Scarborough, South Bay 1891
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The bathing machines are doing good business. In the 1720s, it was the custom for those 'taking the waters' to bathe in the sea. Gentleman were taken out into the bay in a small boat, or cobble, where they jumped stark naked into the sea. Ladies were obliged to bathe nearer to the beach, and wore some sort of gown.
An extract from North Yorkshire Photographic Memories.
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