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Happy 70th Birthday Eric

08 Jul 2020

Today, July 8th, much loved Serpie legend Eric Carter celebrates his 70th birthday. 

Happy 70th Birthday Eric

A splash of good as ban on women swimmers removed

15 Jun 2020

It’s hard to imagine that up until 15 June 1930, men and women were forbidden from swimming together in the Serpentine at the same time. 

Ninety years later, our club celebrates not only the distinctive step made by Kathleen Murphy who was the first woman swimmer to enter the waters at the Serpentine lido on 16 June 1930, but also the inclusive nature of our Serpentine Swimming Club.

A splash of good as ban on women swimmers removed