Early programmes, posters, letters and adverts
FOREWORD
To record all the history and background of Tyldesley Swimming and Water Polo Club since its
formation in 1876 is practically impossible, time erasing many details. Yet somewhere,
someplace, there could still be information, stories, photographs etc. which could fill the story a
little more.
From the time bathing locally was confined to Shakerley Brook, the lime pits and the canal, the
opening of Tyldesley Baths, the formation of the club and how it has fared throughout the years,
this and the following series of articles attempts to tell a little of that story.
To all the competitors and members who have brought prestige to the club, and to the many
members who have been the backbone of the club we say "THANK YOU" to everyone, may
these articles raise many a smile and revive some very pleasant memories.
If you have any information, photos etc. relevant to Tyldesley Swimming and Water Polo Club
please Email the webmaster. We look forward to hearing from you.
E-mail: eric@tyldesleyswimming.co.uk
To view information click on the links below:
The first annual gala, race for club captaincy, ornamental swimming, start of water polo,
swimming times, early successes
Retirement of Ralph Tyldesley, Eckersley Cup, 1908 Olympic Games, World Champion at
Tyldesley
Fred Isherwood, John Cleworth, the war years, water polo in the 40s & 50s, closure of old
baths, move to Atherton baths, opening of new baths, Jack Whittaker
Long distance swimming, Channel swim, first Mini Gala
Alan Parry, Lesley Stones, Duncan Cleworth, 1976 Montreal Olympics, centenary dinner, first
club trip, Ernest and Jennie Chadwick
The club's motor coach, resignation from Bolton & District, the Whelmar Gala, loss of free
water time,first ASA Preliminary Swimming Teachers Course
International visitors and visits, closure of Tyldesley baths
120th anniversary, Leanne Stafford swims for Wales, Paul Cowburn, Michael Cowburn and
Philip Stout play for England, swim teams win Central Lancs Junior Swim League, Junior
Jubilee, Junior Knock Out and Senior Swim League and water polo teams win Northern
Counties U18s and U16s competitions
110th anniverary, entry into National Water Polo League, teaching of swimming - public
meeting
How it all started, opening ceremony, formation of the swimming club
Club Championship, Mini Gala & Ernest Chadwick Memorial Gala Winners, Records and
Results
Wigan Borough and Greater Manchester Club of the Year
Ladies water polo team enter British Water Polo League
formation in 1876 is practically impossible, time erasing many details. Yet somewhere,
someplace, there could still be information, stories, photographs etc. which could fill the story a
little more.
From the time bathing locally was confined to Shakerley Brook, the lime pits and the canal, the
opening of Tyldesley Baths, the formation of the club and how it has fared throughout the years,
this and the following series of articles attempts to tell a little of that story.
To all the competitors and members who have brought prestige to the club, and to the many
members who have been the backbone of the club we say "THANK YOU" to everyone, may
these articles raise many a smile and revive some very pleasant memories.
If you have any information, photos etc. relevant to Tyldesley Swimming and Water Polo Club
please Email the webmaster. We look forward to hearing from you.
E-mail: eric@tyldesleyswimming.co.uk
To view information click on the links below:
The first annual gala, race for club captaincy, ornamental swimming, start of water polo,
swimming times, early successes
Retirement of Ralph Tyldesley, Eckersley Cup, 1908 Olympic Games, World Champion at
Tyldesley
Fred Isherwood, John Cleworth, the war years, water polo in the 40s & 50s, closure of old
baths, move to Atherton baths, opening of new baths, Jack Whittaker
Long distance swimming, Channel swim, first Mini Gala
Alan Parry, Lesley Stones, Duncan Cleworth, 1976 Montreal Olympics, centenary dinner, first
club trip, Ernest and Jennie Chadwick
The club's motor coach, resignation from Bolton & District, the Whelmar Gala, loss of free
water time,first ASA Preliminary Swimming Teachers Course
International visitors and visits, closure of Tyldesley baths
120th anniversary, Leanne Stafford swims for Wales, Paul Cowburn, Michael Cowburn and
Philip Stout play for England, swim teams win Central Lancs Junior Swim League, Junior
Jubilee, Junior Knock Out and Senior Swim League and water polo teams win Northern
Counties U18s and U16s competitions
110th anniverary, entry into National Water Polo League, teaching of swimming - public
meeting
How it all started, opening ceremony, formation of the swimming club
Club Championship, Mini Gala & Ernest Chadwick Memorial Gala Winners, Records and
Results
Wigan Borough and Greater Manchester Club of the Year
Ladies water polo team enter British Water Polo League