Woman's Place UK

 

5 January 2021

 

Woman's Place UK

3 posts today

Agnes Beckwith (1861-1951) Campaigner and swimmer. At 14, when freshwater swimming & immodest dress were illegal for women, swam part of the Thames in a full dress, petticoats, pantaloons & stockings. Fought for the right to wear swimwear that would ...

January 5th @ 7:05 am |

Woman's Place UK

3 posts today

Agnes Beckwith (1861-1951) Campaigner and swimmer. At 14, when freshwater swimming & immodest dress were illegal for women, swam part of the Thames in a full dress, petticoats, pantaloons & stockings. Fought for the right to wear swimwear ...

January 5th @ 7:05 am |