Swimsuits Collection

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Beauty on Parade - a beach belle by David Wright
Front cover of The American Weekly featuring an illustration by David Wright, of a red-haired woman in a green swimsuit relaxing on the beach. Date: 1948

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

Recruiting on the beach at Southsea, WW1
A call to arms. A very persuasive pair of recruiting sergeants, Beattie and Babs, on the beach at Southsea. The pair later appeared on stage at the Southend Hippodrome to continue their campaign

Fashion shoot for models wearing swimsuits. They are left to right: Delia Smith, Hilda Dabby, Caroline Murphy (seated front), Janine Lovey and Gioia Cecil Bull February 1962

Group of Female Bathers at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Date: circa 1909

Doctor, U.S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Doctor, U.S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps, between c1910 and c1915. U.S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps. The doctor's commitment to service during that era is commendable

Pool Ladies
Maja Tomljanovic

A young athletic woman using a stand-up paddle-board in a calm bay of Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Knitted swim wear 1940
Page from a magazine showing a model wearing a knitted bikini. Date: 1940

Aileen Kearney (right) and her friend Marjorie Greenhalgh throwing a bucket of water over photographer Cyril Maitland during the weekend heat wave at Butlins holiday camp in Ayr, Scotland

Eighteen month old Nicola England from Bromley, Kent enjoys an ice cream on the beach at Southend On Sea on hot summer day. 8th June 1976

Rehearsals of the Charity Show "A Night of 100 Stars"at the London Palladium
Rehearsals of the Charity Show " A Night of 100 Stars" at the London Palladium. The boys line up for an old time swim suit number

Twelve Chums having a gay old time on the beach! Date: circa 1920s

French actresses in swimsuits at Great Fosters, Egham
Betty Spell and Reine Paulet, actresses playing in Paris in London at the Comedy Theatre in 1932, pictured visiting Great Fosters in Egham

British Seaside Scene - Two woemn dry off after dip in sea
Two women (the one of the left would win a Princess Margaret lookalike Competition) dry off after a dip in the sea. Possible Daughter (left) and Mother (right)

Young Woman With Her Surfboard; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Aquashow Sychronised Swimming Team - Bournemouth - relaxing
Aquashow Sychronised Swimming Team members at Bournemouth - relaxing in the sea at the beach. Date: 1961

Quels affreux galets... 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quels affreux galets... 1853. - Quels affreux galets...impossible de marcher la dessus...ce n'est reellement que sur les bords de la mer que l'on apprecie et que l'on regrette le macadam

Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 1856. Entrez-donc dans la mer sans crainte, Monsieur Potard, vous voyez bien qu'il n'y a pas de danger puisque j'y suis

Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, standing on the...c1911-1942
Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, standing on the beach watching the waves, between 1911 and 1942

Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, at the beach, c1911-1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, at the beach, between 1911 and 1942

Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 19th century. Aquatic Sketches - Enter the sea without fear

Group of people at Long Beach, New York. between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Group of people at Long Beach, New York. between 1896 and 1942

Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942

Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942

Arnold Genthe with two women friends in Long Beach, New York, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Arnold Genthe with two women friends in Long Beach, New York, between 1911 and 1942

Les bains a quatre sous, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les bains a quatre sous, 19th century. Public baths which cost 4 sous - (overcrowded and dangerous)

Nymphes des bords de la Marne, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des bords de la Marne, 19th century. Nymphs bathing in the River Marne. (View taken from near Nogent)

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Parallel Dimension
Mister Solo

Two models and line illustrations showing knitted wool swimsuts Date: 1935

Victorian women playing water polo
The Ravensbourne Ladies water polo cup, the teams that competed were Jersey and Swansea, playing at the Westminster Baths in Great Smith Street. The Swansea ladies won by four goals to two

Advert for Bathing Suits
An advert for the latest range of bathing suits available at Debenhams. Date: 1932

Swimming Season
Swimming scenes from pools in Wembley, Blackpool and San Francisco. The new Wembley pool is being opened by Rt. Hon. L. S. (Leo) Amery (1873-1955). Date: 1932

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"Swimsuits through the Ages: A Dive into Fashion and Fun" Side of the pool. The Water Dwellers, 1967: Take a trip back in time as we explore the iconic swimsuit styles from yesteryears - from modest one-pieces to daring bikinis. At Bondi Beach 1970: Join us on a sandy adventure at Bondi Beach, where sun-kissed bodies don stylish swimsuits while enjoying the waves and soaking up the summer vibes. Beauty contest lineup for Miss County of Cornwall: Witness the elegance and grace of these stunning contestants as they showcase their beauty in glamorous swimsuits during this prestigious pageant. Beauty on Parade - a beach belle by David Wright: Indulge your senses with this captivating image capturing the allure of a beach belle adorned in her fashionable swimwear, epitomizing timeless beauty. Advert for Gorringes women's bathing dresses & capes 1924: Travel back to an era when women embraced sophistication even at seaside getaways, with exquisite bathing dresses and capes that exuded class and style. Advert for Gorringes women's bathing costumes 1927: Discover how fashion evolved in just three years as we delve into Gorringes' latest collection of chic bathing costumes designed to make heads turn. Recruiting on the beach at Southsea, WW1: Uncover stories of bravery as soldiers recruit amidst sand and surf during World War I, showcasing resilience even in times when swimsuits took a backseat to duty. Parallel Dimension: Pool Ladies Step into another dimension where vibrant colors blend harmoniously with retro designs; witness mesmerizing poolside ladies flaunting their unique swimwear choices. Two models and line illustrations showing knitted wool swimsuts Date.