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motherhubbard · 21-03-2008, 06:33

We went from St Oswalds when it was near the bottom of Willows Lane, no bus for us, we had to walk two by two in all weathers once a week. From what I remember it was a lady that taught us to swim, we had these white square floats. She never got in the water.
All the girls had to wear swimming caps, never could work out why we had to and not the boys?
Finally learnt to swim in the lodges on the Coppice with my mates. Think we used to swim near Priestly Clough as well?? not sure about that.
I remember once going to the baths after school with a friend and it was so bright in there, was there glass in the roof? and no one else was in the water, it was very strange but lovely.
Wasn't there a bath house as well for people to get a good wash?

21-03-2008, 06:33	#36
motherhubbard Junior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 23 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Who remembers? We went from St Oswalds when it was near the bottom of Willows Lane, no bus for us, we had to walk two by two in all weathers once a week. From what I remember it was a lady that taught us to swim, we had these white square floats. She never got in the water. All the girls had to wear swimming caps, never could work out why we had to and not the boys? Finally learnt to swim in the lodges on the Coppice with my mates. Think we used to swim near Priestly Clough as well?? not sure about that. I remember once going to the baths after school with a friend and it was so bright in there, was there glass in the roof? and no one else was in the water, it was very strange but lovely. Wasn't there a bath house as well for people to get a good wash?