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'Baxter's Bomb'
Andrew Brough recalls how a friend found a Second World War mortar bomb in the River Thames.
'Glynn diving' at Parson's Pleasure
A photograph of Glynn Carter diving at Parson's Pleasure men's bathing place. The description 'Glynn, diving' is written on the photo.
'Our beach' in a ditch off Tilbury Lane
Jenny Holloway recalls playing in a boggy ditch with friends as a child.
'Tower of strength' display by male gymnasts at Long Bridges
A photograph of male gymnasts performing in a 'tower of strength' at Long Bridges bathing place.
A swallow dive at The Rhea ladies bathing place
A photograph of a woman performing a swallow dive at The Rhea bathing place.
A tour of Long Bridges
Pat Hanks recalls how Long Bridges bathing place used to look.
Arriving at Long Bridges
Pat Hanks recalls the journey from Cowley Road to Long Bridges and the gender segregation rules that meant her siblings had to bathe separately.
Banner drop from a bridge in Henley-on-Thames
A photograph of a banner that was dropped from a bridge in Henley, as part of the demonstration against Thames Water's sewage dumping.
Children on a diving platform at Tumbling Bay
A group photograph of children on a diving platform at Tumbling Bay bathing place.
Children with Ferryman at Tumbling Bay
A photograph of children and a ferryman on board a punt on the river at the Tumbling Bay bathing site.