Swimwear Collection

Jazz orchestra by the pool on board the Mauretania
A jazz orchestra entertains passengers by the pool on board the ocean liner, the Mauretania, just one of the many amusements available. Date: 1931

Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Miss UK contestants at the sauna baths, Kensington High Street. 13th July 1971

18 year old Karen Kerr wearing a patchwork bikini made by the Womens Institute. 29th May 1970

Actress Gail Grainger, who plays Shirley Hughes in the play "The Man Most Likely to
Actress Gail Grainger, who plays Shirley Hughes in the play " The Man Most Likely to..." at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool

1940s style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft
Beautiful 1940s style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft

Lionel Blair has just acquired a new house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, costing him around £ 40, 000. This house has a swimming pool

Beach Party
A group of surfers on a beach with a Ford Mustang car

Soho Fair and Carnival started to-day with a record entry in the the Carnival procession and the waiters race. (Picture shows) Carnival procession driving through the streets. 11th July 1960

Spandau Ballet, music group, have been in the Bahamas for the last two weeks, recording their next album (True), and taking whatever time allows, to relax and enjoy the local surroundings

Lesleys Fuel is Brand X. Motorists who buy petrol at pretty Lesley Fers pump get an unusual extra - a high octane kiss to zoom them on their way

Joyce Lewis, aged 25 years, Isle of Man Beach Beauty. June 1955

Woman police officer Annie Matthews, Hyde Park, London
Woman police officer Annie Matthews (nickname Big Ben), on duty at the childrens lido in Hyde Park, London. Before joining the Met Police, Annie worked as a housemaid at Glamis Castle in Scotland

The Beach At Cannes
Sunbathers on a deck in front of the beach outside the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Audi Quattro Germany

Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool, 1936 (oil on board)
657183 Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool, 1936 (oil on board) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 24x20in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool)

Marianao Bathing Beach, Havana, Cuba, c1910. [Edicion. Jordi]

The Bystander - Surf riders front cover
Front cover of The Bystander featuring an illustration by C. Rebel Stanton of three girls in red bathing costumes surf riding - a sort of combined forerunner of surfing and water skiing. Date: 1929

Veet advertisement, 1926
Advertisement for Veet hair removal cream from 1926 - don t let disfiguring growths of superfluous hair destroy your charm and daintiness any longer

Aquaplaning
15th September 1925: One of the most difficult aquaplane stunts, water-surfing upside down, performed by Mr Brooks, at Lake Tahoe, California, where the sport is very popular

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

The Water Nymph by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl paddling in the sea. Date: 1933

The Mountbattens at Monte Carlo
Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten pictured with their elder daughter Patricia at Monte Carlo heading it appears from their swimwear, to the beach. Date: 1931

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Postcard of Smiling Woman on Beach in Florida. ca. 1924, A Sunny Smile from Florida

Postcard of a Woman Photographing the Ocean. ca. 1921, 147 A Snapshot on the Beach, Atlantic City, N. J
Postcard of a Woman Photographing the Ocean. ca. 1921, 147 A Snapshot on the Beach, Atlantic City, N.J. Published by Saltzburgs Merchandise Co. Atlantic City, N.J

Postcard of a Sunbather at the Beach. ca. 1922, Taking a sun bath

1917 Bathing Suit Fashion
Hollywood, California: c. 1917. Silent screen actress and Mack Sennett Comedy beauty Vera Stedman poses in the latest beach wear

1969 Miss UK contestants. 18th August 1972

Four stages of swimmer performing rapid turn

Diana, Princess of Wales on holiday in St Tropez in the South of France as the guest of Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed. The Princess, wearing a leopard print one piece swimsuit

Miss UK runner up and Penthouse pet Helen Caunt, aged 20. 15th July 1971

Just going for a wet (colour litho)
8656828 Just going for a wet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just going for a wet. Women sea bathing)

Lucky buoy! (colour litho)
8656786 Lucky buoy! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky buoy! Woman in a bathing costume sitting on a buoy)

1920s-era bathing beauty (b/w photo)
7133810 1920s-era bathing beauty (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1920s-era bathing beauty); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

Woman and her admirers at the beach (colour litho)
8656756 Woman and her admirers at the beach (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and her admirers at the beach. Postcard, early 20th century)

A labour of love (colour litho)
8656728 A labour of love (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A labour of love. Woman mending a man's swimming costume. Postcard, early 20th century)

David Billington, champion swimmer of the world (b/w photo)
8655977 David Billington, champion swimmer of the world (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Billington (1885-1955)

Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho)
8656721 Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water)

This is more in my line than working (colour litho)
8656702 This is more in my line than working (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This is the place for life (colour litho)
8656700 This is the place for life (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is the place for life)

Men taking photographs of a woman in her swimsuit (colour litho)
8656691 Men taking photographs of a woman in her swimsuit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men taking photographs of a woman in her swimsuit)

CWS Crumpsall Swimming Club (b/w photo)
8656046 CWS Crumpsall Swimming Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CWS Crumpsall Swimming Club)

Photographer in the sea taking a photograph of two women having fun in the water in swimsuit. photograph around 1920
IMB4936609 Photographer in the sea taking a photograph of two women having fun in the water in swimsuit. photograph around 1920; (add.info)

Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho)
8656623 Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large woman in her bathing costume)

It's so jolly to go for a paddle (coloured photo)
8656607 It's so jolly to go for a paddle (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It's so jolly to go for a paddle. Girl and a parasol)

Having a good time at Skegness (coloured photo)
8656600 Having a good time at Skegness (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having a good time at Skegness. Women on the beach)

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"Swimwear through the Decades: A Captivating Journey into Fashion and Fun" Step back in time to July 13th, 1971, as Miss UK contestants sizzle at the sauna baths on Kensington High Street. These confident ladies showcase their stunning swimwear choices, setting trends for generations to come. On board the luxurious Mauretania, a jazz orchestra serenades poolside guests in their stylish swimwear. The harmonious melodies blend with the vibrant colors of swimsuits, creating an atmosphere of pure relaxation and elegance. Intrigue fills the air as a young woman fearlessly balances on a diving board blindfolded. Her poised stance captures both grace and bravery, leaving spectators in awe of her daring act. The sun-kissed shores come alive with excitement during a lively Beach Party. Laughter echoes along sandy beaches as friends gather wearing fashionable swimwear that reflects their unique personalities. Rewind to June 1955 when Joyce Lewis from Isle of Man was crowned Beach Beauty. Her radiant smile illuminates the coastline as she confidently struts her stuff in timeless swimwear that exudes classic charm. Transporting us further back in time is a captivating image of a Navy pin-up girl posing alongside a vintage Corsair aircraft during the 1940s. Her flirtatious gaze and alluring swimsuit embody an era defined by strength and femininity. Fast forward to modern times where even Audi Quattro Germany joins the swimwear scene. Their sleek design seamlessly merges high-performance cars with fashion-forward beach attire, making waves wherever they go. Soho Fair and Carnival kick off with record-breaking participation in its colorful procession. Revelers don eye-catching swimwear creations while celebrating community spirit amidst joyous festivities filled with music, dance, and laughter. Actress Gail Grainger captivates audiences not only on stage but also by showcasing Shirley Hughes' impeccable style from "The Man Most Likely to.