On 12 November 2020 the KLPA and Bishopsgate Institute held an online launch of the KLPA Archive, which was brought together by Sarah Saunders. Places for that event were limited so many members did not get to see the presentations from current and former KLPA activists. Those who saw the launch may also want to see these inspiring speakers in action again. Click here to see the video, and hear about the fighting spirit of the KLPA.
Speakers and times are as follows:
- Sarah Saunders (Introduction by KLPA Archivist) 4’52”
- Jane Shallice (Former KLPA Chair on the 2004-05 campaigns against closure of the Mixed Pond and charging) 19’30”
- Nicky Mayhew (Former KLPA Chair on 2020 campaign against enforced charging) 28’49”
- Ruth Hallgarten (Current KLPA Chair bringing the 2020 story up to date) 35’02”
- Margaret Dickinson (Director of City Swimmers and Editor of Wild Swimming Walks) 36’48”
- Janet Richardson (a wonderful personal account from a long time Ladies’ Pond Swimmer) 44’56”
- Harriet Wills (KLPA Committee Member on visiting the archive and the KLPA Logo Competition) 49’03”
With thanks to Sarah Saunders and the Archive Group for all their work bringing the archive together over many years, also thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute for taking care of our archive and hosting the launch event.
The KLPA Archive is alive and growing, with an oral history project currently under development. If you would like to be involved in this and to share your memories of the Ladies’ Pond, please make contact via klpaarchive@gmail.comwith “Oral History” in the subject line. You should include your name, age, contact details and how long you have been swimming at the pond in your message.