Scarborough Bathing 1878

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Scarborough Bathing 1878

Bathing from machines at Scarborough, Yorkshire : a bathing-woman takes charge of a small child

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1878 Bathing Caldecott Charge Machines Parasol Scarborough Sea Side Takes

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Bathing from Machines at Scarborough, Yorkshire: A Bathing-Woman Takes Charge of a Small Child," transports us back in time to the late 19th century and the popular British seaside resort of Scarborough, located in the picturesque county of Yorkshire. The image, taken in 1878 by an unknown photographer and available through Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the intricacies of Victorian-era bathing customs and social norms. The photograph showcases a scene of leisure and relaxation, as a woman in a voluminous, high-necked bathing costume and a large sun parasol takes charge of a small, cherubic child, who is clad in a simple white swimsuit. The pair are perched atop a bathing machine, a large, wooden contraption used to facilitate the process of entering the cold North Sea. Bathing machines were essential for the upper and middle classes, who sought to maintain their modesty and uphold the strict Victorian social codes of the time. The woman's attentive gaze and gentle touch convey a sense of maternal care and protection, while the child's joyful expression and outstretched arms suggest the thrill of the sea and the excitement of a holiday by the coast. The image also offers a glimpse into the bustling activity at the beach, with other bathers and their machines visible in the background, as well as the picturesque cliffs and rocky shoreline that have long drawn visitors to Scarborough. This photograph is an invaluable historical document, offering a unique window into the past and shedding light on the customs, class distinctions, and social norms of Victorian-era Britain. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring appeal of the seaside and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach, which continue to captivate and inspire us to this day.

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