Testing The Water Collection

Trois baigneuses, between 1865 and 1869. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Trois baigneuses, between 1865 and 1869

Wallsend Swimming Baths re-opens after an extensive modernisation. 28th July 1980

Holiday scenes at Brighton Elderly woman paddling in the sea holding her skirt up so it does get wet. 7th July 1963

Holiday scenes at Brighton Elderly women paddling on the beach holding her skirt so it won t get wet. 7th July 1963

Former Swan Hunter coppersmith and welder Rob Dixon, 38, built the 7 ton steel hulled Rio Delta, in the backyard of his council home in Cedarwood Avenue on the North Shields Meadow Well Estate

Riverside with Three Bathing Boys, 19th century. Creator: Christian Friedrich Gille
Riverside with Three Bathing Boys, 19th century

The left hand and last panel of The Pearl Divers triptych, c1797-98, (1936). Creator
The left hand and last panel of a triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman lowering one leg into water with another pointing at fish

Taking water for Vauxhall, be careful my love, don t expose your leg, London, 1790; scene at the foot of some riverside steps showing a waterman apparently thigh-deep in water

Monster soup commonly called Thames water... 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
Monster soup commonly called Thames water, being a correct representation of that precious stuff doled out to us!!!, 1828; showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of

Testing the cables on Brooklyn Bridge, c1900. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, opened 1883: E.F. Farrington, master mechanic, testing the first span of wire cables. Wood engraving c1900

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"Testing the Water: From Historic Moments to Modern Upgrades" Wallsend Swimming Baths re-opens after an extensive modernisation. 28th July 1980 Diving into a new era, Wallsend Swimming Baths unveils its revamped facilities, inviting swimmers to test the water once again. After months of renovations, this beloved aquatic haven is ready to make a splash with upgraded amenities and enhanced comfort for all. Riverside with Three Bathing Boys, 19th century. Creator: Christian Friedrich Gille Intriguing echoes from the past resurface as we witness three bathing boys enjoying their time by the riverside. Their youthful enthusiasm reminds us that testing the water has always been an age-old tradition filled with joy and excitement. The left hand and last panel of The Pearl Divers triptych, c1797-98 (1936). Creator unknown Delving deeper into history's depths, we encounter a captivating scene from The Pearl Divers triptych. This mesmerizing artwork transports us back in time when brave souls tested their mettle beneath shimmering waves in search of hidden treasures. Taking water for Vauxhall, be careful my love, don't expose your leg - London, 1790 A glimpse into London's past reveals cautionary tales about taking water for Vauxhall. Amidst bustling streets and flowing currents lies a reminder that even in simpler times, one must approach testing the waters with care and mindfulness. Monster soup commonly called Thames water. . 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean Thomas McLean's artistic depiction of "monster soup, " known as Thames water during 1828 captures attention like ripples on a pond. As society grappled with issues surrounding public health at that time period; it serves as a stark reminder of how far we've come in ensuring safe waters for all who dare to test them.