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The New Swimming Baths on the Thames (engraving)
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The New Swimming Baths on the Thames (engraving)
558018 The New Swimming Baths on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Swimming Baths on the Thames. From The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 7 August 1875.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23491784
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Charing Cross Pavilion Pleasures Thames
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This engraving, titled "The New Swimming Baths on the Thames" takes us back to 19th century London, where men sought solace and pleasure in the cool waters of the iconic river. The print showcases a bustling scene at Charing Cross, capturing a moment frozen in time. In this lively image, we see men of all ages enjoying themselves amidst an architectural marvel. The glass pavilion stands proudly by the riverside, its grandeur reflecting in the shimmering waters of the Thames. It is evident that this new swimming baths complex was a source of great excitement for Londoners during this era. As we delve deeper into the details of this print, we notice people engaging in various activities. Some are elegantly diving into the river's embrace while others engage in friendly banter along its banks. Laughter fills the air as swimmers revel in their newfound freedom within these state-of-the-art facilities. "The New Swimming Baths on the Thames" encapsulates both leisure and progress; it symbolizes how society embraced modern advancements while cherishing simple pleasures like swimming. This engraving serves as a window into history, allowing us to witness an era when communal spaces were cherished and enjoyed by all. With every glance at this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, one can't help but be transported back to Victorian London - feeling both nostalgic for simpler times and appreciative of our own modern-day luxuries.
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