Oct 11, 2018Swimming and Mental HealthJust as austerity measures are forcing local authorities to reduce opening times at swimming pools across the country; the BBC reveals...
Jun 1, 2018William suggests charity to protect swimming pools vulnerable to closureITV News reports: The Duke of Cambridge has suggested threatened UK swimming pools might be protected by an organisation similar to a...
Jul 1, 2017The Combination of Sunscreen, Chlorine and UV Causes Cancer and InfertilityThe Mail online reports: Don’t go swimming while wearing sunscreen – unless you want cancer. A compound used in the protective lotions...
Jun 20, 2017Brighton’s Saltdean Lido ReopensThe Guardian reports: In 1936, Sir Josiah Stamp, then Governor of the Bank of England, made a speech at the opening of the Morecambe open...
May 31, 2017Paris Canal Swimming to Go Ahead 2017The Local FR reports: It’s official. The water in the Paris canal is clean enough to swim in meaning Parisians won’t have an excuse not...
May 8, 2017National Trust to open long lost lidoThe Telegraph reports: The National Trust is to open its first public swimming pool after gardeners restoring a spectacular Victorian...
Jul 28, 2016100 years as a Swimming Club without a Pool!Adelaide Now reports: A 100-year-old swimming club that started in the River Torrens is closing but only after sharing its $450,000 nest...
Jun 20, 2016Passion for Outdoor Swimming RekindledThe Observer reports: Swimmers across Britain will greet the longest day by plunging into a pool tomorrow. Many will take that summer...
May 27, 2016Yarra River pool planThe Age – Victoria reports: Fancy a swim in the Yarra River? Watercraft regulations make it illegal and water quality makes it...
Dec 4, 2014Test Your knowledge – River Bathing at Beccles, SuffolkBeccles River Bathing Place 1905 Highlights and Early History of River Bathing at Beccles Test your knowledge at the end! 1862 WARNING:...
Nov 27, 2014Childhood Memories of The Strand Lido GillinghamFrom Kent History Forum, Shell remembers: “I loved the Strand as a child, to me it seemed it was my very own personal playground! From...
Nov 6, 2014From Lifesaving Education to none at all!Outdoor swimming is something of a culture shock to many of the British population. We as a nation have become so used to swimming...
Oct 29, 2014Berlin Canal Could Soon Transform Into The World’s Largest Swimming Poolfastcoexist.com reports: “Germans could soon recapture an idyllic part of old city life: Being able to jump in the river for a swim...
Oct 24, 2014The Evolution of British SwimmingFrom a modern perspective, swimming was a very British sport. After years or religious and superstitious suppression it was in Britain...
Sep 19, 2014Baines des Paquis – Inspiration for the Thames Baths ProjectGeneva City of Peace The first thing that strikes you as a swimmer in Geneva is the colour and clarity of the water. Then their is Jet...
Sep 12, 2014Aylestone Swimming Baths LeicesterThis photograph of Aylestone pool shows a typical utility swimming bath from this era. The building and facility’s were basic but we...
Sep 12, 2014Can we go wild swimming indoors?Take a look at this video of the worlds deepest swimming pool and decide for yourself!
Aug 7, 2014River Swimming in ZürichUpper Letten River Pool Having spent a week in Switzerland, I’m staggered at the difference in attitude towards swimming in Europe...
Jul 31, 2014River and Lake Swimming a National Treasure in SwitzerlandCool – Free of Charge in the Bath Sadly the weather here in Switzerland is unseasonably bad but what I have seen and experienced is...
Jul 24, 2014Wild Swimming at Hamilton Pool – TexasHamilton Pool grotto is a historic pool located just 45 minutes outside Austin. In the summer it can get very busy so its best to get...