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Arlington architect: Alexander David Hislop

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Alexander David Hislop was a prominent member of the Arlington Baths Club and 1940s architect.

Battle of the Bathsmasters

September 30, 2021February 24, 2022 ~ Lucy Janes ~ Leave a comment

An 1879 media spat between rival Arlington bathsmasters led to a public swimming contest! Who won? Read on!

Members’ stories from the Arlington Baths

August 31, 2021July 8, 2022 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ 2 Comments

As part of the Arlington 150th celebrations we held a special event for some longstanding members to get together for tea, cake and sandwiches and share a few recollections of days gone by.

Our swimming trophy inspired by a Roman emperor

August 29, 2021March 29, 2022 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

The Arlington has a large collection of cups and trophies; the oldest trophy is the Challenge Cup for Graceful Swimming, dating from 1873.

Pleasure Palace

August 23, 2021September 1, 2021 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

Pleasure Palace is a half-hour documentary made in 1997 which takes viewers inside the Arlington Baths Club.

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