Swimming Teams

Below are a number of images that were generously donated by Suzanne Choppen & Hilary Fuller. They all date prior to 1922 when Mr. Major was the Headmaster of the school. He appears in most of them. The lady teacher in each one is Miss Jenny Fuller, who taught at the school for 42 years. The medals worn by the girls are very likely ones won in lifesaving competitions. In 5 years the girls at Ardwick Central won 15 of the 20 medals available. You will note that the girls have initials embroidered on the costumes. These include V.S.C. - which might be Victoria Swimming Club (centered at the Victoria Baths on High Street in Chorlton-on-Medlock), L.C.S. - which might be Longsight Swimming Club and A.C.S. - Ardwick Central School.

generously donated by Suzanne Choppen & Hilary Fuller

generously donated by Suzanne Choppen & Hilary Fuller

generously donated by Suzanne Choppen & Hilary Fuller

Life Saving Group 1918. The girls, Left to Right: H. Waddington, A. Meadows, M. Taylor, V. Stones, W. Meredith, I Bates, M. Stones, S. Richmond, M. Fisher.