Bathing season in the Thames Valley
George Townsend explores the lost swimming places of the Thames Valley
Swimmers often take a dip along the nontidal Thames. In response to pollution, Thames swimming has escalated into political engagement with river users pushing for official ‘bathing water’ status for popular spots in Wallingford and Wolvercote.
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