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Surf Collection

Background imageSurf Collection: The Bystander Cover 1929

The Bystander Cover 1929
Striking cover of The Bystander featuring a leggy, athletic woman clad in bathing costume and cap dancing around in the surf with a beach ball

Background imageSurf Collection: Surfing championships at Newquay, Cornwall

Surfing championships at Newquay, Cornwall
A competitor in the surfing championships at Newquay in Cornwall

Background imageSurf Collection: Poster advertising Australia for sun and surf

Poster advertising Australia for sun and surf
Poster for the Australian National Travel Association, advertising Australia for sun and surf. A happy holidaymaker runs through the waves in her swimsuit

Background imageSurf Collection: Saved by a female Bather

Saved by a female Bather
A gentleman bather who has found himself in trouble, is rescued by two extremely glamorous lady bathers

Background imageSurf Collection: Surf riding at Muizenburg on the Cape Coast

Surf riding at Muizenburg on the Cape Coast
A contrast to the grey days at home: surf-riding at Muizenburg, the Queen of Cape Coast Watering Places. A universal summer pastime of the South African coastal resorts, surf-riding

Background imageSurf Collection: Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption

Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption
A Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!

Background imageSurf Collection: Elbow Beach Surf Club, Bermuda

Elbow Beach Surf Club, Bermuda Date: late 1950s

Background imageSurf Collection: Cirripedia or barnacles

Cirripedia or barnacles
Goose barnacle, Lepas anatifera 1, 2, Conchoderma auritum 3, buoy barnacle, Lepas fascicularis 4, Arcoscalpellum michelottianum 5, 6, Arcoscalpellum vitreum 7, 8, humpback whale barnacle

Background imageSurf Collection: Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 4

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 4
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 2001

Background imageSurf Collection: Playing Card Back - Bathers - Orange and White - Art Deco

Playing Card Back - Bathers - Orange and White - Art Deco Date: 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: The Bystander - Surf riders front cover

The Bystander - Surf riders front cover
Front cover of The Bystander featuring an illustration by C. Rebel Stanton of three girls in red bathing costumes surf riding - a sort of combined forerunner of surfing and water skiing. Date: 1929

Background imageSurf Collection: Canoe Surfing in Honolulu, Hawaii

Canoe Surfing in Honolulu, Hawaii Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSurf Collection: Un Bon Coup de Pied by Nick

Un Bon Coup de Pied by Nick
A twenties bathing belle in a fetching red swimsuit, energetically kicks a beach ball as she splashes around in the surf. Date: 1927

Background imageSurf Collection: Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891

Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891
Engraving of a native surf boat heading through the breakers, to bring its cargo of two European officers to land at Accra, Ghana

Background imageSurf Collection: Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, beach with the tide out, image c.1880 s

Background imageSurf Collection: Paddling at Heyst

Paddling at Heyst
A group of children in striped bathing costumes paddle happily in the surf at Heyst sur Mer, Belgium. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSurf Collection: Sailing off Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain

Sailing off Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain
A yacht with reefed sails heels over as it beats to windward in turquoise sea towards the lighthouse on Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain. Taken from Punta Prima Date: 2012

Background imageSurf Collection: Playing Card Back - Bathers - Green and White - Art Deco

Playing Card Back - Bathers - Green and White - Art Deco Date: 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: Sea Girt, New Jersey

Sea Girt, New Jersey
Spectators Watching Donkey Going in Sea. Spectators on beach watching a donkey enter the surf at Sea Girt N.J

Background imageSurf Collection: The maid of the summer surf

The maid of the summer surf. Illustration shows a woman wearing a swimsuit, standing on a large fish that is splashing through waves. Date 1911 June 7

Background imageSurf Collection: Topless girls, Costa del Sol

Topless girls, Costa del Sol
Topless girls on beach, Benalmdena, Costa Del Sol, Spain. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Background imageSurf Collection: Bathing girls in surf

Bathing girls in surf Date: 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: Africa - The Beach, Malindi, Kenya

Africa - The Beach, Malindi, Kenya. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSurf Collection: Racing Illustrated - A poor display of Form!

Racing Illustrated - A poor display of Form! - a rather reluctant bather taking some (very) tentative steps into the water from the steps of a bathing machine... Date: circa 1903

Background imageSurf Collection: Julius Caesar and Roman legions invading Britain, 55BC

Julius Caesar and Roman legions invading Britain, 55BC
Julius Caesar and two Roman legions invading Britain at Deal, Kent, 55BC. Roman centurions battling Britons in the surf. Landing of Julius Caesar in England. Copperplate engraving from M. A

Background imageSurf Collection: The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford

The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland - original photography (4/4). Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSurf Collection: The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford

The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland - original photography (3/4). Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSurf Collection: The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford

The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland - original photography (1/4). Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSurf Collection: The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford

The Beach, Tramore, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland - original photography (2/4). Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSurf Collection: Saint Petersburg. View of the old Stock Exchange building

Saint Petersburg. View of the old Stock Exchange building
Russia, Saint Petersburg. View of the old Stock Exchange building and glimpse of Peter and Paul Fortress from the Neva River. Engraving by Lemaitre and Ales

Background imageSurf Collection: Billboard advertisement - Surf Washing Powder

Billboard advertisement - Surf Washing Powder
Billboard advertisement on Navigation Street, Birmingham, 12th August 1954 - Surf Washing Powder - Boils Spotless. 1954

Background imageSurf Collection: Cornwall, England - Constantine Bay near Padstow

Cornwall, England - Constantine Bay near Padstow. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSurf Collection: Cornwall, England - Mother Ivy's Bay, Trevose Head

Cornwall, England - Mother Ivy's Bay, Trevose Head. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSurf Collection: 3d off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer

3d off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer
3d (three pence) off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer in shape of 12-sided threepenny coin Date: 1958

Background imageSurf Collection: Surf Bathing at Ocean Park, Venice Beach, California

Surf Bathing at Ocean Park, Venice Beach, California Date: Pre-1920s and 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: Lifesavers by Stettman

Lifesavers by Stettman. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSurf Collection: Surf Fishing

Surf Fishing
Etching showing a man engaging in surf fishing, looking life he has got a big catch. Date: circa 1930

Background imageSurf Collection: Surfing in an outrigger canoe, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

Surfing in an outrigger canoe, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSurf Collection: Lifeboat putting out to sea, St Ives, Cornwall

Lifeboat putting out to sea, St Ives, Cornwall
The James Stevens lifeboat setting out in a choppy sea, St Ives, Cornwall. The James Stevens No.10 was built for St Ives by Thames Ironworks in 1899

Background imageSurf Collection: A photograph of the Prince of Wales at Honolulu

A photograph of the Prince of Wales at Honolulu, Hawaii, on his second tour of the empire. The Prince is sat in a Hawaiian canoe whilst being taught surf-riding by Duke Kahanamoku. Date: 26th May 1920

Background imageSurf Collection: Beach and sea at St. Ives, Cornwall, England

Beach and sea at St. Ives, Cornwall, England
Vintage 19th century photograph: beach and sea at St. Ives, Cornwall, England

Background imageSurf Collection: Boatmen on the sea on a traditional wood canoe

Boatmen on the sea on a traditional wood canoe
Vintage 19th century photograph: south or south east Asia, boatmen on the sea on a traditional wood canoe

Background imageSurf Collection: Weihaiwei, now Wehai, China. Hehuawan island

Weihaiwei, now Wehai, China. Hehuawan island
Vintage c.1900 photograph: view of the sea at Weihaiwei, now Wehai, China. Hehuawan island in the distance

Background imageSurf Collection: Sea and pier at Bournemouth, England

Sea and pier at Bournemouth, England
19th century vintage photograph: sea and pier at Bournemouth, England

Background imageSurf Collection: Tourist boats, spray of Niagara Falls, waterfall Canada

Tourist boats, spray of Niagara Falls, waterfall Canada
Tourist boats in the spray of Niagara Falls, waterfall Canada

Background imageSurf Collection: The Surfing Girl

The Surfing Girl
Riding the Bubbling Breakers - The Surfing Girl in South Africa. Date: 1926

Background imageSurf Collection: Surf bathing, Manly Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Surf bathing, Manly Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Surf bathing with holidaymakers and deckchairs at Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSurf Collection: Holiday crowd on Surf Avenue, Coney Island, New York, USA

Holiday crowd on Surf Avenue, Coney Island, New York, USA
Aerial view of holiday crowd on Surf Avenue, Coney Island, New York, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSurf Collection: Channel Islands - Sark - Port Gorey - A Souffleur

Channel Islands - Sark - Port Gorey - A Souffleur (blow hole, blowhole). Date: 1935

Background imageSurf Collection: Coastal scene, Villa da Ponta do Sol, Madeira

Coastal scene, Villa da Ponta do Sol, Madeira
Coastal scene at Villa da Ponta do Sol, Madeira. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSurf Collection: Surfer standing admiring a Cornish Sunset

Surfer standing admiring a Cornish Sunset. Date: 1980s

Background imageSurf Collection: Three Bathing Beauties

Three Bathing Beauties
1905

Background imageSurf Collection: Frolicking in the Surf Date: 1948

Frolicking in the Surf Date: 1948

Background imageSurf Collection: Sporty Italian couple on holidy jog through the surf

Sporty Italian couple on holidy jog through the surf Date: 1905

Background imageSurf Collection: AUSSIE SURFERS 1960S

AUSSIE SURFERS 1960S
Australian surfers riding big breakers on huge surfboards and surf canoes, enjoying an exciting ride and an exhilarating pounding by the waves. Date: 1960s

Background imageSurf Collection: Women swimming in the surf in Australia

Women swimming in the surf in Australia
Australian girls sport in the Pacific surf. Date: 1910

Background imageSurf Collection: A beach scene from Ostend, Belgium - Bathing huts on wheels

A beach scene from Ostend, Belgium - Bathing huts on wheels
A beach scene from Ostend, Belgium depicting a lady sat astride one of the horses used to pull the beach bathing huts (pictured, each with their own number) in and out of the water. Date: circa 1909

Background imageSurf Collection: Man and woman walk along the sea front in high winds, Troon

Man and woman walk along the sea front in high winds, Troon
A man and woman walk along the sea front in high winds at Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. It is winter, cold and the waves roll up the beach. The couple carry plastic shopping bags Date: 2004

Background imageSurf Collection: Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 6

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 6
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. The man in the centre of the picture is Poda

Background imageSurf Collection: Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 5

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 5
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 1994

Background imageSurf Collection: Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 3

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 3
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 1994

Background imageSurf Collection: Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 2

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 2
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 1994

Background imageSurf Collection: Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 1

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 1
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 1994

Background imageSurf Collection: Children in surf, Costa del Sol

Children in surf, Costa del Sol
Two girls hold hands with toddler in surf on beach at Benalmdena, Costa del Sol, Spain. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Background imageSurf Collection: Man on beach - Algarve, Portugal

Man on beach - Algarve, Portugal
A local man wearing traditional black beret on a beach on The Algarve, Portugal. Behind him the Atlantic waves are lit by winter sunshine. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1989

Background imageSurf Collection: Traditional Fishing boat - Galle, Sri Lanka

Traditional Fishing boat - Galle, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSurf Collection: Aerial View of Durban Beach, South Africa

Aerial View of Durban Beach, South Africa. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSurf Collection: Miniature. Deluge. Noahs ark Circling the Kaaba (Mecca). Mu

Miniature. Deluge. Noahs ark Circling the Kaaba (Mecca). Mu
Islamic art. Miniature. Deluge. Noahs ark Circling the Kaaba (Mecca). Museum of Turkish and Islamic art. Turkey

Background imageSurf Collection: Surfing scenes, Hawaii, USA

Surfing scenes, Hawaii, USA
Surfing scenes in Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: Miss Modern Christmas August 1932 by Wilton Williams

Miss Modern Christmas August 1932 by Wilton Williams
Front cover of Miss Modern magazine featuring an illustration showing women surf-riding - a sort of forerunner of water-skiing. Date: 1932

Background imageSurf Collection: Young woman in a blue bikini, West Country

Young woman in a blue bikini, West Country
Young woman in a blue bikini, standing in the surf, West Country. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageSurf Collection: Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market - 1953

Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market - 1953
Six-Pump Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market, 31 Bedford Hill (on junction with Shipka Road), Balham, London 8th May 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageSurf Collection: Surfing Girls

Surfing Girls
Lovely young women splashing around in the surf in their swimming costumes and bathing caps. Date: 1930s

Background imageSurf Collection: Fantasy coastal scenery at sunrise

Fantasy coastal scenery at sunrise
A fantasy coastal landscape at sunrise. Gulls swoop, as waves lap gently against the dark sands of a deserted and smooth beach. Airbush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageSurf Collection: In the Surf Broadstairs

In the Surf Broadstairs
A cheerful holiday photo in the surf at Broadstairs, Kent (England)

Background imageSurf Collection: Margate, Kent - Jolly bathers having fun in the sea

Margate, Kent - Jolly bathers having fun in the sea. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - Surfers

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - Surfers. Date: 1920s

Background imageSurf Collection: Couple sitting in surf - British seaside candid photograph

Couple sitting in surf - British seaside candid photograph
Young Couple sitting in the surf - classic British seaside candid photograph - August, 1921

Background imageSurf Collection: Bathing Scene - Atlantic City, USA

Bathing Scene - Atlantic City, USA
A rather magnificent view of the packed beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1902

Background imageSurf Collection: Surf Boats landing at Safi, Morocco

Surf Boats landing at Safi, Morocco
Surf Boats (large rowing barges) landing at Safi, Morocco Date: 1929

Background imageSurf Collection: Model splashing about in the surf

Model splashing about in the surf
A model (Gill Emberton) splashing about in the seaside surf. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSurf Collection: Girl in the Cornish surf

Girl in the Cornish surf -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Background imageSurf Collection: Morocco, North Africa - Surf Boat

Morocco, North Africa - Surf Boat - Rowing boat sea. Part of Box 171 Boswell Collection - Morocco. Date: circa 1900

Background imageSurf Collection: Men playing with a ball in heavy surf

Men playing with a ball in heavy surf



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