Bill Pickering record swim

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Bill Pickering from England swam the Channel from England to France in 1955 in a record time of 14hrs 6mins.

Ray Scott, Chairman of Channel Swimming Association, is on Bill’s right side. Bills father Bob on his left, and trainer Lewis Latham.

A Black and White photograph. From the Rob Whitewood Collection. .

Reference number
d60037
Swimmer(s)
Pickering, William
Date
1955
Artist/Maker
The Associated Press., London, E.C.4
Type of image
Digital photograph
Location
Cap Blanc Nez, France

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