William Graham, son of grain merchant, member of a successful family of accountants and committed community member. He was a member of the first Committee of Management of the Arlington Swimming Club. William was born on 30 April 1838 to Patrick Graham, a grain merchant from Garnethill, Glasgow, and Mary Wright Lang. They had married … Continue reading William Graham – chartered accountant and city father
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Thomas Gentles: from water polo to war
Thomas Gentles is one of the faces in the photos that members see often when they are in the Arlington Baths. Here we follow his story and that of his family, including his brothers and sisters who were also members of the Baths.
Adolphus Hanns Geyer: his life and family
The oldest photograph we have of Arlington members dates from 1896 and is captioned Early morning swimmers at the Arlington Baths. It was taken by Pastor Adolph Hanns Geyer, the pastor of the German Protestant Church in Glasgow.
Arlington Baths Club History Group 