Ladies Bathing Place and Beach, Portstewart
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Ladies Bathing Place and Beach, Portstewart
Ladies Bathing Place and Beach, Portstewart - an elevated view of the beach with changing boxes and the promenade and buildings behind. There is a large crowd on the beach at a convention. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Portstewart). Date: circa early 1900s
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© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Bathing Behind Boxes Changing Convention Elevated Londonderry Portstewart Promenade
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Ladies Bathing Place and Beach, Portstewart: A Captivating Glance into the Past This evocative photograph captures an elevated view of Portstewart's Ladies Bathing Place and Beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, during the early 1900s. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, as ladies don their bathing costumes and prepare for a day at the seaside. The Ladies Bathing Place, a designated area for women to bathe, is visible in the foreground, with its quaint changing boxes neatly arranged along the sandy shore. The promenade, adorned with elegant Victorian buildings, stretches along the coastline, providing a picturesque backdrop to the scene. The large crowd on the beach adds to the lively atmosphere, as convention-goers gather to enjoy the sun, sea, and camaraderie. The Ladies Bathing Place was a popular destination for visitors to Portstewart, offering a degree of privacy and respectability during an era when bathing in public was still a relatively new concept. This photograph, with its intriguing historical context, invites us to reflect on the simple pleasures of a bygone era and the enduring allure of the seaside. The Ladies Bathing Place and Beach at Portstewart remains a cherished piece of Northern Ireland's rich cultural heritage, offering a captivating window into the past.
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