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Gift to the future: how the Baths survived the Second World War

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

How did the Baths survive the Second World War? Individual generosity and a collective effort were key factors.

Members from all over the world 1910-1915

January 11, 2020January 12, 2020 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

Taking a look at the Arlington Baths Club proposal books from 1910 to 1915 reveals that there were lots of members who came from all over the world. Meet a few of these international members...

Mapping the members who served in World War One

January 18, 2019November 8, 2020 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

When we discovered hundreds of names and addresses of members who had served in the First World War, we used the data to create an interactive map.

Supporting the First World War effort: money off memberships

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

The Baths made changes to membership fees to support the men who were away fighting and women working as nurses.

Cotton or stockinette? Old and new swimming costumes at the Arlington Baths

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ 1 Comment

Everyone wore regulation swimsuits at the Arlington Baths. For ladies before the First World War, these were heavy cotton tunics and bloomers but after the War there were demands for change...

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