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Annette KellermannAnnette 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
Annette Kellerman diving in silhouetteAnnette 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
A cunning stroke by William Heath RobinsonA clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king
Saved by a female BatherA gentleman bather who has found himself in trouble, is rescued by two extremely glamorous lady bathers. One has him firmly In Tow
Webb / Channel / Medals CdvMATTHEW WEBB Swimmer of the Channel in 1875, seen here wearing two medals
Holidaymakers in the sea at Margate, Kent Date: circa 1910s
Lessons by Post by William Heath RobinsonThe new Heath Robinson Swimming Post, which is acquiring such popularity at our most fashionable resorts. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger
Poster, Select FolkestonePoster by Lander, Select Folkestone, advertising the town as a holiday destination. Date: 1958
Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and ActressAnnette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume
Venetian Pools, Coral Gables, Florida, USASwimmers enjoying the Venetian Pools at Coral Gables, just south of Miami, Florida, USA. Date: 1952
A new dance - the Truda-Trott, 1927Photographs demonstrating a new dance trend in 1927, the Truda-Trott devised in Austria as a compliment to the female Channel swimmer, Gertrude Ederle
Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel
The finishing touch: WW1 peace negotiations cartoonThe hand of the Allies push shy swimmer Germany off the diving board of the 1919 peace discussions after World War One. Date: 1919
Lido on the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias), Israel, with Mount Hermon in the far distance. Date: circa 1940s
Duke of Yorks Camp for Boys - Southwold, Suffolk - here, Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) is returning from a bathe. He spent the night under canvas and attended a concert
Captain Matthew Webb (hand coloured photo)
Beware of Submarines WW1Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916
Helen Hicks and Eleanor HolmAmerican golfer Helen Hicks Harb (1911-1974) giving a lesson to swimmer Eleanor Holm (1913-2004) on Long Island. Date: 1931
Helene MadisonAmerican swimmer and Olympic champion Helene Madison (1913-1970). Between 1930 and 1931 she broke sixteen world records. Date: 1931
Three SwimmersSwimming champions Helen Meany, later Gravis (1904-1991), Sybil Bauer (1903-1927) and Doris O'Mara (b. 1908-?) at an event in St Augustine, Florida. Date: 1925
Hemline RegulationsA female swimmer having the hemline of her bathing costume inspected at Palm Beach. Date: circa 1925
Helen Wainwright (1906-1965), also known as Helen Stelling was a diver and swimmer who represented the United States at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics
For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921
Lord Inverclyde presenting the McKenzie Cup for the ladies swimming race at the Glasgow South Side Ladies Gala at the Govanhill Baths
c. 1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese menc.1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese men
SubmarinesLady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916
Hemigrapsus penicillatus and Potamon fluviatileVarunid crab, Hemigrapsus penicillatus 1 and freshwater crab, Potamon fluviatile 2 Grapso penicillato, Telfusa fluviatile
Cartoon, Channel swimmer asked for passport. 1923
Annette KellermanAnnette 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
Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina, USAHarold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina Island, USA, Date: circa 1926
French game, International Swimming Championship. early 20th century
Swimming Closeup Date: 1938
Frolicking in the Surf Date: 1948
BORELLOS SWIM DEVICEBorellos device gives the swimmer the benefit of an airbag and webbed feet. Date: 1683
40S AUSSIE BEACH BABEA skirtless bathing costume composed of a transparent blue lace or net lined with a flesh-coloured jersey. Lightweight, its guaranteed not to hamper the swimmer. Date: 1940
William Marshal the Elder, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Tomb EffigyMembers of the W. S. C. (Windsor Swimming Club) who have borrowed the Eton College Punt Cuckoo to use as the starting line for a race on the River Thames
Aqaba harbour, on the Red Sea, JordanSilhouettes of four men on small boat Aqaba harbour, on the Red Sea, Jordan. A large freight ship is anchored in the background Date: circa 1995
Hastings, East Sussex - 3 brave lady swimmers on a cold dayHastings, East Sussex - Three brave lady swimmers on a cold day! Date: circa 1920s
USA - Bathing girl leaps into the sea off a diving board and suggests that everyone join her! Date: circa 1950s
Sculpture of a Male Swedish Swimmer Date: circa 1900s
Bournemouth Club, Kingston, Jamaica, West IndiesSwimming pool at the Bournemouth Club, Windward Road, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: circa 1930
Montage of hotels and resorts in Helwan (Helouan), EgyptMontage showing the Grand Hotel (top), the Hotel des Bains (right) and the thermal spa and swimmer baths (left) in Helwan (Helouan) in the south of Greater Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1905
Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch advertisementAdvertisement for the Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, the most accurate wrist watch in the world made waterproof. To prove it, Jabez Wolffe
Olympic swimming pool, Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America. Date: circa 1950
Annette KellermanAnnette 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
Mercedes Gleitze, swimmer, pulled from the waterMercedes Gleitzes second English Channel swim is stopped. She is hauled from the water against her will. Date: 1927
James Finney, English swimmerJames Finney (1862-?), English swimmer. late 19th century
George Lacy Hillier, English swimmer and cyclistGeorge Lacy Hillier (1856-1941), English swimmer, racing cyclist (including the pennyfarthing) and all-round athlete. late 19th century
