Coleman receiving a towelling down from her trainer. Hyde Park Lido 1932

Miss Eva Coleman, who intends to attempt the Channel swim this summer, is using the Hyde Park Lido as a training ground. Her trainer, Burgess, considers she has a good chance of breaking the record set up by Gertrude Ederle. Picture shows Miss Eva Coleman receiving a towelling down from her trainer, Burgess, after her swim (sic – not Burgess)