Hundreds of members were away with the armed services during World War One, some never to return. At the same time income was down, and costs were up. So how did the Baths manage during the war years?
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Researching the First World War: what I’ve learnt so far
We have a War Memorial in the Arlington Baths with the names of 72 members who died in the First World War. How can we do the research to find out more about them, their lives and their families? Here's a few useful sources.
Speed or Grace – 100 years of “Ladies” swimming competitions
The Ladies Minute Books contain records for the Annual Ladies swimming competitions over a period of 100 years from their inception in 1875
The origins of the Arlington Baths for Ladies
What can we discover in the archives about the origins of the Arlington Baths for Ladies, founded in 1872?
Tips for reading old handwriting
A lot of our older membership books are handwritten so they can be tricky to read. These are some free resources to help you practice palaeography - the study of ancient and historical handwriting.
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