a lone walker traversing its shores while breathtaking reflections dance on wet sands below stormy skies above. Traveling across continents brings us to Japan's Joshin-etsu National Park where Japanese macaques frolic freely among snow-covered landscapes – their fur glistening against white surroundings like delicate flakes themselves. Deck chairs dotting Tenby's shores in Wales invite you to relax and soak up the sun.