News & musings
News & Musings
The Victorians Who Pioneered Swimming In London
Let's be honest, London and swimming are not synonymous (yet). But what if I told you there is a long history of swimming in our great capital?
The Victorians Who Pioneered Swimming In London
Let's be honest, London and swimming are not synonymous (yet). But what if I told you there is a long history of swimming in our great capital?
Why Can't We Swim In Shadwell Basin?
Shadwell Basin is the single most requested spot for me to visit as part of this series, and in many ways the most obvious candidate for a new swim spot...
Why Can't We Swim In Shadwell Basin?
Shadwell Basin is the single most requested spot for me to visit as part of this series, and in many ways the most obvious candidate for a new swim spot...
Why Swimming Brings Us Closer To Nature
The past few weeks I've been banging on about why London needs more free swim spots. I thought this was uncontroversial — I was wrong. One criticism which has really surprised...
Why Swimming Brings Us Closer To Nature
The past few weeks I've been banging on about why London needs more free swim spots. I thought this was uncontroversial — I was wrong. One criticism which has really surprised...
Why Can't We Swim In The River Lea?
The River Lea has been a bit of an enigma for me ever since I joined a social hike through Hackney Marshes, along what is referred to as the "Hackney...
Why Can't We Swim In The River Lea?
The River Lea has been a bit of an enigma for me ever since I joined a social hike through Hackney Marshes, along what is referred to as the "Hackney...
Too Hot, Too Crowded — 4 Ways To Make London Mo...
If you attempted to swim in London this past month, you probably encountered most (if not all) of the following — long queues, overcrowding and public disorder. The solution is obvious...
Too Hot, Too Crowded — 4 Ways To Make London Mo...
If you attempted to swim in London this past month, you probably encountered most (if not all) of the following — long queues, overcrowding and public disorder. The solution is obvious...
Every Single London Swim Spot (Summer 2026)
No burying the lead today, I'm too hot — here's a list of every single place you can swim outside in London this summer. If I've missed one let me...
Every Single London Swim Spot (Summer 2026)
No burying the lead today, I'm too hot — here's a list of every single place you can swim outside in London this summer. If I've missed one let me...