F. W. Allan was one of our founding members and a champion of ladies' swimming. We discovered a little bit more about his life.
The founding of the Arlington Baths
When was did the Arlington Baths Club opened? How was it set up? And who was behind it? Here's what we know about the origins of the Baths.
Members from all over the world 1910-1915
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...
Alexander R B Soga: famous South African doctor
Medical student Alexander Soga joined the Baths in April 1912. He was from South Africa but his family had strong ties to Scotland.
Meandering
Ancient 'Greek' Frets or Keys feature lines enclosing spaces named meanders for the Meander River in modern-day Turkey. The patterns are thought to be representations of the sea and labyrinths.
Arlington Baths Club History Group 