Swimming Collection

Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira advertisement, 1928
Advertisement for Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira boasting happy sunny days, no rain and unequalled sea bathing besides many other comforts and advantages. 1928

The Sun Bathers, 1927 (oil on canvas)
474183 The Sun Bathers, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 91.4x122.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Annette Kellermann
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (1886 - 1975), Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air, artwork
Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air. Artwork of Ichthyosaurus marine reptiles jumping from the sea. Ichthyosaurs were a type of marine reptile

Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922
Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. The Little Mermaid. Drawing, 1932, by Jeannie Harbour for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
Portobello - a coastal suburb of Edinburgh. Formerly a beach resort, it is located three miles to the east of the city centre, facing the Firth of Forth Date: 1937

Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Aerial view of Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1909

Prestatyn Holiday Camp, for a real seaside holiday
Cover illustration for Prestatyn Holiday Camp, for a real seaside holiday, showing a couple in swimwear, holding hands and gazing at one another

Poster advertising Knysna, South Africa
Poster advertising Knysna, a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. A relaxed couple stroll along with golf and fishing tackle

Whale Shark - mouth open feeding, & diver. Australia. Worldwide
VT-6318 WHALE SHARK and Snorkeller - mouth open feeding. 60ft long. Australia - Worldwide. North West coast Australia. Ningaloo Marine Park

Boys Swimming, Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hants
Boys from the Training Ship Mercury swimming nude in the River Hamble. The Mercury, established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare

Beach at Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Duck-billed / Duckbill Platypus - Swimming underwater New South Wales, Australia RMS04561
AUs-1554 Duck-billed / Duckbill Platypus - Swimming underwater New South Wales, Australia Ornithorhynchus anatinus Reg Morrison / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

The Pierre in New York City, USA
View on The Pierre, a luxury hotel located at 2 East 61st Street at the intersection of Fifth Avenue in New York City from the nearby Central Park with swans swimming on a stream, USA

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Triathlon swimmers. Men swimming in the Pacific Ocean during the Kona Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii, USA. Triathlons are races that include cycling, running and swimming

Another Wash-out by W. Heath Robinson
Training at home for the cross Channel swim with a man swimming suspended from a window with watering cans. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

Hippopotamus
SM-1188 HIPPOPOTAMUS - adult and juvenile heads in weeds with young Hippopotamus amphibius Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Bathing Pool. Creator: Hubert Robert
The Bathing Pool

animals, cloud, color image, concept, copy space, danger, day, deceiving, facade, fierce, fin, fish, goldfish, horizontal, humor, misconception, nature, nobody, ocean, ominous, one animal, outdoors

Poster advertising the Transvaal Castle cruise ship, sailing from England to South Africa with frequent connections from New York via the Cunard Line

A Swimming Stroke of Genius
A simple device by which a cross channel swim may be rendered both easy and pleasant- not to mention luxurious. Please note

The Water Cube National Aquatics Center swimming arena in the Olympic Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Koi carp fish in pool, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Killer Whale Vancouver Aquarium, Canada
AU-1212 KILLER WHALE / Orca - underwater Vancouver Aquarium, Canada Orcinus orca Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer / Orca Whale - breaching. ML522
TOM-1166 Killer / Orca Whale - breaching Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Washington, British Columbia, Pacific ocean Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Advertisement for Hotel du Cap D Antibes
Advertisement for the Hotel du Cap D Antibes at Eden Roc, Antibes on the French Riviera, showing sunbathers and swimmers enjoying the flat rocks that act as such a sun trap for sun worshippers

Platypus Underwater, Eastern Australia, eastern Australia JPF02584
JPF-14092 Platypus Underwater Eastern Australia, eastern Australia Ornithorhynchus anatinus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wigan Pier
Boys in swimming shorts jump off Wigan Pier into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) crossing water to reach breeding site, South Georgia. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series, 2008

Sea Bathing Pool (Lido) at Southport, Lancashire, England. Date: 1943

Picture No. 11671366
Great Crested Grebe adults pair. Date:

A sperm whale family swimming together
A sperm whale family swims together while sharing a close bond between them

Bathing machine owner and swimming master, Essex
Pictured in front of his bathing machines on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is Charlie Bates with some of his family and the horse which hauled the machines down to the waters edge and back

Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex
Aerial view of Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield, Middlesex. The building was originally the Chase Farm Schools, opened in 1886 by the Edmonton Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Brown Bear With cubs
LA-363 European BROWN BEAR - with cubs by water Ursus arctos Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cliff Richard Singer Actor at his Surrey home after a swim October 1978

Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their annual migration up rivers from the Bristol channel, swimming in a large holding tank at UK Glass Eels

August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Plymouth Tinside Lido, c. 1935
Crowds are gathered on the steps of the Lido to take part in swimming, bathing and diving. The Lido opened in 1935 and was built to a classic art deco style

Johnny Weissmuller in Paris
Undated portrait taken in Paris of US swimmer Johnny Weissmuller. Johnny Weissmuller was one of the worlds best swimmers in the 1920s, winning five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal

Jazz orchestra by the pool on board the Mauretania
A jazz orchestra entertains passengers by the pool on board the ocean liner, the Mauretania, just one of the many amusements available. Date: 1931

Chateau de L Horizon - Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott
The Chateau L Horizon, the extensive and luxurious villa built at Golfe Juan on the French Rivera by American actress Maxine Elliott

Annette Kellerman diving in silhouette
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

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"Dive into the luxury of Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira - a paradise for swimming enthusiasts since 1928. " "Surfers ride the waves at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall in this captivating snapshot from June 1922. " "Escape to Knysna, South Africa and immerse yourself in its breathtaking beauty as depicted in this alluring poster advertisement. " "Experience the ultimate seaside holiday at Prestatyn Holiday Camp - where swimming and fun go hand in hand. " "Discover the vibrant beach culture of Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland - a haven for water lovers seeking adventure and relaxation alike. " "Wonderland awaits you at Revere Beach, Massachusetts. Dive into an enchanting world of sun-kissed shores and endless aquatic thrills. " "Witness nature's awe-inspiring spectacle as a diver encounters a magnificent Whale Shark with its mouth wide open while feeding off Australia's coast. A truly mesmerizing sight that captivates hearts worldwide. " "A fascinating glimpse into underwater life reveals a Greenland shark accompanied by a parasitic copepod. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze. " "The spirit of competition soars as triathlon swimmers push their limits against challenging currents. Witness their determination and grace in motion. " "Lose yourself on the stunning beaches of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal - where crystal-clear waters beckon you to take an invigorating swim amidst Europe's coastal charm. " "Beneath Belgium's serene surface lies an enchanting view: tadpoles gracefully gliding through water seen from below. A magical perspective on nature’s miracles. " "Step back in time with Hubert Robert’s masterpiece 'The Bathing Pool' – an exquisite portrayal of leisurely swimming amid idyllic surroundings.