Taken outside the Anglers Hotel, Walton-on-Thames, following the annual river swim. See also River Swim 1950 1/2.
Streatham News, 28/09/1951 Description of South London swimming gala held at Streatham Baths, including races, life-saving displays and novelty events.…
The scrapbook contains mostly photographs, interspersed with some newspaper cuttings. The contents have been digitised and can be accessed by…
South London Swimming Club member Colin Bull (right) receives his prize for third place in the Winter Points competition from…
South London Swimming Club member Joe Bouch (right) receives the Winter Points Cup from Jimmy Saunders, Mr Universe Second Class,…
South London Swimming Club member Jack Fisk (right) receives the runner-up prize in the Winter Points competition from Jimmy Saunders,…
South London Swimming Club member Cyril Wood holds aloft the Burton Cup after winning the men's Christmas Day race 1951.…
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Christmas morning line up for the race for the Burton Trophy