Swimming Enthusiasts (1935)

Empire Swimming Pool, Wembley, London Title card reads: “ Swimming Enthusiasts - Schoolchildren give exhibition at Wembley Pool“. WS. Man performing a handstand on the high board, he dives in to the pool WS. Girl runs and jumps does a tucked somersault and dives into the pool. WS. Girls demonstrating life saving techniques. LS. Group of children seated on the side of the pool applauding. WS. Group of girls perform a synchronised dive. WS. A girl dives and swims back to the side. WS. Two girls swimming backstroke. WS. Spectators. WS. Boy runs on to the springboard dives and somersaults. WS, Girls demonstrating life saving technique. Ws. Spectators. WS. Man performs tucked dive from the springboard. WS. Boy dives from springboard arching backwards as he enters the water. WS. Girls in swimming costumes seated on a bench. WS. Children clamouring as the ice cream is distributed. WS. The children take over the pool after the exhibition. WS. Children swimming. WS Line of children run and jump into th
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