Synchronised Swimming Wedding causes quite a stir
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Synchronised Swimming Wedding causes quite a stir
August 1962, Kinson, Bournemouth. The wedding of Eileen Hart, 22 of New Milton and David King of Coombe Gardens, Bournemouth caused quite a stir (and claims of a publicity stunt) in the local press (and rather a lot of tutting it seems) when seven of Harts teammates from the Bournemouth Aqua Theatres Big Splash summer show posed for the wedding photographs outside the church in their swimsuits. The General Manager of the Pier Approach Baths apologised to the Vicar of St. Andrews Church (the Rev. Alfred Loughlin) on behalf of the Baths Committee. The whole incident was closed amicably - " They are just high-spirited girls" was the verdict. Date: 1962
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1962 Bournemouth Caused Claim Claims Condemnation Controversial Controversy Eileen Hart Press Publicity Righteous Sensation Stir Stunt Swimmers Kinson
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In August 1962, in the quintessential English seaside town of Bournemouth, the wedding of Eileen Hart, a 22-year-old swimmer from New Milton, and David King, a local resident of Coombe Gardens, caused quite a stir. The unconventional wedding photographs taken outside St. Andrews Church in Kinson, Bournemouth, featured seven of Eileen's teammates from the Bournemouth Aqua Theatres Big Splash summer show, all dressed in their swimsuits. The unusual choice of attire for the wedding party photographs sparked controversy in the local press, with some claiming it was a publicity stunt. The General Manager of the Pier Approach Baths, where the Aqua Theatres performed, felt compelled to apologize to the Vicar of St. Andrews Church, the Rev. Alfred Loughlin, on behalf of the Baths Committee. Despite the righteous condemnation and tutting from the local community, the incident was ultimately closed amicably. The general consensus was that the high-spirited girls had merely wanted to celebrate their friend's wedding in a unique and memorable way. The wedding of Eileen and David in 1962 serves as a testament to the unconventional spirit of the 1960s and the enduring allure of synchronized swimming. This photograph captures a moment in time, frozen in history, showcasing the playful and carefree nature of the era, as well as the camaraderie and joy shared among these young women. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of these women and the societal norms of the time.
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