Brighton Swimming Club: Beach Snapshots part 1

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Brighton Swimming Club: Beach Snapshots part 1


Our film starts with a group of young men, in drag of course, and women collecting for Rag Week. We next see the same funsters on Brighton Beach, swimming, sunbathing and generally larking about. We get great views of the Palace Pier from above and below, the visiting crowds on the beach and later on fishermen hauling in their mackerel catch. In colder weather we see older members of the club going for a dip in heavy seas while being watched by other club members wearing overcoats.


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