Girls at the Seaside
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Girls at the Seaside
A girl is invited by a friend to go into the water : ropes stretch out into the sea from the shore so that the bathers shall not be swept out to sea by the waves and drowned
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1896 Bathing Drowned Friend Invited Ropes Sea Side Shore Stretch Swept Swimming Waves
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Chilling Seaside Soiree: A Friendly Lifeline in 1896 This evocative photograph, captured in 1896 by an unknown photographer and now available through Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to a bygone era of leisurely seaside escapades. The image depicts a group of young girls, dressed in their finest bathing costumes, gathered at the water's edge. Their laughter and joy are palpable, as they prepare to enter the cool, inviting waves. But beneath the surface of this idyllic scene, a more somber reality lurks. The girls are tethered to the shore by ropes, a necessary precaution against the unpredictable and often treacherous nature of the sea. The ropes, stretched out into the water, served as a lifeline, preventing the bathers from being swept out to sea by the powerful waves and drowned. The presence of these ropes adds an intriguing historical context to the photograph. In the late 19th century, the popularity of seaside holidays was on the rise, and the risks associated with swimming in the open sea were well-known. The use of ropes to ensure the safety of bathers was a common practice during this period. As we gaze at this image, we are reminded of the importance of friendship and camaraderie. The girls, invited by a friend to enjoy a day at the seaside, have formed a bond that transcends the boundaries of the shore. And while the ropes may symbolize the potential dangers of the sea, they also represent the enduring connections that keep us safe and grounded in life.
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