Bathing Hut Collection

Marine Drive at Bognor. aka East Parade
Legend " East Parade, Bognor" Photographer Valentine. Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 4091

Colourfully painted Victorian bathing huts in False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Ostende, 1857. Creator: Félicien Rops
Ostende, 1857. Periodical: Uylenspiegel, no. 29, 16 August 1857

Le Bain, in or after 1756. Creator: Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin
Le Bain, in or after 1756

Receiving mud procedures at Lake Shira, 1890. Creator: LI Vonago
Receiving mud procedures at Lake Shira, 1890. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Mexico, Cozumel, Punta Sur, Freedom in Paradise Beach
2030-304696-01

Mexico, Nayarit, Beach scene at La Manzanilla beach

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Brighthelmstone--The Bathing Place with Smoakers Machines Creator: Unknown
A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago; Brighthelmstone--The Bathing Place with Smoakers Machines, c1788, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Early twentieth century beach and bathing Costumes, c. 1906 (colour litho)
CHT307866 Early twentieth century beach and bathing Costumes, c.1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

On the Beach
BAL46316 On the Beach by Etcheverry, Denis (1867-1950); Private Collection; Waterhouse & Dodd, London, UK

Girls preparing for swimming (colour photo)
2804490 Girls preparing for swimming (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls preparing for swimming)

Afternoon Sun, 1895 (oil on canvas)
5917545 Afternoon Sun, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 65x81.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Approaching Storm, 1864. Creator: Eugene Louis Boudin
Approaching Storm, 1864

At Treport Beach, c. 1939 (oil on canvas)
1769116 At Treport Beach, c.1939 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 49.2x65.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Treport Beach. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941). Oil on canvas

Beach Scene at Trouville - Sunset, 1867 (oil on panel)
LEF219980 Beach Scene at Trouville - Sunset, 1867 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 28x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beach Scene, Evening, 1864 (oil on panel)
LEF219961 Beach Scene, Evening, 1864 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 36x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene de Plage, Le Soir; ); Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd

Babbacombe Beach, Devon, 1890s (photo)
877686 Babbacombe Beach, Devon, 1890s (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); 15x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: popular Victorian seaside resort; near Torquay); English

Prime Minister Asquith restrains Lloyd George and Winston Churchill from causing alarm
KDC400233 Prime Minister Asquith restrains Lloyd George and Winston Churchill from causing alarm with their fiery speeches in support of helping the unemployed and the introduction of a minimum wage

Along the Shore, 1914 (tempera on silk)
OLD37255 Along the Shore, 1914 (tempera on silk) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Fashionable Parisian Ladies at the Seaside, 1861 (colour engraving)
CHT307869 Fashionable Parisian Ladies at the Seaside, 1861 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Clothing Beachwear: Naked flesh could not be shown with Queen Victoria on the throne, in Bognor Regis, Deal and Dorest you wore this suit, complete with corset. All in one bathing suit

Sidmount, West end of Esplanade, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Sidmount, West end of Esplanade, 1870s

Pensarn Beach, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Pensarn Beach, 1870s

Pensarn Beach, 1860s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Pensarn Beach, 1860s

The Beach, Yarmouth, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Beach, Yarmouth, 1898. Great Yarmouth, a seaside town in Norfolk, England, popular as a resort since 1760 and more easily accessible from 1844 when a railway built

L Heure des Bains, (Bathing Time), c1900. Creator: Unknown
L Heure des Bains, (Bathing Time), c1900. Le Zoute on the North Sea, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Belgium. From " Knocke sur Mer - Le Zoute". [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

La Digue, (The Promenade), c1900. Creator: Unknown
La Digue, (The Promenade), c1900. Le Zoute on the North Sea, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Belgium. From " Knocke sur Mer - Le Zoute". [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

La Digue et la Plage, (Promenade and the Beach), c1900. Creator: Unknown
La Digue et la Plage, (Promenade and the Beach), c1900. Le Zoute on the North Sea, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Belgium. From " Knocke sur Mer - Le Zoute". [Ern

Weymouth, c1896. Artist: Wheeler and Co
Weymouth, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Clacton: The Beach, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Clacton: The Beach, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Dawlish, c1896. Artist: Chapman & Sons
Dawlish, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

General View of the Strand at Bath-time, c1928. From Ostende. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Sea View - The Bathing Beach and Suspension Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Largs - From the Sea, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Howth - The Bathing-Place, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Gorleston - A Stretch of the Sands, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Hastings - The Front, Showing Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Bognor - The Esplanade, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Ventnor - Panorama from the Sea, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Margate - On the Sands, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Dover - The Parade, Showing Dover Castle, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

High Street & Front of Bathing Houses, 1820. Artist: John Shury
High Street & Front of Bathing Houses, 1820. Bathers of the early years in Margate, entered bathing machines by stairs from the backs of the bathing houses situated precariously on timber piles

The Back of Bathing Houses, 1820. Artist: John Shury
The Back of Bathing Houses, 1820. Bathers of the early years in Margate, entered bathing machines by stairs from the backs of the bathing houses situated precariously on timber piles on the cliff

Weymouth seafront, c1900. Artist: Wheeler and Co
Weymouth seafront, c1900. Weymouth Beach is a gently curving arc of sand in Weymouth Bay, beside the town of Weymouth in Dorset, England. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales

Santiago de Cuba. La Socapa Bathing-place, Cuba, c1900s
Santiago de Cuba. No. 113. Banos de la Socapa. La Socapa Bathing-place, Cuba

Childrens Holiday Camp during School Holidays, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th August 1903

Bathing Hut with Boy, 1868. Artist: Pal Szinyei Merse
Bathing Hut with Boy, 1868. Pal Szinyei Merse (also known Paul von Szinyei-Merse) was a Hungarian painter and politician, Musee de Beaux Arts, Budapest

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"Captivating Coastal Charm: Exploring the Enchanting Bathing Huts" Immerse yourself in the nostalgic allure of Marine Drive at Bognor, also known as East Parade, where a delightful sight awaits. Along this picturesque stretch of coastline, you'll discover an array of colourfully painted Victorian bathing huts nestled against the backdrop of False Bay. These charming beach huts exude a timeless elegance that transports you to a bygone era. As you stroll along the sandy shores, these quaint structures beckon with their vibrant hues and whimsical designs. Each one tells its own story, reflecting the individuality and creativity of their owners. From bold stripes to delicate floral patterns, these beach huts are like miniature works of art dotting the shoreline. Venturing further afield, we find ourselves in Blankenberge, Belgium - another European gem boasting its own collection of captivating beach huts. Here too, these charming seaside retreats offer respite from bustling city life and provide a haven for relaxation and enjoyment. Transport yourself back in time as we embark on "A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years Ago. " In Brighthelmstone – The Bathing Place with Smoakers Machines – an intriguing creation by an unknown artist – we catch glimpses into how bathers once enjoyed their leisurely days by the sea. The early twentieth century comes alive through vivid illustrations showcasing fashionable beach attire from c. 1906; color lithographs capturing girls preparing for swimming; oil paintings depicting idyllic scenes basking under afternoon sun or bracing themselves against approaching storms; and mesmerizing depictions such as At Treport Beach or Beach Scene at Trouville - Sunset that evoke feelings of tranquility amidst nature's beauty. These bathing huts serve not only as shelter but also symbolize cherished memories made on sandy shores throughout history.