tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post2724417639560698471..comments2024-03-20T23:43:28.613+00:00Comments on Caroline's Miscellany: Let's swim in the Thames!CarolineLDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-16831004138497905812015-11-22T23:25:23.700+00:002015-11-22T23:25:23.700+00:00Just found you Caroline, some fascinating entries ...Just found you Caroline, some fascinating entries and none more so than the Thames lido and Victorian Floating Pool - a new discovery for me.<br />May I add that the Thames is an excellent swimming river, with many informal swimming groups enjoying various stretches from the source to the tidal reaches. The Outdoor Swimming Society is an excellent way to meet open water/river swimmers. Best, Brynswansswimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349545947851846276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-83439652142440207502015-05-06T07:37:13.656+01:002015-05-06T07:37:13.656+01:00I have tried to track down all the old Lidos, with...I have tried to track down all the old Lidos, with some success. But I had never heard of one on the Thames. Imagine a floating swimming bath in 1875 that had a large heated pool, changing cubicles and a diving platform!!! Who said those Victorians didn't know everything they needed to know for pleasure and exercise?Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.com