The Story of Swimming by Susie Parr
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- A captivating exploration of Britain's swimming history, from ancient times to the modern resurgence of wild swimming.
- Traces the evolution of bathing culture, from Roman and Anglo-Saxon origins to the rise of seaside resorts and traditional bathing clubs.
- Uncovers insights from medieval and Elizabethan literature, and details the 18th-century boom in medicinal sea-bathing.
- Examines swimming's influence on the Romantic Movement and its presence in the works of literary figures like Wordsworth and Iris Murdoch.
- Delves into the social and political dimensions of swimming, including class conflicts at Victorian seaside resorts and changing perceptions of women's roles.
- Lavishly illustrated with a rich collection of woodcuts, engravings, cartoons, paintings, and photographs, including works by acclaimed photographer Martin Parr.
- Dewi Lewis, 2011.
- Hardback, 192 pages, 28 x 24 cm.