Pat Burt: Swimming 1930s

Sandhard with huts and Bridge House

Sandhard with huts and Bridge House

Our headteacher, Miss Martin she was then, would take us swimming at Love Shore, the whole class. She had a roller towel to help you to learn to swim. You lay in the water through the towel, with it round your middle and she held you up while you paddled. It was a good method!

It was wonderful living in the High Street, just opposite the lane down to Love Shore. On a hot day, you’d change, then run over the road and down to Love Shore. If we went for a picnic tho’, we’d go over the bridge to Sandhard.
Pat Burt nee Adams 1929

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