The race was won by South London Swimming Club member Mr H. Cowsil, originally from Lancashire. He's seen here receiving…
The Christmas Day race 1929 was won by S H Hawkins, seen here holding the Burton Cup, first presented in…
Taken at Tooting Bathing Lake after the Christmas Day race 1911. The man holding the Burton Cup, first presented in…
1908 was the first year that the Burton Cup was offered as the prize for the winner of the men's…
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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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....