An evocative photograph of a solitary winter swimmer, December 1995.
The 1930s-style sun-dial on top of the café was designed and built by South London Swimming Club member Michael Halliday…
A flyer produced by the South London Swimming Club in 1996 in support of a bid for Sports Lottery funding…
From left: Jim Eldridge, Vice-President of the South London Swimming Club; Katherine Alexander, Secretary; George Aldhouse, Honorary Handicapper. The photograph…
Doug Mann (centre) holds the Hannaford Silver Plate presented to the South London Swimming Club by Ann Hannaford (right in…
Dr Finbarr Martin joined the South London Swimming Club in the 1980s and was President from 2001-2008. This picture was…
Charles Bacon (left) joined the South London Swimming Club after his retirement in the 1980s. He took part in the…
After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, 32-year old Mike Taylor set his sights on swimming the Channel. He trained at…
The South London Swimming Club newsletter was introduced by Betty Freddi, Club Secretary, in June 1993. She edited it for…
January 1996-December 1997 The South London Swimming Club newsletter was introduced by Betty Freddi, Club Secretary, in June 1993. She…
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The diving boards were a popular feature of the lido until they were dismantled in the 1970s for Health & Safety reasons. The figure on the right-hand side, wearing uniform, is the lifeguard Alfred French....