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SHORLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017A funny and bold account of how women fought their way into the water, and of what they did once they got thereThese days, swimming may seem like the most egalitarian of pastimes, open to anyone with a swimsuit - but this wasn't always the case. In the 19th century, swimming was exclusively the domain of men, and access to pools was a luxury limited by class. Women were (barely) allowed to swim in the sea, as long as no men were around, but even into the 20th century they could be arrested and fined if they dared dive into a lake. It wasn't until the 1930s that women were finally, and reluctantly, granted equal access. This is the story of the women who made that possible, a thank-you to the fearless 'swimming suffragettes' who took on the status quo, fought for equal access, and won.Part social history, part memoir, *Swell* uncovers a world of secret swimming in the face of these exclusions and shines a light on the 'swimming suffragettes'. It celebrates some amazing achievements, some ridiculous outfits and some fantastic swimmers who challenge the stereotypes of what women are capable of. It's also the story of how Jenn

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Author

Landreth, Jenny

Publisher

Bloomsbury Sport

Published

2017

Language

EN

Category

work of fiction

Rating

3.75 / 5 (84 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14