Victorian-era bathing boxes on the Dendy Street Beach, at Brighton on Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne

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the beloved Dendy St Beach Bathing Boxes in Brighton have stood the test of time – watching over Melbourne’s bay since the 1860s. Originally built to preserve the morality and dignity of swimmers during the Victorian era, the Dendy Street bathing boxes have survived heavy storms, disrepair and attempts by local authorities to have them removed. Today they are highly prized and a tourist attraction in their own right.

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Size: 5362px × 3450px
Location: Brighton, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © Philip Game / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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