Paddling Collection (page 4)

Enjoying Nature
Daniel Gastager

Tony Blackburn on holiday in Poole, Dorset. Summer weather there has not been very good - like most of the British Isles. Tony goes paddling in the sea in the rain. 10th August 1968

Boys fishing for tadpoles in Eynsford, Kent. 25th May 1961

One of the sea water pools, set amongst the rocks, at the Esplanade, Porthcawl front. 8th June 1994

Harry Ibbotson of Fermain Bay in Guernsey on his paddle boat with his two Alsatian dogs. 10th August 1953

Children enjoying their summer holidays by taking part in a raft race organised by Fort George Volunteer Scheme. 17th August 1982

Three British pensioners enjoying their SAGA holiday, paddling in the sea on a beach in Spain. 20th September 1984

Three women look out to sea watching a ship disappear over the horizon clutching the hems of their dresses, Saturday 5th August 1950

The paddling pool in Cannon Hill Park - packed with toddlers while thte Mother and Auntie sit on the banks, eat ice-cream and talk. 02/08/1955

Beauty contest girls playing on the beach at Torquay. 7th September 1960

Likoma, Lake Nyasa - waiting for the Mission Steamer
Likoma on Likoma Island, Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), Malawi - waiting for the arrival of the Mission Steamer. Malawi was at this stage Nyasaland, a British protectorate established in 1907. circa 1910s

A carter drives his horse into the water for a drink, Konya
A carter drives his horse into the water for a drink on the shores of Lake Aksehir, Konya, Turkey Date: 1992

The incoming tide, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
A view across the beach towards the east with an incoming tide and people on the far side. Photographer: Unknown

Une Imitation bourgeois du Zéphir de Prudhon, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Imitation bourgeois du Zephir de Prudhon, 1847. A Bourgeois Imitation of Prudhon's Zephir, a work of art which depicts Zephyr, the God of wind

The Rainy Season, Manilla, 1857. Creator: C. W
The Rainy Season, Manilla, 1857. Street scene in the Philippines. The rain has suggested a little Sketch of the charms of this moist season

Frances Benjamin Johnston, standing in surf in wet bathing suit, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Frances Benjamin Johnston, standing in surf in wet bathing suit, n.d

Hotel Metropole OP00485
HOTEL METROPOLE, THE PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL. The Hotel Metropole as viewed from the north shore with holidaymakers on the beach in the foreground

Kayaker paddling among icebergs, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Kayaker paddling near icebergs, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, MR

USA Oregon, La Pine, Newberry Volcanic National Monument, Kayaker on Paulina Lake

Small fishing boat on the Caribbean Sea at Bocas del Toro, Panama, Central America

Clear Lake in Willamette National Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon, USA

Moonlight paddle boarding on Sparks Lake, Central Oregon, USA

Paddle boarding on the Deschutes river, Old Mill district, Bend, Central Oregon, USA

People canoeing near Cala Mitjana, Menorca; Balearic Islands; Spain; Europe

Europe, Italy, Liguria. Paddling a canoe in Monterosso, Cinque Terre

South America, Chile, Patagonia, Puerto Varas, Osorno volcano, Kayaking on Lago Llanquihue

Man in a dugout canoe on the Amazon River, near Puerto Narino, Colombia

Africa, Malawi, Monkey bay district. Malawi lake

Central America, Belize, a point of view shot of kayaking through mangrove cayes in the shallow flats of the Caribbean Sea

shark kayaking
Ido Meirovich

Sun Chaser
Johnny Zhang

Kayaking
李从军 / Austin Li

Melaleuca forest in winter
Nguyen Tan Tuan

Morning Expedition
Michael Zheng

Peaceful Lake Louise
Ann Cornelis

Wait the Moment
Pablo Mauriz

Children paddling, South Beach, Blackpool

Been for a paddle, Blackpool, Victorian period

Children paddling on beach

Children paddling at the seaside Date: 19th century

Chippenham John Cole's Park early 1900s

Children's Paddling Pool, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Children's Bathing Pool, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Bathing Pool and Paddling Pond, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Paddling Pool and Gardens, Rhyl, North Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Paddling Pond, Rhyl, North Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

The Sands, Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

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"Paddling: A Timeless Coastal Delight" Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide, it has been a cherished pastime for generations. From the vibrant Juan les Pins travel poster to the nostalgic Brighton Seafront in the 1950s, it is evident that this activity holds a special place in our hearts. As holidaymakers bask on the sands at Filey, North Yorkshire or kayakers ride playboat kayaks in Brennans Wave surf along Clark Fork River, paddling brings joy and excitement to all who partake. The outrigger canoe team off Tahiti's coast gracefully glides through crystal-clear waters as they practice under the warm embrace of the sun. Whether it be Cleethorpes Sea Front or Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, beach scenes come alive with laughter and splashes as families enjoy their time paddling together. Canoeing on Louse River within Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness showcases nature's beauty while offering a serene escape from everyday life. Looking back at history, we find children gleefully paddling in 1922 or witnessing paddle enthusiasts enjoying Blackheath's tranquil waters. Wales' Bala region offers breathtaking landscapes where adventurers can explore its pristine lakes while indulging in some peaceful paddling moments. Paddling transcends time and geography; it unites us through shared experiences of fun-filled days spent by waterways worldwide. So grab your paddle and immerse yourself in this timeless coastal delight – let your worries drift away with each stroke.