Swimming pools & swimmers

We used to march up the road to the pool that was near to Ullathorne. I think it was closed for the season but they ley us use it. Freezing cold but we loved the cup of oxtail soup we could buy. No question - it was child cruelty. I was a member of the Godiva Ladies when I was about 12 and I still have the certificate to prove that I could swim one width in good style!

It really did so Rob, this made us resilient and tough.

When at Henry Parkes School from the mid 50's we were taught to swim at the then Teachers Training College pool. Lined up in 2's we set off along Prior Deram Walk, up Sherriff Ave and in the gate off Charter Ave. The walk there was ok, but it was awful walking back in the cold with wet hair!