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Swimming Lessons

North Camp Gymnasium And Swimming Baths 1905 Ref: 53264
North Camp Gymnasium And Swimming Baths 1905
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I learnt to swim at the "command baths" in Aldershot in the 1960s. It was a very old building and very cold. I hated the lessons as the instructors used to have a long stick to push you back into centre of the pool. I now know why I hate swimming!

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A memory of Aldershot in Hampshire shared on Wednesday, 24th September 2008.

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