Bathers at Rudyard Lake

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Date:1920 - 1930 (c.)

Description:In this postcard view two women in swimming costumes sit on the landing stage near the dam at the southern end of Rudyard Lake whilst a third dives into the water. A tourist boat is moored alongside.

Rudyard Lake is a reservoir and was constructed in 1797 by engineer John Rennie to feed the Caldon Branch of the Trent & Mersey Canal. It is around 2.5 miles long and covers roughly an area of 168 acres.

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Women's Wear Transport & Communication Swimming Sport, Arts & Leisure Sport & Sporting Clubs Outings & Holidays Lakes, Ponds & Reservoirs Costume for Special Occasions Costume & Textiles Boats, Ships, Ferries & Tankers Agriculture & Countryside 20th Century Costume

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Image courtesy of: The Roy Lewis Postcard Collection

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