The swimming baths of London by R. E. Dudgeon
"The swimming baths of London by R. E. Dudgeon" is a pamphlet-length public health essay and urban survey written in the late 19th century. The book examines sw
"The swimming baths of London by R. E. Dudgeon" is a pamphlet-length public health essay and urban survey written in the late 19th century. The book examines swimming as a hygienic exercise, critiques London’s bathing facilities, and argues for purpose-built open-air freshwater swimming baths as a civic necessity. Dudgeon begins by explaining the health benefits, pleasures, and practical uses of swimming—especially in cool, open air, natural-temperature water—and clarifies common dangers and misconceptions ... Read More
