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Bathing and swimming (engraving)
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Bathing and swimming (engraving)
3657016 Bathing and swimming (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing and swimming. Published by J Johnson, February 1800.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection
Media ID 23658236
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Activities Activity Amusements Baden Bathing Boyhood Curricula Early 19th Century Exercise Extra Gioco Guide Healthy Healthy Mind And Healthy Body Late 18th Century Parlor Game Physical Pleasures Pond Pool Recreations Rocks Schoolboys Swim Swimmer Swimming Trunks Underclothes Ball Games Field Sports Parlour Game Teamsport
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This print titled "Bathing and swimming" takes us back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries in England. The image showcases a group of schoolboys enjoying the pleasures of childhood, engaging in healthy physical activities amidst the beautiful countryside. The boys are seen playing by a pond, their underclothes revealing that they have taken a break from their studies to indulge in some recreational time. They eagerly participate in various games and exercises, including swimming and diving into the refreshing water. This scene perfectly captures the importance placed on cultivating both a healthy mind and body during this era. The image offers us a glimpse into an educational curriculum that valued outdoor activities as essential components of children's development. It highlights how recreation was not only seen as enjoyable but also as an integral part of fostering good health among young individuals. With its depiction of carefree boyhood amusements against a backdrop of rocks and pool, this engraving serves as both an historical document and an artistic representation of leisurely pursuits during the 19th century. It transports us to a time when sports and physical activity were cherished pastimes for children across Europe. Through this remarkable photograph, we can appreciate how these simple yet invigorating moments formed lasting memories for these schoolboys while contributing to their overall well-being.
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